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I have an 86 Astrovan with power accessories. My power windows had been working
fine until one day they stopped working. I replaced the small square metal fuse, but it still is not working...can you give me any ideas?Thanks in advance...Andy

I have a old 1977 Ford Ranger V8 400 cu in motor. When I put the engine under a
small load such as going up a steep hill the engine backfires and stalls. Is this cause by a faulty EGR valve?

Hi, We own a Jeep Grand Cherokee, but hopefully you can still answer my question!
I wanted to see the difference power-assist makes, and so started the car rolling in an empty parking lot then turned off the ignition. Sure enough, the steering

Hi there, I have a 1989 Cheverolet Beretta GT (2.8 v6 efi) which suddenly manifested
what appears to be an electrical problem of some sort. The engine at idle is very rough, and has a tendency to idle at about 1500 rpm or higher and is very

I have a 84 Cad Sedan Deville, The power windows will not work from any of the switches.
The owners manual does not show a fuse or relay for these windows, but there must be some common point of breakdown. Thanks for your help. Ray

Hi, thanks for providing this e-mail Q&A, it's great! My name is Darwin, I have
an '88 Toyota truck with a carbureted 4-cyl. engine & manual transmission. As the car gets older I notice more often a tapping noise that starts after accelerating

i just bought a 17ft. boat do you think my toyota 4 cyc. 22r truck can haul it.
and what modifications can i do to it to haul stronger and to not overheat. thank you

I have a 1990 dodge minivan with a 3.3 engine and a overdrive automatic transmission,
The transmission won't upshift , It will shift ok for about a mile and then when it upshifts the engine runs up and the van slows down. What is causing this

Dear Angelo, I have a problem with my 87 Chrysler 2.2 . One of the screws on the
distributor shield is stripped. Any ideas?

I need your price on the following parts: Vehicle is 89 Plymouth Voyager Van, 3.0L,
6 cyl1) Head-back; 2) Head gasket set; 3) Cam shaftDo you ship parts anywhere? i.e. APO addresses? Please reply as soon as possible. Thank you very much!!!

My dad has a 1991 Chev 1/2 ton truck, 5 litre, 8 cyl, 305 engine and he would like
to know (as soon as possible please) What is causing the temperature guage and lights to go haywire? He just put in a new heat sending unit and replaced the

My car is not a GM product but maybe you can still help. I have a 1986 Lincoln and
it runs good except when you hold the accelerator steady at around 35-45 mph it starts jerking really bad. Could you please help me!

I have a '91 Ford Escort, 1.8L engine, that stalls frequently and has poor acceleration.
When the oxygen sensor is disconnected, the car does not stall as often but engine performance decreases. I replaced the oxygen sensor, but it did not cure

I have a 1991 Toyota 4x4. Neither headlight works, although both work in high-beam
mode. It looks as though the lights are fused separately and all fuses seem to be OK anyway. I can't believe that both lamps would blow out at the same time.

I have a 1991 Honda Accord when I turn the ignition the car sounds like it wants
to start, but won't turn over. I have enough gas in it, the battery is fine. Help!!

i can't get the glass packs off my '87 chevy silverado pick-up. The problem is i
don't want to cut the exaust pipe

Yes, I have two vehicles a 93 GMC truck and a 96 GMC VAN. I'm in the military and
on my way shortly to an overseas assignment. My question has to do with the storing of my vehilcels. Depending on who I talk to, some say not a problem others

Hello, My mother in law has a 1986 Chevy Cavalier with fuel injection. Sorry do
not know motor size. Well the problem is when it is below 32 degrees F. the car will not start. Checked the fuel pump and it seems to be working fine. Also

I have a 1990 Chev. Cavalier & the flashing on the turn signals is not working(but
the lights are working and the hazards are flashing. I was reading a Haynes repair manual, and it says there is a seperate turn signal flasher (seperate to

I need to replace a fan temp. control sensor for a 88 chevy beretta beretta with
a 2.8 engine and I can't seem to find the location of the sensor. someone has told me that its located near the radiator thersmostat. Can you help me find the

I have a 1988 Chev S10 4x4 Pickup with a 2.8l FI engine. Is it possible to swap
engines with a 3.4l out of a 1993 Camaro? If so what might be some of the hassles? Thanks Alf

Why can you make cars go faster? Why cars shake when they get to a certain speed
limit?

