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| cummins engine cuts off | 5/13/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: My computer switched off before l concluded, I have a cummins n14 truck, it runs for a short while ...
A: Wilson, The(spur gear pump) is a replaceable part of the PT pump. Accesss is gained to it by ...
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| cummins engine cuts off | 5/12/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: My computer switched off before l concluded, I have a cummins n14 truck, it runs for a short while ...
A: Wilson, Did this problem start after changing the filters? If so, you may need to check the ...
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| About stc valve | 5/10/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: My engine is an L10 cpl 1446. I put new injectors. But every time when starting it does give me a ...
A: Did you carry out injector travel and valve lash settings correctly after the injectors were ...
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| Thermostats | 5/9/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: Where are the thern=mostats located on the n14 cummins diesel and or do you have diagrams?
A: The thermostat is located in a thermostat housing that is attached to the rocker housing on the N14. ...
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| freighliner n-14 eng. code problem | 5/4/2009 | Waheed Shittu |
Q: the trk. is 2000 cimmins n-14 and a code is apper # 141 and don't want to start the eng.
A: Code 141 is an oil pressure sensor fault. Often this occurs at starting if oil level is low or oil ...
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| 2001 Dodge Ram 4WD | 5/31/2008 | Van |
Q: I always start my truck with the steering column up. The last 2 days when in the upright position ...
A: I am much more familiar with Chevy's, where the actual ignition switch is down on the steering ...
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| Map Sensor | 12/2/2007 | Van |
Q: I have a 1988 GMC Suburban 1500 with a rebuilt jasper 350 with about 40000 miles on it. It seems to ...
A: Actuall, I don't think the map sensor is causin the backfire, but rather, the backfire is what is ...
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| fuse for 1989 chevy truck v8 | 12/1/2007 | Van |
Q: my running lights went out and the fuse keeps blowing even with the truck turned off the fuse arcs ...
A: There is for sure a dead short somewhere. The easiest place to check is the bulb sockets, especially ...
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| 2001 Dodge 5.9 L V8 Truck won't idle / hard to start | 9/6/2007 | Van |
Q: For the past few days our truck has been a little sluggish to start. Now today it suddenly won't ...
A: Two ideas. First find the idle air control valve in the throttle body, and clean it with carb/PCV ...
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| 1995 gmc 6.5turbo no start | 9/5/2007 | Van |
Q: i am actually a mechanic, but this truck has stumped me.my truck has no codes,but all the scan data ...
A: I don't know about the code scanner...I would surely check the ECM fuse, as well as the others. I ...
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| 2006 dodge diesel | 8/4/2007 | Van |
Q: i use the truck for work and when it is hot out i don't run the motor. i have a constant draw from ...
A: Generally speaking, that not charging at RPM's sounds like a belt tensioner worn out, and the belt ...
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| vscum pump psi | 7/23/2007 | Van |
Q: how mouch pressure should a vacum pump have on a 1983 ford 6.9 disel have. my brakes are hard to ...
A: Vacuum brake boosters usually operate on manifold vacuum for gas vehicles, which is usually aroung ...
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| tightening seatbelts | 7/20/2007 | Van |
Q: Why do the seatbelts in a Chevy truck continually tighten up to the point of where you have to ...
A: They don't really tighten up. They just hold all the slack you give them, and each time you hit a ...
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| whats the size of the engine.... | 7/17/2007 | Van |
Q: my grandfather has a 1964 chevy c-10 truck. Its a four speed, short bed, fleet side truck. He wants ...
A: That number doesn't get anything in my searches. If you believe the engine is orriginal in that ...
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| 2000 chevytruck | 7/16/2007 | Van |
Q: start perfect 1st thing in mooring after shut off wait 1-2 hrs hard to start check fuelpressure at ...
A: The fuel pressure sounds good. The leaking down wouldn't concern me, as long as it stays up while ...
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| Clutch line on 94 Chevy PU | 7/13/2007 | Van |
Q: The hydraulic line for the clutch is leaking along the firewall in the engine compartment. I was ...
A: I have never needed to replace one, but if it is so hard to get off without cutting the end off, ...
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| 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 7/8/2007 | Van |
Q: My air conditioning was working, I was hearing the ac making the clacking noise like if it was low ...
A: It's possible you didn't add enough, which would indicate a leak, but it is also possible the low ...
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| 1983 Ford F250 4x4 electrical problems | 7/7/2007 | Van |
Q: I have a 1983 f250 7.5Liter . What happened was I found a loose connection on the positive terminal ...
A: I would check that same wire connection again, and make sure every wire connected to it is making ...
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| AC Repair 1999 Dodge Dakota | 6/21/2007 | Van |
Q: My AC runs for about an hour in the morning just fine. I commute to work about an hour. This morning ...
A: The resistor, and the blower motor are both easy to get to. 500 is an outrageous price. I can have ...
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| Air Wiper motor for R Model MAck | 6/20/2007 | Van |
Q: Where can I locate a picture or diagram for the wiper motor? R Model Mack 1977 Motor is not ...
A: I have a 75 R769 at work, with air wipers. I also have all the books for it, although I have never ...
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| Cummins ISB problem | 6/14/2007 | Van |
Q: I had a head gasket replaced by a Cummins certified repair facility. When they started it up ...
A: I would make sure the ground wires are all correctly connected on the head. Possibly even run an ...
