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About mwg55's Garage
About me and my passion for cars
Hi everyone,
I need your help. This is a strange request but I need your opinion.
If you look at my home page you will notice in my garage there is a group of pictures of a 1994 Cutlass Supreme convertible.
My wife and I bought this car new in 1994 and traded it in 2003 for a new Jeep Liberty, the car only had 35,000 on it, anyway the dealer we traded with never sold the car but only used it in parades and maybe the occasional cruise.
He now wants to sell the car and has given me first dibs.
My question is should I try to buy it back? It was in showroom condition when I traded and in the last 5.5 years they only put 3,000 on it, (it now has 38,000), so I am sure it is in the same condition.
Please let me know, I am going to look at it on Saturday and I try not to get emotional and I don't want to get took.
— Profile last updated: Sep 8, 2010
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This collection contains poetry from local poet Clinton F. Larson.; This collection is arranged by subject.; The Western World, A Book of Poems , original manuscript (1975) by Clinton F. Larson - autographed.; Copies of poems; International Biographical Centre; Supplement for the textbook Modern Poetry of Western America by Clinton F. Larson and William Stafford.; Snow White and the Mirror, a Fairy Tale by Clinton F. Larson - 1968 ditto copy (one item, 34 pp.) bound in folder.; Zerox copy (poor) of "Homestead in Idaho" - original manuscript. BYU print copy of same poem.; "The Conversions of God," a poem by Larson - 1964, Utah Academy Proceedings publication - autographed.; "The Nineteenth Century: An Indiscretion" poem by Larson 1969 Railley Literature Series #1 - autographed.; Brochere of the Rocky Mountain Regional Theatre for the world premiere of Larson's play, "The Prophet" - autographed.; Zerox copy of newspaper clipping announcing Modern Poetry of Western America to be the United States representative in the Books Across the Sea Program.; Clinton F. Larson Curriculum Vitae.; Original manuscript of Deirdre and Naisi by Larson.; The first and final handwritten draft of Deirdre and Naisi completed January 1977.; Copies of poems; "Lyrics of Motion," critique of Clinton Larson's poetry by Marden Clark.; Review of Clinton Larson's poetry from Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought ; "A Pilgrimage of Awe" by Karl Keller.; Reviews of book, Modern Poetry of Western America , edited by Clinton Larson and William Stafford.; Newspaper clipping, Deseret News , February 26, 1977; "Y Poet Invited to Royal Jubilee."; Poems; Photostate copies of fifteen of Clinton F. Larson's poems:; "Napoleon"; "Temple of the Dead"; "Hitler's Meat Hooks"; "Stardust Left"; "Coal Towns"; "Survival"; "A Question of Balance"; "Heliocentric"; "Derelict of War"; "Round Fifteen"; "To Coronado Bridge"; "Warm December"; "Jo-Jo at Four"; "Angel"; "Nightwatch"; Chapman edition of Larson's play, "The Prophet."; (Newspaper photograph of Clinton F. Larson included). BYU Press advertisement of the book.; Xerox copy with handwritten note by Larson (one item - 85 pp.).; Zerox copies of 46 of Larson's poems: "Boyhood"; "Ballerina"; "Shallows"; "Tornado"; "Lava"; "Monsoon"; "Unicorn";; "Saint"; "The Port of Cobh"; "Whited Sepulchre"; "Lt. Alden Fillmore"; "Public Relations Expert"; "A Waxwing's Harvest Autumn";; "Getting Lost"; "A Solemnity"; "On ZZYZX Road"; "Apocalypse"; "Pericles"; "The Turning Point: General Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville";; "Children Selling Flowers"; "Leo's Christmas Trees"; "Figurine"; "TV Special"; "White"; "Beyond Time"; "Hales, Bales and Bell"; "Prayer to Allah"; "Rain on a Roof"; "Two Homes"; "Gardenia in October"; "Black Hole"; "Equal Rights Amendment"; "Columbia River"; "Earthsend Plaque" (autographed);; "Pianist Teaching Doctrine"; "Structuralists"; "Imagination"; "Christ the Mariner"; "Antiquarian"; "Epistemology"; "Southern Belle"; "Rumor"; "Owning Land"; "Jesse"; "Light Globe"; "Big Piney, Wyoming"; Poem; "Grass Fire" (photocopy); Poem; "A Solemnity" autographed by Clinton Larson. Includes original manuscript (photocopy); Poem; "Epistemology" with original manuscript (photocopy); Poem; "Lt. Alden Fillmore" autographed by Clinton Larson. Includes original manuscript (photocopy); Poem; "Owning Land" with original manuscript (photocopy); Poem; "Derelict of War" with original manuscript (photocopy); Poem; "Public Relations Expert" autographed by Clinton Larson. Includes original manuscript (photocopy)
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Co-Hosted by PAHO/WHO and The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE)
Time: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm - Central Standard Time (
Human Security: Implications for Public Health - Technical Reference Document
8:30-9:30am Welcoming Remarks
• Fernando Leanes, PWR
• Keizo Takemi, Chair, Global Health and Human Security Program, JCIE
• Rebeca Arias, UN Resident Coordinator,
• Midori de Habich Rospigliosi, Minister of
9:30-10:30am Integration of Human Security into Public Policies
• Keizo Takemi, Health and Human Security in
• Luiz Augusto Galvao, Presentation of PAHO/WHO 2012 Report: Human Security: Implications for Public Health
• Mehrnaz Mostafavi, Presentation of 2012 UN Secretary General Report on Human Security
10:30-11:00am Break
3:45-5:15pm How can we promote Human Security in
Panel Members include:
• Masamine Jimba, Professor, Universty of
• Martha Hijar, Researcher, Fundación Entornos, Mexico
• Ernesto Gozzer, Associate Professor, Unviersidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Carlos Santos-Burgoa, Senior Advisor on Human Security, PAHO/WHO
• Flavio Mirella, UNODC Representative in Ecuador and Peru
5:15-5:30pm Concluding Remarks
The challenge within human security is providing support to countries and organizations as they begin to incorporate the concept into health plans. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
• Greater dissemination of the concept of Health and Human Security
• Presentation UN Secretary General's Report Human Security 2012
• Analysis and understanding of the experience of Health and Human Security Interventions in the Region of the
• Examination of the future application of the approach in the Region of the
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Executive Summary Human Security: The Basics
The Human Security Approach
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The Empowerment (Bottom-Up) Dimension
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Human Security: Contributions to Public Health
Public Health: Contributions to Human Security
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Climate Change, Health, and Human Security
The Relationship between Human Rights, Health, and Human Security
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"Broadway's Next H!t Musical" will kick off the 2012-13 season at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on Sept. 21.