I have a 1993 Saturn SL2, 4 door. I have roughly 45,000 miles on it now. In terms
of maintenance, what should I start watching for--what should I replace?

I own a 1997 ford ranger. It has a dual spark ignition system. I have a sun tach
I would like to install. There seems to be no coil. I need to know where to connect the green tach signal wire. What looks like a distributor, actually two

Do they still make 1156A (amber) bulbs?

I know, I know, you specialize in GM. This a Ford question. Still... What are the
ill effects of using a 2.0L head on a 2.3L block? They WILL bolt up, but that don't make it right. Would this result in a higher compression ratio? The local

I have a 90 Buick LeSabre with power windows. Recently I have been experiencing
a problem with the front driver's side window. It will go down about 3 inches, then stop. If I wait for 10-15 seconds I can get it to go down a little more,

My friend has a 1993 Saturn, SL 2 Sedan. He mentioned that he has taken his car
into Saturn to have his throttle box cleaned in the past. It doesn't take them long, but it costs too much to have done regularly. Is there a way to clean it

angelo, I had an interesting smog check today. 68 chev pu 6 cyl propane. when I
pre tested it the tailpipe looked good but during the test, the darn thing came up high emissions (tho not gross polluter). it failed. why does the pre test

On our 1991 Cherokee, one of the power windows tended to make a ratcheting noise
when all the way down and you continued to hold the switch on. Yesterday it got stuck and won't come back up. I took apart the door and can see that nothing

I just recently bought a 1985 ford F-150 with a straight six with the 300. The truck
has problems all over but the thing I need help with is after the thing has been running for a while and the engine is all warmed up I'll go to shut it off

I'm replacing the brake pads on my truck, but when I took the old ones off, the
new ones don't fit. It's because of the cylinder is pushed out too far. How can I get it to go back in without having to bleed the lines. (it's my front brakes)ThanksScott

I am considering buying a road car and have heard that Ford T-birds and Cougars
have problems with their push-button overdrives. Could you elaborate? Is this problem fixed? By what year model etc.? Thanks for your service. I've already

Could you please tell me what all happens when you take yourcar in for a tune-up.
What all do they really do?Thanks,- JoshPSI have an '89 Bonneville

Our 1993 Mercury Sable LS Wagon occasionally runs rough and "bucks". It happens
intermitently but appears to be getting more frequent. Sometimes when this happes the check engine light comes on and sometimes it doestn't. I have tried several

My brother just bought a low mileage 1995 Mitsubishi Galant with an overdrive automatic
trans. The problem is a HUGE delay in downshifting when the accelerator is floored at low speeds. It feels like an an old carbureted engine bogging down. One

I am installing a tuned port injection engine in a 71 chev pickup. Is it necessary
to use an electric fan or will the stock fan work as well.Thanks, Mel

I have 1992 Dodge Caravan with the factory AM/FM radio/tape player. Around town,
the AM radio gets overloaded on the weak stations and I hear other stations at the same time. On other car radios, this only happens when I get within a few

I and thanks in advance,I have a 96' Pontiac Sunfire w/15x6" alloys and 195/65R15
tires. I would like to upgrade the performance of my tires (I need new ones), but my options are very limited with my wheels. I do not have the cash to +size

I have a tranny problem I think. When I have to slow down on the road for whatever
reason, I'll let off the accelerator, the car slows down. When I hit the gas again the car seems to jerk and makes a rumbling noise. It seems to be coming from

I have an 86 Mustang, 2.3 lit. (carburator). It starts great and runs fine. Recently
it sort of fades out when travelling at 55-60 mph. It keeps running, but loses all power and slows down to 20-30 mph. As long as I just drive around town (35-45

