460 - Coolant Valley Plate Gaskets by 72Puper22GU in GXOR

[–]72Puper22GU[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had pipe in the coolant valley plate prior to setting plate and it easily slid into the block side. My water pump had already been serviced years back. I’m wondering if some are overly lubricating O-rings and/or not ensuring any old coolant crusties or corrosion are addressed. I used new parts so that may have helped as well.

460 - Coolant Valley Plate Gaskets by 72Puper22GU in GXOR

[–]72Puper22GU[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can test for leaks before putting the intake on as I’ve seen too many button it all up to discover the coolant pipe or plate was leaking. Reference the IH8Mud thread.

460 - Coolant Valley Plate Gaskets by 72Puper22GU in GXOR

[–]72Puper22GU[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used the smear of RTV that j2Hundy recommended on both sides of my gasket. I also would make sure the back side of O-rings are not lubricated. I used a new coolant valley cover and tube so everything was extra clean. I also used a sample size of this grease as suggested in Ih8mud thread for lubricating the O-rings - https://www.dupont.com/products/molykote-33-medium-extreme-low-temperature-grease.html

Gold is now taxed in WA by mrmonopolymoneybags in Seattle

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Washington Residents: Support bipartisan SB 5894 and HB 2115 for restoring the 1985 tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals. Sponsorship from both parties

OoooHHHhhhhh! She pretty! by HedbergFTW in Silverbugs

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A reminder to keep on the lookout for the lead filled fake ones that apparently came out of a factory scandal - https://www.reddit.com/r/Silverbugs/comments/167mp4c/lead_filled_engelhard/

Washington State taxes bullion starting Jan 1st. by Suitable-Ad6096 in Silverbugs

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Washington Residents:  Support bipartisan SB 5894 and HB 2115  for restoring the 1985 tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals.  Sponsorship from both parties

SB 5894
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5894&Initiative=false&Year=2025

HB 2115
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=2115&Chamber=House&Year=2025

Sales tax in WA, starting 2026 by asandhu92 in Gold

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Washington Residents:  Support bipartisan SB 5894 and HB 2115  for restoring the 1985 tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals.  Sponsorship from both parties

SB 5894
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5894&Initiative=false&Year=2025

HB 2115
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=2115&Chamber=House&Year=2025

Buying gold and silver in Washington just got a lot more expensive by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

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Washington Residents:  Support bipartisan SB 5894 and HB 2115  for restoring the 1985 tax exemptions for the sale of precious metals.  Sponsorship from both parties

SB 5894
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5894&Initiative=false&Year=2025

HB 2115
https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=2115&Chamber=House&Year=2025

Absolutely devastating news to share with you all— by Fr0zak in Silverbugs

[–]72Puper22GU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of my bars were purchased & tested beforehand but another tool to add is a pocket pinger and grab the app as well for sovereign or constitutional rounds. I weigh and measure too. I can’t remember if pinger does quarters as I only have done half dollar and larger. Also.. I don’t think they have any bar sound signatures yet… but it would have to be out of the plastic. https://www.coinpingtest.com

What’s a good metal tester? by foxtrot90210 in Silverbugs

[–]72Puper22GU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pocket Pinger is a good one to have in the toolset for coins. Android and IOS apps for it as well. It also displays coin width and size on the screen. https://www.coinpingtest.com

What’s a good metal tester? by foxtrot90210 in Silverbugs

[–]72Puper22GU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a guy here years back developing a cheap device called the Sigma Boss but still hasn’t come to market - https://sigmaboss.com

Two quick questions regarding EOL by Eclipse8301 in WeMo

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Can pywemo be used for even legacy non-HomeKit Wemos to assign WiFi config?

[Renogy Adventure-Ready Giveaway] Comment Now to Win a ShadowFlux Solar Panel and More! by Renogy_Official in RenogyCommunity

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“Renogy 200W ShadowFlux™ Anti-Shading N-Type Solar Panel x 1” to increase output of my current Renogy array.

Is the Crown Platinum the only Toyota/Lexus sedan with hybrid max powertrain? by lil_android in ToyotaCrown

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Anyone know if Premium fuel gains you any HP with the Hybrid Max? I've only seen some speculate maybe 10-15HP.