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| CRANK NO START TOYOTA | 4/30/2008 | Carl Brandt |
Q: MY 1990 4RUNNER SR5 3VZ 6CIL THE PROBLEM IS SOMETIMES NOT EVERY TIME,THE MOTOR CRANKS NO ...
A: Robert, First, get a repair manual at your local auto parts store (around $20). These are great ...
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| 1995 toyota four runner | 4/29/2008 | Carl Brandt |
Q: Can i remove the front drive shaft on this model for summer?, I would like to increase my fuel ...
A: Larry, You should be able to remove it, but it wont make enough difference in mileage to be worth ...
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| 03 ford expedition 4x4 lights flashing | 4/29/2008 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I just removed my 22inch rims and put the factory rims and tires back on Saturday. My truck is in ...
A: Inez, The flashing could have been a bad or dirty connection at the transfer case, possibly from ...
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| body lift | 2/29/2008 | Carl Brandt |
Q: i just bought a 3" body lift recently and i can't figure out how to put it on. Can you tell me how ...
A: Chris, You should have received a complete set of instructions that came with the lift kit. This ...
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| going from dive o reverse | 1/11/2008 | Carl Brandt |
Q: i got a 1995 chevy 1500 4x4 iwht 94,000 miles when i go from drive to reverse it takes a few seconds ...
A: Davey, It sounds like your valves are gummed up. I would suggest that you take the vehicle to a ...
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| Range Rover Vogue 1986 | 1/11/2008 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I own a Range Rover vogue 1986. Would you please be able to tell me where the inertia switch is ...
A: Reay, I would purchase a repair manual for your Rover at a local auto parts store. They cost ...
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| 1989 Toyota 4Runner vaccum lines | 12/13/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I recently rebuilt the engine, now when i start it up it will die 2 to 3 times before it will take ...
A: JT, You need to purchase a Chilton's or a Hayne's repair manual for your vehicle. They can be ...
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| When NOT to use 4WD | 12/12/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: A friend of mine has a 4WD truck, and in the recent bad weather (snow), her father placed the truck ...
A: Joe, With the information you have given me, I would check the brakes. It sounds like something ...
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| 1995 chevy 1500 4x4 blows a fuse everytime we put it into 4 wheel drive | 12/11/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: We just got a 1995 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.7L for a family member. Every time we try to put the truck ...
A: S S Sounds like you have a dead short. Try tracing out the wires from the transfer case and 4x4 ...
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| engine swap | 12/11/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 4.8 in my 2000 chevy silverado and i want to swap it for a 5.3 or 6.0. How hard would that ...
A: Phillip, I would suggest that you contact one of the companies that specializes in adapters and are ...
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| JeepGC making loud humming noise when started | 10/31/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I'm hoping you can lead me in the right direction here. I have a 95JeepGC. It started getting cold ...
A: Jennifer, The first thing that I would check, would be your fan belt. If it is slipping then it ...
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| 95 wrangler clutch | 10/31/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: i was just driving one day in my 95 wrangler and all of a sudden my clutch pedal would go all the ...
A: Chris, Check the clutch master cylinder and make sure you have fluid in it. Also, look for leaks ...
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| 1993 explorer | 10/30/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: the 4x4 switch does nothing , does not light up or engage the 4x4.the fuses in the engine ...
A: Stephen, It sounds like you may have a faulty switch, or bad wiring. The electronic module on the ...
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| 1999 GMC Jimmy | 10/14/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: The left brake light will not work, only the right one. Also the running lights and signal lights ...
A: Alex, Replace the bulb. If this doesn't work look at the contacts inside of the housing and see if ...
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| 2000 Montero Sport | 10/14/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: green neutral light was flashing, while on the highway? not sure what that means. thanks in advance ...
A: Julio, You need to check out your owner's manual and see if this is an indication of a bad ...
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| 1997 Dodge ram 4x4 longbed lift kit | 10/13/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I want to level out my dodge ram truck. I believe this means raising the front about 1.5 to 2 ...
A: Lewis, The amount of lift you want is determined by the size of the tires (IE 31", 33", or 35"), ...
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| 4WD indicator light problems | 10/11/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: The 4WD indicator light in my instrument panel on my '88 Jeep YJ won't come on. It still goes into ...
A: Garrett, Your model is slightly different than mine according to the manual. My manual doesn't ...
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| 4WD indicator light problems | 10/11/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: The 4WD indicator light in my instrument panel on my '88 Jeep YJ won't come on. It still goes into ...
A: Garrett, Are you sure that it is actually going into 4-wheel drive. On the passenger side of the ...
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| 93 Blazer Turn Signal | 10/10/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: The turn signals on my S10 Blazer aren't working. I noticed that the fuse for the turn signal is ...
A: Jim, Sounds like you have a dead short in your turn signal wiring. I would start by seeing if your ...
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| Rebuilding differential in 2000 Chevy K2500 4x4 | 10/10/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 2000 CHEVY K2500 4x4. It's an 8600lb. truck with a 14 bolt differential. Where can I find ...
A: Josh, As far as free instructions or manuals, I don't know of any. If they are free, I'm not sure ...
