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Old 10-02-2009, 10:30 PM   #1
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An internet forum is the place to settle grievances pertaining to that forum and I don't see Jake or pcs5978 engaging in any questionable name calling. They are stating facts and protecting the community.

Personally, if I were in the market for a new (to me) engine, I would like some background on who I could (or couldn't) trust.
I agree 100%. If forum members can protect other forum members from spending a LOT of $ on these shysters and the problems they create, why wouldn't we share all that we know, including naming names?
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Old 10-03-2009, 04:48 AM   #2
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Why the diversion to boots and shoes?

Just wondering.
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Old 10-03-2009, 05:12 AM   #3
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Things got a bit sidetracked by the posts from new member "thehighheelsgirl"...
everyone kind of forgot about the engine problems for a moment!

I (for one) have been watching this post a couple times daily for updates.
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Sorry bout that guys!
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no problem welcome.....I am new too
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Old 10-07-2009, 08:59 AM   #6
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Why the diversion to boots and shoes?

Just wondering.
It must have been the commercial interuption to the drama we are watching.


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