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| 1989 Chevy S10 Blazer | 8/3/2005 | Van |
Q: Just recently whenever the blazer is idle like when you start it or have to stop at a light it makes ...
A: It could easily be a vacuum leak, and it could be related to the a/c controls. I assume you turned ...
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| engine | 8/3/2005 | autohelp |
Q: i have a 1991 chevy silverado 5.7 liter throttle body 4 speed automatic.Trouble is on cold start ups ...
A: What first needs to be determined is if the problem is FUEL or IGNITION related and this requires ...
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| 95 blazer, engine surge w/ AC on, vents close | 8/3/2005 | autohelp |
Q: My 95 4.3L 4x4 Blazer's engine surges only when the AC is on AND not idling. The vents also close ...
A: Without actually putting gages on the AC system to see what the pressures are doing there are ...
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| 95 blazer AC induced engine surge, vents not working | 8/3/2005 | Van |
Q: My 95 4.3L 4x4 Blazer's engine surges only when the AC is on AND not idling. The vents also close ...
A: It does sound like it is vacuum related. There is a canister under the hood connected to the intake ...
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| 1992 Chevy S10 Pickup Ignition | 8/2/2005 | Van |
Q: I am having problems removing the key from the ignition switch on the steering column when trying to ...
A: The ignition switch itself is not in the top of the steering column where the key tumbler is, but is ...
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| Chev Starter 1979 350 V8 | 8/2/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a '79 Chev 3/4 ton Conversion Van, with a 350 V8, automatic, The starter keeps "moving" out ...
A: The special starter bolts are speciffically for the starter, and the shoulder may be a little ...
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| 96 Chevy Tahoe stallimg | 8/1/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 1996 Chevy Tahoe that occasionally stalls when shifting into gear. This only happens when ...
A: Did you tell this radio problem to the shops that you had it into ?. Obviously you have a loss of ...
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| 2004 Silverado instruments | 8/1/2005 | autohelp |
Q: The instrument cluster on my 2004 Chevy Silverado will not work each time I start the truck until ...
A: No relays that I am aware of. Your most likely suspect is a problem within the cluster that will ...
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| Hard Start 97' Tahoe | 8/1/2005 | autohelp |
Q: The 6 oor 7 times i tried this it started every time. I turn turn the key forward for two seconds or ...
A: Imagine your fuel pump as your kitchen sink. You attach a pressure gage to the pipe and it reads ...
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| blown fuses | 8/1/2005 | autohelp |
Q: my friend has an 1994 astro van in which the speedo fuse keeps blowing, which for some reason causes ...
A: There are so many COULD BE THIS or COULD BE THAT, that it is impossible for me to even make a guess ...
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| Charging system on 98 Chevy Silverado | 7/31/2005 | autohelp |
Q: Having trouble with a 5.7L V8 on a 98 Chevy Silverado. We have replaced the battery and had the ...
A: Sounds like you have something that is draining the battery and this needs to be tested with an AMP ...
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| 1998 malibu 3.1L antifreeze leak | 7/31/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 1998 Chev. Malibu w/3.1L. It has developed an antifreeze leak directly under what looks to ...
A: When you reinstalled the bolt that was loose did you put some type of sealer from a tube such as ...
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| head gasket | 7/31/2005 | autohelp |
Q: My daughter has a 91 berreta, with a blown head gasket, and a friend is changing it, yet he has come ...
A: In order to get the bolt out you will have to remove the power steering pump pulley using a SPECIAL ...
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| not start, no sound & no lights | 7/30/2005 | autohelp |
Q: just replaced battery & starter on 97 Chevy Lumina 4dr sedan with V6. now won't start, no lights ...
A: Check the FUSIBLE LINKS which are small 4" rubber coated very flexible wires that attach along with ...
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| Timing Mark/Tab | 7/30/2005 | autohelp |
Q: 1995 Chevrolet P/U 4.3lt V6 I can't seem to find the timing tab. I see the mark on the damper, ...
A: We do not service trucks and if memory serves on the 4.3L , I do not believe that the timing is ...
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| 92 Chev berreta | 7/30/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I was replacing my front disk brake pads and striped out one of my lugs when i pulled the tire off. ...
A: With the caliper OFF and the large axle nut OFF the disc should pull right off. use a BRASS hammer ...
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| 94 Suburban Trans. | 7/30/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 94 Suburban w/ 5.7 and 4L60E. I have 1st to 3rd upshift, no 1st to 2nd or 3rd to 4th. I do ...
A: You need to put an external trans pressure gage on it and see what pressures you have in the ...
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| misfiring 3.4L | 7/29/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 94 f-body with a 3.4L. When I apply a certain pressure on the gas pedal the engine starts ...
A: The possibilities of what the exact part fault are way to numerous to even guess at. You could have ...
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| 1989 chevy pick-up misfire. | 7/29/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have 1989 Chevy 3500 pickup w/ 454 EFI. Changed plugs, rotor, cap, new oxygen sensor and fuel ...
A: Plug wires are made of CARBON PILE and not wire anymore and this carbon pile tends to break down ...
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| 97 Chevy Tahoe brake light switch | 7/28/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I'm installing a trailer brake controller on my 97 Tahoe, I can't find the cold wire on the stop ...
A: I do NOT understand the question. What COLD wire. If you go into any AUTOZONE or CHECKERS or NAPA ...
