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[PyROTech]

Rotating strike. Employees from different Canada Post branches around the country are taking turns to go on strike.

time to go reagan on there ass. damn unions.

[bdimag]

They Live on netflix instant watch, for those interested.

[RobT5M]

Woot, 113 yesterday lol.

Wonder who didnt actually get a tan yesterday at the orlando gtg. :lol:

[Fudge_Brownie]

So after finally getting my bike parts in a month after placing the order, due to back order, I'm scrambling to assemble everything on Friday night because the girlfriend finally said she wanted to go out of a bike ride on Saturday. And I'm sure many people here know that any physical stuff for me moves a lot slower. Since my Kenda tires are a BITCH to fit on the rim, I spent a while fighting with it and ended up pinching a tube, FUCK. So I replace it, go out for the ride, all is well. Until I get a flat on the other tire. Replace that road-side, and continue on. Only to hear a hissing from the brand new front t ire I had just fucking replaced! Miserable lucky today.

The RynoLites I bought were said to be a comparatively heavy rim. Good news is, even if they are, they seem a pinch lighter than my OEM Avid's that were weak as toothpicks. First time using presta valves too, and I already love them. Except I just found that my hand-pump doesn't get a very good seal on the prestas. Need to get a new one anyway.

[quiksilver]

So after finally getting my bike parts in a month after placing the order, due to back order, I'm scrambling to assemble everything on Friday night because the girlfriend finally said she wanted to go out of a bike ride on Saturday. And I'm sure many people here know that any physical stuff for me moves a lot slower. Since my Kenda tires are a oh yeah! to fit on the rim, I spent a while fighting with it and ended up pinching a tube, monkey. So I replace it, go out for the ride, all is well. Until I get a flat on the other tire. Replace that road-side, and continue on. Only to hear a hissing from the brand new front t ire I had just poking replaced! Miserable lucky today.

The RynoLites I bought were said to be a comparatively heavy rim. Good news is, even if they are, they seem a pinch lighter than my OEM Avid's that were weak as toothpicks. First time using presta valves too, and I already love them. Except I just found that my hand-pump doesn't get a very good seal on the prestas. Need to get a new one anyway.

You can get presta valve adapters for maybe $1 or less.

Don't complain about mounting tires until you've tried to mount a Continental mtb tire, biggest pain in the arse. I've spent 40 minutes wrestling with mine trying to get it to jump on the rim.

[Fudge_Brownie]

You can get presta valve adapters for maybe $1 or less.

Don't complain about mounting tires until you've tried to mount a Continental mtb tire, biggest pain in the arse. I've spent 40 minutes wrestling with mine trying to get it to jump on the rim.

I dunno, never tried a conti, but it sounds like my Kenda is a similar problem. I dunno about 40 minutes, but maybe 20-30. Two or three flat head screw drivers, tire wrench etc. It's like wrestling with a small kid. I know about the adapters, but my pump sucks ass anyway, so I'll probably just drop the money this time to get one that doesn't suck and waste my energy.

In other news, using volvo-issued (or homebrew) cam restrainting tool, is it possible to remove the cam cover while the cams and timing belt remain fixed to the top of the head?

[Canadianplat855]

How's the heat been up your way so far this year?

Yes, random I know.

About two weeks ago we had a few back to back 100+ degree days, sucked.

Speaking of random. I still love your car. Nicest red Volvo on this site. hahaha

Actually my wife who is far from a car person, wants me to find her one like yours.

[T5power]

Speaking of random. I still love your car. Nicest red Volvo on this site. hahaha

Actually my wife who is far from a car person, wants me to find her one like yours.

he thought about selling it for a ford fusion :arob: :arob:

[Fudge_Brownie]

Speaking of random. I still love your car. Nicest red Volvo on this site. hahaha

Actually my wife who is far from a car person, wants me to find her one like yours.

If your woman likes it, and you like it, buy it! I doubt you'll find another car you both like any time soon.

[--Aaron--]

thanks, its got its fair share of minor issues but is hanging in there prettty damn good

i still think ab selling it, not sure if i could go through w it or not though....

[Black Betty]

Sitting at the MVA blows.

I wish I could get here early in the morning but i work 6-2. :/

[Smithwicks]

Got a job offer with the company I interned for during college! :)

[gilber33]

Anyone know what size socket I would need for the crank? I'm going to be adjusting my cam timing so much, I don't want to use my crescent wrench anymore to spin the crank. :rolleyes:

[Chilled man]

36mm iirc

[gilber33]

Isn't 36 mm the size for the axle? This is considerably smaller. I want to say Maybe a 25 or so.