| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 1999 ford explorer | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Brake lights not working. Bulbs are good(new) and I checked all fuses, they are ok.
A: I would use a Circuit Tester to see if you are getting power to the Bulb Sockets. I would, if ...
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| 1998 Buick LeSabre | 11/7/2009 |
Q: Location of power steering fill on 1998 Buick LaSabre custome
A: Please see the attached image, showing the 'Power Steering Pump' on a Buick V-6. Right below the ...
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| vacuum diagram for 66 ford thunderbird 390 engine | 11/1/2009 |
Q: where can i get a diagram for vacuum lines for a 66 thunderbird with a 390 engine? I get flames ...
A: If you can get a Chiton's or Haynes Manual for your car, that should have the Vacuum Hose Diagram in ...
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| ignition | 10/28/2009 |
Q: One day I was driving then my car just shutdown on me. Try to start it but it won't start. I check ...
A: If the Rotor isn't turning, it could mean a broken Distributor Drive Gear, a broken Timimg Chain, or ...
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| Differences between spark plug wires | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I want to know if a 10.2 mm high energy wires can match in a regular ignition on a hyundai tiburon ...
A: Generally a heavy gauge Plug Wire is better for a High Energy Ignition System, versus a lighter ...
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| brake bleeding | 10/26/2009 |
Q: i'm replacing power brake booster on my 2003 ford expedition,do i have to bleed the brake system ...
A: If you can carefully push the Master Cylinder far enough forward to get the Booster out, then you ...
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| no spark | 10/26/2009 |
Q: i have a 1987 dakota that has no spark. Have replaced the coil,rotor,distrib cab,spark plugs,and ...
A: If you put the probes of an Ohm Meter on the Center Post of the Coil, and either one of the outer ...
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| my 1992 ford probe lx | 10/18/2009 |
Q: good day, I OWN A 1992 FORD PROBE LX...IT SEEM TO OVER HEAT IN TIFF.. I NEED TO KNOW WHY? ...
A: If you suspect a clogged Radiator, the simple check, is with a cold Engine, remove the Radiator Cap, ...
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| Audi 4000s 1988 | 9/28/2009 |
Q: i have an audi and it just recently died on me, well kinda. when i go to start it it just revs but ...
A: You would either have to use a 'Battery Hydrometer' to test the 'Specific Gravity' of each Cell, the ...
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| 2000 for f350 no crank | 9/26/2009 |
Q: when i turn the key the only thing i get is lights no crank no start some time it will crank and ...
A: I would check the connections at the Battery, and follow the Positve (+) Cable down to the Starter, ...
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| 97 Ford Expedition EB Edition | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have a leak right at where the caliper and brake line meets. It looks like its where the ...
A: Chances are the 'Crush Washer' between the end of the Brake Hose and the Caliper has eroded some, ...
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| Starter | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I replace my starter everything else seem to be working but i still get a(click) when i try to start ...
A: If the vehicle started okay with the disconnected Alarm, I'd say it probably isn't the cause of yur ...
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| 86 chevy No fire on plugs | 9/11/2009 |
Q: Just got an '86 c/10 pickup (free), replaced the battery, fired right up. Two days later, will turn ...
A: I would also check the Fuel Pump, and Fuel Filter. A Haynes or Chiltons Manual for your Make, Year, ...
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| ford contour tank removal and installation | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I removed and replace the fuel pump in the tank of my 1999 ford contour and I now have a leak when I ...
A: I would figure that there is a gasket under the 'Retaining Ring' for the 'Fuel Pump', and that ...
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| 92 suburban | 8/29/2009 |
Q: changed the fuel pump changed the fuel relay and filter on my 92 suburban.does not get fuel to the ...
A: If I remember right, a 1992 G.M. product of any kind, has Throttle Body Fuel Injection, not a ...
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| overheating pt cruiser 2001 | 8/22/2009 |
Q: my cruiser overheats when I use my AC. The radiator is full and when I flick on the heater the ...
A: Either the Fan, or the Fan Relay may be bad. The Fan is usually controlled by a temperature ...
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| 96 olds aurora | 8/18/2009 |
Q: i just bought the car and it keeps running hot had the radiator flushed new thermostat and fans and ...
A: I would sincerely doubt a clogged Heater Core would be the cause of your car overheating, however, a ...
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| plz help having cars problems | 8/17/2009 |
Q: i have a 1995 chevy monte carlo LS it keep runnin hot but before it was not but after the heater ...
A: If the Heater Hose didn't rip when it came off, get it back on the Fitting it came off of, once ...
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| Brakes | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 1991 honda accord that for the last two weeks i have had to put three bottles of dot3 in to ...
A: If the fluid level is going down, there obviously has to be a leak somewhere. I have had it happen ...
