Derek up North

Many of the replacement tanks being sold are made by Spectra Premium. Were your 'failures' from them? I think their part numbers start with 'TB'.

I can see their logic, but a change of 50lb hardly seems worth the effort!

http://australianmotorhomes.com.au/usedrvs_webapp/motorhome-matilda-crystal-iii-sold-3550

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/rvs/5310762130.html

So is it allowed to smoke a cigarette while filling up in California?

With only 5 numbers, it's hard to win any week.

With a 36 year old vehicle with who knows how many previous owners, anything is possible. Could even be a dried out low mileage but 36 year old rear main seal letting oil leak on the clutch disc.

Someone who doesn't know how to drive can burn a clutch in a lot less than 50k miles.

1995 LT1 Impala => 260HP

Test photo post.

Lots of ideas/opinions/theories. The ATF circuit is a closed loop (unless it's leaking ). There's lots of concern/interest in the many (oft posted) bar graphs of ATF temperature vs ATF life. Of course the graphs don't specify where the temperatures are measured but if we ASSUME it's the maximum temperature reached in the system, then IM(H)O that would best be measured where the oil leaves the transmission. https://www.google.ca/search?q=atf+life+temperature&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiS3N2LmZ_JAhVHHR4KHd39DWMQ_AUIBygB&biw=1252&bih=581#imgrc=cHBKVoRY2PVniM%3A That said, I don't know how much the temperature will differ between the various possible locations because I don't have a fully instrumented MH to check them. Also, if I had an ATF temperature gauge installed, I'd more than likely use it to watch the changes in temperatures under similar driving conditions to monitor for problems. If it (for example) usually showed 180F cruising on flat ground, rising to 210F on steep climbs, so be it. But if suddenly it was 210F & 230F, I'd investigate. The same way I'd use the coolant temperature gauge. But that's just me.

Sorry, I know nothing. I've posted the occasional picture but don't recall having a problem.

And if you had unlimited funds you wouldn't worry about the MPG either.

If it truly is a 1996 Camaro engine, only one V8 engine size was offered: 350CI (5.7l). 3 different power levels, I've no idea what differences. 285-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas) 305-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas) 310-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 (regular gas) I'd want to know what transmission is in it. The 1996 Camaro? Did they manage to incorporate all the OBDII engine management?

I'm not sure what glue was used that failed, but it sounds like the piece wasn't properly cleaned/roughed up before it was applied.

86° is hot for me. Even in the Summer. Currently 37° here. Just right for cutting, splitting and stacking firewood. Heat wave tomorrow: 50°

And tire diameters. Or if you really want to get into it, 'loaded radius'.

"I did not have any metric quarters." 24.26 mm (US) 23.88 mm (Cdn)

Nice for on the road repairs is an el-cheapo 4'x6' tarp from the Dollar Store to lie on (and catch dropped parts). Especially if it's just been raining.

"F150 newer rear shocks." Hmmmm. I wonder what that's all about. Maybe a heavier duty, budget interchange?

I wonder how many 'real world' MPG they get?

Welcome to the (sometimes dysfunctional) family.

I've read (and re-read) the official recall documents. There is no (zero, none) mention of the length or weight of vehicles to be recalled. ONLY those fitted with 'foolies'. IMHO, YOMV.

You won't have to worry. Michelin hasn't sold 'our' tires in North America for years. You could always chose to not import them though. http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-agilis?fromTyreSelector=true&width=185&selectorMode=bySize&ratio=80&radial=14&load=102&speed=r&zp=false&fromTyreSegment=3&dimensionId=agilis-00854-028862-203770