Multibuy/Megabuy packages are available for the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, off University Parkway east of Governors Highway, University Park.
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◆ At 8 p.m. Oct. 12, Muntu Dance Theatre will bring its authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music and folklore.
In the Bantu language, "muntu" means "the essence of humanity." "Muntu's unique synthesis of dance, rhythm and song will uplift and inspire you," officials said.
◆ U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus will perform a free show at 7 p.m. Oct. 30.
The U.S. Army Field Band, one of the world's most versatile and inspiring musical organizations, represents some of the nation's finest musical talent.
◆ At 8 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 p.m. Nov. 4, the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble will stage a production focusing on two nobodies who decide to write an original musical, which becomes a surprising Broadway hit.
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◆ The Three Divas will light up the stage at 4 p.m. Nov. 11. Desiree Hassler, Pam Williams and Joanne Jennett will try to outdo each other in this Opera Up Close production.
◆ "Speaking in Tongues: The Chronicles of Babel," which will be presented by Maat Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre at 8 p.m. Nov. 17, is the first show in the One More Night series.
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Three generations come together to chronicle the complex story of their lives and a uniquely American social experiment.
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In this production, Charles Dickens' original message that the holiday season should be a kind, forgiving and charitable time still rings true.
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Four world-class singers will perform songs, arias and ensembles from favorite operas and Tony Award-winning musicals.
Soprano Rachael Holzhausen, mezzo-soprano Yvette Smith, tenor John Concepcion-Wall and baritone Michael Cavalieri are slated to sing.
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This multidimensional street art production weaves real-life stories.
◆ "Assassins" will be presented by the Southland Area Theatre Ensemble at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 and 8 p.m. Feb. 2. Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" is an original, thought-provoking and funny production about nine people who assassinated or tried to assassinate the U.S. president.
"The winner of five Tony awards, 'Assassins' will leave you speechless, entertained and asking yourself what it means to be an American," officials said.
◆ "A Night at the Operetta," set for 4 p.m. Feb. 3, is an afternoon of music presented by Chicago Folks Operetta. Host and performer Gerald Frantzen, along with an ensemble of talented singers, will take the audience on a tour of the most beloved and some lesser-known Viennese and American operettas from the 20th century in this Opera Up Close presentation.
◆ DRUMLine Live will make its third appearance at 7 p.m. Feb. 15. DRUMLine Live is an international tour based on the bold beats and ear-grabbing energy of the Historically Black Colleges & Universities marching band tradition.
With choreographed routines and heavy doses of drum riffs, the show incorporates original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top-40 hits.
◆ "The Flowering Tree," to be presented by Natya Dance Theatre at 8 p.m. Feb. 16, is the third One More Night show. Chicago-based Natya Dance Theatre is one of the most critically acclaimed and culturally treasured Indian dance companies in the United States.
This is an international, multicultural production, exploring timely, cross-cultural concerns about humanity's relationship to the natural world.
◆ Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music will take place at 2 p.m. March 9. This screening of the Academy Award-winning movie musical, in full-screen Technicolor, is shown with subtitles so the audience can sing along.
Attendees may come dressed as their favorite characters. Audience participation kits are included with each ticket.
◆ Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic will present "DuSable to Obama: Music from Chicago's Black Metropolis" at 4 p.m. March 10 as the fourth One More Night performance. Davis will lead the CJP Chamber Ensemble in a live performance of the Emmy Award-winning soundtrack from the critically acclaimed WTTW-TV (Channel 11) documentary "DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis."
With video highlights, this presentation tells the timeless story of Chicago's black history.
◆ "Aesop's Dinosaur Fable: The Dinosaur and the Ant" will be presented by Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre at 11 a.m. March 23. This spirited musical features singing and dancing by six giant prehistoric puppets.
With frolicking action from the 9-foot-tall dinosaur puppets and wee TryANTasaurus, this family classic teaches children that it's better to prepare today for tomorrow.
◆ Celtic Crossroads, set for 7 p.m. March 28, will present fusions of traditional Irish melodies, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz with the rhythms of dance percussion. This concert incorporates seven world-class musicians steering Irish acoustic music into new territory.
◆ "The Piano Men — A Musical Journey through the '70s" will feature the music of Billy Joel and Elton John at 7 p.m. May 10. Award-winning pianist Jim Witter and his band lead an expertly crafted tour of the 1970s.
He will unleash his tenor voice to help the era come to life through projected newspaper headlines, TV footage and celebrities.
◆ Ed Asner as FDR will take place at 7 p.m. April 17. The seven-time Emmy Award winner stars in this solo performance drama, which follows Franklin D. Roosevelt as he reflects on his years in office.
This show explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation.
◆ "The Wizard of Oz," set for 11 a.m. May 4, is a family show. Attendees can follow the Yellow Brick Road on a magical journey and share Dorothy's adventures as the stage is transformed into a world of imagination.
Presented by American Family Theater, this production features original songs and colorful costumes.
Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts will open its 2012-13 season with "Broadway's Next H!T Musical," an award-winning comic evening of music, humor and laughter.
Direct from smash-hit engagements in New York and several theater festivals, "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" will be staged at 8 p.m. Sept. 21.
Billed as the only unscripted theatrical awards show, the production features master improvisers gathering made-up, hit song suggestions from the audience and creating a musical comedy on the spot.
The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical with memorable characters, witty dialogue and plot twists.
Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It's all improvised and it's all funny, according to officials.
TheaterWeek hailed the show as "brilliant" and the New York Post called "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" "remarkable."
Time Out New York announced, "At last! A musical of, for, and by the people. …That's entertainment!" while The New York Times called the show "hilarious."
"Broadway's Next H!T Musical," under the direction of improv veterans Rob Schiffman and Deb Rabbai, has been seen recently at the Triad, Tribeca Film Festival and the New York Musical Theater Festival.
Tickets for "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" range from $15-$50 at the box office, centertickets.net or (708) 235-2222.