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| overheating | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i have a 1989 ford bronco with a 302 it gets overheated when you stop and go alot it has a leak ...
A: First off, it is a misconception that leaving out the Thermostat, causes a vehicle to run cooler. ...
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| car wont start | 8/6/2009 |
Q: it has a new alternator,regulator and battery.I was told that the alternator is not charging, what ...
A: First thing I'd check, is that the Battery Cables, on the inside of the Terminasl End that goes over ...
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| 1997 pontiac firebird wont start | 8/5/2009 |
Q: 1997 Pontiac firebird wont start has been sitting for months. when i turn it on it just clicks ...
A: The Computers in modern cars, among other things, draw small amounts of power at all times, and if a ...
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| My 2001 Plymouth neon | 8/1/2009 |
Q: First when I put my car in park it would make a loud noise like I was pushing down hard on the ...
A: Have you checked the fluid level in the Transmission? Among whatever else is wrong with the ...
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| Dodge 1500 water pump replacement | 7/30/2009 |
Q: Mechanic wants $300 to replace water pump. Is there anything that would cause me much trouble if I ...
A: As long as you have a complete set of metric Sockets, open end Wrenches, Box Wrenches, etc, you ...
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| Brake lights on 99 VW Beetle | 7/24/2009 |
Q: My friend has a 99 VW Beetle and her brake lights arn't working, could it just be a fuse, if not ...
A: If the Fuse is good, and both lights are out, it is possible that a plug came apart going to the ...
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| Brake lights on 99 VW Beetle | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My friend has a 99 VW Beetle and her brake lights arn't working, could it just be a fuse, if not ...
A: The first thing I'd check, after the Bulb itself, would be the fuse. If both check out, then there ...
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| problem | 7/7/2009 |
Q: when car is running there's a loud knocking sound from the engine.a friend says it's the flywheel ...
A: While I won't profess to be an expert on Mitsubihi automobiles, in general, a knocking sound is not ...
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| 2002 honda civix lx | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I had the #3 coil short out the #3 plug had a lot of carbon build up so i changed all of the plugs. ...
A: The best way I know of to determine whether or not your car has a bad Valve, would be a Leakdown ...
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| 2008 DASHBOARD LIGHTS | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A 2008 CAMRY SE THAT HAS 30,000 MILES THAT THE NONE OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL COME ON AT ...
A: While not completely familiar with Toyota vehicles, my best guess would be a blown fuse. Your ...
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| 1965 Dodge Dart | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I live in the Houston area and have a 1965 Dodge Dart convertible that I want to sell. I inherited ...
A: I would think your best bet would be to advertise the car through Hemmings Motor News ( ...
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| 86 22R Toyota flooding at idle sometimes | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I've got an 86 Toyota 22R ( carburetor )truck and sometimes it floods real bad at an idle but it ...
A: I would suspect either a bad Float in the Carburetor, or a worn 'Needle and Seat Assembly', which is ...
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| '65 dodge dart gt front left fender. | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I'm having a hell of a time locating a fender for my dart. Any suggestions? I would also like to ...
A: Try 'Hidden Valley Auto Parts' for the Fender http://www.hiddenvalleyautoparts.com/. If you'd like ...
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| identifying year | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My poor husband and son are out working on my son's first car, a 63 dart station wagon. It does ...
A: The Slant-Six from 1960-1974, used a 14mm Long Reach Spark Plug, WITHOUT the 'Crush Washer' on the ...
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| timing belt on 1990 ls400 lexus | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I bought a 1990 lexus ls400 with only 85000 miles on it but was told that i would need a timing ...
A: Generally 'Timing Belts' should be changed every 30,000 miles. The Instrument Panel Light problem ...
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| headlight upgrade | 5/22/2009 |
Q: .it has the h4656 and h4651..i went to upgrade to the euro diamond lights that take H4 bulbs..i ...
A: The reason your old Low/High Beam had 3 Prongs, is that one Prong was a Common Ground, and the other ...
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| Need Help | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My blinker switch rod broke. It no longer clicks up or down, so i can no longer use my left and ...
A: If you have at least a Haynes Manual, a 'Steering Wheel Puller', and a 'Lockplate Tool', then you ...
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| 93 gmc 1500 4/4 350 | 4/8/2009 |
Q: were is the ignition switch at
A: On most vehicles built from the 1970's, until very recently, the Lock Cylinder, which some ...
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| type of oil | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I OWN A 2006 FORD EXPEDITION WITH 50,000 MILES. IT CALLS FOR 5W20 BUT I NOTICED IT DOES NOT LAST THE ...
A: As an Engine wears, tolerances increase, and so does Oil consumption, especially if you use a light ...
