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| 1978 ford bronco front driverside drum | 10/7/2009 | Ragu |
Q: To start off my email is weird because its the email to my cell phone I use it more than the ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back they had a problem with my sign in.I would remove the hub cover to ...
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| air bag code | 10/6/2009 | Ragu |
Q: i have a 2002 mercury sable gs with an air bag code of 3-3, what could cause this and can i reset it ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back they had a problem with my sign in. your air bag code should ...
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| 2002 F150 XLT FX4 issue | 10/6/2009 | Ragu |
Q: I just bought a 2002 F150 XLT FX4. Under normal braking, everything is fine. However, when I am at ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back they had a problem with my sign in.Yes it sounds like you may have ...
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| 1995 ford explorer windshield wiper fluid | 10/5/2009 | Ragu |
Q: In my 95 Ford Explorer,..the front wipers work,...but I am getting no fluid? I can't hear any motor ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back they had a problem with my sign in.Have someone inside and push ...
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| 95 ranger no start | 10/5/2009 | Ragu |
Q: i have a 1995 ford ranger 2.3 8wire 5speed with 333,000mi replaced engine 7,500 mi ago the other ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back they had a problem with my sign in.First thing i would do is check ...
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| fuel pump | 10/4/2009 | Ragu |
Q: I have a 1993 ford e-250 van. The fuel pump went i replaced it with a new ford oem pump.Drove on and ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back they had a problem with my sign in.The diode wouldn't make a ...
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| fuel problems | 10/3/2009 | Ragu |
Q: i have 76 f-250 with a 360 motor it wont pump fuel from tank i put a new fuel pump in and cleaned ...
A: sorry it took so long to get back they had a problem with my sign in. No you shouldn't have to .you ...
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| Parking Brake | 10/2/2009 | Ragu |
Q: I had my parking brake worked on because it wasnt holding. Then I went to apply the brake and the ...
A: yes it does matter .first of all its not true it doesn't wear your brakes down unless you drive ...
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| 1996 Bronco | 10/2/2009 | Ragu |
Q: Need to replace rear window rubber upper run , ordered new one .What is the best way to remove and ...
A: sorry it took so long to answer i couldn't log in for 3 days.window runs there hardly ever glued in ...
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| np205 transfercase | 10/1/2009 | Ragu |
Q: I have a 351wHO with a four speed manualtransmission and a 205 transfercase.I would like to put the ...
A: Do Not use the 203 the gears are a chain driven . Use the 205 because it is 10X STRONGER and it is ...
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| 94 Mercury GM trouble code 157 | 9/28/2009 | Ragu |
Q: Ran KOEO gave 111 pass then the 157 CM code, then ran KOER gave 998 then 157. Check for corroded ...
A: 99.% of the time a PCM WILL NOT BE THE PROBLEM .Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 157 ...
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| Rear Vibration | 7/16/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: I have a 2002 Ford F150 SuperCab. 4.6 engine auto transmission. rear wheel drive. I bought this ...
A: check your rear leaf springs for any cracks or wear and the u bolts. check the box and body mount ...
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| `83 ford bronco starter problems | 7/15/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: my 83 bronco has some serious starter grinding problems, i put a new starter in only 1 week ago and ...
A: if the starter Bendix is hitting the flywheel it is engaging WAY to far, take the starter out and ...
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| overhead compass / temperature display | 7/14/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: I have a 2001 f150, the overhead compass/temperature display doesn't work, what fuse is this unit ...
A: probably the Accessories fuse, should be 10 or 15 amp, bad fuse, or bad wire. if all your fuse are ...
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| Engine surges and misses | 7/13/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: My 1994 Ford E350 RV with a 7.5L fuel injection V8 automatic Trans has developed a miss at idle, and ...
A: does your RV sit for a long time? is sounds like bad gas/dirty throttle body. replace the fuel ...
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| Electrical or Firing problem, 06-'86 F150 5.0 liter, 60,603 actual miles, | 7/12/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: For about a year now, I have had a problem with this truck after driving a while will shut down ...
A: might be a cracked cap, or a bad module, but since it was replaced it doesn't sound likely. for your ...
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| oil pressure | 7/10/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: i have a ford 460 engine with oil pressure problems. the engine was totally rebuilt last year and ...
A: are you using the stock oil PSI gauge or an "actual pressure" gauge which is more accurate? if you ...
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| Starter run-on/not disengaging | 7/8/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: Ford Explorer Sport approx 1996 , 4.0Liter w/ manual trans a/c , power windows . Vehicle will start ...
A: do you have a aftermarket starter button hooked up? if so it sounds like its wire wrong. if it is ...
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| 96 ford explorer | 7/7/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: Yes just the other day my 96 ford explorer was runing fine. Then I parked it to go inside somewere, ...
A: it sounds like the fuel pump, but did you hit anything hard? a large pothole or rock? there is a ...
