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| 2002 GMC Envoy lower ball joints | 11/25/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: My shop has told me the bushings on the lower control arms need to be replaced but no one sells just ...
A: I have replaced the bushing and they are part of what is called a lower control arm bracket, it ...
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| brakes | 11/24/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have lost most of my braking pedal, about 2/3 to the floor. I have to pump it a couple of times. I ...
A: it could be the master but unfortunately we see a lot of those trucks and its usually the brake ...
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| 06 ENVOY DENALI | 11/19/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I HAVE A VIBRATION IN THE RIGHT(SIDE) REAR OF MY ENVOY IT SOUNDS LIKE A COMPRESSOR NOISE IS VERY ...
A: i believe the cost of the compressor isaaround $500 and I charge 1.5hours to install, its not too ...
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| 2000 GMC Jimmy camber problem | 11/18/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: My 2000 Gmc Jimmy SLT has a bad camber problem. What has caused this and what parts need to be ...
A: well first and foremost if someone is trying to sell you parts for a 2004 jimmy they are in fact ...
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| Thermometer | 11/16/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 2004 gmc envoy xl i need to know where is the thermometer. Because husband is going to ...
A: •Remove the necessary coolant from the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling . ...
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| 06 ENVOY DENALI | 11/15/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I HAVE A VIBRATION IN THE RIGHT(SIDE) REAR OF MY ENVOY IT SOUNDS LIKE A COMPRESSOR NOISE IS VERY ...
A: the noise you hear is the rear air suspension leveling compressor if you believe it to be ...
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| 04 Pontiac Bonn. gauges dont work right | 11/14/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: My gas gauge stopped being accurate then my temp gauge started saying overheated and burying the ...
A: We send out our IP clusters for remanufactured ones, you can check a junkyard though, it would be ...
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| center console | 11/12/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I am trying to get under the center console cover, b/c i dropped something i need in the little hole ...
A: Front Floor Console Replacement (Pontiac) Removal Procedure •Position the front seat to the most ...
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| 1998 GMC Savanna 350 will not start | 11/1/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 350 Savanna that will not start all the time, and when it does the engine will stall after ...
A: My best answer would be to check the fuel pressure when it will not start. Guessing will only cost ...
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| 2002 jimmy | 10/28/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 2002 jimmy that won't start. Code reader-read random engine misfire. Also I can pour fuel ...
A: aftermarket pumps are hit and miss, i have heard of some that last a long time and others that do ...
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| pontiac g-6 battery issue | 10/27/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: i have an 07 g6 with the standard v-6. about a week ago it became difficult to cold start. it ...
A: it could be a battery we have seen some with issues, i guess my only question is do you have onstar ...
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| FRONT ROTORS | 10/26/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE FRONT ROTORS ON 1999 YUKON 2500?
A: Well first and foremost, they are going to be difficult to remove due to corrosion, if you are ...
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| which chevy/gmc suburbans actually run? | 10/22/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I'm on my third Sub'n. 1st was a 1987, and then 2 1999's (the first 1999 was totaled by a tree ...
A: i would just remove the dex cool and install green coolant, the glycol in the green coolant will ...
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| Safari brakes | 10/20/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 2003 Safari and the right rear brake is sticking. I already changed the pads and the brake ...
A: its either the caliper or hose if it was the master cylinder or booster all the brakes would be ...
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| A/C compressor Sunfire 2003 | 10/20/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: The A/C of my car is not working. The Technician told me that the A/C compressor is damage. I need a ...
A: well i can assure you that if you are purchasing the part from a GM dealer they will provide you ...
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| Turn signal noises | 10/15/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have an intermittent problem. There is a noise that sounds exactly like the turn signals ...
A: does it do it randomly while driving down the road? I have a 99 Jimmy that was doing the same thing ...
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| truck body controller | 10/8/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: My truck keeps killing the battery. I get.35 amp draw with the key off. I pull fuses and the one ...
A: BCM could be shorted internally, that or you have an onstar module or XM radio module that is not ...
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| Heater core replacement | 10/2/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I need to replace the heater core in my 1998 gmc jimmy 4x4, 4.3L, automatic. I understand that it is ...
A: these are all the steps involved it is a huge job, best of luck i can give pictures there are a lot ...
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| GMC Safari Van AWD - Tires | 10/1/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 95 safari van. I put some almost new tires on the front 6 months ago and now I am looking ...
A: it will make a difference, the tires need to be very close in size meaning the height, there are ...
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| 2000 Yukon XL 3/4 Ton air con. drain | 9/28/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: The drain line on air conditioner does not drain properly. Service person has blown it out twice in ...
A: to access the drain from inside the truck is very difficult as the entire dash assembly and carrier ...
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| 2001 Pontiac Bonneville | 9/25/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville with 39,500 miles. Actually, I love the car... In looking at the ...
A: spark plugs are 100,000 miles plugs, and coolant is 100,000 or ten years before service. Shocks ...
