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| 1986 Chevy Silverado | 11/20/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: My truck keeps grinding the gears off of the starter drive, I have tried shimming the starter and ...
A: There is a tsb on this , you said you replaced the starter drive on this truck. the tsb shows a gm ...
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| 93 lumina z34 | 11/20/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: my 93 lumina z34 idles fine when i first start it up and then it starts running rough it will run ...
A: joel , You said this is killing you wallet , can you tell me what you have already tried ? Is the ...
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| A/C dual Climate Control | 11/19/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: I have a 2003 Silverado SS that has the dual climate control. I have a loud clunking noise coming ...
A: possible actuator motor (you have 3) , they are located in that area . Is there anything not ...
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| P0300 | 11/19/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: I HAVE A 1997 GMC SUBURBAN 4WD 5.7 1/2 TON K1500. "OBDII SAY'S RANDOM MISFIRE P0300. JUST DID A TUNE ...
A: Was this problem there before you did the tune up ? Did you change the cap and rotor ? The ...
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| 89 chevy K-1500 4.3 5 speed | 11/18/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: The truck is dead No fire at coil and no injestor pulse. Have replaced distibutor and computer. ...
A: I don't know how much help i can be on this one without hands on time. The most common causes are ...
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| Classic chevy truck troubles | 11/18/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: My 68 c-10 battery isn't holding a charge. Thought it was the alternator. Had it tested. It passed. ...
A: brad, you should run a ground to the frame and one to the engine , they should be tight and clean. ...
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| Installing Wiper Arm | 11/18/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: How do I replace a wiper arm for a 2000 Chev Impala?
A: REMOVAL PROCEDURE Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position. Set the wiper switch to the ...
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| 83 Chev. Celebrity | 11/17/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: I have a chev. cel. 2.8 6 cyl. I recently had a water pump replaced and two of the small bolts broke ...
A: A leak in the head gasket will usually cause one of the following. coolant leaking into oil - is ...
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| 05 saturn relay | 11/16/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: Turnipseed, I have a 05 Saturn relay with a 3.5 when i start the car hot or cold if i don't give it ...
A: ED , check with saturn , your car may be under factory warranty. I dont have a lot of experience ...
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| Windshield washer fluid | 11/16/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: We have replaced both pumps and wiring for my windshield washer but the "check washer level" message ...
A: the level sensor is in the tank that holds your washer fluid. Yes , you can replace the part or the ...
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| 88 chevy s10 ignition | 11/15/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: im buying an 88 chevy s10, but the owner lost the key so i need to replace the ignition and i have ...
A: this is going to require a special tool and removal of the steering wheel. you would be better off ...
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| 2000 Z71 Chevy Tahoe | 11/15/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: I am having problems starting my truck so I took it to my mechanic a few days ago and they called ...
A: This vehicle also has problems with the fuel pressure regulator , you did not give the engine size , ...
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| 1998 Blazer 4.3 oil leak | 11/15/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: The two pair of oil hoses are leaking both to and from the oil filter. The hoses running up look as ...
A: one side is oiler cooler the other is transmission cooler , both are pretty easy to change, although ...
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| 4wd | 11/15/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: i have a 1997 chevy 1500 I am having problems with the 4wd not engaging. I hit the push button you ...
A: unlikely it is internal to the transfer case. touching two grounds wont blow your bulb before you ...
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| Need information | 11/14/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: My Chevy Cavalier 2003 had a problem, if I started the engine and accidentally push the ...
A: I hate to say it , but without the right equipment you dont stand much chance of solving this take ...
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| 4wd | 11/14/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: i have a 1997 chevy 1500 I am having problems with the 4wd not engaging. I hit the push button you ...
A: Check the encoder motor and wiring for potential problems. On the six wire connector at the encoder ...
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| Need information | 11/14/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: My Chevy Cavalier 2003 had a problem, if I started the engine and accidentally push the ...
A: we need a little more information. Is the check engine light on ? If it is we need the code. check ...
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| Service Engine Soon light | 11/14/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: I took my car Saturn 2001 in for diagnostic, and was told that I needed to replace fuel injector and ...
A: To be fair I would have to know more . What code did they pull ? what other symptoms that caused you ...
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| 99 tahoe hard start when cold | 11/13/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: question has probably been asked many times before but here goes....1999 tahoe 4x4, 5.7 gas engine, ...
A: There are a couple of things to look at. First , is the check engine light lit ? if so the first ...
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| How to calibrate valves | 11/13/2009 | john turnipseed |
Q: I own a 1975 chev. nova, 6 cyl.250 eng. I would like to properly calibrate the valves. I would ...
A: I dont work on the old stuff much any more but i think i can help here. put the #1 cylinder in ...