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By Brian Liskai - All Star Circuit of Champions Public Relations(Camargo, IL) The points battles have been exciting all season for the All Star Circuit of Champions and the outcome from a busy Labor Day weekend could have a big impact on who is crowned the series' National and Ohio region champion.Two time and defending All Star champion Tim Shaffer is coming off his 7th series' victory – winning August 27 at Mercer Raceway Park – to extend his lead in the national standings over three time All Star champion Dale Blaney. However, Blaney, who also has scored seven series' wins in 2011 and sits second on the all-time win list with 83 career victories, leads the $20,000-to-win Ohio Region points. However, Shaffer, who won the series' Great Plains Region recently, is right behind, looking to pounce as the All Stars compete in three events over the holiday weekend. Shaffer has 42 career All Star victories and sits tied for 9th on the all-time win list with Kelly Kinser.The All Stars will take on the tough Western Pennsylvania competitors Friday, September 2 at Lernerville Speedway. On Saturday, the All Stars will help Attica Raceway Park close out its 2011 season with the traditional Baumann Auto Group Attica Ambush. Then it's off to Butler Speedway in Quincy, Michigan on Sunday, September 4, for a make-up event that was originally scheduled for August 20 but was postponed due to rain.Shaffer, a former Lernerville track champion, took the Second Annual Duel in the Dirt at the speedway last season. It was his 17th overall feature win of the year in 2010 and his 12th All Star win. As it has been most of this season, Blaney was second while milti-time Lernerville champion Ed Lynch Jr. came home third.Besides Shaffer and Blaney, David Gravel continues to show he has what it takes to claim an All Star championship. He sits third in the National and Ohio region point standings. Throw in defending Lernerville champion Danny Holtgraver, who sits fourth in the All Stars' Ohio Region points, and 2011 Lernerville champion Carl Bower and track regulars Rod George, Brandon Matus, Brian Ellenberger, Kevin Schaeffer, Brent Matus, Brian Steinman and Andy McKisson – who won a feature August 26 – and it has the recipe for a "barn-burner."On Saturday at Attica Raceway Park, the All Stars will battle another group of tough weekly competitors. Bryan Sebetto is coming off back-to-back wins while six-time track champion Byron Reed, 2011 track champion Dean Jacobs, two-time feature winner Brandon Martin, and early season winner Danny Smith will be tough. Through in possible competitors like Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Phil Gressman who each scored a win at Attica.The All Stars have visited Attica twice in 2011 with Blaney and Shaffer each scoring victories.Also, the Baumann Auto Group will present their Baumann Bonus Bucks at Attica giving some lucky fan the chance of taking home $500!Finally it's off to the only All Star event in the State of Michigan on Sunday, September 4. Former All Star rookie of the year Chad Blonde has four victories at Butler in 2011. Other winners include Ryan Ruhl, Ken Mackey.
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Paisley V Neck Scuba Dress
Style # 216431
Get front and center with this bebe dress, featuring a pop-bright paisley print and an effortless design. Made from a lightweight scuba-inspired fabric that is discreet and comfy. Try yours with a pair of metallic heels and statement earrings.
- 96% polyester, 4% spandex
- Dry clean
- Made in USA
- Center back to hem: 34" (86 cm)
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Paisley V-Neck Scuba Dress
It's great
It fits well and looks unique. I'm 5'4''and 97lb, XXS works very well for me.
August 6, 2013
Love it
I love this dress, color is fabulous, fit is perfect. Another signature bebe dress!
August 3, 2013
Absolutely fabulous!!
I absolutely love this dress. Im a small and it fit great all around. 100% happy!! :)
August 1, 2013
Love the fit
I bought this dress today because I fell in love with the fit. I got it in a small and it looks and feels perfect. I can't wait to wear it
July 31, 2013
Very comfortable and sexy dress!
This is a great dress... Fits nice but it was a little long on the length as it kept wanting to ride up my legs. I usually wear S to XS. Went with XS so the length was great and didn't ride up while walking. Runs a little large so if you want a fitted look go 1 size smaller. There's enough cleavage if you have some to show but not overly showy by Bebe standards. The lining is sufficient where you can get away without wearing a bra with this. Colors are vibrant.
July 24, 2013
Love this print
Great little dress, though with the lining makes it warmer then I expected (but not uncomfortable, just a surprise). Sales person suggested XS for me, and though it did fit, it was a tad tight making it so the dress began to ride up the first step I took. So went with the S (which is my usual size for Bebe dresses) and it fits perfectly.
July 23, 2013
Surprisingly elegant and chic
I did not expect this dress to look so good. The colors are much more vibrant in person and the fabric is thick, slick, and has a shine to it. It's a bit on the loose and short side, probably because it's not meant to be very fitted. Definitely go down one size for this one. I got a xxs. The price is worth the quality of the fabric.
July 18, 2013
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Race and the NBA: Top 3 Whitest NBA Teams.
Top 3 Whitest NBA teams and it's not who you'd guess.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Race and basketball have always been debated, argued, and pretented to be ignored. Here's a look at the numbers.
Top 3 Whitest NBA teams and it's not who you'd guess.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Race and basketball have always been debated, argued, and pretented to be ignored. Here's a look at the numbers.
McElroy's new book "A Black Girls Guide to Dating White Men" examines interracial dating and the NBA.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Who knew black women were trying to get at white men?
Read More3 Reasons the Indiana Pacers Aren't Smart.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Here's why we think the Indiana Pacers failed the SATs.
3. Horrible play selection. The last offensive set that Indiana coach Frank Vogel had his team execute was horrible. It turned into a broken play resulting in a Hail Mary. Yes, George made the 32-foot shot off the David West assist to send the game into overtime, but this was pure luck and not execution. This was bad coaching.
2. Easily Satisfied. Indiana coach Frank Vogel was chipper following his loss to the Heat saying, "Our spirit is very high, very confident." Since when do championship teams have high spirits following a game 1 loss? Oh, that's right ... Indiana isn't going to be a championship team. Why are you happy? Do you feel like you proved that you could win? The problem is you lost and will continue to lose in this series. Don't feel good about this game. You should be pissed you let a game you should have won slip away.
1. Roy Hibbert wasn't in the game: I repeat, Roy Hibbert wasn't in the game. Why on earth would you pull the heart and soul of your defense out of the game for the last shot? The Heat didn't need a 3-pointer to win. They were only down by 1 point, so perimeter pressure on the Heat 3-point shooters wasn't a significant concern. The Heat have a number of players (namely LeBron) who love to drive to the hole. Pulling Hibbert out of the game for the last play was a bonehead move that cost Indiana game 1.
For more info, updates, and dirty filthy NBA gossip follow @HoopsVibe.
According to ABC 7 in Detroit, the Pistons have contacted Brian Shaw about an interview for their vacant head coaching position.
HoopsVibe Very Quick Call: Why in the world hasn't Shaw gotten a head coaching job yet?
As a player, Shaw advanced to four NBA Finals- one with the Orlando Magic in 1996 and three with the Lakers (2001-2003), winning all three as a Laker. He won two more titles as an assistant coach with the Lakers.
So, it isn't like he doesn't know how to win.