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| Hesitation on a 2000 Chevy Silverado | 10/9/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado with a 4.8L with about 114000 miles and when I start it and take off ...
A: Tom, This could be several things from water in the gas to needing an engine overhaul. The first ...
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| 99 Jeep Wrangler Sahara high pitch squeak | 10/9/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 99 Jeep Wrangler with 95K miles. The past 2-3 weeks I noticed that there is a high pitch ...
A: Ann, You are right. If it was an air leak in the manifold, you should be able to cause the problem ...
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| 2006 f150 4x4 broke-under warranty | 10/8/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I put a 6" fabtech(installed by professional) and i was at work check doing a routine Silt discharge ...
A: Jake, This shouldn't be a result of the lift unless something was installed improperly. I would go ...
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| 1999 Chevy Truck | 10/7/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: When my trucks shifts from 1st to 2nd gear it jerks. I have had the transmission serviced like I am ...
A: Elaine, I don't know how many miles you have on the truck, but you may need to have a shift kit ...
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| 1994 s10 blazer | 10/7/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 94 s10 blazer with push button four wheel drive. It is a rocker switch that has an amber ...
A: Dennis, I am not real familiar with the Blazers, but I would suspect that one of the buttons is for ...
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| Blazer jumps into 4-wheel-drive | 10/6/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 1999 Chevrolet Blzaer ls, 6-cyc, four-wheel drive automatic, 107,000 miles, well ...
A: Rodney, Sounds like your 4-wheel drive switch, or wiring is shorting out. Check out the switches, ...
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| 94 s10 blazer 4wd is stuck on | 9/22/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: ok i have a 94 s10 blazer and the 4wd comes on and off, it is electronic and the 4hi light is on, it ...
A: Nick, The EGR valve should have nothing to do with your problem. This valve is an exhaust gas ...
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| 1994 gmc 4x4 ball joint change out | 9/22/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: yes sir i'm having trouble changing out the upper ball joints on my gmc 4x4 1994 1500 series, i got ...
A: Wayne I would purchase a repair manual for the GMC at a local auto parts store. They cost around ...
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| Front axle removal Chevy blazer 1997 | 9/21/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: On the front driver side what holds the axle in place at the gear box? Is there a bolt or a clip ...
A: Wil, The axle may be held in place at the front differential by a c-clip. This depends on the type ...
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| Clicking when turning in 4 hi | 9/21/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 1994 jeep yj sahara and noticed a clicking noise when i turn in 4 hi. is this normal? how ...
A: Marco, This could be a number of things. The components to check are the universal joints on the ...
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| 93 ford explorer | 9/20/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: While driving, i lost all oil pressure, drove for about 5 minutes like this, got home, parked it, ...
A: Andy, First, driving it for any length of time without oil pressure is not good. It sounds like ...
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| Radiator | 9/20/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: transmission line removal from Dodge Ram radiator
A: Roger, Usually, just the right size wrench is needed to pull the lines. Sometimes 2 wrenches are ...
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| 1996 Chevy Blazer 4wd WON'T Disengage | 9/19/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a '96 chevy blazer and one day I accidentily hit the 4 wheel HI button. Well I went to hit ...
A: Jeremy, First of all, don't drive it until you get it fixed. Driving it in 4-wheel drive on a hard ...
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| 89 4.9l BRONCO | 9/19/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I just put new head gasket, intake manifold gaskets on her an she still acts like she is out of time ...
A: Mason, First of all, did you check the timing, and ignition components? Why did you replace the ...
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| 1999 GMC JIMMY 4WD NOT WORKING CORRECTLY | 9/18/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: i HAVE A 1999 GMC JIMMY THAT THE 4WD ISN'T WORKING CORRECTLY IN. WHEN I TURN THE VIHICLE ON ALL THE ...
A: Andrea, It sounds like you have a short in the control module, or a shorted switch. This may not be ...
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| RE: Suspension Lift on 98 4Runner | 9/18/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I recently purchased a Stock 98 4Runner 4x4 SR5 with a 3.4L V6. I am looking at options to lift ...
A: Conor, The lift you need would depend on the size tires you want, and how extreme the trails are ...
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| F250 doen't disengage properly | 8/5/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: I have a 2001 F250 4x4.After leaving the beach yesterday I noticed the front driveshaft still ...
A: Mark, If you are positive that the hubs are unlocking, then there is a chance that the transfer ...
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| f-150 shift from park | 8/4/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: My 94 F-150 started not shifting from park until it has run for a couple of moments. I understand ...
A: Ken, I would replace the fuse anyway. You may have a bad or dirty connection in the fuse block. ...
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| 89 jeep cherokee 4L auto | 8/3/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: The other day I was driving and while I was pressing on the gas peddle I wasn't getting any ...
A: Aaron, Normally low fuel pressure would be due to a bad fuel pump. In your case, I would guess ...
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| 1997 Ford Explorer XLT | 8/3/2007 | Carl Brandt |
Q: My explorer is leaning about 1 1/2" to the drivers side. What causes this and how can it be fixed?
A: Patrick, Sounds like a broken spring, or suspension component. To a lesser degree bad body mounts. ...
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