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| Front End Whining in 2002 Grand Am | 9/18/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I am getting a whining noise in the front end of when travelling at any speed. I am wondering if you ...
A: it could be a hub yes, you can check to see if it is loose by jacking up the front of the car and ...
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| traction lite | 9/10/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: Yes sir, I have a 2001 buick lasabre, and when I start the car it says my traction light is off. I ...
A: i would say it is probably safe so long as everything is tight and in place, more than likely its a ...
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| 1999 Envoy - Misfire | 9/9/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I own a 99 GMC Jimmy Envoy which has the 4.3 engine. It has had a problem with misfires which turns ...
A: could be a few things but i own a 1999 and these are the issues i have had, 1 i had a plugged fuel ...
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| 2001 gmc 1500 p0200 code | 9/7/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 2001 gmc 1500 with a p0200 code. I reset it & comes on the next time I start it. Runs fine. ...
A: The powertrain control module (PCM) enables the appropriate fuel injector on the intake stroke for ...
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| fuel filter | 9/4/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: how to replace a fuel filter for a 1995 Yukon
A: not exactly sure what style filter is on it, could be line fittings that are 5/8 which you will need ...
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| 2004 Yukon Denali XL won't start | 9/1/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: The family and I went to the mall tonight. Came back to the Denali and she would not start. We are ...
A: Sounds like a classic battery failure. I am SURE it will just be a battery. You can take the battery ...
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| 02 Chevy Express 2500 5.7L V8 | 8/31/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: This vehicle is similar to GMC Savana & has about 80560 miles. Over the past year or so, I've ...
A: Not being a true paint and body man, anything will be a guess. It may be something inside the door, ...
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| hydroboost leaking | 8/20/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I just replaced my hydro boost on a 94 GMC suburban 2500 4x4 454 7.4l. Why does it still leak where ...
A: it has power steering fluid going through it, that is what gives you power brakes instead of a ...
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| 2005 GMC Yukon Dual Climate Control | 8/19/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I recently purchased a 2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali, with 44,000 miles. While on the test drive with ...
A: i would definately see if they can reprogram the climate control acutators, if they replaced one but ...
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| clunking noise when accelerating | 8/18/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: ok lately my 1995 chvey monte carlo has been making this clunking noise when accelerating.Say im at ...
A: i would check the engine mounts in front of the engine on the top and also the lower engine mount at ...
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| RE: 2003 Sierra 2500 Front Wheels "Scrubbing" | 8/14/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: The truck is not stuck in four wheel drive as I able to spin the rear tires on wet grass w/o the ...
A: To qualify the correct installation of the steering rod, compare to a like vehicle. In a correct ...
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| 2003 Sierra 2500 Front Wheels "Scrubbing" | 8/12/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I recently purchased a used 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 regular cab 4x4 (~53K miles). I have noticed that ...
A: they should yes, if you feel like it is binding excessively i would first check to make sure that it ...
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| defective gas tanks on '99 jimmys | 8/11/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have just purchased my 2nd '99 jimmy to discover the gas gauge gives very sporadic readings when ...
A: no hidden warranty that i know of, I own one and work at a GM dealer, we have had good success with ...
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| 1997 GMC JIMMY 4X4 | 8/8/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I JUST PURCHASED A 97 JIMMY 4X4 A FEW WEEKS AGO. I LOVE IT , IT RAN LIKE BRAND NEW. MY FIRST TRUCK ...
A: well if it drove in, then it is there responsibility to make it drive out, I would pay them no more ...
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| 97 GMC Sierra door panel removal | 8/5/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 1997 GMC Sierra 2500 extended cab, and im replacing the speakers in the doors. I would like ...
A: you will need a special tool to remove the small clip that holds the windown crank on, you can get ...
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| truck is putting out black smoke | 7/29/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: I have a 2001 4x4 with a 4.6 motor.I recently cut the cat- inverters out .My problem is every now ...
A: What was the code? p0174? or p0171? I would check the fuel pressure rguulator (small round regulator ...
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| 2001 gmc sierra sle 5.3 373 gear swap | 7/29/2009 | CAJUNSC/RAMBLER390 |
Q: Rear rear is clunking into gear. Ujoints are fine, lots of play when feathering throttle off slow. ...
A: First, my personal opinion is UNLESS your differential is making any noises (roar, whine, whirr, ...
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| GMC Safari 94' - machanical issues | 7/29/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: i have a yr 94 gmc safari pass van that i would like to know where the fuel pump fuse is, i found ...
A: you should be able to remove pressure by opening the gas cap before you remove the filter Coolant ...
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| Air Conditioner Smell | 7/29/2009 | Tim hagan |
Q: I have a 2003 GMC Yukon and have noticed a sour smell emitting from the air conditioner vents when I ...
A: check to make sure the A/C drain is free an clear, if not water is not draining and causing that ...
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