In addition to the Finals appearances, Shaw played with some great players throughout his career. As a first round draft pick of the Boston Celtics, he was teammates with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Dennis Johnson, learning the game from some of the all-time greats.
From there he moved onto the Miami Heat and played alongside Glen Rice and Steve Smith. He then joined Orlando, joining Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee Hardaway, becoming a mentor to the latter. From there he went to the Lakers and was a key reserve on their championship squads before becoming an assistant coach and learning from possibly the greatest coach ever, Phil Jackson.
So, it's not like he doesn't know how to work with big egos and be successful.
And even now that he's been an assistant coach with the Pacers for two seasons, there still is no clear answer as to why he has been passed over so many times. At least not one that makes sense.
After the Lakers hired Mike Brown instead of him, Shaw was as perplexed as anyone.
"All the speculation and what I've heard, the powers making those decisions felt like the team needed a change of culture and a new voice, and head in a new direction," Shaw said. "I thought that was kind of peculiar because in the 12 years I'd been there, all we had done was gone to the championship seven times and won five championships.
I felt like there were 29 other teams in the league that would love to have that kind of culture and that kind of direction."
Brian Shaw should be a head coach in the NBA. A year from now, Joe Dumars could look really smart.
Read MoreThe NBA Finals are where new stars are born and new styles are formed.
HoopsVibe Very Quick Call: An entire year of league history is compressed into and remembered by the outcome of the NBA Finals.
2009-2010 LA Lakers vs. Boston Celtics - 7 Games
The NBA needed this Finals from a business standpoint as much as anything else. Interest in the game was waining and the league was struggling financially. So what was the best recipe to get the league to be relevant and exciting again? A classic match-up between the Lakers and Celtics, which the Lakers won.
1993-1994 Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks- 7 Games
This was as grueling an NBA Finals in history. Both teams were rugged, relied on tough defense and games were low scoring. Every possession was hotly contested and featured even personnel match-ups across the board, most notably reigning MVP Hakeem Olajuwon versus Patrick Ewing. The Rockets prevailed and won back to back titles, starting with this one.
1987-1988 LA Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons - 7 Games
The Lakers won this series in the ultimate stylistic clash between the finesse "Showtime" Lakers and the physical, brutish Pistons. Between 1980-1989 the Lakers won five titles, including this series versus the Pistons.This series represented a shift in NBA style of play. Even though the Lakers won and continued their dominance in this series, the Pistons swept the Finals the following season against the Lakers and eventually won two and a row, giving birth to the "Bad Boys" and their imposing style, a style that would be picked up and empolyed by NBA teams moving forward.
1979-1980 LA Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers - 6 Games
This series was all about the emergence of Magic Johnson. Magic changed the NBA game forever as the Lakers "Showtime" style was born. Instead of plodding half court sets that had been the norm, the Lakers relied on the transition game and became the most dominant team of the era, changing the entire direction of the league.
1973-1974 Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks - 7 Games
This series was littered with several future NBA Hall of Fame players who not only evolved their respective positions, but brought the game to a new level. The Bucks featured Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, while the Celtics had Dave Cowens and John Havlicek. Abdul-Jabbar was so dominant the Celtics frequently triple teamed him when he got the ball. The strategy paid off as the C's prevailed in seven games.
Read MoreTop 5 reasons Marc Gasol won the Defensive Player Of The Year.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: The NBA chose wisely this year, didn't listen to the hype, and gave it to a truly deserving player.
Marc Gasol becamse the first Grizzlie player ever to win the Defensive Player of the Year honors receiving 212 points and 30 first-place votes.
"I'm the first European ever to accomplish this," Gasol said Wednesday. "It's really an honor. Now I think my kids will believe me when I tell them I played in the NBA."
#5 Defensive Efficiency: The Grizzlies were 2nd in the NBA in terms of defensive efficiency and their numbers were always improved when Gasol was on the court. This shows that his team is strong defensively; but that they are improved by his presence and even surrounded by great defenders he makes the difference.
#4 Defensive Rebounding: Gasol averaged 5.5 defensive rebounds a game and held opponents to 6.8 points per 100 possessions.
#3 Steals Solid: Gasol averaged 1.0 steal per game, which is impressive for a big man.
#2 Blocks Impressive. Gasol averaged 1.7 blocks per game, which was 13th in the league.
#1 Getting The Job Done: The Grizzlies take a team approach to defense. They are able to pressure on the wings more because they know they're interior defense is so strong. Gasol in the middle anchors this interior defense. The Grizzlies allowed a league-low 88.7 point per game as a result.
For more info, updates, and dirty filthy NBA gossip follow @HoopsVibe.
Photo Credit: AP News
Top 5 reasons Derrick Rose shouldn't return this season.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Everyone want to see DRose back on the court, but at this point in the season he should probably just sit it out.
#5 Disrupt Chicago's Flow: Chicago is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a clinched playoff birth. I'm sure they'd be in the top 2 or 3 if Rose was playing, but Chicago is still a dangerous team and has proven they can beat top teams (ending Miami's 27 game win streak) even without Rose. His return at this point wouldn't help them finish the year strong, it would only disrupt whatever continuity and offensive flow they've taken the year to establish.
#4 Not Game Ready: Rose has been out almost a year. I know he's been practicing and feels great, but the reality is you are only truly in shape to play ball, by playing ball. Rose isn't in the shape he needs to be in to compete at playoff level NBA ball. It would take most player at least a couple weeks of games to get their legs back and with the playoff almost upon us, not isn't the time.
#3 Unrealistic Expectations: People are expecting DRose to swoop in and be the same player he was before his injury. He may never be that player again. If he does regain his former form, it may take time. Throwing him into the NBA playoffs and expecting him to save Chicago's season is unfair. He needs more time to come back gradually. Just let this season go and let him come back full strength next year.
#2 Not Mentally Ready: Rose has told the press he still doesn't "feel" ready. If a player doesn't feel confident with his body he should be on the court. Give, Rose may only ever get ready by getting back in the game, but his mental preparedness is key to his return. If his mind doesn't believe he's ready to be back, his effectiveness and susceptibility to injury should be concerns.
#1 Risk Injury: Chicago and Rose need to think of the big picture. His return for the last few games of the regular season and a playoff run that will likely be stopped in either the first or second round isn't worth the risk. Let Rose continue to rehab over the spring and summer, coming back completely confident in his ACL next season. Why risk it?
Read MoreBasketball is a team sport, but when two studs lock horns, the other players on the court recede from view.
HoopsVibe Very Quick Call: So many great rivalries, so little time!
