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We just bought an A3, haven't even picked it up yet. But I've been trying to search and read all the maintenance threads concerning the A3. After reading this thread, and seeing the prices for wheel bearings on the A3. Checking and Repacking the bearings is going to be one of the first things I...

New A3 Deuce Owner here. And after reading this thread :shock: and all the stories, I got to ask some questions: On the M35A3 Cat, if a run-away/engine over-speed condition occurs: First: Can it be stopped if it is caused by the introduction of an external fuel source (i.e. oil from turbo...

Now that is something I didn't know. I'll try to look one up. Thanks for the tip mckeeranger! [thumbzup]

Well... was hoping to get by for less than $3600 just for tires. But like you said, its cheaper than ICU or funeral.... and not worth the risk to me or anyone else. And even if nothing else happened, I don't want to break down on the side of the road someplace when it can be prevented. Been...

Wow, that's a long way. Have to ask him about that. I do remember him mentioning that he had sold a truck that was taken to Alaska. So maybe these tires will at least make it the 150 miles from his place back home... I would hate to have a blow out... especially a front tire! I've begun doing...

Wow... :shock: And here I thought I had at least read most of the "major" maintenance and "stuff to check first" threads. But I haven't read the first thing about the michelin tires being prone to blowout. I hope they're not in that date category, I have to drive it about 150 miles to get it...

Thanks Jimmy! I thought it may have been. Might have to contact Kenny and get one of those [thumbzup]

(I might need to start this in a new thread...) Ok, I've done some searching here on the forums, and I'm now considering putting in some things to make it "slightly harder" to steal, or at least to keep people from messing with the deuce. I have read about the battery kill switches. But...

Hey Thanks! Yeah the color looks like an odd shade, but I think at least part of that is just due to the photo/camera.

I've been seriously considering adding a CB. I installed a Cobra CB in my 08' Honda Element that I sold a few months ago. What kind of CB setup did you go with in your deuce? Adding a AM/FM Radio is a nice idea. Did you use your 12vdc for the radio? Or did you go find a 24vdc radio? I am...

Thanks guys! Yeah I'm kind of liking the color honestly. I might just leave it instead of going camo. Looking forward to picking it up :driver:

Hey Tlauden! Thanks for the comments! Yeah I think the green is starting to grow on me :-) The extra lights are a good idea, especially if we were driving on the interstate at night, or in rain/fog type conditions too. Most Interstates here are 70mph, so even more of a difference between the...

Hey Islandguydon, Thanks for the Comment [thumbzup] Hummm.... I could call it "The Mean Green Machine"... lol islandguydon & SPCWaring what is the sticker about?

:funny: I hate Fluorescent lighting when it comes to viewing the color on anything! I used to work in a place where we had a ton of different automotive paint, and of course like every other business, we had fluorescent lighting... Well, every week when we went to re-stock the paint...

Is a 2001 military rebuild odd or just rare? Or?? TM's is a great suggestion. Always a big plus for a "new to me" vehicle. ~ Thanks

Just checked out your album and you did your paint job yourself! Great Work by the Way! [thumbzup] I always Like to watch the progress of a vehicle from what they start out as, then see the repairs and updates that a person chooses to do, then to see how it all comes together in the finished...

Any of you Deuce Owners Have Any Suggestions on: Maintenance Items (not basic Maintenance, but things specific to the deuce) How about Things that may need to be Checked (again items specific to the deuce, not general/normal stuff) ? And the best part, how about Some ideas for Good...

Thanks Cobra! Already saving threads and information on Maintenance, "Things to Check", and a some possible "Upgrade" Projects [thumbzup]

Thanks Everyone for your comments! Yeah, you know I think the color is starting to grow on me... Might have to name it Kermit. :lol: :whistle: "...It Ain't Easy bein' Green..."

Thanks! Me Too!