Hi, I have a 1990 Chevy Astro, 4.3liter with 91,000 miles. It failed to start after
being driven to the mall. There were no indicator lights showing when it was last running. When I switch on the igition key, all lights/buzzers appear to function

I recently replaced the automatic transmission in my 1984 Olds Cutlass Supreme with
a rebuilt transmission and torque converter. My question is in reference to matching the torque converter to the flywheel. The only marking on the replacement

I have a 1983 Buick Regal with 50,000 miles a 3.8 liter v-6 engine. I recently had
a problem where when the I started the car and put it into drive the car fully accelerated on its own and I had to drive ito a wall to stop. My mechanic tells

I have a 1985 Chevy Astro mini-van with 4.3L-V6 engine. What's correct ignition
timing? What's the correct dwell?

I have a 1984 Chevy S10 Blazer. What position should the indicator on the steering
column be in when I engage the 4 wheel drive. Some say park and some say neutral.

Hi, I have an '89 Buick LeSabre. The wipers stalled the other day due due to snow
getting packed in the wiper parking area. They are completely dead now. The owner's manual says that the wipers are protected by a fuse and a circuit breaker.

I think someone put sugar into my friend's gasoline tank. Should I tell her to just
ignore it, or will it cause a problem?

I have a Lexus CS400 engine in a offroad race car.I am runnig a electromotive crank
fire igition I have trouble when I start the motor it back firers throught the holley carb. Do you know the firing order and is the right bank number one cylinder?

Ford Taurus, 1988, Sedan, 3.0, Automatic Transmission, 182 Cu. In.(cc), 6 cylinder,
Fuel Injection, Engine Type OHV. When I use the "Right Hand Turn Signal" the windshield washer comes too. It has been going on for a month or so. I have checked

I have a 91 S10 4x4 pick-up with a 4.3 L engine and auto transmission. Lately, the
4wd indicator light stays on even though the lever is in 2wd. It also doesn't have the same power as before this was staying on. Some help would be greatly

1993 Pontiac Grand Am-Se Automatic 4 cylc 2.3 L SOHC with 49,000 miles. My car rolls
backward on hills when I let off of the brakes. I took it to dealer to run codes and he said don't worry about it. What do you think?

I own a 1986 Honda CRX. I just had my clutch totally replaced not quite three months
ago. It worked fine until the lest two weeks when it started becoming VERY hard to put in first or second gear. I literally have had to force it to go in the

I have an 87 grand am se 2.5l tech4 engine with a 5 speed trans It has an electric
speedometer and a digital odometer. The speedometer and the shift light work intermittently. All other gauges in the cluster work. I have changed the vehicle

1988 dodge caravan 3.0 liter V6. I blew a head gasket & know I cant get the timing
back. I made sure the cams & crank were on the right marks. before I put it back together, so im sure its in the firing order or distributor any help would

I have a 1977 Toyota Celica GT. My problem is that after I've been driving for a
little while my car will periodically buck. When it does my tachometer instantly drops and then returns to its initial location. The car runs fine except when

My name is José Afonso Jácomo do Couto, I'm Brazilian consumer your products. I'd
like to get informations about all acessories that possible of "Siverado, K-2500 - Mod. C 20753 - year 94/95, Super cabine. Like prices and all information

I own a 1996 Honda Accord LX. At highway speeds, the car was pulling slightly to
the right. After a wheel alignment, rotation and balancing it now pulls slightly to the left. When I questioned the mechanic about this, he told me that the

I have a 1990 Cutless Supreme Euro edition quad 4. the problem is with the ventilation
system. It is stuck in the defrost mode. It will not go to the bi-level or floor mode. What is the cuase of this problem?

my transmission slips in ever gear.

Hi, ...appreciate your service here. I have an '84 Bronco II that is build carbon
on the plugs and exaust. I have disassembled the carbuerator and carefully checked float/needle operation and all diaphrams. Ignition timing is O.K. The engine

Re: My 1989 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0 liter, 89,000 miles. Recently the Emissions Maintenance
warning light came on, indicating that the oxygen sensor should be checked and replaced. The sensor was replaced about 30,000 miles ago as part of a recall

Planning to buy a '94 Silverado, 6.5L diesel. Would like to know approximate miles
per gallon expected for this vehicle.