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| 1999 infinity Q45 | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I CHANGED THE 8 IGNITION COILS AND SPARK PLUGS AND THE CAR IS RUNNING RUFF STILL.
A: I would check for cracked Vacuum Hoses, and also run a Leakdown Test, and possibly a Coimpression ...
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| car will not start in wet weather | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I am having a problem with my older car . I replaced the alternator, battery, and battery cables. ...
A: 1988 definitely still had a Distributor. I would have first tried replacing the Spark Plug Wires, ...
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| car will not start in wet weather | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am having a problem with my older car . I replaced the alternator, battery, and battery cables. ...
A: First thing I would need to know, is what you mean by an Old Car. My oldest is 49, my 'Daily Driver' ...
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| 2000oldsmobileintrigue/hornwontstopblowing | 3/2/2009 |
Q: my horn won't stop blowing ezcept when i pull out the relay ANSWER: It is possible that the "Horn ...
A: If your car has an Air Bag, I wouldn't recommend getting into this job, and even if it is not ...
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| 1991 Mazda Miata | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We thought it was our battery. But now have a new battery in it and it still makes no noise when we ...
A: Generally, the Starter is located along the back of the Engine, where it meets the Transmission. If ...
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| 1997 nissan maxima GLE Starting Problem | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My 97 maxima is 117k miles,, i just changed the following,, temp or coolant ...
A: If your Maxima has a Fuel Pressure Regulator in the system, it is possible that it is ...
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| Ding ding | 2/4/2009 |
Q: You know you hear this ding noise before you start your car well when i turn off my car and shut my ...
A: Sounds like the 'Key Minder Chime' that nearly every car has had in it since around the early ...
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| 1994 buick lesabre | 2/3/2009 |
Q: i have a 1994 buick lesabre and when i go to stop the petal goes to the floor and the car takes off. ...
A: The Master Cylinder is probably shot, which would explain the 'Brake System Warning Light' coming ...
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| Shaking car | 1/26/2009 |
Q: well I have a Plymouth Neon 2001 and my problem is that when I drive the car after 35 mph the car ...
A: I'm afraid whoever gave you that advice, doesn't quite know what they think they do. Based on what ...
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| 2003 vw beetle flashing left turn signal to fast | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My left turn signal started flashing to fast the other day. I have checked all the bulbs on the ...
A: It is possible that the Flasher Unit is on its way out. The Vehicle Owner's Manual should tell you ...
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| 2003 325i whisling sound | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have a manual transmission and I have been hearing a whistling sound when I'm accelerating through ...
A: It could be a Vacuum Hose under the Hood with a small crack in it, or a vacuum leak in the Air ...
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| Dodge Truck | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Hey man, i know this year is a little our of your stated scope, but any insight you might have would ...
A: I'm assuming your Truck is Carbureted, and hopefully not Computer controlled. If it is not Computer ...
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| Ignition switch | 1/5/2009 |
Q: How do I install am ignition switch on a 1986 Dodge Ram D150?
A: I'm assuming you have a standard Column mounted Switch, and you are talking about the actual Switch, ...
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| 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS | 1/4/2009 |
Q: can you please tell me why in the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 5 speed i don't have to step on the ...
A: The 'Neutral Safety Switches' are usually located under the Dash, just behind the Clutch Pedal Arm, ...
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| 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS | 1/3/2009 |
Q: can you please tell me why in the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 5 speed i don't have to step on the ...
A: If it is a simple Switch that makes contact when the Clutch Pedal moves away from it, then yes, you ...
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| '77 Volare - no starting problem... | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I know you only go to '74, but it can't hurt to ask, no? Anyway, my slant-six was running OK, but ...
A: Have you tried replacing the 'Ballast Resistor' found on the Firewall? That was a common failure ...
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| engine | 12/23/2008 |
Q: my engine on a 1978 Plymouth volare is a slant six double barrel and when i put it in reverse or ...
A: An engine will behave differently under load, versus in Neutral, and your Bogging problem could be ...
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| 2002 Jetta Cyl. 4 misfire | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I just replaced my spark plugs and now have a cylinder 4 misfire. changed plug and wire on number 4 ...
A: It is possible that Plug Wires are running too close to each other, and you are experiencing current ...
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| water pump failure | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Sent a previous question dealing w/this topic (weeping new water pump-95 JGC, L6,4.0). Could too ...
A: It is possible that the Pressure Cap is not venting at the stated setting anymore, and that the ...
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| Transmission | 11/30/2008 |
Q: How many miles of how often should I get my Transmission fluid changed? And how much should I expect ...
A: While many car manufacturers recommend upwards of 100,000 mile change intervals, my personal change ...
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| 1995 chev. s10 2.2L comperssion specs. | 11/9/2008 |
Q: i have a 40 psi diff. between #1 & #4 cylinder, is that normal? #1 cylinder is 105psi & #4 is ...
