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  1. Brian McVickers

    Vendee Globe Ocean Race 2012-2013!!

    The first 1.5 hours of the race beginning with start preparations. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xuzota_replay-vendee-globe-2012-2013-depart-en-direct-video_sport <iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="270" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xuzota"></iframe><br /><a...
  2. Brian McVickers

    Vendee Globe Ocean Race 2012-2013!!

    The race began well with 19 of the 20 boats starting. The 20th boat, did not start on time due to returning to the pontoons to repair a hole in the hull caused by colliding with a RIB before the start. The two boats were pushed together by waves. Surprisingly there were 5 boats ove the line...
  3. Brian McVickers

    Vendee Globe Ocean Race 2012-2013!!

    Tomorrow, November 10, 2012, twenty adventurers will skipper their Open 60 class sailboats around the globe through the Great Southern Ocean and the Roaring Forties!! Their goal is to be the fastest and the first to cover roughly 24,000 (twenty four thousand!!) nautical miles as fast as...
  4. Brian McVickers

    New Warn Zeon

    During one of the field demonstrations a Jeep was winched up a steep incline. After the winch was unloaded I was able to touch the edge face of the winch drum with my bare hand and it was warm but not hot to the touch.
  5. Brian McVickers

    New Warn Zeon

    A follow up on my earlier post and questions regarding the brake. I came across this diagram in my materials and the brake is an automatic brake located inside the drum.
  6. Brian McVickers

    New Warn Zeon

    Yes, They are using a new pass through keyhole with a securing "puck" There is a slot in the face of the drum. You pass the bitter end of the rope, wire or synthetic, through the pass thorugh, turn it back on itself (creating a bite in the rope) and pass the bitter end back through the same...
  7. Brian McVickers

    New Warn Zeon

    After seeing the Warn ZEON winches perform to day in the field and talking with some of the engineers it is apparent that the new line of winces is not only an aesthetic change but also a big change on the inside to improve durability and performance. - The motors are stronger - The gearing...
  8. Brian McVickers

    New Warn Zeon

    Here are the stats for the ZEON 12 Regards, Brian
  9. Brian McVickers

    New Warn Zeon

    Here are some quick stats on the 10-S
  10. Brian McVickers

    New Warn Zeon

    Hi, I had the opportunity to be at the media launch today. I'll be sharing more information soon but here is some of the stats on weight. Regards, Brian
  11. Brian McVickers

    Thanks Land Rover Las Vegas!!

    ExPo would like to give a big thanks to Land Rover Las Vegas and Rover Parts West for supporting our community! Land Rover Las Vegas is Southern Nevada's choice for the pinnacle of luxury SUVs for over 12 years. They have a vast selection of new and Certified Select Pre-owned vehicles to...
  12. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    The CE Light has not come back on yet, a good thing! Yesterday I: - Added a can of Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner and there was no white smoke as a result - Dropped the fuel tank and installed a new fuel pump (After the engine would sit off for over 30 minutes or so, it would require 3 key...
  13. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Update, I just compression tested all six cylinders and got readings of 150 (+/- 3) on all six cylinders including #1. I repeated the test (3) three times with consistent results. All cylinders are at 150. So to Recap: 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ, 4.0L 6cyl, 69,000 miles. - Sat for two years...
  14. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Not sure, I got the basic OEM matched plugs. Nothing fancy. For plugs I tend to go with the basics as the rest seem to be Hype!
  15. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Thanks everyone, I tried to do a compression test last night but the tool that I borrowed from Auto Zone was broken, the gauge dial would only go up to 40! I got a 40 reading on #1 so I tired #5 and also got 40. The dial was rattling and about to fall apart so I need to try again with a...
  16. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    - The Dist Cap has no cracks and all of the contact points look the same in ok condition - Not sure on the vacuum lines - Planning to do the compression test tomorrow after doing Mopar Combustion Chamber Cleaner tonight - It has been running fine, drove it 1500 miles from the midwest to AZ and...
  17. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    I will check that but when I swapped the injectors around the other day I did not notice anything. Also if it was a leaky injector it the code would have followed it to the new location when I moved them around.
  18. Brian McVickers

    P0301 - Looking for some help

    Hi everyone, 1997 Jeep TJ Wrangler with about 65,000 miles on the 4.0L 6Cyl engine. Engine light on Code P0301 Code Meaning = Cylinder #1 Misfire detected What has been done to remedy: - New Plugs - New Plug Wires - New Ignition Coil What has been done to check other possible remedies: -...
  19. Brian McVickers

    93 Toyota FZJ 80 "Expedition Build"

    Where in CA are you? Coming to AZ any time soon?
  20. Brian McVickers

    Rover Sacrilege

    I think it's cool because it's unique and innovative. It is something different that combines the designers interests in to one finished vision. There is plenty of room for traditional and imaginary vehicles!
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