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About john turnipseed
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any automotive repair questions , all makes and models

Experience
I have 27 years experience as a mechanic and auto repair shop manager a.s.e. certified mechanic and a.s.e. certified service writer. 12 year 2g emissions license state of nevada

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north american council of automotive teachers (nacat) international automotive technitions network (iatn)

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Warning Lights11/24/2009john turnipseed
  Q: I have a 2001 Chevy Impala. How do I reset the dash lights that say Low air pressure, low window ...
  A: low air pressure , washer fluid should reset themselves is they are correct. oil change ...
Brake Issue11/24/2009john turnipseed
  Q: I have a 1993 Chevy Blazer Full size. I have had to replace the brake lines coming from the abs pump ...
  A: best way is with an apropriate scan tool , if you have some brakeing when it is running i have seen ...
1990 Astro Van backfire11/23/2009john turnipseed
  Q: I have a 1990 Chevy Astro Van with a 4.1 l motor. I parked the van in January of 2008. After three ...
  A: you have some serious issues there. #1 compression is not high eneough to support combustion , in ...
Oil Pressure Reading11/22/2009john turnipseed
  Q: My oil pressure gauge started jumping, would go to zero the to 20 pounds so I replaced the sending ...
  A: steve , it would be helpful to have the year make model and engine. That being said , do you hear ...
1997 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 . Water in the oil.11/21/2009john turnipseed
  Q: Pulled intake to check possible broken intake gaskets.Lower intake gaskets were found to be broken ...
  A: The intake pushrods are marked with yellow stripes and are 5 3/4 inches long. Exhaust pushrods are ...
88 Chevy 1/2 ton...fuel pressure11/21/2009john turnipseed
  Q: I was wondering what you could tell, or suggest to me on an 88 Chevy truck that I have. I had the ...
  A: Yea , dont let you brother play with your truck. does the fuel pump run when it is in the truck ? ...
1997 Chevy Malibu 3.1 V6 . Water in the oil.11/21/2009john turnipseed
  Q: Pulled intake to check possible broken intake gaskets.Lower intake gaskets were found to be broken ...
  A: You should see nothing less than 100 psi. that being said , you need to install the new push rods to ...
door handle bezel 1995 tahoe11/21/2009john turnipseed
  Q: Looking for instructions on removing the door handle bezel on a 1995 Tahoe. it's the drivers side ...
  A: Remove or Disconnect Handle bezel from door trim panel. Insert a flat blade tool between the ...
2003 cavalier buzzing/growling noise11/21/2009john turnipseed
  Q: 03 cavy with 145k on odometer. New hubs left right, new struts, alignment, wheels rotated. Horrible ...
  A: This is one of those cases where being there is the only way i would be likely to find the problem ...
00' Silverado 5.3 idle11/20/2009john turnipseed
  Q: I have an 00' 5.3 Silverado, 123k, good Fuel pressure, runs on all 8, drives well. Intermittent warm ...
  A: I assume that since you have a scan tool and you said "scans fine" that there are no codes ? you ...
1986 Chevy Silverado11/20/2009john 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 ...
93 lumina z3411/20/2009john 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 ...
A/C dual Climate Control11/19/2009john 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 ...
P030011/19/2009john 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 ...
89 chevy K-1500 4.3 5 speed11/18/2009john 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 ...
Classic chevy truck troubles11/18/2009john 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. ...
Installing Wiper Arm11/18/2009john 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 ...
83 Chev. Celebrity11/17/2009john 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 ...
05 saturn relay11/16/2009john 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 ...
Windshield washer fluid11/16/2009john 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 ...
88 chevy s10 ignition11/15/2009john 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 ...
2000 Z71 Chevy Tahoe11/15/2009john 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 , ...
1998 Blazer 4.3 oil leak11/15/2009john 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 ...
4wd11/15/2009john 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 ...
Need information11/14/2009john 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 ...
4wd11/14/2009john 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 ...
Need information11/14/2009john 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 ...
Service Engine Soon light11/14/2009john 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 ...
99 tahoe hard start when cold11/13/2009john 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 ...
How to calibrate valves11/13/2009john 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 ...
axle11/10/2009Gary 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 ...
Trailblazer speedometer problem11/6/2009Gary 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 ...
1994 z71 transfer case11/6/2009Gary 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 ...
repairs11/4/2009Gary 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 ...
oil pan11/2/2009Gary 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 ...
Fuel Pump11/2/2009Gary 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 ...
car has rough idle when first started10/31/2009Gary 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 ...
91 Chevy Silverado 5.7L won't idle10/28/2009Gary 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 ...
wont start in the mornings!10/27/2009Gary 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 ...
93 Chevy Lumina, 3.110/24/2009Gary 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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