Chevrolet/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 1998 Chevy Malibu | 12/1/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: My back lights (tail) lights on my 1998 chevy malibu is out. How do I fix it? It it is a fuse, where ... A: Hey Sharon, Car lights are rarely a problem. It's a simple repair. Open the trunk. Locate where the ... | ||
| camaro | 11/30/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: wut is the easiest way to drop the fuel tank on a 96 camaro? A: Removing the fuel tank on any car is a difficult process. Here are the actual, detail-by-detail ... | ||
| Swapping Chevy Engines | 11/30/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: I just pulled a 350ci from a 1981 Caprice Classic...looks like it ended up not the 81 engine. Looks ... A: Hmm... The only ain changes to the 305, 350, 396, and 427 Chevy V8's over the years has been the way ... | ||
| Chevy Metro | 11/30/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: My 1998 Geo Metro (4 cyl, automatic) has just 40,000 miles. A few weeks ago, it developed a problem. ... A: I have another theory; you may not even have to replace your whole transmission. When you shift the ... | ||
| s-10 p2 | 11/30/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: Your question was yesterday morning my S-10 turned over started and the died out after a couple ... A: If your truck is carb-equipped, check to make sure the choke opens right after the engine starts. ... | ||
| idle adjustment | 11/28/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: How do you adjust the idle on a 1999 chevy tahoe? A: On the top of the engine, there is a large metal part called an intake manifold. Attached to it is a ... | ||
| over haeting | 11/28/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: 2005 chevy impala took in for over heating they replaced water pump thermostat intake gasket and it ... A: I've attached a diagram of the cooling system that cars use. Here is the key for that diagram: ... | ||
| Chevy Metro | 11/28/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: My 1998 Geo Metro (4 cyl, automatic) has just 40,000 miles. A few weeks ago, it developed a problem. ... A: When you put the car in gear, a few things happen: The gears, bands and clutches inside the ... | ||
| 2001 Chevy Cav. Battery Problem | 11/27/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: My car from time to time started not turning on when I turned the key. I would hear a "click" sound ... A: Your battery has two wires leading to it: a red one(positive), and a black one(negative). The ... | ||
| remote start on 2007 Chevy Impala | 11/25/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: I recently had to disconnect my battery on my car (2007 Chevy Impala) that has a factory remote ... A: Open up your remote, and there should be a little button. Go into your car, and there should be a ... | ||
| remote start on 2007 Chevy Impala | 11/25/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: I recently had to disconnect my battery on my car (2007 Chevy Impala) that has a factory remote ... A: First, I will briefly go over the steps to remote-start your car: 1. Make sure your car doors are ... | ||
| 2004 Malibu | 11/24/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: Light in left lower corner under speedometer keeps coming on. It looks like a small yellow car with ... A: That's the warning light. You should have the manual of the car. Look up the Dashboard Warning ... | ||
| 1969 c10 | 11/23/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: I own a 1969 Chev. c10, CST and its 95% restored. Is there a restoration reference book available ... A: First, I want to compliment your truck; I believe it to be one of the best, most reliable trucks ... | ||
| 76 van heater core | 11/23/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: how do i remove the heater core out of a 76 chevy van with no ac? A: Unfortunately, the Heater Core is located on the passenger side, behind the dash. But removing the ... | ||
| oil pressure | 11/22/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: What is the oil pressure suppose to be at idle when eng. is hot??? Mine drops to almost nothing, its ... A: The oil pressure on your '97 Z71(I'm assuming you're using the 5.7-liter Vortec) should run between ... | ||
| Transmission 1996 Corsica | 11/22/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: Great site........ I have a 1996 Chev Corsica that in need of a used transmission. It is a 4 ... A: Your best bet would be to find another Corsica from the same generation, probably no later than ... | ||
| horn 65 chevy van | 11/20/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: I have a 65 Chevy van and there is no location for a fuse within the box. I just replaced the ... A: You're right, you shouldn't have to play the role of Captain Obvious. So aside from blowing money on ... | ||
| horn 65 chevy van | 11/19/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: I have a 65 Chevy van and there is no location for a fuse within the box. I just replaced the ... A: First off, if you can't find the fuse for the horn, then get a stronger front bumper; ramming ... | ||
| 2002 Chevy Venture Windshield Wipers | 11/19/2009 | Ray Hawk |
| Q: They sporadically rest in the full up position instead of going back in the regular stow position ... A: A windshielld wiper operates like this: A small electric motor has an arm on it that is attached to ... | ||
| 1999 Chevy Suburban will not start!!! Help!!! | 10/19/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban 5.7 "R" and am having a problem. The vehicle will not start. I have ... A: Jason, Okay, first, when you checked the timing marks, were both the dots at 12 o'clock on the ... | ||
| Rpm | 10/17/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I set the rpm to 800 on a 350 chevy when it is in drive when i put it back in park it goes to 1400 ... A: Les, It really depends on the year of vehicle, but typical idle rpm should be around 500 and in ... | ||