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| axle | 11/10/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I have a 1984 chevy van g20 3/4 ton 305 engine and my problems is that the passanger rear axle is ...
A: Raise vehicle and remove wheel and brake drum. Drain lube from carrier and remove cover. Remove ...
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| Trailblazer speedometer problem | 11/6/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I have a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer 4X4 with the L6 engine. I'm having trouble with the speedometer. It ...
A: erratic operation of the speedometer. speedometer needle shakes above 96 km/h (60 mph). Cause This ...
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| 1994 z71 transfer case | 11/6/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I have a 1994 chevy z71 4x4. It started making this rattleing sound or grinding sound. I checked my ...
A: there are vents on the front and rear axle and the transfer case get you about 15 feet of 1/4 inch ...
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| repairs | 11/4/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: 3 how do you change the oil and spark plugs
A: remove the drain plug from the oil pan let the oil drain replace the plug remove the filter(located ...
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| oil pan | 11/2/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: i removed the 12 bolt on the oil pan of my 96 blazer 4.3 lt 2 wd and the pan still will not come ...
A: the oil pan is also bolted to the transmission on this however you cannot get this oil pan off ...
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| Fuel Pump | 11/2/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: What is the best way to replace a fuel pump on a 2001 Camaro. Is it true that you have to take off ...
A: Relieve the fuel system pressure. Drain the fuel tank. Raise the vehicle. Remove the fuel fill ...
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| car has rough idle when first started | 10/31/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: !! I have been having an issue that has progressively been getting worse over the last few months. ...
A: it sounds as if you have an injector leaking. Let the vehicle sit overnight then crank it over(do ...
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| 91 Chevy Silverado 5.7L won't idle | 10/28/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I've been pursuing this issue for quite some time now. This idle problem occurred literally ...
A: Yes it is possible to just have an idle problem it does not happen often but it does happen. There ...
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| wont start in the mornings! | 10/27/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: recently my 97 silverado decided it doesn't like to start after sitting over night.i replaced ...
A: you are going to need to get a fuel pressure reading in the morning. I think what is happening is ...
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| 93 Chevy Lumina, 3.1 | 10/24/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I am working on a Chevy Lumina Sedan for a friend of mine. She brought the car to me because ...
A: IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE: Any time the battery is disconnected, the programmed position of the IAC valve ...
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| car | 10/19/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I have 74 vette 350 motor with a 750 holly carb on it how is the best way to adjust the 2 screw ...
A: First remove the small screw in the bowl then loosen the nut on the screw on top of the bowl start ...
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| setting valve springs | 10/17/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: i have 1995 lumnia with 3.1 how do you set the valve spring right
A: Rocker arm nuts. ADJUST Valves when lifter is on base circle of camshaft lobe: The engine should be ...
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| Antifreeze leaking out | 10/16/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I have a problem. My 2000 S10 (4.3L) is leaking antifreeze but I don't know the exact part that I ...
A: You say leaking just below coolant hose but which one the upper or the lower? The upper hose ...
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| fuel filter | 10/16/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: I have an 85 gmc vandura 2500.. I've had to replace the fuel filter twice in 2 months...it started ...
A: an in-line fuel filter will take a little longer to stop up and can be put anywhere in the fuel ...
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| Electric Fans Stay Running | 10/14/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: My truck is a 05 Chevrolet silverado 1500 5.3 v8. Recently my duel electric fans on my radiator have ...
A: You said you changed the relays you do know that this truck has three relays for the fans.Are both ...
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| 3.1 to 3.8 swap | 10/14/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I am looking into swapping a 3.8 series 1 from a 1990 lesabre into a 1995 lumina which currently has ...
A: ..you are looking at a huge task....you would be better to switch from a 3.1 to a 3.1... you will ...
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| 1993 sierra van | 10/14/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: my van will start and then seem to be choking for gas its the same systems that I once had when a ...
A: .. could be a couple of differant problems....first check fuel pressure if not within 5 psi change ...
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| 1991 Corvette hood latch | 10/13/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: The battery died on the vette and when I went to open the hood to connect a battery charger the hood ...
A: corvette runs two cables to the handle first check to see if you got lucky and it broke at the ...
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| 93 1500 timing | 10/13/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: 93 1500 silverado 4x4 auto with air....Need timing spec and procedure...Thanx
A: Base Timing, with Manual and Automatic Transmissions: 0°(TDC) disconnect the timing connector that ...
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| 1999 Chevy S-10 battery/alternator problem | 10/13/2009 | Gary Malone |
Q: What do I need to check/fix when my 99 s10 is only running off the battery even though the ...
A: The red wire on the back of the alternator has a fusible link made in it. The easiest way to test it ...
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