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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Default Need help!

I recently returned from a 7 month deploymetn to Iraq. Since then I've had a few problems with my car.

First off, when I start the car theres a dinging noise that goes on for about a minute or 2. I know the dinging is normal, but for 2 minutes?

Second, when I turn on the headlights there is a continuous buzzing noise, similar to the one the car makes when it is start only there no break in the noise, just one long buzz.

And lastly, my rim has a crack in it. It pretty small. I'm bought new rims and they should be here next week but in the mean time I don't want to keep driving on the spare. I was told that I could put a high temperature silicone on the crack and it should hold. Is this true. I don't feel like shelling out $277 for a new 16 incher when my 18's will be here in a week.

Any help would be appreciated!
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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Default welcome back. id rather drive on a spare then have the rim crack more and break

and then causing even more damage after you slide across the freeway into a family van
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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Default How long is it to get your 18's? Seems like the spare woldnt be that bd for a couple of days.

My spare doesnt sit right with my aftermarket Lugs and It wabbles, slightly better than driving on a flat.

Keep your stock Lugs for your spare.

Dont flame me for tossing mine. I kept them, but lost them in the move.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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buy a new 16incher.. you will get more selling them as a set n e ways
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