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This week the boys talk about reviving old collector cars, the science behind spark plugs & the quirks of a 2017 Dodge Ram shifter & radio controls. Kendra Sommer calls in with a live report from the Hot Rod Power Tour. https://cruisinwithkendra.com/

Great Bear shop owner and admitted "car gal" Audra Fordin joins Ray & Joe in the studio thisweek to discuss women working in the mechanical world. Her website www.WomenAutoKnow.com is chock full of information related to car maintenance and information for helping females break into the field of auto mechanics.

Ray & Joe recount how they installed a stretch fit A/C belt without the correct tool, discuss how to best deal with a company's customer service staff, cover a weird 8 volt electric conversion on an older car, and Joe's diagnosis of a Jeep no-start condition.

Ray & Joe talk about 1st cars with a caller, slide into looking for a T-Bucket project, then delveinto a tricky parking light failure diagnosis. A stubborn Mazda A/C stretch belt & a bonus Toyotatech tip from Joe round out the hour.

Ray & Joe kept track of the funniest, strangest and some overall interesting show bits from the last year and have incorporated them into this Mother’s Day special show for you here.

The boys talk about Ray's fateful trip through Ohio in a Chevy Nomad, the Grand National brake line replacement sage ends, then an interview with Shane Mulligan from Maxx Leverage Tools. Rounding out the show is talk of Blue Devil head gasket sealer & the successful use of Lucas oil treatment by regular caller Bob.

Ray & Joe cover local car shows then field a listener's concern over maintenance on his new Jeep. Carl Anthony from www.Automoblog.net calls and talks about oil contamination & the Auto China show where electrification is the main topic. A Hot Rod engine swap in a Sentra comes at the boys from a caller in the south.

A myriad of brake system catastrophes find their way into the studio this week, keeping Ray & Joe on their diagnostic toes. Nick DiUlio from InsuranceQuotes.com calls in to talk about the fears associated with filing an automotive insurance claim, and summarily debunks most of them.

This week the boy's have friends from the U.D. in the studio when they diagnose an engine tick. The MMR POTY for 2017 is announced, parts buying strategies are discussed, and MATCO tool dealer Brian McKenney calls in an interview.

Bill Carberry visits the studio to talk about trends in classic car repair & promotes his upcoming car cruise event that raises funds to pair disabled veterans with service dogs. We find out if aluminum is better than copper where radiators are concerned, and what Bill’s grandsons like about car shows.

The boys have a full plate this week with talk of resonator repair, O2 & crank sensor failures along with ground path strategy, flashing headlights on a Yukon & a planning a danger drive in Joe's Cavalier.

Ray rants about the downfall of using aftermarket parts over OEM components, a surprise call-in from the boys at the U.D. comes in, Paul talks about his new roof shingle spotting tool & rusty bolt removal techniques are discussed on this week's show.

We discuss shop lighting strategies, diagnose a Chevy Sonic & a Jeep anti-theft module all before interviewing Carl Anthony from Automoblog.net Carl talks about the Genoa auto show and big data analytics, the we follow up with Joe's "danger drive" in the mighty Cavalier.

Ray & Joe discuss the "magic cat clean" solution to help your car pass inspection, Joe does his best to De-mystify Mode 6 computer code diagnostics, and a callers Volvo wheel speed sensor problems are all covered on this week's show.

Ray & Joe discuss the upcoming work to be done on the Chevelle project car, then share the mic with Steve Magnante who talks about his time as a commentator at the Barrett Jackson car auction. Things take an interesting turn when the talk goes to building & butchering model cars.

This week the boys talked about buying replacement auto parts for foreign cars then interviewed Mike Natoli from www.SouthMountainRaceway.com where they followed up with the announcement by the Napp family of Raceway Park to cease 1/8 & 1/4 mile drag racing at their Englishtown NJ track.

The boys pay tribute to legendary local engine builder Jack Merkel then delve into a topic not often talked about on MMR when they have the curator of the Mini Car Museum in Bellport Long Island on. Members of the Scotty Gosson Combo check in from Oregon & current car buying strategies are also talked about on this weeks show.

Ray & Joe start the year with a re-cap of the MMR events of 2017, a mention of the shows 16th year anniversary, then interview Ben Bright from Old Soul Speed about his fabulous metal working abilities as applied to his custom car creations.

Ray & Joe end the year with a book review and interview with good friend Marty Schorr, covering his book titled "Day One."

Today we sat back and let the Christmas Cat run the board for us. Bob from RVC hinted at his pick for the upcoming "MMR Person of the Year Award", and Joe diagnosed a no-start issue on Honda John's Hyundai. Fun was had by all and no cookies got broken!