A: A forty PSI difference in compression would indicate at least a bad Valve in that Cylinder, and if ...
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| Shakes in 1996 Eagle Talon... | 10/30/2008 |
Q: .. When the car was 5 years old it started to get shakes when I braked so I replaced the rotors and ...
A: Struts generally don't produce shaking, but if they're bad, the car won't hold the road properly, ...
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| Chrysler Sebring Convertible LXI-2001 | 10/22/2008 |
Q: This vehicle tend to not start in the summer during hot weather after driving it around the city for ...
A: Some Starters suffer from 'Heat Soak' in warmer weather, and it is possible that this is what is ...
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| 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM IGNITION | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM AND MY IGNITION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, I WAS TOLD THIS CAN ONLY BE DONE ...
A: only the Dealer, or possibly a Locksmith who has the codes, can work on pretty much any of the newer ...
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| pink antifreeze | 10/20/2008 |
Q: can the pink antifreeze harm a dog or a humane i herd it wont and i herd it will if you can get back ...
A: I don't care what they tell you, DO NOT let any Human, or Pet near ANY Anti-Freeze solution, ...
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| battery life | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i don`t understand why my car battery died after 26 months,service manager does not have any good ...
A: A number of things can shorten Battery life, including a sudden shock, from a bad chuck hole on the ...
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| dashboard lights went out | 10/6/2008 |
Q: dashboard lights went out what do i do? is it a fuse or what?
A: I would definitely check the fuses first. In order to locate the Fusebox though, you will need to ...
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| 2000 buick lesabre | 9/27/2008 |
Q: How do I remove the seat back from the rear seat?
A: On most cars you would have to remove the lower Seat Cushon first, which usually requires a bit of ...
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| starting problem chrysler vouyager | 9/27/2008 |
Q: hi there the problem i have got with my s reg Chrysler voyager is when i come to start it the ...
A: It is possible you got a defective Starter, and the Bendix Drive (the part that kicks the Starter ...
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| 98 buick park ave. | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 98 buick park ave. that needs new motor mounts and we are having a very hard time finding ...
A: I'm assuming you've tried Autozone, both in the Store and Online http://www.autozone.com/, as well ...
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| 74 Dodge Pickup, 318 electronic ignition | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have a 74 Dodge pickup with a 318 2V, with electronic ignition. It starts OK when weather ...
A: Generally, a no start, with dampness, would more than likely be bad Plug Wires, or a maybe a cracked ...
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| nissan | 9/7/2008 |
Q: cars running hot seams 2 be biulding up pressure i turn it over with rad. cap off it pushes water ...
A: Based on what you've told me, it sounds like a Compression leak into the Cooling sytem. A Mechanic ...
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| starting | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 85 ford 150. The truck will start cold, but was I drive it and it get hot it will not ...
A: I would say then you you may have a high resistence short, (better known as a loose or dirty ...
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| 87 chevy s10 blazer | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have an 87 s10 blazer 2.8-v-6. It was running fine and I parked it for a couple months, went to ...
A: I would check to make sure I have Fuel coming up into the Carburetor, or Fuel Injectors. Given your ...
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| 2000 chevy impala | 8/30/2008 |
Q: why does my 2000 chevy impala jerk when i drive or when i'm on the highway
A: I'm assuiming by 'jerk', that you mean your car surges. The problem could be fuel starvation, due to ...
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| 1978 buick lesabre V8 305 | 8/19/2008 |
Q: The car turns over but will not idle, while my brother was driving the car today locally, when the ...
A: I'm assuming of course that the engien does at least try to fire when you turn it over. With that in ...
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| cadilac ignition | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I lost my keys can I replace the ignition
A: If you own a car built sometime in the 1980's, or earlier, then yes, you can simply replace the ...
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| 78 GMC vandura 305 v8 | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I've had this van sitting for years, and I usually start it spring and fall, but lately it's only ...
A: If the gasoline is the least bit old, it could be stale. Most gasoline does not keep very well these ...
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| Waterpump on 1996 Ford contour | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I had my 1996 Ford Contour twice at a radiator shop for a water pump, now it is leaking again, whats ...
A: It is possible to get two defective Water Pumps in a row, and those Pumps should have some kind of ...
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| Battery losing power. | 7/7/2008 |
Q: We have been having trouble with our battery going dead while the car is not running. We charge it ...
A: Something as simple as an Alarm System, A Clock Memory Circuit, or Radio Memory Circuit, in a car ...
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| 1989 Dodge daytona | 6/6/2008 |
Q: im having a problem with my 1989 dodge Daytona. It runs good but out of the blue moon sometimes it ...
