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| 76 camaro LT | 4/1/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I HAVE A 76 CAMARO I PUT A PERFORMER EDELBROCK INTAKE ON AND A EDELBROCK PERFORMER CARB #1405 WHEN I ...
A: Bill I think that the dist. is in did you pop the # 1 plug wire with the plug out and get the air to ...
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| Bellhousing whine | 4/1/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: Seems as there is bellhousing whine while foot on brake,in drive. Keep foot on brake and shift to ...
A: GREG; It is a stick/clutch right ?if a stick it could be the pilot bearing-or throwout bearing-the ...
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| stalling in traffic | 4/1/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: i have a lt1 96 caprice 9c1 in traffic it stalls , what happens is that when i push on the gas from ...
A: When was the last time you changed the fuel filter? Change the filter and hook up a fuel psi guage ...
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| camaro stalls when warm | 3/31/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: i have a 91 camaro rs..starts up then you excellerate it dies.did the dis module.we did get it going ...
A: Corrie; Hi well what you should do to save you money replacing parts that do nothing to help. Get a ...
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| Chevy Camaro SS convertible - 2002 | 3/31/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: How many Camaro SS convertibles were made in their last year of production, 2002? Thanks.
A: Camaro SS Convertible with 6-Speed: 1,297 Units - 1.8% of Total Production: 81U Bright Rally Red ...
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| stalling in traffic | 3/31/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: i have a lt1 96 caprice 9c1 in traffic it stalls , what happens is that when i push on the gas from ...
A: I had that happen to my Camaro before but it was after I did a huge cam. The motor wasn't getting ...
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| Geo Prizm 95' Broken Belts | 3/30/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: My 95 Geo prizm's belts broke driving home from work and I lost power streering along with the ...
A: Curtis-Hi when you drove home was the car running ok.? if the main serpentine belt breaks you are ...
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| Tapping - rocker arms | 3/30/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: Erik: Same problem as Venture with 40,000 miles on my '02 Silverado. Put in a stronger ...
A: Mike hi- I too have a silverado and it has 84,000 on it, it has good oil p.s.i. at 60 lb. idle I do ...
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| Timing Mark Problem | 3/30/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I have a 1983 chevy caprice with a 305ci that I recently rebuilt myself, this is the fourth i've ...
A: Rob I do not understand when you say the dots were together after you turned them 180%. I would ...
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| 94 firebird formula idle problem | 3/30/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: 94 Firebird Formula LT1. Starts fine and runs smooth, however on a cold start it idles at about 800 ...
A: Unplug the MAF and start the car. When the car gets warm, see if the car does the same thing. If it ...
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| Break Pads/Front Driver Window | 3/29/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: Two part questio- my husband is decent with cars though no mechanic, are the front brake pads on an ...
A: ANNE HI well as far as the front disc pads, as long as there are no trouble at all with the front ...
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| Engine or Tranny Noise? | 3/29/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Blazer LS, it has just started making noise like the transmission is winding out ...
A: Rhonda- Hi- well first off- how many miles on it, and did you check the A.T.F. to see what fluid you ...
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| 2000 chevy cavalier 2.2.L 4 cyl electrical problem!? | 3/29/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: My cavalier rides totally fine about half the the time, but outta the blue my car's gages start ...
A: Robert; Hea- Well the only thing that I can recommend is to go to a trouble shooting shop and have ...
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| Camaro does not shut off | 3/29/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: My 1990 Camaro does not shut off when key is turned to off position. I have Man tran. and tilt ...
A: There is a short in your steering column. You need to open up the steering column and locate the two ...
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| AC Clutch | 3/29/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: Is it possible to change just the clutch on an AC condensor in a 98 Malibu??
A: Derrick; Hi well if you remove the compressor and work with it on a bench you can get a clutch ...
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| 1995 Camaro | 3/29/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: My wife has a 1995 Camaro with the small V6 I think it is a 4.3?, anyway we are getting a very ...
A: I read your question and your leaky gasket has nothing to do with the gas smell. Gasoline does not ...
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| 1997 malibu | 3/28/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: How can I get the ABS light on the dash to go out . Cab I pull a module or something??
A: John well it is there for a reason and it is telling you that something is not working right. Have ...
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| 1995 Camaro | 3/27/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: My wife has a 1995 Camaro with the small V6 I think it is a 4.3?, anyway we are getting a very ...
A: Its a 3.4L V6 and it sounds like the charcoal cannister has gone bad. You can get one from a wrecker ...
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| 2001 cav manual door lock | 3/27/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: we have a 2001 chevy cavalier with manual locks, no auto / electrical. the other day we went to open ...
A: Not costly at all. Pull the door panel off the inside of the car. There are usually 2-4 ...
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| no go | 3/27/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I just was given a small winniabego LeSharo motor home that has been changed to a chevy v6 ...
A: Woody; Hi- well is it running ok, I would change the oil and filter a.s.a.p.. also the fuel filter ...