Today, Gatorade released an ad for it's new product "Fixation",which features Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade squaring off, each player dreaming of a different outcome when they meet one and each other on the floor.
So it got me thinking: Who are the best one on one match-ups in NBA history?
Here are the first batlles that came to mind.
Shaquille O'Neal vs. Hakeem Olajuwon
Their match-up in the 1995 NBA Finals has been washed asunder by the tides of history, but at the time, this may have been the best duel I have ever witness. Hakeem was paying the best basketball of his career this season (in the playoffs particularly)and maybe the best stretch for any center in NBA history. Shaq led the NBA in scoring this season (29.3 ppg) and was in the midst of establishing himself as the most physically dominant center ever. In the Finals, Hakeem averaged 32.8 ppg and Shaq scored 28.0 ppg.
Wilt Chamberlain vs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In the conversation about the best center of all-time, these two names are really the only two at the top of the list- it's really just a question of who is 1a and who is 1b.This excellent article breaks it down, blow by blow, and concludes that Wilt is the victor.
They played against each other 27 times, including 11 games in the playoffs of 1971 and 1972. In their first 11 meetings, Chamberlain was still able to (i.e. inclined to) score with Jabbar. In those first 11 games, Wilt averaged 22.8 ppg and 17.6 rebounds, while Kareem averaged 26.0 ppg and 15.6 rebounds.
50 ppg, 30.1 ppg over his career, 23 rebounds/game over his career, the only non-guard ever to lead the league in assists, 100 points in one game, the list goes on...Wilt was simply more dominating.
Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James
This is absolutely the most exciting match-up in the current NBA, with both players battling every night for supremacy. In five playoff games (last year's NBA Finals), KD outscored LBJ 30.6 ppg to 28.6 ppg. But James dominated in every other statistical category and also won the title, by a margin of 4-1. In 11 regular season match-ups it's the same story; Durant averages 29.0 to LBJ's 28.1, "Bron Bron" has the edge in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks and has won nine of the 11 games. "Durantula" has some work to do, potentially in this years NBA Finals.
Dominique Wilkins vs. Michael Jordan
Of their era, these were the two most athletically gifted, electrifying players. WIlkins at times, looked like he almost had too much energy for his body, while MJ was always smooooooth. In 45 career games against each other, Jordan won 27 while "Nique" won 18. MJ averaged 31.6, while Wilkins poured in 29.8 as both players had almost identical stat lines. In one playoff series that the Bulls swept, Jordan averaged 34.3, 6.7 rpg, 4.3 apg to Nique's 30.0, 5.3 rpg and 3.0 apg.
Kobe Bryant vs. Michael Jordan
The significance of this rivalry isn't as much about the head to head play, though that was extremely entertaining, but about what it meant to the league- was it not old MJ versus a young version of himself? Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan played each other 8 times, four when Jordan was with the Chicago Bulls and 4 when he was with the Washington Wizards. The Lakers won 5 of those games. Across these games, Bryant scored an average of 22.8 points, while Jordan scored 24.5 points.
Oh,old man Jordan still has it.
What's your top five?
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17 years ago today, MJ became just the tenth player in NBA history to eclipse the 24,000 point plateau.
HoopsVibe Very Quick Call: Another day at the office, another milestone for Michael Jordan at that point in his career.
Who'd have thought at the time, that 17 years later to the day, he'd have a bogus paternity suit against him dropped?
Against the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center, Jordan poured in 38 points on 15 of 32 shooting as the Bulls won 98-94. The victory pushed the Chicago's record to 58-7. The Jordan led Bulls would ultimately set an NBA precedent for greatness that year, setting the all-time single season mark for victories in a season with 72.
Prior to Jordan, only nine players in the history of the league had scored at least 24,000 points- Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, John Havlicek, Moses Malone, Jerry West, Elvin Hayes, Oscar Robertson, George Gervin and Alex English.
Before it was all said and done, Jordan scored 32,292 points and retired having scored the third most points in NBA history. In 15 professional seasons, he led the NBA in scoring 10 times, including seven years in a row and 10 times in 11 seasons (!).
Kobe Bean Bryant is just 995 points away from tying MJ and wresting third place from his trophy case- as if Jordan even cares.
Since MJ got his 24,000th point in 1996, the accomplishment has become more commonplace. Currently, a total of 19 players (nine post-Jordan) have scored 24,000+ points, including Allen Iverson, Kobe, Karl Malone, Dirk Nowitzki, Reggie Miller, Patrick Ewing and Kevin Garnett.
Boston's Paul Pierce is just 223 points short, and former Celtic/current Heat guard Ray Allen is right behind him, just 145 points less than Pierce.
While all the other players on this list are great scorers, no one was more electrifying than Michael Jordan.
Read MoreNot everyone can win all their games like the Miami Heat.
HoopsVibe Very Quick Call: "One man's ceiling is another man's floor."
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3 Point Play looks at Metta World Peace punching players, 2 NBA ballers kissing and fighting, and Caron Butler's punk move.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Who knew basketball viral videos would have so much kissing and violence in them at the same time.
3 Point Plays examines the world of viral basketball videos. Did Metta World Peace mean to throw a jab - cross combo? Where two NBA ballers caught kissing and fighting? Can Caron Butler claim the biggest punk move of the year? We've got the answers, so check out this weeks episode of 3 Point Play.
For more 3 Point Play style approach to bball follow @MikeBrouillet.
Chris Paul chats with HoopsVibe after practice about trade rumors, championships, and Gregg Popovich.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: When CP3 answers a question you should pay attention.
Chris Paul talks candidly about what is next for the Los Angeles Clippers and CP3. Humble as always, Paul deflects any individual accolades and instead focuses on the task ahead. Now that the Clippers are finally healthy with Chauncey Billups back, could they be a championship team? They've beaten the Spurs 2 out of 3 games this season and are looking to make the leap to the next level.
Fresh off his MVP performance at All Star Weekend, Paul remains calm, confident, and focused when looking ahead. He knows there is a lot of basketball left in the season and that the Clippers have a long way to go. He also doesn't pay much attention to any of the trade rumors surrounding the Clippers. These include rumors that Boston Celtic big-man Kevin Garnett could be coming to LA or that fellow point guard Eric Bledsoe may be headed out of town.
CP3 remains positive about the chemistry on his team and their outlook for the second half of the season.
For more info, updates, and dirty filthy NBA gossip follow @HoopsVibe.
Read MoreHoopsVibe talks Los Angeles bball with some of the hottest bands before the Grammys.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: There is a sports fanatic in every band and we got the interviews to prove it.
