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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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| 87 gmc 454 | 10/13/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a gmc truck with a 1987 454 in it and one day it just quit and I can't get it started. It ...
A: .. did you check to see if the rotor inside the dist is turning when you turn truck over....you may ...
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| 93 s-10 blazer | 10/7/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 93 s-10 blazer with a 4.3L I with CMPI fuel injection I have proper fuel pressure at the ...
A: .. if you have fuel and spark it should run.... try this, remove all your plugs , clean and dri ...
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| 1997 chevrolet subrban | 10/6/2009 | Robert Summers |
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A: .. you need to find whats causing the fuse to blow...check wiring to the ECM for any shorts to ...
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| 98 tahoe | 10/6/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I too have a 98 tahoe won`t start problem....it goes like this,my wife drove about a mile to work ...
A: .. could be just a matter of a poor connection on one of those fuses you removed...try removing them ...
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| 1995 1500 pickup | 10/2/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 1995 1500 pickup with the 5.7 engine. It became hard to start and now it will crank but ...
A: ... if the pump is running and you still have no fuel check to see if when you replaced the pump ...
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| 1995 1500 pickup | 10/1/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 1995 1500 pickup with the 5.7 engine. It became hard to start and now it will crank but ...
A: .. when you turn key to on, do you hear the fuel pump run for 3 seconds then quit...if not check the ...
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| Chevy P30 w/n start without starting fluid | 9/26/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: 1994, Chevy P30, 7.4L. Displays code 54 - Fuel Pump Circuit (Low Voltage). Will not start (cranks ...
A: Yes there should be a fuel pump relay, and according to my mitchell on demand it is located on the ...
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| 2000 Chev K3500 6.5L | 9/25/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: Why would the truck not start or start and stall when engine load reads 99% on scanner. When engine ...
A: . if you have a load reading before the truck is even running i would suggest that you have a pcm ...
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| 87 S10 cranks but will not stay running | 9/25/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 87 S10 2.8 liter TBI, auto. It has always ran like a champ! Until it suddenly started ...
A: well it could be a heat sink problem in the ign control module. try changing it, and the other thing ...
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| Chevy K2500 engine stumble | 9/24/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: Robert, I hope you had a great vacation. Here is myI have a 1990 K2500 pickup with a 5.7L TBI ...
A: .. i had a great holiday, thank you.... eat lots of lobster... here are a couple of things you can ...
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| 1996 pontiac sunfire | 9/24/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT 4-cyl and recently as my car was sitting in the back yard i saw a ...
A: .. it is likly a broken brake line... the fluid would be clear except when it runs off the chassie ...
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| Brake system | 9/23/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 1989 Chevy 1 ton dually that has air in front brake system. I have changed front calibers ...
A: .. Bleed the master cyl... you have air trapped in it. then rebleed the system after you get all the ...
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| chevy malibu classic | 9/10/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a Malibu classic 2005 and have been having some problems with it. I just replaced the battery ...
A: i wouldn't rule that out but is not likley, check for spark at the plugs, and check more than one, ...
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| Engine ECM Replacement | 9/1/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have had problems with my ECM on my 2004 chevy silverado 3500 diesel and I want to replace it but ...
A: . i haven't heard of that, the ecm is numbered and as long as you replace it with the ecm that ...
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| Chev Blazer | 9/1/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 2000 blazer the gas gage only goes to half a tank and stops, what part to I need to order.
A: .. you may not need anything.... you will need to remove the gas tank and remove the sending unit, ...
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| 1993 Chevy Conversion Van | 8/26/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: My van shifts really hard from 1st gear do you know what this could be?
A: .. it could be a couple of different things... try having a new trans filter and flush done at a ...
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| 2001 S-10 dies but starts immediately | 8/26/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I have a 2001 S-10 2.2 flex fuel 5 speed reg. cab truck. I have been having problems with it dieing ...
A: ..i wouldn't think that a hitch installation would do anything to cause that, but i have seen ...
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| 91 camaro rs 3.1L starts but bogs | 8/25/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: 1L v6 a month ago it started well and ran good about a week or two ago it started up but when u ...
A: .. depending on what state your in and what laws they have on emmisions....you may have to replace ...
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| 350 OVERHEATING | 8/25/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: I HAVE AN OLDER 350 WHICH HAS A NEW RADIATOR, NEW HOSES AND I AM ON MY SECOND THERMOSTAT. THE TEMP ...
A: ..usually that means you have a head gasket problem....what happens is you have compression leaking ...
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| engine knock | 8/21/2009 | Robert Summers |
Q: i own a 91 camaro rs with a 305 engine. i have knocking sound in my engine. i initially thought it ...
A: .. well whatever it is it won't bee good, does knock get louder as you increase rpm. f it does it is ...
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