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Today in the shop we show you how to repair a cracked OE steel exhaust manifold by welding and reinforcing the damaged area. If you have a cracked exhaust manifold be sure to watch this video and repair it instead of replacing it! Check out all the parts we carry for your project car at FPAutoParts.com Follow us on our social pages: Facebook Instagram Linke …
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Today on Tech Tuesday in the First Place Auto Parts Studio we are going to take a look at a fluid that most car owners take for granted and don’t really understand what it does. Hi guys, David here and today we are going to take a look at some things that you might not know about engine oil and explain what it does inside your engine and why its needed to keep your engine fr …
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Your vehicles motor mounts can go bad, wear out or tear over time creating all kinds of issues under your hood. In this video we show you how to diagnose bad or damaged motor mounts and show some of the harmful effects that a damaged motor mount can cause. Check out all the parts we carry for your project car at FPAutoParts.com Follow us on our social pages: …
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Motor mounts play a critical role keeping your engine secured to the frame and isolates vibrations. In this video we show you the options you have that can benefit the performance & how your car puts its power to the ground.Did you know motor mounts wear out over time & that you have options of rubber motor mounts, polyurethane motor mounts and solid motor mount …
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Have you ever wanted to be part of a TV car build or wondered if they really build complete cars in 7 days? In this video, David tells of his experience as a guest builder on the TV show Overhaulin' and what it was like to work alongside Chip Foose. Its a crazy time when all the 1/2" & 9/16" wrenches are spread throughout the set! The episode took place in season 3 and …
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