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| transfer case (95 chevy Z71) | 8/28/2005 | Van |
Q: howdy van i've got a 1995 Z71 started out thinking it was the transmission jumping out of gear. had ...
A: Undoubtedly, the public library, refference section, is the best place to look through all the ...
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| 97 S-10 fuel system | 8/28/2005 | Van |
Q: Have replaced the fuel pump my 97 S-10 4x4 pu. Had it started once but now will not start. Pump ...
A: Unique idea, cutting that hole. Wish GM would do that. Sounds like your pump is acting like it is ...
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| 1994 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4x4 brakes | 8/27/2005 | Van |
Q: We have an intermittent "hard" brake pedal. It usually happens at higher speeds and/or with the air ...
A: Sounds like the brake booster isn't working during those times. it operates on vacuum. The a/c ...
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| 1989 Celebrity Heat/Defrost Control | 8/27/2005 | Van |
Q: I just had a radiator and thermostat replaced in my 4 cylinder Chevrolet Celebrity. When I got it ...
A: I believe all your vent and air doors are controlled by vacuum. There is a vacuum reservoir under ...
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| 1999 Suburban stumble/hesitation | 8/26/2005 | Van |
Q: ..my Suburban (1999 4wd 350 atm) used to get about 17mpg, now around 9mpg. With gas prices the way ...
A: I have seen the little hose inside the tank where the fuel pump connects to the line, get a split in ...
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| TH350 | 8/26/2005 | Van |
Q: I just bought an 83 K5 and I have had some problems with the tranny. The pan was leaking and ...
A: I believe the tranny and torque converter hold near 12 quarts, but unless there is a drain plug in ...
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| heater control problems | 8/25/2005 | Van |
Q: Good evening Van.....I have a 1992 chevrolet 4x4 K2500 truck... about 3 weeks ago my heater control ...
A: The air doors on that unit are operated by little electric motors, called stepper motors. There are ...
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| Blazer won't start | 8/24/2005 | Van |
Q: I ran out of gas the other day, put the gas in and drove home. Later on the Blazer started hard but ...
A: One idea is the fuel pump. It is intended to be cooled and lubricated by the fuel, but running out ...
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| 1998 Chevrolet diesel truck | 8/23/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1998 Chevrolet diesel pickup truck. I'm not sure of the engine size, but it is a eight ...
A: Make sure the air filter is clean. Also, the fuel filter. If your truck has a turbocharger, their ...
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| Starter issues. | 8/23/2005 | Van |
Q: Well my problem is that I left my dome light on for almost an entire day which in turn drained my ...
A: First, your starter didn't sit there and go bad, just because your dome light was left on. If it was ...
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| alternator bracket | 8/23/2005 | Van |
Q: I own a 1993 Chevy Van (G20. Recently the serpetine belt came off. When we went to repair it we ...
A: A salvage yard should have one. If that is the route you want to go, and can't find one at a local ...
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| spark plug, stripped | 8/23/2005 | Van |
Q: Hey Van, My dad in Tenn. recommended you. While doing,(attempting) tune-up on my 86'astrovan..4.3ltr ...
A: I did that several years ago, and picked up a heli-coil thread repair kit just for spark plugs. I ...
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| 2000 Chevy S-10 ABS problems | 8/23/2005 | Van |
Q: Dashboard lights for ABS and the parking brake are on-again / off-again. They can come on (and stay ...
A: I think the parking brake light is totally related only to the parking break pedal switch. As for ...
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| Thermostat | 8/22/2005 | Van |
Q: How do you replace a thermostat in a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
A: When the engine is cool, remove the top radiator hose from the engine, and then remove the neck that ...
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| S-10 1998 Electrical problem | 8/22/2005 | Van |
Q: Our Chevrolet S-10 Blazer with Vortec 4.3, driven 90tml, has an electrical problem. When started, ...
A: Check the fusible link in the wire from the alternator "Batt" terminal, to the battery positive ...
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| Automatic transmission does not work & electrical problems | 8/22/2005 | Van |
Q: I have an Bazer 10 1994. The automatic transmission does not change gears. It works perfect to use ...
A: This could be very hard for me to try to help with that assortment of problems, and not being able ...
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| 92 chevy 2500 fuel pump? | 8/21/2005 | Van |
Q: My truck has been running fine until today. I went to start it and no go. I checked the spark, fuel ...
A: You need to make sure power is getting to the fuel pump connector first. If power gets back there ...
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| Fuel system | 8/19/2005 | Van |
Q: Re: 96 Chevy S10 Blazer Blazer running good then 2 wks ago would not start. During trouble shooting ...
A: I have had the wires inside the fuel tank be loose on the rivets that connect them to the cunnector ...
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| 1990 blazer | 8/18/2005 | Van |
Q: its a 1990 chevy blazer it has a blown head gasket and milk shaked oil wuts the problem , how can ...
A: I guess I just assumed you would know that the milkshake oil was due to the leak. Coolant leaks past ...
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| 92 chevy 1500 | 8/17/2005 | Van |
Q: not getting fuel. I have put on a new fuel pump,checked fuses. it ran fine took around block& now ...
