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| 1994 Sonoma | 9/30/2005 | Mark Bisig |
Q: 1) My 1994 GMC Sonoma (high output 4.3 vortec) auto transmission hesitates when I shift it into ...
A: if the trans has a delay going into rev from park or drive then there is a problem inside the trans ...
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| 1992 chevy S10 heater coil | 9/21/2005 | Van |
Q: I was told that the heater coil may be out because there is a oily type substance on the passenger ...
A: The heater core is filled with the same stuff that is in the radiator. Compare them, and see if it ...
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| Suburban | 9/20/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 2001 2wd Suburban with 80000 miles on it. It failed inspection because the emergency brake ...
A: I am aware of the condition. I have read a bunch about it, and a missing clip. Your relationship ...
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| flickering headlights | 9/20/2005 | Van |
Q: my problem is my headlights flicker while driving at night only slightly+ if i park in front of a ...
A: I don't know that I can help. It may not be a problem, but if it is noticable, there are a couple ...
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| Noisy Transmission | 9/19/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 93 c1500 chevy with 225K miles. The transmission developed a whine around 180K most ...
A: I would remove the inspection cover from the bottom, and see if the torque converter mounting bolts ...
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| Coolant leaking | 9/17/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1984 Chevy Van. Last weekend I noticed coolant on the floor under the passenger door! The ...
A: The heater core would be a good guess, but leaking coolant from there should pass out through the ...
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| 69 chevy p/u | 9/17/2005 | Van |
Q: My 69 chevy p/u has a 250 6cyl. It always ran great until recently. It will start, idle rough, ...
A: I realize you have a new carb, but if there is something causing the float in the carb to stick or ...
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| idle speed too low | 9/17/2005 | Van |
Q: I own a Chevy K1500 6.5L turbo diesel truck - year 1996, with electronic injection pump. Cold, the ...
A: First, and most important, is GM recently came out with a campaign on that injection pump, with a ...
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| S10 Blazer charging problem | 9/16/2005 | Van |
Q: Sorry I forget to tell you that Blazer is year 1998 and engine is 4.3 Vortec. Where does alternator ...
A: The power to tell the alternator to charge comes from the ignition switch, through the gauges fuse, ...
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| Blazer won,t start | 9/15/2005 | Van |
Q: Van in response to Blazer won,t start dated 8/24/05. Would like to know if the problem is corrected. ...
A: I often have no way of knowing if what I answer corrects a problem. The only way I would know is if ...
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| S10 Blazer charging problem | 9/15/2005 | Van |
Q: I asked you a question earlier, but I still have a problem. Our Blazer do not charge until engine ...
A: hdlpw/w should be headlamp / windshield wiper. I don't know what Blazer you have, but sounds like ...
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| 2001 Astro SES | 9/14/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a question for you and I hope you can help. I have recently been getting the SES light. It ...
A: In case you haven't yet done so, remove the air filter and make sure it isn't wet. Better yet, just ...
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| 1996 blazer | 9/13/2005 | Van |
Q: My car is not starting , when i turn the key it seems like its going to turn over but doesn't quite ...
A: First thing I would do for you is disconnect the battery, and clean the connections real well. ...
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| Chev Blazer | 9/12/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 2000 Blazer with the Auto (electric) 4x4 transfer case. I tow this behind my motorhome with ...
A: It really wouldn't make any difference which wire you interrupt with the switch, other than you will ...
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| chevy 1500 fuel gage | 9/12/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 2001 Chevey 1500 crew cab short bed 6L,w/ 24gal tank. The fuel gage works occaisonally, ...
A: There is a ground near the fuel tank, but it is the same one for the fuel pump, so if that is ...
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| 99 Monte Carlo 3.1 | 9/12/2005 | Van |
Q: Van, I've got a 99 Monte Carlo 3.1 w/ approx: 70k on it. Rarely have had any problems and keep it ...
A: The air evap problem could be something as simple as a loose gas cap. A gascap with a bad seal, a ...
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| 73 chevy cheyenne short box fleetside 4x4 | 9/11/2005 | Van |
Q: my son is restoring this truck, the bed was trashed so he bought a 84 box with no gas tanks we ...
A: Go to the public library, to the refference section. They have all kinds of shop and service ...
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| drive belt routing | 9/11/2005 | Van |
Q: 1980 Chevrolet Blazer 4x4 with aftermarket A/C, 350 motor, 4 speed manual transmission: Slung all ...
A: That's gonna be a toughy. It should be the same as most any 1980 pickup. I would assume that even ...
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| Egine knock after replacing EGR valve | 9/10/2005 | Van |
Q: My son has a 1982 El Camino, 305, 4BBL carb, auto trans & its all stock. The truck has had a rough ...
A: I would probably back the timing off just a little and see if that helps. I would also remove the ...
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| brake lights | 9/10/2005 | Van |
Q: Right and left brake lights don't light with brake actuation. Center brake light works. Both ...