A: It is possible that your 'Remote Start' is the culprit, but a bad 'Ignition Switch' could also cause ...
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| Engine Running Rough | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My car engine starts it immmeditately begins rattling and the engine shakes along with the ...
A: Not knowing the what model year your car is, but from what you're describing, the car being new ...
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| my dodge | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i put a transmission in my dodge dakota and now it backfires and runs very ruff it will quit when ...
A: Since your Dakota is Computer controlled, I would suggest getting a Code Reader, and seeing if there ...
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| 98 Taurus Transmission slippage | 5/22/2008 |
Q: 98 Taurus started jerking and slipping at takeoff all of a sudden. no previous problems. Started all ...
A: Even if your Taurus has an electronically controlled Transmission, I doubt a Sensor would be the ...
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| 98 Taurus Transmission slippage | 5/21/2008 |
Q: 98 Taurus started jerking and slipping at takeoff all of a sudden. no previous problems. Started all ...
A: First, you need to check the Fluid level in the Transmission. This has to be done with the Engine ...
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| jumping cables | 5/15/2008 |
Q: can I pass cables to a dodge durango from my 2002 montero?., I don't have the manual, thanks
A: I'm assmuming you want to know if you can jump start one vehicle from the other, and my answer would ...
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| delta 88 | 5/2/2008 |
Q: heat does not blow up on the front windshield to defrost the front window, but does blow hot hair in ...
A: While I'm not totally familiar with the layout of the Heater/AC Box in your car, I would suspect a ...
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| 1985 dodge ram | 4/23/2008 |
Q: im looking at a 1985 dodge ram with a 318, 2bbl carb, auto transmission, the body work has been done ...
A: A Filter and Gasket Kit sells for around $5.50-$13.00, depending on the brand, but do be careful not ...
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| 1985 dodge ram | 4/22/2008 |
Q: im looking at a 1985 dodge ram with a 318, 2bbl carb, auto transmission, the body work has been done ...
A: The 318's could have had either the A-904 Transmission, or if set up for Trailer Towing, or a Heavy ...
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| 94 dodge caravan se | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i would like to find out if there is any info. on line that shows me or can tell me how to remove ...
A: While I'm not aware of any free Online resources you could access, you could possibly get a Haynes ...
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| Idle rough when stopping | 4/8/2008 |
Q: The caravan runs smooth until I go to stop then it feels as if it is going to conk out. It runs ...
A: My best guess here is a vacuum leak, which could be coming from any one of a number of hoses under ...
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| slant six distributor | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I'm working on a 64 Dart with a 225, the dist turns by hand, the bolt that goes into the block is ...
A: There are two bolts on the Distributor Hold-Down, one on the bottom of the Hold-Down that you don't ...
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| 1999 kia sopaha | 3/24/2008 |
Q: what is idle oil pressure and running pressure
A: Actually, it's quite simple, and is as it sounds. Idle Oil Pressure, is the pressure your Oil ...
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| 1998 ram 1500 reg cab 5.9 oil guage problems | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My oil guage keeps dropping to zero "ding ding" check guages light comes on then it goes back to ...
A: On the older cars I'm used to working on, the general rule of thumb is, change the 'Sending Unit' ...
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| Temperature Gauge bouncing | 3/13/2008 |
Q: After driving about an hour on the hoghway, my temp gauge starting rising eventually reaching the ...
A: Since it's a 1999 Model Buick, and if it's the 3.1 V-6, I'd have to say that other than the ...
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| Temperature Gauge bouncing | 3/12/2008 |
Q: After driving about an hour on the hoghway, my temp gauge starting rising eventually reaching the ...
A: Without at least knowing what year your vehicle is, it would be hard to even hazard a guess. What I ...
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| Gold Chrysler Logo | 3/9/2008 |
Q: This was affixed to the passenger fender only on 60's and 70's Chrysler products-------why not on ...
A: Best answer I can give, is cost. The Pentastar was only found on the Passenger's side Fenders, from ...
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| car painting | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i just had my car painted and they told me when i picked it up that they wanted to hold it for ...
A: If the paint was just applied that day, I would say it would not be a good idea to expose the car to ...
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| anti-freeze in engine oil pan | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My mechanic tells me he found anti-freeze when he removed plug to change oil. I don't drive the ...
A: How far you drive your Truck isn't important, the fact that you have Coolant in the Oil, is. The ...
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| Tachometer 1990 Ford Ranger | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Some times my tach works win i start driving for about 5 min. Then it quits. Most of the time it ...
A: While not completely familiar with your vintage Truck, I'd hazard a guess that there is a loose ...
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| engine wont stay running without feathering gas | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 plymouth volare,with a 225ci super six 2bbl the engine starts and runs at high idle ...