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| F250 no start no one can fix | 6/3/2007 | Van |
Q: Have a 7.3 turbo diesel engine 2003. Does not start, Have tried, New computer, new crank case ...
A: Is the glow plug controller working? And more importantly, if it is clicking, have you checked for ...
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| u joints for a95 Z71 4x4 | 6/1/2007 | Van |
Q: Hope you can help, I need to remove the old u joints off the drive shaft from the tranfer case to ...
A: The orriginal joints had welted plastic forced in through some holes in the yoke, and into a groove ...
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| 1996 4.3 won't start in damp weather | 5/31/2007 | Van |
Q: I have a '96 chevy 1500 4x4. 5 speed 4.3 vortec. Everytime we have a heavy rain or damp conditions ...
A: I would be pulling some wire harness connectors apart, looking for any sign of moisture, and hosing ...
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| 88 k2500 5.7 | 5/30/2007 | Van |
Q: My engine would cycle through sputtering(almost/sometimes dieing)and idling fine, and warm or cold ...
A: Make sure the EGR valve is clean, and not sitting on some carbon. Also check for any other vacuum ...
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| 1987 Dodge Ram D-150 fuel filter | 5/28/2007 | Van |
Q: As a resident of Australia, who owns an American built pick-up, it's not always that easy to get ...
A: I sympathize with the problem getting parts. let me know if they don't want to send it to you, and I ...
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| 1990s10 useing oil | 5/27/2007 | Van |
Q: I have a 1990 s10 4x4 truck with a 4.3L 5 speed I am haveing to put a quart of oil in it a day butt ...
A: Two places for it to go. The PCV valve, or the valve guides. Both should cause a little smoke ...
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| 1999 chevy silverado Z71 transfer case | 5/25/2007 | Van |
Q: I need to replace the transfer case on my truck. Its a 1999 chevy silverado Z71 extended cab. 5.3 ...
A: Remove the driveshafts. Disconnect the shift linkage. Disconnect wires. Remove five(pretty ...
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| 2001 chevy truck | 5/24/2007 | Van |
Q: I have an 2500 HD Chevy 2001 extended cab pick up 4X4. I have a problem with my ABS and brake light ...
A: I'm not sure about that specific wire, but usually they are actually grounded to a bolt on the ...
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| 88 GMC intermittently stumbles & dies | 5/23/2007 | Van |
Q: 88 gmc 1500 w/5.7 liter will stumble when I first start it up in the morning, but clears itself ...
A: A vacuum leak wouldn't fix itself as it warms up, unless it is the EGR valve being opened for some ...
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| 1991 Chevy Silverado 4x4 [gauge cluster] | 5/20/2007 | Van |
Q: The cluster I'm changing has 247000 miles showing.Changing because of defective fuel gauge. The one ...
A: That's a new one on me. Did you disconnect the battery? I guess it's possible the ECM has ...
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| 1987 Chevy 5.7 350 TBI Silverado | 5/18/2007 | Van |
Q: Chevy has been sitting for a while it was stalling. Changed ignition module,rotar,spark plugs,oxegen ...
A: Sounds like a vacuum leak. Check EGR valve to make sure it isn't sticking open. Then check for other ...
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| Torsion bars | 5/17/2007 | Van |
Q: I have had my 99 Jimmy to a few places had a wheel alignment down and torsion bar adjusted. Can here ...
A: It is possible, but I kinda doubt it. You can jack the truck up by the frame, to take the pressure ...
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| Engine runs ruff AFTER it warms up | 5/16/2007 | Van |
Q: 7L 4X4 starts and runs great until it warms up.(about 5 minutes). Then it will sound like it wants ...
A: I would sure want to check the fuel pressure. Make sure it is a good 13 PSI. Also check for vacuum ...
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| 1999 Chevy Tahoe starting problems | 4/30/2007 | Van |
Q: I recently had my entire brake setup redone after someone refilled the brake system with gear oil, ...
A: Sounds like maybe the fuel pump in the tank is only running for the initial three seconds. See if a ...
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| my 4x4 | 4/28/2007 | Van |
Q: i'm trying to remove front u-joints on a 2000 f-350(7.3). Is there anything holding the axel in the ...
A: I have been in the F250 with the stamped twin "I"Beam front axle, and the left side pulls out of the ...
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| 1995 GMC VanGuard 3500 | 4/26/2007 | Van |
Q: Can you tell me the routing of the serpentine fan belt? It's a 350 engine without AC. The belt ...
A: No way I could describe it, but if you go to autozone.com and enter your information, you can find a ...
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| engine stutter | 4/22/2007 | Van |
Q: I have a 1992 chevy k1500 4x4. It runs good and everything but it stutters. It will be at and idle ...
A: \ If it is throttle body, it should have 13 PSI.\ There is a port on the fuel line near the throttle ...
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| Truck repair | 4/19/2007 | Van |
Q: I have a 1996 Chevrolet pickup and I am having troubles getting the tailgate to open. It is sticky ...
A: Pull the gate clear off, and turn it upside down. Use a spray can of Liquid Wrench, or some other ...
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| 2001 gmc Sierra DONT LAUGH!!! | 4/17/2007 | Van |
Q: 2001 GMC Sierra C3 6.0 all wheel drive. i arrived at work this morning, i was on the cell phone and ...
A: Sorry this is a day late. I immagine it has started by now. If not, smack the bottom center of the ...
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