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| Alignment Cam Bolts vs. Factory Bolts | 7/7/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: An alignment shop is telling me that I need to replace my factory bolts with "cam bolts" so that ...
A: if it was on your truck factory stock they don't need to be replaced. cam bolts are an aftermarket ...
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| 1997 ford f-150 | 7/7/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: i have a 1997 ford f150.2 wheel drive 4.2 engine,auto transmission,everytime i go to pull my boat ...
A: is it spiking right into the overheat zone or is it just running hotter? you can usually run an ...
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| 2005 Crown Victoria LX climate control system | 7/6/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: My Son's Crown Victoria has 140K and has served him well. The dilemma is now in the climate ...
A: i would guess that since you had good vacuum pressure at the passenger side lines it is most likely ...
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| 1988 Ford Country Squire Air Conditioning | 7/1/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: Can I recharge the a/c on my 1988 Ford Country Squire station wagon myself (i.e., buy a can of ...
A: a 1988 probably uses freon which is hard to come by, a can of R-134a and conversion kit is the best ...
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| 1997 Thunderbird | 7/1/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: I am having a problem with overheating. Flushed radiator, changed thermostat, checked fuses & ...
A: your coolant fan should kick in long before it gets that hot, check your coolant switch that ...
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| engine running fast | 7/1/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: i had my 2002 ford ranger put on a computer and it states the following problem. P0171 bank 1 ...
A: it sounds like you may have a bad crank sensor, which sends the signal to the coil packs, either way ...
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| 6ltr engine wont start if not plugged in even in the middle of summer | 7/1/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: ive owned it from new. im having trouble starting it. i have to plug it in all year round. im from ...
A: I am assuming that this is the 6.0L Turbo Diesel Power stroke engine. it sounds like you may have a ...
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| AC Compressor | 6/30/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: Mr.Granata,94 town car ac comp won't engage i jumped cyclic switch nothing freon is good.HAs power ...
A: backtrack the wire through the harness, this can be very time involved and frustrating, so check a ...
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| passenger door panel removal | 6/29/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: i have a 99 ford explorer sport and the window is stuck down. i want to know how to take the panel ...
A: its kinda tricky to do it with out damaging the door panel, first remove the handle and with the ...
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| 1996 Ford Ranger clutch issue | 6/29/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: My son suddenly started having problems with shifting his truck after my younger son was trying to ...
A: i have thought about this for a few days and did some research and so i apologise for not replying ...
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| 2005 Crown Victoria LX climate control system | 6/29/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: My Son's Crown Victoria has 140K and has served him well. The dilemma is now in the climate ...
A: couple of things to check; first see if the A/C is fully charged, either with a gauge, if not pick ...
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| A/C repair | 6/29/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: I have a 1996 Ford Bronco, full size with a 5.8. With the air conditioner on high and recirculating ...
A: it could be a leak in the door actuator, or it could be the controls itself. this type of problem is ...
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| 2003 ford explorer a/c | 6/28/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: I have a 2003 ford explorer the a/c stopped working I put a new clutch on the compressor but now it ...
A: check to see if you have power coming from the switch on the dash, if you do, start back tracing the ...
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| car | 6/28/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: I just purchased a ford taurus 2005; and I would like to know how to maintain this vehicle and what ...
A: the ford Taurus is one of the best front wheel drive mid size cars out there, a good maintenance ...
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| check engine light | 6/27/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: check engine light only comes on when I am highway driving its a 1993 ford crown vic
A: have the codes scanned and reset, advance auto or NAPA can do this for you. after is has been ...
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| f-350 won't start without jumping solenoid | 6/27/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: my 1974 f-350 has the 390 v-8. It will only start if I jump the fender mounted solenoid. I have ...
A: pull the energizer wire from the solenoid, and with someone holding the key in the start position ...
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| 1964 Ford Galaxy | 6/26/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: 352 V-8, 70,000 miles and sat for 10 years. New fuel in the tank & carb primed. Replaced the ...
A: It may a positive ground, I seem to remember hooking up a battery in my 73 f-100 backwards and it ...
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| how to replace tension pully | 6/26/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: My ford f150 tension pulley or ideler pull is making noise how do i determine which one? how to ...
A: need a little more info, year engine size, but if you remove the serptine or V-belts (depending on ...
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| 74' F100 302 Vacuum Diagram | 6/26/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: need some type of diagram showing where all of my vacuum lines go, I marked them before I took them ...
A: follow this link: ...
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| F700 30A fuse Keep Blowing | 6/24/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: Have a F700, 429 engine, with dual fuel tanks with electric in tank fuel pumps. The 30A fuse for ...
A: check over your fuel system and ABS system for a shorted out wire, a burnt wire or other evidence of ...
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| no charging | 6/24/2009 | Dusty Granata |
Q: . i have a new altenator and new battery in it i thought the altenater might be bad so i pulled it ...
A: there is fusible links, however i believe it is more along the lines of a blown charging circuit ...
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