Hi, The control that moves the vent flaps that direct the air from defrost position to other positions isn't working. You might have a sensor on your engine...
There is only two components to a power steering (assist) system. The pump and the servo. If there is not a lot of wetness around the pump, then the servo rod...
Awwww! Darn it! Fridays are a bad day for me, so I can't join in any chat room communications! So I'll just have to wait till one day I can be around my...
Recently a friend of mine had someone pour sugar in their gas tank. Can I get some insight into this problem and if it needs to be corrected. Thanks, Preston...
Recently on "Myth Busters" they did a segment on this where they tried to hurt an engine by adding sugar to the fuel tank. They could NOT cause any damage...
Just a Reminder that every first Friday in the month carfix_online will have a contest. The list owner will post a car related question (usually will go out...
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Jim, Thanks for the info. I just love the antics of the MythBusters! Preston ... tried ... in a ... conclude ... going ... that ... tank. Can ... corrected. ...
Robin, Sounds like you're on to something..... Keep us posted. Zoomer96 ... From: "Robin M. Blind" <duteeful1@...> To: <carfix_online@yahoogroups.com>...
Robin, A plausible hypothesis. You might be able to rent a dial indicator from autozone or some other auto supply shop, even an engine builder or local hot...
Hi Ricky, A few thoughts... If you can get a larger or higher efficiency radiator, it'll give ya the most bang for your buck. Check the coolant ratio with a...
Hi Bill, Yup!!! It could be an injector issue. But, that's the last place I would look. Are you describing a misfire? If doing 40 - 45 MPH and you lightly tip...
Hi Preston, Jim's right on target. Sugar wont dissolve in gasoline. So, you can consider it to be like sand. Will clog the strainer in the tank and the fuel ...
Robin, If you would like to borrow my dial indicators, send your address to my yahoo email. I'd be willing to bet I can ship 'em in 24 hours notice. Remember...
Mike, Thanks for the info. The mechanic says to install a larger radiator would be almost impossible due to the slim clearance we already have. I did replace ...
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Jack, Last year when I was having a running hot problem and replaced the heater core and had the radiator redone my mechanic did say that the LT1 is fairly ...
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In addition to what Mike has already suggested I would try a bottle of "Kool-It" from International Lubricants. The stuff will reduce the surface tension of a...
Wow! Thanks, Mike! I'll send you that information (privately) within the hour! (Of course I'll pay for all shipping costs.) One general comment: for several...
Mike, '97 Camaro with a 3.8, so EFI is correct. Thanks to you and Jim! I did an internet search and someone claimed seafoam from Napa would help but that's...
Hi, This is reg. my friends ford escort (95 LX) with 96k miles. The car ran great without trouble. Today evening he complained that his car would not start...
I do alot of work on Escorts and have noticed that an improply gounded soliniod switch causes that electrical system to fail. Also check the positive cable for...
Rick, if you find someone who sells a bigger radiator that will fit let me know!! Mine already overheated 2 years ago and I ended up buying 2 redone aluminum ...
Mike; It does feel like a "nibble", cruising speed makes no difference, it can happen as I am taking off, or while rolling down the highway at like 70-80 MPH,...
Ken, I already tried that. It did seem to run a little cooler for awhile but then boiled it all out ($29 worth). Ricky ... From: "ken kovler"...
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Hi, Well I dont understand why the battery got so hot then. Do you mean that bad batteries have internal shorts?. Thanks. ... start. ... session. Each...
Ricky, This might be of interest to you: http://www.fbodymotorsports.com/Fanmod Preston ... but then ... bottle ... These ... this ... you put ... been ... ...
Robin, I think you are already past this point but I thought it might be useful anyway. It is not for your motor so the torque spec may be different. Preston ...