In every band there is at least one guy who is a sports nut. Well, in the bands we talked to there was usually more than one. Getting ready for the 55th annual Grammys brings some of the biggest celebs to Los Angeles and HoopsVibe had a chance to catch up with some of our favorites to talk about where music and basketball collide. It also never hurts to find out who these guys are pulling for too.
For more info, updates, and dirty filthy NBA gossip follow @HoopsVibe.
Clippers head coach Vinny Del Negro jokes around as Griffin and Bledsoe talk about winning without CP3.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: CP3 is out, but Bledsoe steps up. This is a Clippers team with serious depth. The question is how long can the Clippers continue their winning ways with a young point guard like Beldsoe and not their veteran general in Chris Paul? With Billups and Paul out with injuries how concerned is LA about this season's playoff run?
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HoopsVibe interviews celebrities and ballers walking the red carpet to the Stiks Gaming Fundraiser in Hollywood, CA.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: Yes, Kenyon Martin did just challenge HV to a game of Double Dribble. Now, that's old school.
Read More3 Point Play looks at the hottest viral basketball clips of the week.
Episode 2 of 3 Point Play examines the brawl in Boston, Mark Cuban's rant about the Power Balance sham, and LeBron's James' blunder on stage at the 2 Chainz concert in Miami. We've even got Lil Wayne and the answer to what happens when kitty cats scratch.
For more sports comedy, NBA gossip and daily humorous rants follow Mike @MikeBrouillet.
3 Point Play looks at the hottest basketball video clips of the week.
Those that have gone viral and those that should.
This week looks at wild elbows by Robinson to the throat of Jonas, Kevin Durant clobbering defenseless grandmothers, and a cheerleader that literally induced puberty in an 8-year old. Note, this is no ordinary 8-year old and no ordinary cheerleader. You've got to see this kid to believe it. If you've got videos you think deserve to be on 3 Point Play send us a link in an email and we'll take a look.
Read MoreThe following is a list of the NBA's top five highest salaried teams. (And thanks to Hoopsworld.com for providing the data).
Hoopsvibe's quick call: This list proves that the best team isn't always the one that spends the most money.
1.) The Los Angeles Lakers - $102,256,438
Point and case. The Lakers may have the largest payroll in the league but their current record is the worst on this list. The organization kept busy this offseason and when they acquired both Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, it was looking like the purple and gold were the team to beat. And indeed, they have been the team to beat. Yes, it's still early in the season, but having won only three games with their expensive lineup is pretty embarrassing. Let's hope the recent hiring of Mike D'Antoni turns things around.
2.) The Miami Heat - $87,595,822
It shouldn't come as much of a shock that the Heat are number 2 on this list. They pretty much cleared out their books a few years ago to make sure there was enough cap space for Lebron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade to be on the roster. And as it turns out, that was a good idea. Micky Arison, Pat Riley and company made a good decision in doing so seeing that the Heat are the defending NBA Champions and are currently sitting at the top of their division.
3.) The New York Knicks - $82,010,527
The Knicks could quite possibly be the surprise of the season so far. J.R. Smith is posting career numbers, averaging 18.2 points per game. Raymond Felton is averaging 14 points and 6.2 assists while Carmelo Anthony's 26.8 ppg leads the league in scoring. As a result, they're 5-0; all the while Amare Staudemire has been on the bench with knee injury. Who knows if they'll keep it up, but it will certainly be interesting to see how they play with Amare back in the lineup.
4.) The Brookyln Nets - $83,511,726
The NBA's newest team are 4-2 to start the season. They have a new stadium in the Barclays Center and with Deron Williams, Brooks Lopez, Kris Humphries and Joe Johnson on their payroll, they certainly have a few expenses. But if they continue to win games, those expenses most likely won't be much of an issue.
5.) The Memphis Grizzlies - $77,098,154
I was pretty surprised when Memphis came in at #5 on this list. I would have thought Boston, or San Antonio, or even Oklahoma City would have been ahead of the Grizz. Then again, they do have Rudy Gay, Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol on their roster. Those three guys alone take up about $47 million of the payroll. And for good reason; they combine for over 51 points per game.
Read MoreLakers hire Mike D'Antoni has head coach after they can't land Phil Jackson.
HoopsVibe's Very Quick Call: This is a horrible decision that will not end well. I feel like I'm watching the movie John Carter in slow motion.
#10 Wrong System. D'Antonio's system did not work in New York with the Knicks where he went 121- 167. These are not the kind of numbers the Lakers are aiming for.
#9 Egos. D'Antonio does not handle big ego players well. He never had to deal with this in Phoenix and struggled with it in New York. He will drown in egos in Los Angeles and be fired by the end of the year.
#8 No Game Plan. It only makes sense to fire Mike Brown after 5 games if you already have a contract in place with Phil Jackson. Since Jackson was not already locked up to coach, this instead looks like Laker management is in a panic. They will really be in a panic when D'Antoni's system takes weeks and months to implement and then realize it's a horrible fit.
#7 Track Recrod. D'Antoni does not have a history of winning big games. He doesn't have any rings nor has he really ever come close. This season will be no different. He failed in Phoenix, he failed in New York, and this season with the most high-powered offense in the league he will fail again.
#6 Horrible Defense. The Lakers have one of the worst defenses in the league right now. This is largely why they are losing. Mike D'Antoni is famous for having teams that guard no one. He is not a defensively minded coach. Be prepared to watch the Lakers give up a lot of 3 diget scoring nights this season.
#5 Jery Sloan. Although I don't think Sloan is a good fit for the Lakers, he is a better fit than D'Antoni. At least Sloan's offense fits the existing Laker personnel and he brings a tough-minded approach to defense the Lakers drastically need.
#4 Brian Shaw. How is Brian Shaw not getting this coaching gig? If Phil Jackson is your number 1 option, Brain Shaw should logically be your number 2. They believe in the same offensive flow. Shaw coached under Jackson in LA and understands the triangle offense and has the respect of most of the existing players. Shaw should be the Laker's coach not D'Antoni.
#3 No Youth and Quickness. D'Antni's system is based on players that are fast up and down the court and quick on and off the ball. I don't know when anyone ever called Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, and Metta World Peace quick.
#2 Wrong Players. Mike D'Antonio has his old point guard back in Steve Nash, but the problem is this is not a fast break team. This is not a run-and-gun team. They have big men that are built more for pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop. Even straight post-ups or some type of triangle offense would be more appropriate for this team. D'Antoni has the wrong group of guys for his system.
#1 Wrong System. Mike D'Antonio's up-tempo style of ball is not conducive to the Laker's personnel. This is a horrible match. His style of offense does not fit the players the Lakers are paying $100 million to have on the floor. This will not end well.
