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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 93 Chevy Suburban | 9/8/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: Our Suburban started ran about 5 minutes and died. It would not start again. We have replaced the ... A: Angie, What size motor are we dealing with? Fuel injected or normally aspirated {carb}. Diesel or ... | ||
| 4x4 | 9/6/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: and the 4x4 shaft is locked in but the front tires wont spin just the back traction control is ... A: Derek Is there any noise in the frt when you try to move it? If the frt is hooking up and not ... | ||
| S10 signal problem | 9/6/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: My boyfriend has a 98 s10 and just recently the signal lights stopped working, we checked the fuses ... A: Good Afternoon Tory The first question is was anything added to the truck recently? radio, MP3 ... | ||
| 2001 blazer 4.3 vortec | 9/5/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: I have a blazer that will not start. it gets fuel to the intake but the injectors are not working, I ... A: Sorry for the delay I went to my shop and pulled a copy of the wiring diagrams If you can get to ... | ||
| chevy tahoe/front blower | 9/5/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: I have a 2005 Chevy Tahoe. I do not get any air to come out of the dash vents. The ones in the rear ... A: When you switch to defrost do you get air from the top vents, If so then the switching is ok if not ... | ||
| air conditioner | 9/4/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: I inherited a pickup from my uncle. He had not used the air conditioner in the three years he owned ... A: There are several possible causes. The best thing would have a shop recharge your system and add a ... | ||
| My heater dont work | 9/3/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: HI i have a 2004 chevy astro awd and the heater fan that is located on the middle section of seat on ... A: First things first did you check your fuses? if that is good the next would be using a 12 volt ... | ||
| 1989 chevy S-10 pickup | 9/3/2010 | Bob Neumann |
| Q: i have a 1989 chevy s-10 pickup. It has the 262C.I. 4.3L V6 engine. It seems to be getting too much ... A: Anthony, Did you use "noids" to determine if you are indeed getting a signal to the injectors. The ... | ||
| Fuel feed | 3/2/2010 | Robert Summers |
| Q: I have a wrecked 1993 cavalier, automatic, 2.2L, with less than 80K miles. When I apray starting ... A: if the tank is ruptured chances are the fuel pump inside the tank is damaged if you turn the key to ... | ||
| Warning Lights | 11/24/2009 | john 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 Issue | 11/24/2009 | john 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 backfire | 11/23/2009 | john 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 Reading | 11/22/2009 | john 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. | 11/21/2009 | john 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 pressure | 11/21/2009 | john 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. | 11/21/2009 | john 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 tahoe | 11/21/2009 | john 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 noise | 11/21/2009 | john 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 idle | 11/20/2009 | john 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 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 , ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
Robert Summers
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
domestic auto/truck repair, auto body, painting. I currently own a large auto/truck/marine repair shop. 40 years certified 310S,310T,310B in ontario Canada
Experience
40 years certified 310S,310T,310B ontario qualified, 7 years with GM have owned my own shop now for the past 27 years.was automotive marketing director for large auto parts supplier.
Organizations
CFIB (current) past member AARO and APAA.
Education/Credentials
grade 12 plus 2 years college. many aftermarket training courses
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