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| 250 inline six intake | 7/28/2005 | Van |
Q: What is the difference between a truck and boat intake manifold, for a inline six 250 ci? What is a ...
A: On the boat, lake water is pumped through a jacket in the manifold to cool it down...probably so it ...
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| 2001 chev,suburban 2500 8.1 v8 | 7/28/2005 | autohelp |
Q: my car wont start occasionally, turns over but wont start. let it set for a few minutes and starts ...
A: Fuel pump test: 1. Get yourself a helper. 2. remove the gas cap. 3. have one person listen in the ...
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| help | 7/28/2005 | autohelp |
Q: ok i have a 1994 s10 with a 2.2 liter 4 cyl. its not firing . i already put new coils on it now ...
A: Not meaning to be RUDE, But guessing has not yet worked so you can either keep guessing or have the ...
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| ticking something | 7/28/2005 | Van |
Q: -------------------------I forgot to mention that when i shift the transmission lever into 2 or 1 ...
A: As for the transfer case...if anything is moving in there, then the truck is moving, unless the ...
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| stalls when warmed up | 7/27/2005 | Van |
Q: i have an s10 blazer that runs fine when cold but after about thirty minutes the car stalls out. the ...
A: When the vehicle is cold, the ECM does not use sensor values to adjust fuel injection, timing, etc. ...
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| Automatic transmission shifting | 7/27/2005 | autohelp |
Q: 1994 Chevy S10, 4.3 V6, 4x2, 125000 miles. Sometimes when starting off, normal acceleration, hot or ...
A: TPS is NOT your problem. The trans is in the early stages of burning the clutch plates and is not ...
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| ignitionswitch | 7/27/2005 | autohelp |
Q: i have a 1988 monte carlo ss and the ignition switch went out. i have the new one but i dont know ...
A: First you need a steering wheel puller and then you need the special tool for removing the BLACK ...
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| Water Ingress | 7/27/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 1999 Corvette C5 convertible. Water is getting into the passenger footwell via the heater ...
A: Most likely your problem is that the drain tube for your ac evaporator is plugged up with debris. ...
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| Automatic transmission shifting | 7/27/2005 | Van |
Q: 1994 Chevy S-10, 4.3V6, 4x2, 125000 miles. Transmission serviced 120000 miles, pulled pan, was ...
A: First...I am not a transmission expert...there should be one listed. But I will try to help if I ...
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| 1991 Camaro RS | 7/27/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a '91 Camaro RS. It has the 3.1 port injection v-6. It is my sons car. It was running fine ...
A: There is a crankshaft position sensor on the vehicle that neds to be tested as well as numerous ...
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| 2001 Chevy Cavalier clutch replacement | 7/26/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I am going to need my 5 speed clutch replaced on my 2001 Cavalier and would like to know the ...
A: Prices vary vastly dependent upon geographical location and the repair shops hourly labor rate and ...
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| ticking something | 7/26/2005 | Van |
Q: if i may pick your brain,a 1989 Chevrolet Cheyenne K2500 with an annoying ticking from what seems to ...
A: Gee...you got me on that one. I don't know why the oil pressure would do that. Could the ticking be ...
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| Chevy S-10 Blazer 4.3L Engine Rebuild | 7/26/2005 | autohelp |
Q: i am rebuilding/ fixing a chevy 4.3 in a 89 S-10 Blazer, and i can't find any manuals on how to aid ...
A: What you really need is the manufacturers service manual for your particular vehicle. Look on Ebay ...
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| silverado repair | 7/26/2005 | Van |
Q: Having trouble starting. truck turns over but doesn't seem like getting gas. 5.3.liter vortex ...
A: I would start by first listening to see if the fuel pump is running in the tank, and then follow ...
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| 82CHEVY TRUCK BACKFIRING IN CARB | 7/25/2005 | autohelp |
Q: WHEN I STARTED THIS PROJECT IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IT DOES NOW EVEN AFTER I REPLACED HEADS, INTAKE, ...
A: without performing the ignition system spark advance test procedure via a timing light and the ...
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| 95 Blazer brakes & signals. | 7/25/2005 | autohelp |
Q: 1) My side brake lights have stopped working but the one in the middle still works. I have ...
A: Has there been any work performed under the dash on this vehicle?. As your problem is most likely ...
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| Catalytic Converter issue | 7/25/2005 | autohelp |
Q: .. I own a 2000 Chevy Cavalier with only 57K miles on it. Recently I had a plug wire fall off, which ...
A: HOW did you FIX the spark plug wire ?. Hopefully you installed a NEW plug wire and did NOT just FIX ...
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| 1997 Chevy Van Radiator | 7/25/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I recently developed a small radiator leak on my 1997 Chevy 1500 van. It has a 5.8 liter votec ...
A: Anytime you have a crack or a warpage on the plastic tanks on the sides of the radiator, I have yet ...
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| 1999 Camaro | 7/25/2005 | Van |
Q: We have spent over $2000 on trying to fix our car. We are wanting to get it fixed cheap or do it ...
A: The humming is probably the fuel pump, but is probably also normal. I would want to check the fuel ...
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| Transmission leak | 7/25/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a leaky transmission and have tried and failed to stop it. It leaks out of the pan on one ...
A: The leak may not be coming from the pan area at all. It may be dripping down the side of the case ...
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