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    Speaking of abuse.....

    That is actually brilliant.
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    Speaking of abuse.....

    Recreating the proper taper in that particular break is far more problematic than welding the break would be.
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    Speaking of abuse.....

    I’m sure Belzona makes some absurd product that might be able to glue it back together successfully. For a little while. Maybe. Im also sure that said Belzona product will cost more than a new knuckle.
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    Head gasket price

    Bust Out Another Thousand
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    Head gasket price

    135 bucks for the most critical sealing surface on an engine is fairly pedestrian. What’s the alternative?
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    Halifax Nova Scotia Dealership - Re-stocking fee

    The starter does not need to arrive at the dealership for a re stock to be applicable. If you order it, you’re on the hook. Take your medicine and learn from it.
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    Halifax Nova Scotia Dealership - Re-stocking fee

    That order was billed to the dealer, and now they are gonna just be sitting on that part that they are unlikely to sell anytime soon. Re-stocking fees are the norm. There is nothing abnormal about it.
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    Halifax Nova Scotia Dealership - Re-stocking fee

    I understand the frustration, but that is pretty well SOP for any special order parts in most any industry. Trading off a tractor because you did not understand the terms of sale seems kinda silly, doesn’t it?
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    What to use for Heating Engine/ Winter

    The only thing I have ever used silicone heating pads on, is multiples on large hydraulic tanks in addition to the built in unit. Engine block heaters are far superior as a stand alone option.
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    Delvac 1300 oil

    You’ve gotta admit though, those K&N look great.
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    Delvac 1300 oil

    It’s fine, don’t overthink it.
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    Coolant flush or drain/fill?

    Some people like buying fluids unnecessarily because it makes them feel better. I like seeing how many safes I can fill with rifles I don’t need. Which is an actual insane waste of money. 😂 To each their own!
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    Coolant flush or drain/fill?

    I won’t refill with Kubotas product, but I am currently on year 4 with it, and the coolant is testing great. I do it annually when I change the engine oil. It seems their recommendation is pretty conservative, or I’m just not hard on coolant with my operating habits. The unit also doesn’t have a...
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    Coolant flush or drain/fill?

    The corrosion protection doesn’t last forever, but it damn sure lasts a lot longer than 2 years like Kubota claims.