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Apr 1, 2003 10:05 am
9095
Sorry to have to correct but the R is in fact part of the tire designation. so P205/75R14 would be a: P = Passenger Tire 205 = Width of tire in Millimeters in...
Hello all, hope someone can assist! I have a 1990 Pontiac Bonneville SSE with a 3.8 litre engine. The engine runs fine most of the time but, on occasion, it...
Hi: The pads were changed like 8 months ago and the mileage on the car is 60K. Is there any reason that the problem does not appear after a few miles of...
Chech for codes 1st. don't assume on these newer cars. Cost nothing to check the codes and takes less that 5 minutes. Let us know the codes? ... From:...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
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Apr 1, 2003 7:19 pm
9099
My 96 Jetta has oil in the air filter and air duct. I think I need a new PCV valve. If so, can I replace it myself and how?...
hi guys, i did as tjyates told me & i finally see the check engine service blink 5 times then their is a pause then blinks 5 times... so i guess the code is 55...
I would think so, but I suspect your problem is greater than a PCV valve. Check how huch blow by you have? Also check the hose to PCV valve to make sure its...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
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Apr 1, 2003 9:26 pm
9104
Means that there are no codes present, all is fine as far as codes go. ... From: "matrix456123" <matrix456123@...> To: <carfix_online@yahoogroups.com> ...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
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Apr 1, 2003 9:28 pm
9105
I guess I can't hear it to say for sure, but did it always do this? It could just be a normal sound when the discs and pads are cold. ... From: "Mansour Toloo"...
Steven E.Yeske Sr.
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Apr 1, 2003 9:34 pm
9106
The obvious explanation is that there is some "goo" (a technical term meaning oil, grease, brake fluid or wax) on the mating brake services: on the rotor(s),...
I think since you are losing coolant you start there. You start with external leak tests. Pressurize the system and look for coolant loss. If you are lucky...
Hi, First, inspect the overflow rubber hose from the radiator and the reservoir. If the rubber hose is not connected to the radiator or the reservoir, then...
Hi, I have a major problem with spam. As I can't win in any battle with spam, I have to change my address. Please change my address to LarryL55@... for...
A PVC valve is easy to change. Just follow a half inch hose attached to the air intake duct between your air filter and the carb or air/fuel injection mounted...
New plug wires, new rotor, new plugs, new cap, new Pertronix electronic ignition,new coil. Car is a stock 1977 Triumph Spitfire. All voltages and resistances...
Some of the things that I think could cause the noise are; 1. Type of pad material. Did you use OEM pads or some other type? 2. I'm not familiar with Ford...
Hello all, I have just purchased a 2 year old Fiat Scudo van for my sins and the maintenance warning in the speedo needs to be reset. (Small symbol of a...
How's this for odd.... When a free air sparkplug is connected and the body of the plug is grounded, no spark! If I pull the plug away from the ground a bit, I...
I had my ford since new (4yrs,) it all started around 5,000 miles, i would hear a bang under it when i would slow down. I took it back to the Ford dealer and ...
I picked up an Ford Van this past winter which was running great. I left the lights on several times and killed the battery. I picked up a new battery several...
It's pretty common for this to happen on an older ford. The computer learned new strategy to keep the van idling as the van aged. The learned programming was...
Not sure I understand. I hope you won't be offended (or think it's too personal a question) when I ask: what sins have you committed that will be atoned for...
Hi, Most notice of maintenance due is reset by a command to the computer. It's something the manufactures don't want shade tree mechanics to be able to reset....
LarryL55@...
Apr 3, 2003 8:27 am
9122
There is something is shorted out! The engine block is some how becoming the same potential as the coil when the plugs are touching ground. The 12 volt coil is...
LarryL55@...
Apr 3, 2003 8:27 am
9123
In addition , now that I think about it. If isolating the coil doesn't work, then I would find spark plugs with the same length and thread that is for newer...
