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Rated poor were the Chevrolet Uplander, Buick Terraza, Pontiac Montana SV6, Saturn Relay, Chevrolet Astro, BMC Safari, Mazda MPV, Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna. Experts say to make your minivan safer, make sure the headrest is within four inches of your head, and it should always be above your ears.
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In the engine department, the Nissan Quest and Toyota Sienna finally matched the Odyssey's class-leading 240 horsepower last year, but Honda just moved the target. Less restrictive intake and exhaust systems plus a higher 10:1 compression ratio take credit for the Odyssey's 255 ponies. Entries from Chrysler, Ford, and GM are stuck way behind, maxing out at 207, 201, and 185 for their most powerful engine choices. The curious part was Honda not matching the Nissan Quest or Dodge Caravan in offering a disappearing second-row seat as well. Bad move? Depends on priorities. The vanishing ability often detracts from comfort (thinner seats call for thinner padding), and the second row of most minivans probably sees constant use anyway. The Odyssey's second row can still be removed, but that calls for advanced planning on where to leave them. More troubling is the 50-plus-pounds weight of each chair, which seems like a burden to a typical female adult.
Solex 34 Carb
Engine warmed up, but switched off. Unscrew the Fast Idle Adjuster (sits on the stepped cam), until it is clear of the stepped cam. Now screw it in until it JUST touches the bottom step of the cam.