Hi--I own a '94 Toyota P/U 4x4. When I changed the Differential and Manual transmission
fluid, I mistakenly put some very heavy and thick gear oil in. I drove the truck for the weekend before I realized my stupidity. I drained the bad(thick) oil

why,does, my, 89, chevy, cavalier, suddenly, die, at, stop signs?>, , It, will,
restart, but, as, soon, as, I, shift, it, into gear, , it, dies, again/., It's, an, automatic, ,4, cyl/. As, you, can, tell, , my, keyboard, is, fried./, ,

What is the general procedure to fix vapor lock problems?

I've been searching for an answer to the following: I have a '90 Mitsubishi Galant
with auto transmission w/overdrive. In the overdrive gear, the car shudders after it has been running for 10-15 minutes. If you turn the overdrive off, the

I have an 86 Cutalss Olds Ciera, 2.8 EFI with this problem: engine starts when cold
and runs fine. I run an errand and return to my warmed car to find that it will not start. Engine turns over but there is no spark to the plugs. I have replacedthe

Hi, my name is Erik Ganzevoort from coevorden Holland, and i own a 1985 Chevy custom
the luxe Pick-up.I like to know if there is another place -accept for on the dash-panel- (maybe on the chassis) where the chassis # is located. Thank and good

is the piston of a 1984,2.3 the same as a 1989 2.3ford ranger with 8 plugs.


How do you get tree sap off of an automobile without ruining the paint job? My friend
just had her car completely detailed and the sap is still on her car.

what do I have to do in order to put a Chevy 350 into a 1993, 4.3 Lt V6 Silverado
pickup? Thank You . awaiting

Know anywhere I can get a retrofit fuel injection system (probably throttle body)
to replace the carb on a 1986 Mazda B2000 P/U??It is a 2.0L with a 5-speed. Thanks in advance,Roger.

My daughter bought an '83 Merc. Capri recently. It has a 5.0 SHO engine in it, a
real powerhouse. It runs fine, but we needed to get a smog check to change title. That's when we discovered the person we got it from had already tried and

I'm looking for info on a transmission from a 1994 chev Truck 3/4 ton 4*4 350 engine.
If possible would you please help me find a service manual with the break down of the transmission. Thank You John

My brake light "dummy light" comes on when it is cold and I go around corners. Do
I need more brake fluid? Where did my brake fluid go?

Looking for a reliable automotive outlet to convert US-made used cars and trucks
to right-hand drive, check and/or rebuild engines, transmissions, differentials, and radiators before shipment for use in the Pacific rim area.LES

1986 Ford T-Bird, 8-cylinder 5.0L engine, automatic transmission. Failed smog check.Mechanic
replaced EGR valve for a cost of $335.00 dollars. Failed again. He then wanted to replace catalysts for quite a bit of money. I declined. Now what should I

My son has an 81 Toyota 4x4 with a 22R engine in Berkely. Went to pass the smog
check; he is just a little high on CO (I believehigh RPM). Several years ago we replaced the oxygen sensor andnow the mechanic claims it is not working. He

send me catalogs on any old trucks you have

Hi, my names John.My cars engine seems to make a loud clicking noise. It comes and
goes but it has gotten worse these last few months.Do you have any idea what it is?Thanks for your help.

I need to replace the alternator on my '84 Cadillac Eldorado. This is sort ofan
advanced repair job for me, but I don't think it should be too complicated. Do you foresee any big difficulties with the job?