A: The clue to me, is that your Volare runs with the Choke on. I would therefore assume that there is a ...
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| 63 impala | 2/5/2008 |
Q: how do i find the vin, its not in the dash, and its not in the door. is there another place on my 63 ...
A: Other than the leading edge of the Driver's Side Door Post, or the Pillar where the Door Striker is ...
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| 88 Chevy Caprice, engine starting problems | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 88 Chevy Caprice. I recently had problems starting the engine. I just changed the ...
A: Assuming you didn't move the Distributor, or remove it, and reinstall it out of 'time', it is ...
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| GMC Sierra ABS & Brake Light | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I am having an ABS and Brake light illuminate on my 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4X4. They will both come ...
A: It would seem that the ABS Sensor is picking up an intermittent fault, and tripping the ABS light. ...
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| instrument panel | 1/26/2008 |
Q: where can i find instructions on how to change out the instrument panel on a 1988 ford f150 thanks
A: Your best bet, is to get a copy of a Haynes, or Chilton's Manual for your vehicle. You may still be ...
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| my car is idling rough | 1/19/2008 |
Q: 8 and i changed the spark plugs but i did not change the wires but when i started it back up it ...
A: I'm not terribly familiar with Audis, but I would hazard a guess, that maybe a Plug Wire came apart ...
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| 1986 Dodge Ram 150 SE | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I saw you answered a question about an 85 150 SE, so here goes. I think my starting is about to ...
A: I'll take shot at this one too. I'm assuming you have a V-8, and if so, you may be able to get an ...
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| crown vic. | 1/14/2008 |
Q: my 1994 crown victoria ran hot can you please tell me the problem.
A: Your problem could be as simple as a stuck Thermostat. The Thermostat is usually located at the end ...
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| Headlight issues | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My headlight won't turn on and I have day time running lights, the headlights work on high beam and ...
A: I would try replacing one of the Low Beam Bulbs first, and try the Headlights again. While it is not ...
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| service 4wd | 1/3/2008 |
Q: What does that mean, when its say service 4WD? I have a 2002 Envoy XL.
A: It simply means- Four Wheel Drive. Your Owner's Manual should give you the details on how, and when ...
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| 2000 Xterra overheating | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 xterra that recently began running hot. I noticed a leak in the upper hose and had ...
A: If the Head Gasket was replaced, and unless either the Engine Block, or Head, have a hairline crack ...
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| 2000 Xterra overheating | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 2000 xterra that recently began running hot. I noticed a leak in the upper hose and had ...
A: While I'm not totally familiar with the Xterra, I would hazard a guess at a bad Head Gasket. If ...
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| 1995 WINDSTAR / 3.8 LITER | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, I THINK MAY BE A WATER PUMP GONE BAD. HOWEVER, THE NOISE IS WORST ...
A: If the Pump is already making noise, then it's well past the Additive stage. For a normal ...
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| 1999 oldsmobile silhouette overheating | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 silhouette van. 2 days ago, started overheating. pulled over waited 30 minutes, drove ...
A: It is possible that the hot combustion gases are leaking into the coolant passages, aerating the ...
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| 1995 WINDSTAR / 3.8 LITER | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE, I THINK MAY BE A WATER PUMP GONE BAD. HOWEVER, THE NOISE IS WORST ...
A: If you can spin the Water Pump with the Belt off, you may be better able to isolate the source of ...
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| 1999 oldsmobile silhouette overheating | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 silhouette van. 2 days ago, started overheating. pulled over waited 30 minutes, drove ...
A: Your friend may be right, and it need not be leaking externally to be blown. The Head Gasket may ...
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| NEED HELP FAST | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Hey ben I have a 97 ford escort sedan 4 cyl with 104,853 miles on it. my escort just got a tune ...
A: If the Code came up EGR, then I would say that, yes, it was bad. The other problem you described, ...
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| 97 toyota camry overheated and would not start | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 97 camry 4 cyl and it overheated and shut off. What was possibly damaged from excessive ...
A: Since most all Engine Blocks these days are cast Aluminum, it is very likely you blew a Head Gasket ...
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| timing | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 1967 dodge a 100 van with a 225 slant six with a holley 1 barrel carb.What is the timing ...
A: I apologize for not getting this information to you sooner, but here are the 'Tune-Up Specs for your ...
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| carb /choke | 11/21/2007 |
Q: i have an 85 d150 it is all origional and i guess it would be the choke or something is rusted out ...
A: The name I've generally used when referring to the Choke, is 'Choke Stove', or simply 'Choke.' You ...
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| Emergency Brake | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Car failed inspection due to (Not working) emergency break. Where is this break located and is it a ...
A: It depends upon what is wrong with your Emergency Brake, and your skill level, as to how hard the ...
