> Thos special tools can be a killer. Back in the old Days one could   
    > fairly make do with standard tools but typically no longer.   
    > I changes a serpentien belt on a former vehicle, 1998 S-10 pickup,   
    > without the "Special Tool" and really had a tough time doing it.   
      
   Yes, there are many cases where the special tool is basically a MUST.  I know   
   for a fact that I would have never been able to remove all the water pump   
   related hoses without the awesome flexable clamp removal tool.  It was just   
   impossible to get to some of the areas without this flexable tool - plus it   
   worked great, and locked once squeezed.     
      
    > Tahti s somethign that really irritates me. Two of my no longer owned   
    > Subarus had factory alarms installed that could not be fully   
    > De-Activated. I think the Alarmes are worthless myslef. I have never   
    > seen anyone pay any attention to a car alarm going off in a parkign lot.   
    > they jsut either go on until they time out or the battery goes deat it   
    > seems.   
      
   Agreed.  When they act up due to a problem like in my daughter's car, they can   
   be a royal pain.  Just one faulty switch can cause the car to shutoff while   
   driving.  Not good!  Not to mention, having random honks/chirps.  Loads of fun   
   there!   
      
   - Mark   
      
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