| China or US? | 10/15/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: Is it true that chevys are designed in the US but actually made in China? A: Jamie, Nope. Chevrolet has outsourced some of the parts to china, and some of the assembly to ... | ||
| 1999 Chevy Suburban will not start!!! Help!!! | 10/11/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban 5.7 "R" and am having a problem. The vehicle will not start. I have ... A: Jason, Unfortunately, somewhere you have a timing-type issue. Air comes up through the intake ... | ||
| no start 91 lumina | 10/10/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I have a 91 Chevy Lumina with a 3.1 that won't run. I have good fuel pressure and spark. I took a ... A: Rick, Still sounds to me like your exhaust is plugged. I would be willing to bet that the ... | ||
| valve set on 307 chev engine | 10/10/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: i am a diesel fitter by trade and am a bit confused by the "lose" fit of the rockers . tahnks matt h A: Matthew, Check out the answer I gave a guy not too long ago about adjusting the valves on a ... | ||
| My 90 camaro starts and runs but dies out if the gas is not pushed to the right amount | 10/10/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I would like to know whats wrong with this, The person i bought it from said it was the fuel pump ... A: Matt, You need to check your timing. If you have flames shooting out, it is because the motor ... | ||
| 1996 CORVETTE TRANSMISSION LEAK | 10/9/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: 1996 CORVETTE COUPE WITH LT-1 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH 33,000 MILES STARTED LEAVING SMALL ... A: Bill, Without seeing whether the fluid is coming from the front or the rear of the tranny, ... | ||
| 1995 Chevy Beretta | 10/8/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I have just changed the heater core due to a leak. A mechanic had cut the heater hoses and capped ... A: Brad, It could cause the broblem, but I would guess you maybe have air in the heater core. Take ... | ||
| 1998 chevy blazer | 9/24/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: A: Tom, When I have done this kind of stuff in the past I have heated the moulding up to get it to ... | ||
| Heater Core In 1978 Caprice | 9/24/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: Where is the heater core located at on the car and what do I need to all take off to get at it? A: Thomas, The heater core is located under the dash on the passenger side of the car. For a ... | ||
| 1997 cavalier | 9/24/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I just had the alternator R&R'd and now the a/c only blows cold on the driver side while the middle ... A: Boyd, I don't think there is anything that having the alternator work done would have caused ... | ||
| 350 chevy turn key engine, 330 horse | 9/23/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: purchased a turn key engine, and we are having problems with the cooling system, it has a reverse ... A: Clifford, I'm assuming you bought an LT1, so I will use that as the example here. The ... | ||
| Air Bag Light reset | 9/23/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I just replaced the combination switch in a 1996 Geo Metro LSI. After re- installing the steering ... A: Scott, It will have to have the code cleared with a handheld ODBII scanner in order for the ... | ||
| 1996 GM SUBURBAN | 9/23/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: MY SUBURBAN HAS 200,000 MILES ON IT,IT WILL DRIVE FINE FOR ABOUT 20 MINS THEN IT WILL START TO LOSE ... A: James, First I would check the fuel filter. Once that is replaced if there is no improvement, ... | ||
| 93 Chevy cavalier | 9/22/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: the car revs up quite a lot before changing gears and sometimes even though it is reved it will not ... A: Mike, It could be the electronic modulator. The first thing I would check is pull the dipstick ... | ||
| Engine ID | 9/22/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I just bought a '66-C20. It is supposed to have a SBC 400. The stamped number on the deck in front ... A: Robert, What you have there is the engine date code. The engine was made in flint feb 21st, ... | ||
| 96 cavalier | 9/22/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I have a 96 cavalier that wont rev up when idling. I replaced the fuel pump at mechanics request but ... A: Alice, Before the fuel pump was replaced, I would have changed the fuel filter. If the car was ... | ||
| 1992 chevy lumina van 3.8 engine | 9/21/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: Miss firing no power only goes to 20 km/h chokes up, stalls new wires, new plugs, new coil? dont ... A: Kim, I wouldn't scrap it just yet. What you can do is pull the codes stored in the computer and ... | ||
| engine | 9/21/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I have a 73 Z28 / rs camaro and I am looking for an original engine. were can I possible find a ... A: John, Well, finding the engine is kind of a toss up. You could run into one just about ... | ||
| 2008 Corvette | 9/20/2007 | Jim Holsbeck |
| Q: I apologize if you are not the correct person to ask these questions of. If you are the wrong ... A: Roc, I did a little research on this and from what I could find, I can see nothing that would be ... | ||
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Jim Holsbeck
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Expertise
I can answer most questions on Chevrolet vehicles up to 1996, or before the ODBII.
Experience
I have been working on cars since I was eight, when I started handing my dad wrenches. I did my first complete rebuild at 14, and my first restoration at 16. When it comes to Chevy, if I don't know the answer off the top of my head, I can find it out fairly quickly. (My entire family is a bunch of gear heads.)
Education/Credentials
4 year machinist degree, with a 2 year mechanical drafting.
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