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| dodge slant-six distributor | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I dropped the condenser screw into the distributors, and pulled distrib to remove screw now ...
A: You have to get 'Top Dead Center' (TDC) on #1 cylinder in order to re-sync the Distributor ...
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| 68 DODGE VAN TUNE UP | 10/23/2007 |
Q: BEN, NEED TO KNOW FIRING ORDER AND DISTRIBUTOR POSITION FOR 68 VAN SLANT 6. ANY HELP WOULD BE ...
A: 1-5-3-6-2-4 is the Firing Order, and if you've pulled the Distributor, and cranked the Engine, or ...
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| timing specifications for 383 chrysler | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I need the timing specifications for a 1967 383 chrysler that I have in my 1967 Dodge Coronet. I ...
A: Hopefully you can use what appears below. I figured since I hadn't heard from you, and I had gone to ...
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| Replacing distributor drivegear | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I pulled the distributor cap off and had my son bump the ignition. My pertronix rotor didn't move. ...
A: If you've turned the engine with the Distributor out, or just don't remember what position the Rotor ...
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| dodge | 10/4/2007 |
Q: i just purchase a 1986 dodge d-50 ram with the mitsibishi 2.0 4 cylinder.before i purchase it the ...
A: There's a possibilty that your vehicle's Engine bent a Valve when the Timing Belt let loose. The ...
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| 1972 Mopar 225ci | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I've got a '72 Valiant with the 225ci slant six. I have never seen it run. Someone hacked the ...
A: If you're getting spark, and the gasoline is fresh, not to mention you've determined you are indeed ...
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| help please | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i have a 1985 dodge truck Slant-Sixes, i had the carb rebuilt, put a new coil, new spark-plugs ...
A: Are you referring to the Primary Wires to the Coil? If not, are your referring to the Spark Plug ...
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| 1985 dodge d150 start problems | 8/7/2007 |
Q: hey i just bought a nice old 1985 dodge d150 or "ram 150 royal se" and she starts and runs fine just ...
A: If that's the original Starter, it may be on it's way out, and unfortunately, I'm not aware of any ...
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| oldsmobile | 6/12/2007 |
Q: i have a 1995 aurora V8 and it has a lack of power, the car takes off sluggish and when i push the ...
A: Obviously there is a problem here. If the car is sluggish, and appears to be laboring upon ...
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| oil light | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1999 chrysler town and country 3.8L. the oil light comes on when i slow down and hit the ...
A: My best guess, would be a low Oil level, which upon braking to stop, is starving the 'Oil Pickup' in ...
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| Distributor Removal | 3/22/2007 |
Q: 1984 Dodge Pickup Can I just pull the distributor out to work on it and put it back in with the ...
A: There's no great trick to pulling a Distributor out of a Slant-Six engine. The most important thing, ...
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| 1999 ford windstar xle; 100,000 miles | 2/22/2007 |
Q: i believe it is a 3.8 engine. what causes a blown head gasket? about how much is a compressor for ...
A: The engines weren't well designed, and it didn't take much in the way of heating and cooling cycles ...
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| 1999 ford windstar xle; 100,000 miles | 2/21/2007 |
Q: i have several problems but the biggest is that the vehicle won't turn-over. it starts but will not ...
A: If that's a 2.8 V-6 you have, it sounds like blown Head Gaskets, which those Motors were notorious ...
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| alternator | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 2001 Ford Focus and the Battery light keeps coming on.I replaced the battery as I have had ...
A: Based on what you've written, I can't think of any other reason for a high voltage reading. Most ...
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| Engine timing | 1/20/2007 |
Q: What is the timing belt timing for a 1986 Toyota Cressida 1986. 5M-GE
A: What I can tell you, is that a 'Timing Belt' runs from the motor Crankshaft, to the Cam that ...
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| Auto Repair Estimate | 1/10/2007 |
Q: How much is an average to fix a broken right front axle?
A: Without knowing what year, make and model, and whether or not you have a Front Wheel Drive, or Rear ...
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| Ignition timing specifications | 1/2/2007 |
Q: i need information about ignition tune up, specifically about ignition timing specifications. I´m ...
A: Best I can do, is recommend that you try going to http://www.hemmings.com, and see what they have ...
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| whats wrong with my car? | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My car has been making a clacking noise for a while now and I thought it was the axel, but we ...
A: Without knowing exactly what kind of car you have, it is rather diffcult to give a proper answer. I ...
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| Dodge 1500 ram leaking fluid | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I got a check gauges light and then noticed fluid coming from my hood. Looks like radiator fluid is ...
A: Without actually seeing your Truck, I would surmise that either the new Radiator Cap isn't on all ...
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| hy | 10/6/2006 |
Q: a 98 buick regla jerks forward when i drive or try and stop could the thing thats wrong be the ...