Dear Sirs:Vehicle- 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix3.1 liter 2 door with AC.Problem- always
getting high heat regardless of the positionof the controls. Moving the lever to blue (cool) does not resolve the issue. Turning AC on also results in heat,

Our 91 Mazda Protege, standard transmission, fuel injected, bucks when trying to
take off in first gear. Where should I start looking for the problem? Electrical, fuel, drive train?Thanks,ThomasIndianapolis

Dear Silverado Auto Service,My problem is with my 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
First of all it is a great car and my wife really likes it. The problem is when we go on longer trips (20 miles or more) the transmission seems to want to stay

Hello, about two days ago my 1987 Mercury Cougar LS was bucking and felt like it
was going to stall but it wouldn't. Later that night I went back out and it would have a hard time getting past 30mph but it would eventually after letting

Hi!! 1st time on the net, trying to get help! My name is Guy, I am the manager of
a Certified Goodyear Auto Center in Arizona. I have a real interesting problem that maybe you can help with or not!!!Aproximately 1 year ago we serviced a Jeep

I have an 85 Chevy Astrovan with the V-6 TBI engine (150k miles). Under load, the
engine sounds like it's knocking badly. It's gotten worse in the last few months. I thought that it might be a bad vacuum advance unit, but the Haynes manual

89 Buick Century. 3.3L v6, runs good when first started until normal operating temperature
is reached, then it dies like ignition was cut off. If restarted, it seems to only be running on 2 or 3 cylinders, won't idle, no power, undriveable. If let

I have a 1988 1.6 liter Twin Cam, 5-speed Chevy Nova (otherwise known as a Toyota
Corolla). The vehicle ran beautifully until I took it into a local New Mexico Chevy Dealer for a 60,000 mile tune-up, and to have the timing belt replaced.

Thanks for this opportunity to ask someone a car question!I have a 1980 Datsun 4X4.
There are two problems:1--The clutch goes all the way to the floor without engaging2--When you start the engine, you hear a clanging sound coming from the transmission/transaxle

Car: 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cylinder 3.1 liter 42,000 miles.Bought the car about
3 months ago. Ran great. This week the car started running rough. It feels like I'm running on only 4 cylinders. Does this car have the 3 coil system? And can

There is some trouble with my brother's '77 Cougar. The other day it wouldn't start.
The engine was cranking, there was gas getting to the carb, but it wouldn't start.I did a quick check and found there was no spark at the plugs, but that was

I have a 90 Chevy Corsica, 4dr, 4cyl, w/air. I replaced the starter, and when re-connecting
the negative battery terminal I drew a large spark.I disconnected the left battery terminal and re-checked connections at the starter solenoid and found the

Hi,I have A '90 Geo Prism and the check engine light came on recently. I proceeded
to read the code and retrieved error code 71 which I think is EGR related.Anyway, I took off the EGR Valve, examined all the hoses connected to it and found

I am installing a 1990 tuned port induction system in a 1989 Chevy truck can you
showme the correct locations for electrical and vacuum hook up.

I have all the components for my 89 TBI to 90 Tuneport swap over including 90 ECM
my problem has been finding correct vacuum and electrical schematic. I would appreciate any help you could give on this.

My name is Rafael, and I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I have a Silverado 6.5l turbo
diesel. Do you know any auto service here in Sao Paulo? Or someone I can look for? What about Miami? Do you know somewhere I can buy things for it?Waiting for

How do I remove the taillight lens for bulb replacement on a 1993 Toyota camry sedan?


When replacing the valve seals on my 1986 305 cu. in. I bent most of the push rods
because I torqued the rockers to 25 ft. lbs. After I replaced the rods and torqued the rockers to zero lash, I checked the compression on the cylinders. The

I have a friend who has a 1986 Chevy Silverado pickup. It's a V8. He's not sure
if it has overdrive or not. Does the Silverado come with overdrive? Please respond asap. Thanks. Bob Fort Worth, TX

How often would you say a car needs a tuneup or oil change? After 3,000 miles?Thanks,Patrice


I have an annoying automotive problem that I hope you can help me with. I have been
trying to fix it myself without sucess. Here's the problem: When starting the car for the first time of the day, the engine starts out to idle at about 2000

i have a 1990 ford bronco II with 119,000 @ around 108,000 i started to get a viberation
from the rear end at around 55 - 60 mph. it aslo would make a rough sound in 1st and 2nd gear when under a load. my mechanic whom i have done business with