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| CHEVY CAM | 3/26/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: THIS DEWONDI HAVE A 87 CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC BROUGHAM AND I AM REPLACING MY TIMING CHAIN, BUT THE ...
A: Dewond; HI wel as the rollor cam should have larger or colored rocker arms,and the timming chain ...
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| 1994 camaro lt1 | 3/26/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: I have a 1994 camaro lt1 and the car runs rough, bogs, and black smoke comes from the exaust after ...
A: Unplug the MAF and see if you get the same problem when the car warms up. If not, its definately a ...
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| Octane booster. | 3/25/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I own a 2001 Sunfire GT and I was wondering if there is any benefit to using an octane booster? I ...
A: Corrina; Hi- well you should have no trouble with the gas that is at the pumps , you can put some ...
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| unleaded gasoline | 3/25/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I am thinking of buying a 1964 corvette with a 327 engine and I have been told that these older ...
A: Patrick; Hi yes the fuel now has little or no lead , there are plenty of additives that you can ...
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| Gasoline gauge in | 3/25/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: Since 2 days ago my Chevy Venture 97 has a problem, the gauge of gasoline pointer fall down to the ...
A: David; Hi If you go to (j c whitney .com) they have a asst. of OBDII meters at good prices under ...
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| chevy overheating | 3/25/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I just got a 2000 chevy cavalier with a 2.2 4 cylinder engine. It's has an automatic transmission ...
A: Marcus; Hi well I hope you did not blow a gasket. with those miles you should baby it. check the ...
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| cam timing | 3/25/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: I just replaced a cam on an LS1 Corvette. Someone had already replaced the timing gears and chain. I ...
A: I usually remove the sparkplug at the #1 cylinder so you can tell if the pistyon is at the top. ...
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| 68 Impala generator light | 3/25/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I turn off the ignition and the light stays on.,But it goes off when the engine is running.
A: Jeff; Hi- do you mean when the key is out that the light is still on,. or it is on when the key is ...
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| 454 chevy in a 1994 mustang | 3/23/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: will a 454 chevy big block fit into a 19994 mustang?if so how and what do i need to do?
A: Steven; Hi well if you have the right tools you can make any motor fit . If you look in (j c ...
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| overheating | 3/23/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: I have a 95 camero lr1 3.4. its seems to be overheating, but i'm not losing any coolant, can this be ...
A: Exhaust won't cause this. Do you see any white smoke coming out of your exhaust? Does your exhaust ...
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| Gasoline gauge in | 3/23/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: Since 2 days ago my Chevy Venture 97 has a problem, the gauge of gasoline pointer fall down to the ...
A: DAVID; HI- Well it could be that by filling it to the top it could have made it come off of the ...
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| 350ci coolant leak @ engine mount | 3/22/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I just installed a rebuilt 350 small block in my 72 blazer. I have a coolant leak that appears to be ...
A: Joey; HI - well as long as you used the proper size bolt on the mount , and I would have used some ...
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| Throttle position sensor | 3/22/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: On a 1988 Chevy 1500 pick-up with 5.0 liter V8, does the entire throttle body need to be replaced if ...
A: Mark; HI well as far as the newer year cars , I'm not that sure but if the sensor can be un-screwed ...
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| 1999 Tahoe | 3/21/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I have a 99 Tahoe (4 door with 4 wheel drive) when Im driving down the road or highway (in 2wd) it ...
A: CHUCH; Hi - well first off I would have the yoke and bearings checked, you do not wish for them ...
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| tapping noise | 3/21/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: Ihave a 2002 chevy venture,40,000miles.When i start up in the morning ,the engine is making a loud ...
A: ERIK; Hi- well it is most likely the rocker arms tapping on you, I would have them checked and ...
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| 2001 Chevy Impala XOPP | 3/21/2007 | Grip Singh |
Q: Have an X OPP car that has been stalling out while in motion. I am thinking it may be a misfire ...
A: Its hard to say. Could be a fuel or spark issue. Change the plugs and the fuel filter. If it ...
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| Ignition timing | 3/19/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I recently was 2 a friend of mine when he was setting the timing on his sportsman dirt car it has a ...
A: Jason; Hi - yes it is a different way to time the engine-I never liked it but yes with a cam and a ...
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| Heater goes hot to lukewarm | 3/19/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I have an 88 GMC Jimmy (full size) with a 350, auto w/OD and A/C. On warm days my heater blows very ...
A: Bobby; Hi - well one hose is in hv than to the heater, than from heater return than back to water ...
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| Heater goes hot to lukewarm | 3/18/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I have an 88 GMC Jimmy (full size) with a 350, auto w/OD and A/C. On warm days my heater blows very ...
A: Bobby; Hi well you have a leak and with a leak you will have no presshure and no heat or very ...
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| Heater goes hot to lukewarm | 3/18/2007 | Roger J.M. Warrington |
Q: I have an 88 GMC Jimmy (full size) with a 350, auto w/OD and A/C. On warm days my heater blows very ...
A: Bobby; Hi well if you are not holding pressure it will cause all types of cooling system ...
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