A: First, you need to listen to see if the fuel pump comes on and runs for about three seconds just as ...
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| 95 Geo Prism Lsi EGR temp sensor | 8/17/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1995 Geo Prism Lsi with a 1.8L and auto trans. I'm am asking this in hopes you have access ...
A: I know nothing about GeoPrisms, but I have never heard of an EGR temp sensor. However, I do know ...
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| 1994 gmc blazer overheating | 8/17/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1994 gmc blazer v6. Last year I had the water pump replaced and its been running cool ever ...
A: The flow could have been what was going through the heater hoses, and the thermostat could be ...
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| 1990 blazer | 8/16/2005 | Van |
Q: its a 1990 chevy blazer it has a blown head gasket and milk shaked oil wuts the problem , how can ...
A: Pull both heads, and replace the gaskets. Will also need an intake gasket, and a few other ...
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| Electrical 97 Chevy Blazer | 8/15/2005 | Van |
Q: My curtesy lights stay on after I close the doors, I know that they're supposed to go off after 15 ...
A: First, don't think I am demeaning you, because this happened to my Dad this past weekend, but have ...
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| brakes | 8/15/2005 | Van |
Q: i have a 93 ford crown vic. 140000 mi. when i put on the brakes it pulls to the left hard, it just ...
A: Does it pull all the time, or just after you have used the brakes for a while? What I am thinking, ...
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| Astro Van | 8/15/2005 | Van |
Q: My 1994 Astro 4.3 Z model(not vortec) is displaying multiple symptoms. AC working intermittently, ...
A: I wonder if you need the PCM recalibrated. Now for the intermittents...They may or may not be ...
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| Cooling system? | 8/14/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1994 K2500 Chev. , 350, automatic transmission. Recently the engine began running hot and ...
A: An overactive sending unit may be what is causing that, but 210 is by no means HOT. Make sure the ...
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| problem with air circulation | 8/11/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 92 Chevy Beretta 3.1L,My blower motor works fine for heat and ac. I can hear it blowing at ...
A: First look down there and see if something like a plastic baggie is sucked up against the intake ...
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| bad running engine | 8/11/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1988 chevy 1500 pickup with a 5.7L engine. My problem is that after the truck sat for 6 ...
A: I would look for rodent damage, to vacuum hoses and wires. Put some injector cleaner in the tank...a ...
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| how long should i keep chevy truck? | 8/11/2005 | Van |
Q: how many miles will this engine last its got 154000 odomiter,was a parts delivery truck on cape cod. ...
A: Lets see...bought for 9, used for how long? Did some minor repairs and wear items, and might sell ...
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| BRAKE PROBLEMS ON CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN | 8/11/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 95 Chevrolet Astro van, roughly 192K miles, with intermittent brake problems. My mechanic ...
A: Rotors are cheap to purchase NEW. Buy a new set. It is possible that his machine is out of ...
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| 97 Chevy S-10 | 8/9/2005 | autohelp |
Q: Wipers won't work but about 50% of the time. A guy at the inspection place said this is common on ...
A: This IS quite common with GM wipers. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the motor to the firewall ONE AT A ...
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| '90 Chevy Lumina Stalling | 8/9/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a '90 Chevy Lumina that in the past two months has begun to stall on me. I have had it stall ...
A: Unlees the technician can duplicate the problem when he has access to the vehicle there are numerous ...
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| 98 Chevy Blazer S10 V6 4.3L vorteck intake manifold gasket | 8/8/2005 | Van |
Q: My intake manifold gasket is faulty causing a significant leak, Is there anything I can do for a ...
A: If the leak is just air, like vacuum leak, it is remotely possible that you could temporarily gob ...
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| Removing steering shaft lock plate cover | 8/8/2005 | Van |
Q: I am trying to replace the turnsignal switch on my 93 S10 Blazer. I've followed the Chilton ...
A: You could send them, but first, have you pressed the lock plate down onto the shaft to expose the ...
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| 94 lumina brakes | 8/5/2005 | autohelp |
Q: My 94 lumina euro with 4w disk antilock brakes has very week braking. I have brand new calipers, ...
A: Sounds more like a faulty master cylinder or a stuck brake equalizer valve or modulator solenoid or ...
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| Hard to start hot | 8/4/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I have a 90chevy bretta 3.1lt after you drive the can and it gets hot then shut if off you are ...
A: Next time the vehicle will not start when it is HOT, try spraying a little starting fluid in the air ...
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| throttle problem | 8/4/2005 | autohelp |
Q: I own a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. It now has 78000 miles on it. The problem is that when traveling down ...
A: If cleaning the throttle plate has fixed the problem in the past this is the most likely problem ...
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| Parking brake pedal | 8/4/2005 | autohelp |
Q: My daughter has a 2000 Chevy Malibu that has one of those floor pedals to set the parking break. ...
A: Either the latch assembly up under the dash ON the mechanism is stuck and or if it is released by ...
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| engine | 8/4/2005 | Van |
Q: i have 1991 chevy silverado 5.7 liter throttle body 4 speed automatic with 85,000 miles.The problem ...
A: Possibly the idle air control valve in the throttle body just needs cleaned....can do it without ...
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