A: If the signals work, your flasher is ok. And to find it, turn a signal on, and listen under the dash ...
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| Coolant Leak | 9/10/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a small stream (sometimes a dribble) of coolant that is leaking from somewhere above the ...
A: I would suspect it is probably from the connector in the intake manifold where the heater hose ...
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| 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 9/9/2005 | Van |
Q: I know you said you prefer not to answer questions about cars '99 or newer but for this it may be a ...
A: Normally when one starts to shake at a predictable speed, it is associated with wheel balance, or ...
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| motor | 9/9/2005 | Van |
Q: Ok I played with the timing nothing changed the noise, took valve cover off, on #6 cylinder the ...
A: Exhaust valve not opening? Sure, that could cause popping through the intake. It sucks as much air ...
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| not geting gas to come out injector | 9/9/2005 | Van |
Q: my truck dose not get any spark or gas there is 13 psi in the fule lines i have bot a new coil 1988 ...
A: 13 PSI is great. But you need a pulse to the injectors. The ecm controls that, as well as the spark, ...
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| CV Joint | 9/7/2005 | Van |
Q: 90 Cavalier Z24, 3.1, 220k miles Van, thanks for your time, a few questions about replacing a CV ...
A: Someone with a moderate ability should be able to do it in the driveway in just a few hours, but I ...
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| Malibu Taillights | 9/7/2005 | Van |
Q: I'm having problems with my '99 Chevy Malibu. The taillights/parking lights and dashboard lights ...
A: It could be the switch, but it could also be a connector, or a fusible link. The headlights are on a ...
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| Spedometer problem | 9/6/2005 | Van |
Q: 1991 Chevy caprice wagon 305v8 AT. Sometimes the spedometer doesnt start working for several miles, ...
A: The pickup is a vehicle speed sensor, in the side of the transmission. Sends pulses taken from a ...
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| valve adjustments | 9/6/2005 | Van |
Q: my son has a 80's chevy truck w/350 v8,we are trying to adjust the valves,and get rid of the tappet ...
A: There is a proceedure for setting the valves, which allows about half to be set, then rotate the ...
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| a/c heater wiring schematic | 9/5/2005 | Van |
Q: R&R a/c heatercore,evaporator,recharge(r12)system running fine. Fan switch broke,whole system shut ...
A: I looked at the truck across the street, and the resistor pack is under the hood, on the right side ...
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| 1987 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4x4 | 9/5/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1987 Chevy S-10 blazer and just recently I beleived I blow out my starter. But I'm not ...
A: Sounds like you may have missed connecting one of the wires, or you blew a fuse. I doubt you blew ...
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| chevy truck not starting | 9/5/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1996 Chevrolet pick up. I drove it home last Wed. night from work and when I went to start ...
A: First, get back by the fuel tank, and have someone turn the switch to run. You should hear the fuel ...
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| no heat | 9/4/2005 | Van |
Q: i have a 86 chevy S-10 with a 2.5 4 banger in it and i can't seam to get any heat out of it i have ...
A: I have no access to anything that age, but I think there may be a fitting on the top of your water ...
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| brakes | 9/2/2005 | Van |
Q: please help me on this matter thank you tim
A: When you had the rear drums off, did you check the self adjusters to make sure they weren't frozen ...
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| Electrical problem with 98 S10 | 9/2/2005 | Van |
Q: We have a 98 S10, 2.2L, that has a starting problem. It is not the battery, we had a new starter put ...
A: There is a switch near the clutch pedal that senses when the clutch is pressed down. make sure the ...
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| no start | 9/1/2005 | Van |
Q: i have a 1997 blazer 4.3L 4x4 it has no spark at the coil .the coil isnt getting any signal. the ...
A: There are some fusible links that look like wire, but are not. They can blow, yet still look ...
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| replacing manifold gasket | 9/1/2005 | Van |
Q: 98 chevy malibu 3.1 i am getting ready to replace trhe manifold gaskets. i have done this on a 79 ...
A: Pretty much the same as the 79, with one major exception. Don't use any silicone gasket sealer ...
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| diesel engine | 8/31/2005 | Van |
Q: 94 3500 diesel engine won't start after leaving it for 6 months. Is there an electrical shutoff ...
A: The injector pump fuel cutoff solenoid is what comes to my mind. I would probably unhook the glow ...
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| Sticking front brakes on suburban | 8/30/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1997 Chevy 1500 Suburban with 100,000 miles on it. The problem is the brakes stick ...
A: I have had the same problem on older models that turned out to be the flexable hoses from the frame ...
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| Truck wont start | 8/29/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1996 Chev S-10 truck with a 4.3L engine that stalled while driving down the road. I can ...
A: Very possibly the filter, but there is another thought. Inside the tank, where the pump connects to ...
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| low oil level light | 8/29/2005 | Van |
Q: I have a 1995 chevy lumina v-6 3.1 and the low level oil light comes on when I start the car but if ...
A: Sorry, I have no experience with that problem, but I would think it is probably the sensor, which ...
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