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Here, they’re discussing repairs on a bunch of them because the same kind of part kept failing.","imageAttribution":"RL GNZLZ (CC BY-SA 2.0)","imageLicense":"CC BY-SA 2.0","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AM_General_HMMWV,_chilean_army_(EJerciTO)_-_52201757645.jpg","sourceStartTime":1389.24,"sourceEndTime":1449.26}},{"id":452911,"startTime":1437.9,"endTime":1440.7,"type":"term","title":"cold water","quote":"And when you got the new ones, you said they did the same thing, but also when you poured cold water on them, they worked?","canonicalId":"term:cold-water","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The mention of “cold water” describes a quick diagnostic/temporary workaround: the host says the new parts behaved differently when cooled. That kind of temperature sensitivity can point to heat-related failure modes, material issues, or internal tolerances in a fuel-system component.","sourceStartTime":1437.9,"sourceEndTime":1440.7}},{"id":452912,"startTime":1498.0,"endTime":1506.0,"type":"term","title":"electric connection","quote":"Now the only thought that I could think of is that somewhere in there, there's some kind of electric connection that runs the fuel injector pump.\nSure.\nBy pouring the water on it, you're cooling it down and it shrinks.","canonicalId":"term:electric-connection","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.62,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An electric connection here refers to the wiring/contacts that provide power and control signals to a fuel-system pump. The host is speculating that the pump isn’t purely mechanical—it likely has an electrical component that runs it. This matters because it affects whether the system will work after long-term storage.","simplifiedExplanation":"This just means there’s wiring that powers or controls the pump. If the pump has an electrical part, it may need the right connections to work properly. That’s why the host is thinking about what’s inside the packaging and how it would function later.","sourceStartTime":1498.0,"sourceEndTime":1506.0}},{"id":452913,"startTime":2013.26,"endTime":2023.1,"type":"term","title":"broken frame","url":"/glossary/broken-frame","quote":"I think what's wrong is you have either a broken frame. Okay. Or the engine cradle has come loose or is cracked. Broken frame or engine cradle.","canonicalId":"term:broken-frame","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “broken frame” means the vehicle’s main structural frame is cracked or damaged. Because many suspension and drivetrain components are attached to the frame, frame damage can change how the car moves over bumps and can worsen impact forces, leading to abnormal slamming or handling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The frame is the car’s main metal structure. If it’s cracked or bent, parts that are bolted to it don’t line up or move correctly, so the car can feel harsh or behave strangely over bumps.","sourceStartTime":2013.26,"sourceEndTime":2023.1}},{"id":452914,"startTime":2018.8,"endTime":2031.7,"type":"term","title":"engine cradle","url":"/glossary/engine-cradle","quote":"Okay. Or the engine cradle has come loose or is cracked. Broken frame or engine cradle. There's a cradle which bolts to the frame of this vehicle.","canonicalId":"term:engine-cradle","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An engine cradle is a structural subframe that bolts to the vehicle’s main frame/body and supports the engine and often the transmission. If the cradle is loose or cracked, the powertrain can move more than intended, which can make impacts feel harsher or cause unusual noises and “slamming” behavior.","simplifiedExplanation":"The engine cradle is like a strong metal platform that the engine (and sometimes the transmission) sits on. It’s bolted to the car’s main structure, so if it’s loose or damaged, the engine can shift during bumps or crashes, making the ride feel worse.","sourceStartTime":2018.8,"sourceEndTime":2031.7}},{"id":452915,"startTime":2097.2,"endTime":2114.0,"type":"term","title":"explosion","quote":"Here's my theory on the manifold.\nI'm going on the basis that what she is hearing is indeed an explosion.\nOh, really?","canonicalId":"term:explosion","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, “explosion” is being used to describe combustion events that are occurring abnormally—often heard as popping, banging, or backfiring. The host is connecting those sounds to a crack/leak path involving the exhaust manifold and engine movement.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re using “explosion” to mean the engine is making abnormal combustion noises—like popping or backfiring. The idea is that a crack in the exhaust system can make those events sound worse or happen at the wrong time.","sourceStartTime":2097.2,"sourceEndTime":2114.0}},{"id":452916,"startTime":2108.0,"endTime":2114.7,"type":"part","title":"engine mount","url":"/glossary/engine-mount","quote":"And when she hits a bump, you've got part of it right that there's an engine mount that's\nbad.\nAnd it's distorting the crack in the exhaust manifold and one of the explosions.","canonicalId":"part:engine-mount","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An engine mount is the rubber/metal mount that attaches the engine to the chassis or subframe. When an engine mount is bad, it can let the engine move under load or over bumps, which can stress nearby parts like the exhaust manifold.","simplifiedExplanation":"An engine mount is what keeps the engine attached to the car. If it fails, the engine can shift when you hit bumps, and that can crack or strain parts near the exhaust.","sourceStartTime":2108.0,"sourceEndTime":2114.7}},{"id":452917,"startTime":2114.7,"endTime":2124.6,"type":"part","title":"exhaust manifold","url":"/glossary/exhaust-manifold","quote":"And it's distorting the crack in the exhaust manifold and one of the explosions.\nOkay.\n1888 car talk.","canonicalId":"part:exhaust-manifold","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The exhaust manifold is the part that collects exhaust gases from the engine’s cylinders and routes them toward the rest of the exhaust system. Cracks in the exhaust manifold can cause leaks and can be linked to loud noises or misfires, especially if engine movement worsens the damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"The exhaust manifold is the part that gathers the engine’s exhaust gases before they go down the exhaust system. If it cracks, it can leak hot gases and make loud popping or banging sounds.","sourceStartTime":2114.7,"sourceEndTime":2124.6}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Tom Magliozzi","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Ray Magliozzi","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2651-baddabing-baddabang/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}],"alignmentMode":"scalar","fallbackOffset":0.0}