A: If the gasoline does not have enough Octane, as specified in the Vehicle's 'Owner's Manual', then ...
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| Down sizing rims | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I have a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Sdn LS with 195/65/15 wheels . My Driving is mainly city and ...
A: This is a new one on me. I've heard of the old deflating the tires trick, usually doesn't work, or ...
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| Water leaking when I use the heater | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. For the last 3 mornings I have used the heater. When I leave work ...
A: If the liquid is green in color, or has a sweet smell to it, than it is anti-freeze. Usually though, ...
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| electrical | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Dome lights and interior lights stay on
A: Knowing little else about your Car, the best guess I have, is a stuck Door Jam Switch. In each Door ...
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| 2.7 v6 | 9/22/2006 |
Q: i have a dodge intrepid 1998 model and i need to find a good used complete engine for it. thanks
A: In order to give some possible leads on an engine for your Car, I'd need to know what State you live ...
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| General question about speed | 9/14/2006 |
Q: Is there a speed at which a car is using its fuel most optimally? I imagine the faster the better ...
A: Generally speaking, the faster you go, the harder your car's engine has to work, and therefore, the ...
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| water leaking | 9/7/2006 |
Q: there is water leaking from the passenger side of the car by my feet. and when I start the car, I ...
A: Based on what you've written, I'd say you have a Heater Core leak. The smell you're noticing is hot ...
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| dakota electrical problem | 8/26/2006 |
Q: i have a 94 dodge dakota,first i had to change the thermostat cause it over heated,after that i ...
A: Though your Truck is fairly new, it is possible that you have a corrosion build-up on one of the ...
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| 1990 dodge ram 250 truck | 8/25/2006 |
Q: My dodge truck has a 360 v8 EFI with a new starter and new starter relay but will not turn over when ...
A: I'm assuming that the Starter Relay is not built into the Starter. If it isn't, then I'd remove the ...
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| Points, Dwell, Timing | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I've ordered a service manual off Ebay but it hasn't come yet. I need to know urgently the point ...
A: The timing on the 1960 Slant-Six was 5 Degrees before Top Dead Center, the Point Gap is .020, the ...
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| retro fitting R12 to R134 and overheating | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Ben; I wired to fan to stay on when the engine is running. What's the best way to flush the system? ...
A: Depending on how badly gooped up the system is, an ordinary Garden Hose flushing may or may not ...
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| retro fitting R12 to R134 and overheating | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Ben; We have a 1990 Dodge Caravan 2,5L with Turbo and just replaced the cylinder head with a new ...
A: While this is a little out my area, I'll give it a try. Generally speaking, A/C won't overheat an ...
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| Front End Alignment | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Does it put miles on your odometer when you have a front end alignemnt? I'm sure this is a stupid ...
A: No, a 'Front End' alignment has absolutely nothing to do with your vehicle's odometer. However, ...
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| timing/ stalls when put into gear and at stops? | 7/4/2006 |
Q: please help... i have a 69 dart with a 225 slant six. it idles pretty low and stalls when i put it ...
A: There should be a Stationary Pointer on the Driver's side of the 'Timing Case Cover.' It may be ...
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| hot start and timing woes (about to sink my boat!) | 7/3/2006 |
Q: My name is jason and i have been pulling my hair out oveer my 455 olds driven jet boat. i am running ...
A: I'd go with pulling number one Spark Plug, and crank the engine over until you get the Piston to Top ...
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| SHUDDER OR DIE | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I HAVE A 86 DODGE RAM D 50 THE LAST TWOO YEARS IT HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH SOME TIMES SHUDDERING OR ...
A: Best guess I can come up with, would either be a Vacuum leak in the Carburetor itself, or a Vacuum ...
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| Timing on a 1987 Dodge van | 6/11/2006 |
Q: I have a 1987 Dodge van D150 with a slant six. How do you do the timing on this motor.
A: First, find the rotating mark on the bottom Pulley closest to the 'Timing Case Cover, (you may have ...
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| spark | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - I have been rebuilding a dodge 318 v8 engine for an old '66 dodge pick up, ...
A: Unless your Dodge's engine has been retro-fitted with Electronic Ignition, then you will see a ...
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| spark | 4/29/2006 |
Q: I have been rebuilding a dodge 318 v8 engine for an old '66 dodge pick up, and I am now to the ...
A: When you pull off the 'Distributor Cap, you'll see a small, cylindrical shaped piece, connected to ...
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| spark | 4/27/2006 |
Q: I have been rebuilding a dodge 318 v8 engine for an old '66 dodge pick up, and I am now to the ...
A: My first thought, is to pull the Distributor Cap, and have someone crank over the engine. If the ...
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