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#10 Marcin Gortat blocks a ton of shots.
I don't think you would have found too many NBA analysts picking Marcin Gortat as the shot block leader, but after one week of games he sits atop the standings with 3.5 blocks per game. He beat out big name guys like Roy Hibbert 3.25 blocks per game and Josh Smith 3.0 blocks per game, but can Gortat keep this up or is he simply on a lucky streak?
#9 Brandon Jennings lights up the league.
After one week of NBA ball, Brandon Jennings leads the league in both assists with 13 per game and steals with 4 per game. This may be the year Jennings fully comes into his own and shows the NBA he is not simply a solid player, but a star in the league.
#8 Houston Rockets can compete.
Starting off the season 2-1 is encouraging for the Rockets. This is especially true because their new guard combo of James Harden and Jeremy Lyn appears to be clicking on all cylinders. Harden at marched out to an amazing first week and Lyn as put up rock solid numbers too. Lyn's put up 15.8 points per game, 7.3 assists per game, and 5.7 assists per game. More on Harden's numbers below.
#7 Clippers beat Lakers.
With the Lakers grabbing Dwight Howard and Steve Nash this off-season, it appeared Los Angeles was safely in the grips of the Lakers. Yet, when these two teams met for their first inter-city competition this year it was the Clippers that looked faster, strong, and more dominant. They handed the Lakers their 3rd straight loss of the season.
#6 Knicks destroy Miami.
The Knicks put a whooping on the defending NBA champions 104-84 the first week of the season. They also marched out to a 3-0 start in the first week. It looks like New York might have just figured out how to make all these pieces fit together and the answer much just be the great facilitator Jason Kidd.
#5 Milwaukee Bucks got game.
The Bucks are out to a 2-0 start and are showing they are no pushover this year. Lead by feisty point guard Brandon Jennings who leads the NBA in both assists and steals, the Bucks have quickly become a team to watch out for. They might just be the sleeper team of 2013.
#4 Spurs aren't that old.
Everyone always seems to count the Spurs out even though they had the best record in the NBA both of the last two years. They started of this season hot again going 4-0. So much for too old, too slow, and not enough talent. With the Lakers struggling and the Thunder figuring out how to win without Harden, this could the the Spurs year to take the West.
#3 Chicago Bulls are legit without Rose.
Everyone figured this season was a bust with Derek Rose out, but Joakim Noah and Luol Deng are picking up the slack and have Chicago 3-1. This team still maintains a great defense and ability to shutdown opposing teams. If they can keep their offensive production solid, they just might make a run at the East.
#2 James Harden is an animal.
James Harden has singe-handedly taken the NBA by storm this year. Who knew putting Harden in the starting lineup would result in a 35.3 point per game average over the first week of the season. Harden has shown why at 6 foot 5 inches tall and a quick 220 lbs. he is so difficult to guard. Everyone knew he was good, but so far this year his numbers are amazing.
#1 Lakers Suck.
The Lakers were supposed to tear the Western Conference apart this year. They signed the best center in the league and a perennial NBA All Star at point guard to go with already impressive lineup of one of the best shooting guards in the history of the NBA and two other regular NBA All Stars in Gasol and World Peace. This was going to be a Dream Team of sorts. People were predicting a 72-win season and yet they started 0-3! They eventually won a game and now stand embarrassingly tied for last place in the Pacific Western Conference.
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My fiance owns a 1994 ford Aerostar 2wldrive 3.0, it was leaking coolant to the heater core so he bipased it but now the heat doesnt work and now its startign to get cold out.. my question is where is the heater core behind the firewall?? Im thinking about replacingit it wont cost to much but i need to know where it is...
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chemalurgy Posts: 1I am having a problem with my 89 Ford Aerostar. It has the 3.0 V6 engine and dual air. The rear A/C and Heater does not work correctly. I only get cold air through the top rear A/C vents even when I want heat to come out through the bottom rear vents. The front A/C and Heater work ok. Any help would be appreciated.
tubajoe Posts: 2I have a 95 aerostar 3.0 that blows hot air all the time no matter what the temp setting. The temp control knob in the van seems to be hooked up okay. Could the problem be related to the heater core, or a vacuum leak? The horn and cruise control do not work either, but that's another matter!
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lpn1971 Posts: 1When I parked my van about 6 months ago the ac/heater fan worked. I recently started driving it again and it doesn't blow air. When you turn it to AC or Def the compressor comes on but it doesn't blow air (hot or cold). The rear fan doesn't work either. If it is a fuse, where can I get a pic of the fuse panel? I don't have the owners manual.
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propbuster64 Posts: 1I have a 93 and have had it replaced by the dealer twice. The second one was on the final day af warranty. Lucky me, my wife came in and said you van is leaking anti-freeze. Smart girl. The coil is either made of plastic or the end caps are. I have been told if the car has ever overheated it may cause the coil to leak.
mrford3 Posts: 1I just changed the heater control valve trying to get heater to work. Neither the fron or rear will work. They both just blow cold air. I just replaced the thermostat also and the system is full of 50/50 mix. I disconnected the lines going into and out of the heater control valve but no water there.I also noticed there is a vavle with a wire facing the radiator that a hose is connected to that tee's into the bottom radiator hose. When i squeeze this hose the other outlet that feeds to the heater control valve water comes out of it.
The van is running a normal temp and some water comes out of radiator fill when reving the engine. I checked the temp of the lines going to the heater core out of the thermostat housing and was getting 130 degrees coming out, at the tee to the rear heater it dropped to 115, then was 90 at the heater control valve but no water coming out of the lines that hook up to the heater control valve feeding the heater core. Could the water pump/impellar be bad but still cool the engine ok or possibly the previously mentioned valve that feeds to the lower radiator hose be bad. Auto Zone did not have any pics or secription of this valve either.
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ajgravity Posts: 1Hello,
I have a rig that the heat quit working in. I've had the thermostat replaced and the radiator flushed. The AC does work. A few months ago the van started "ticking" when the vehicle is turned off. Like I drive 25 miles to work with no heat or air being used and when I take my smoke break two hours later the vehicle with "tick". Last week, the van got hot, which was a first. I noticed there was a leak on or around the heater control valve. I haven't done anything yet, except finding this site.
My thoughts are to replace the heater control valve. I have no diagram to do so, it'd be nice to confirm that it was hooked up correctly.
My question is what can be my problem with the lack of heat? Does a bad heater control valve cause the heat not to come out? Could my heater core be bad?
