G'day! New here, need some help before I drag my truck up to the mechanics and have them give me a bunch of bolony. I've got an 82 Chevy Silverado with a 350...
Sounds like you have an internal engine failure. (maybe not failed yet but getting close). Possible rod. If it is in fact internal engine, I would probably...
How much ‘carbon’ buildup have you seen since the demise of leaded fuel? It seems to me that the detonation experienced years ago is gone, with only ...
No "talking down" noticed LOL so no worries there. The thing that bugs me is that it's my husband's truck. And his Dad thought he'd be doing us a favour and...
I need some advice on replacing a GM a/c compressor shaft seal on a 1994 Olds Delta 88. The rebuilt HR 6 compressor seal seems to be the source of freon...
... leaded fuel? ... only ... Carbon build up is still a major issue. Common sypmtoms of build up are excessive emissions, (primarily NOX), Misfire, cold...
Thanks for your reply. I have not been a professional for more than 40 yrs. But I have had so much less recognized carbon, minus the lead, I just had to ask. ...
... 1994 Olds Delta 88. The rebuilt HR 6 compressor seal seems to be the source of freon leakage. I would like to know how to go about taking the clutch/clutch...
... yrs. ... had to ... No problems.... For some reason you would think that after spending 50+ hours a week at work that I would not like to come home to...
Once a man has wrenched, you never get out of it altogether. LOL I left a Chev dealership when I got married and took a job managing a gas station in the...
I've had this same problem on my 97' GMC Sonoma. I replaced the seal and it held for a half hour. My sugestion replace the compressor. What I have found is...
I goofed up bad. I was reinstalling the compressor parts and had the new seal in place and I went to put the clutch plate on. The clutch plate wouldn't slip...
aftyer all the ac compressors I have rebuilt I have found it just as cheap to buy one from a junk yard or from a parts store saves time and money! Ken Boyer...
Oil Change Oil Change instructions for Women: 1) Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles since the last oil change. 2) Drink a cup of coffee....
... 100 percent agree, Deepest I go into a compressor is changing pulleys and field coils. Although, if I Replace a compressor and their is no core. I have...
[=D>] This is great......... ... This is great......... --- In carfanatics@yahoogroups.com, "M&J" <benrranch@...> wrote: > > > Oil Change > > Oil Change...
I talked it over with Ken few months back and we were contemplating putting some case studys up on the group. Not long after that my Modis failed and had to...
I vote yes for interest and intent to use. ... From: carfanatics@yahoogroups.com [mailto:carfanatics@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Roy Sent: Sunday, March 05,...
My daughters ’96 Honda has flagged the O2 sensor as out of spec / failed. 187,000 mi and some oil consumption. Question is does a carbon removing chemical...
... sensor ... Somewhat, in a round about way. If the sensor has failed to the point that it is triggering the MIL, then I would not think a Carbon clean would...
_ Hi I have a place that does motorvac near by and I've considered having it done. Question is- What should they be doing to do it right and about what should...
Well life has funny turns and many things to do! Being out in the cold working on a car is not one I cherish! good to see spring comming and getting that long...
... having it done. Question is- What should they be doing to do it right and about what should it cost? ... Hi Al. The motorvac will be a two stage process....
Ford hybrid sales stall: Ford Motor Co.'s effort to sell gasoline-electric hybrids is stumbling, prompting higher incentives to sell the once-hot vehicles,...
Is GM hydroforming exterior body panels instead of stamping them? [MetalForming magazine 2/16/2006]Included in the recent General Motors announcement is a...
It is my understanding that the tooling necessary for sheet Hydroforming body panels is essentially what would be considered the male half of a stamping die...
Hey y'all, I did as I said, I pulled/pryed on the clutch plate and right when I was about to throw in the towel, bingo!, it broke free and is rotating fine. ...
... was about to throw in the towel, bingo!, it broke free and is rotating fine. ... warped from the prying and the inner surface it uneven. The inner surface...