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    Any International gurus in the house?

    i would have to agree with farmrod. sounds like its not completeing regens and dpf getting plugged. most manufacturers have a point where you HAVE TO use the service software and force regen after its gone too long. thats IF you dont have to replace stuff.
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    Need advice is it to cold to work in 25degree weather,bout to freeze!

    i have found that the " newer " silken under socks with wool over them in combo with any underarmor garments. they are pricey , but man what a big differance. and always a hat or beanie.
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    Rent shop space, buy, build at the house or none of the above?

    wow lots of us in this age group ! I'm also 39 , finally made the jump to my own full time about a year ago. Dont know why i waited soooo long now that i look back. In my area , building is definately cost prohibitive.... Chicago area has its down falls there, but if I was able , I agree ...
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    Magic in a can

    regular old dot 3 brake fluid breaks rust loose like nothing but otherwise i use kroil
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    Dear Oldtimers

    that same thing stands true on the mechanics side as well ....... I've learned from years of " old- timers" to "always work smarter not harder" ... " youve gotta be smarter than what your working on " .....and " get a bigger @#$%$$# hammer and heat the sumb@#$@ up like a cherry!":D
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    siezed bucket pin

    I've also had luck welding a mfg. " C " frame to the outer dia. , then a couple rose buds and a big porta power ........
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    siezed bucket pin

    hmmmmm...... I love my exotherm lance , or a burning bar for these situtions.:cool: up until I used one , always used the " heat and beat " method......... $40-$70 worth of lance rod and 30 minutes now. I only sweat from the back blast now . Thanks to the guys that showed me those toys.:notworthy
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    CAT getting nasty with workers in Canada

    either way , agree or disagree , above or below board , Business has( and will most likely continue to) gone on this way since the first trade was made ( and hence the beginning of the " how to get ahead faster" mentallity ) . We will all carry the burdens that each has to bear , and in the end...
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