Information/opinions are appreciated. I just want my rig to have normal heat. I worry that some "other" damage could be done my continuing to drive it as it is.
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kathysierra Posts: 3Automotive heating systems take the hot antifreeze and pass it through a small radiator called a heater core. Air is forced over the core and blown out the vents to heat the vehicle's interior.Heater cores can be located either in the cab for models with air conditioning or in the engine compartment for those without an A/C.
No matter where the heater core is located, follow the same basic steps. First, remove the cable from the negative battery terminal. Wait until the engine has cooled down, then drain the antifreeze from the radiator. Save the antifreeze if it's not old so you can put it back into the radiator after replacing the Ford heater core. Remove the heater hoses at the firewall but leave the engine-side connections attached.
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2006 Subaru Outback CV Boot Dilemma!
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Hey all, I own a 2006 Subaru Outback with 60,986 miles about 250 miles ago my pass CV boot ruptured spilling it's guts all over my engine. This isn't so bad, fluke right? Wrong, my car is back in the shop right now getting the drivers side front CV Boot replaced because it ruptured 250 miles later. This is unacceptable to me. I own a 1995 saab with almost 200,000 miles on it and I've never replaced a CV boot.
Is anyone else having this problem? How much should it cost to have this replaced at a dealer. I ended up paying $200 for the last one and they just replaced the boot. Is this high?
I've contacted Subaru about this and I am yet to hear back. I'll keep you informed.
Is anyone else having this problem? How much should it cost to have this replaced at a dealer. I ended up paying $200 for the last one and they just replaced the boot. Is this high?
I've contacted Subaru about this and I am yet to hear back. I'll keep you informed.
xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,738Which boot was it; was it the exterior boot (nearest the wheel) or the interior boot (nearest the transaxle)?
I replaced both axles on my '96 outback due to boot failure (nearest the wheel) at around 130,000 miles and 8 years of age. Lifespan of those boots is highly dependent upon the conditions to which they are exposed (I live in Fairbanks, Alaska, so the winters are hard on them), but I would think your Saab has experienced the same conditions as the Subaru, so that can likely be ruled out.
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ateixeira Posts: 72,587That's funny because I was going to say the opposite - we had a boot tear on our Mazda 626 and it ended up costing a small fortune, something like $600 IIRC.
The Mazda dealer was always overpriced so to be honest I'm glad we ditched that car.
I don't think $200 is that bad, I'd have been thrilled to pay 1/3rd of what my wife paid for her Mazda.
To make matters worse, the grease spilled on to the oxygen sensor and blew that part out as well. Add another $220 just for the *part*! Ouch. :sick: -
paisan Posts: 21,181Yeah you can slip-on a boot for like $20 or so, the problem is that once it's torn the CV joint is actually shot because the grease becomes contaminated. It also may have been a more difficult job on the mazda. On the subies you loosen a few bolts on the suspension and it slips right out.
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zenproductions Posts: 3Well, it sounds like Subaru agrees with me. They think the CV boots should have lasted much longer as well. Even though the warranty ran out at 36,000 miles they said they would pay for the replacement of one of the CV boots. My faith has been restored. They were truly sorry for the inconvenience and called it a good faith gesture. Thank you Subaru. I guess it boils down to the fact that cars are a pain in the butt no matter what you own. I am just happy I have an AWD that gets 30 mpg.
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xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,738Well, no, it is not difficult to do it, but it does take a lot of labor to get to the point of being able to remove the old one and then get the new one in. I would say that as long as you have a guide book (Haynes, Chilton) to inform you of the procedure, you should have no problems. The axles on my '96 Outback were held to the transaxle with pins that crossed the diameter of the spline. That was the toughest part for me. PITA to get the little bugger out (and the new one in). I lucked out on my second axle though, and did it while I had the engine out of the car. Hahah; what a breeze that was! :shades:2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
paisan Posts: 21,181Yeah it's a bit of a PITA but just go through it and you can probably do it in about 3hrs. We can do it in about 1-2hrs these days after practice. Like wes said the pins are the hardest part. The newer cars (newer Imprezas and Legacies) don't have the pins.
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kapl3959 Posts: 1I have a blown head gasket that i am replacing in my 98 outback. I am to the point of removing the engine and i have all of the trans axle bolts and engine mount bolts removed but the engine won't come out. Do you have any tips on getting the engine out? It seems that the trans axle bolts are running through from the engine to the trans axle and that could have a little something to do with it. I am scared of trying to force anything apart. Any ideas would be great!
xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,738Well, it is a bit tricky, especially because the engine mounts have studs, meaning that "removing the bolts" actually entails removing the nuts from the studs (which are affixed to the mounts that are in turn bolted to the engine block). That means the studs stay on the engine, so the engine must be lifted both up and forward to remove.
Here's how I did it with mine, twice:
First, place a floor jack under the transmission pan, and lift the jack, with a 2x4 (or other large-surface-area block of wood) between the pan and the jack to avoid damaging the pan, just to the point where it connects with and applies slight pressure on the transmission. Then, remove the support the connects the top of the transmission housing to the firewall of the car. It should be very obvious, located directly on the top of the transmission and exactly centered on the firewall. You need only remove one end, firewall or transmission, not both. Once disconnected, swing it out of the way. Now, your transmission has some wiggle room.
With your engine attached to a puller, lift it a little. Now, lift the jack a little until pressure is applied to the transmission again. Rinse and repeat. Okay, forget rinsing, but you get the picture. Once you get the angle just right, you should be able to separate the engine with some forceful wiggling. There are two short (3/8" or so?) studs on the transmission that align it with the engine, so once you separate it that far, they should pop apart rather suddenly. Then, you simply slip the engine out of the bay.
Oh, now that I look, you did remove the flexplate screws, right? If not, you will find the removal to be... challenging. I assume you did, but if not, there is a covered access port in the back, top, left side of the block. Pull off the rubber cover, turn the engine using a 22mm socket on the crankshaft bolt until the first bolt appears in the access, then remove. Repeat for all five (or were there only four?).2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon -
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missv1 Posts: 1I was just reading about your dilemma and I am going through something similar. Mine is an 05 outback with only 45,000 mi and I have already had to replace all brake pads and roters, both Cats and now the boots on both interior CV boots are blown apart. And to ice the cake my warreny ran out 3 weeks ago!!! The Dealer I took it to is trying to charge me $750 to replace the CV joints and axles!!! I almost died. My husband is on the phone with Subaru now, but is getting nowhere with them. I am very dissappointed so far. My 98 outback has over 200,000 mi and not one of these problems. I should just fixed the rust..*sigh*
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