I have an 88 Chevy Astro with the 4.3L engine. The idle is too high. After checking
for vacuum leaks I checked the idle air control valve. The computer is sending 12 volts down two of the four wires at the connector, which changes polarity

Re: 1988 Honda Accord w/fuel injection 12valve 4-cyl My car's steering wheel has
a tendency to shake and pull as I deccelrate rapidly. It also does it slightly when I accelerate on to freeway speed. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly

I don't have a GM vehicle, but I hope you can help me. I have an '88 Civic (4-door,
throttle body injection) that has an intermttent starting problem, usually when warm. Sometimes it will start and run for a few seconds and shut off, other

what kind of freon do you use in a 1993 silverado, 1500 ? thanks.

I recently purchased a 1990 Jeep Cherokee with 50k miles on it. After driving it
for only a few days I noticed a suspicious noise coming from either the exhaust system or motor. I took it to several mechanics, the Jeep dealership where I

I have a 1992 Mitsubishi Galant, 2.0 liter, SOHC engine with 5 speed manual transmission.
Car does not idle well when engine is warm and the air conditioner is on. If AC off engine idles just fine. Performance is good at any speed above idle with

I am a proud owner of a 1993 Chevy 4x4 pick-up with only 38,000 miles on it. My
truck has a 350 engine with a 4 speed automatic transmission. I have installed a Hypertech computer chip, a Dynomax Super Turbo muffler, a K&N air filter, and

Any comments appreciated on what one needs to do to engine/drivetrain in order to
minimise damage whilst keeping a motor vehicle in storage for extended periods??? ( 6 month period)

Hello! I have a 1989 Buick Century, 3.3L V6, w/ air. I have two questions. The first,
when starting the car in cold weather it will run rough and when put into gear stall. As long as I keep the engine speed a little higher, it will continue to

I have an 89 Dodge Aries with a 2.5 liter engine. My problem is a leak between the
front seal and the oil pan. I have cleaned and checked the oil pan. It seems to be in good condition. I've followed the dealer's instructions on how to replace

I have a 1987 Jeep Comanche 4L inline 6. Earlier this year I had a ground problem
in the front right parking light that caused the right turn signal indicator to glow slightly when the lights were on. It's been fine up until about 3 weeks

I have a Gold Shield smog shop in Palmdale CA. Have you guys purchased the dynos
yet and if you did, what was you deciding factor for your selection? looking for opinions that don't have a paid rep man behind it. I like the Sun/Snap-on above

1988 Subaru DL Station Wagon. Driving along with A/C on, hit minor bump, A/C went
off. Now fan will not blow on A/C, heat, or circulate. Compressor engages when AC button is pushed. Two 15a. Fuses labelled "Heater" blow whenever A/C button

I ahve a 94 VW Passat GLX sedan and I am experiencing some problems with this car.
1. The moonroof will not slide open but can only tilt up. 2.There is a loud humming sound comming from the fan system when the air conditioning is on. This

I know you don't work on foreign cars, but I think I've got an alternator problem.
I have a 1988 Mazda 626 with 172,000 miles. I've never had any problems with it, and recently took it into have an oil change and the radiator flushed. When

i have a 90 g10 chevy van with a z code 4.3 litre it runs fine until it reaches
opperating temp and drive is selected then it jurks and dies out i keep getting a low\high map vacum code along with a lean exaust code. have replaced the O2

hi, my name is shannon and i have a chevy blazer. it's leaking transmission fluid
profusely. it leaks a little when it's off but when the car is turned on it drips in almost a steady stream. it must be flowing somewhere when the car's on

Dear Sirs, I have a 1989 Yugo that has been a great car for me. However, the other
day when I went to start it the engine roared and it slipped into gear and drove right through the back of my garage. Do you have any idea what would cause

Thank you for all your help with my questions about my '89 Buick!! Now, I've bought
an '87 Olds Cutlass Supreme. A week ago, the intermitant wipers began to to stop working. It would only do it occaisionally, but now it's quit all together.

I have a 1989 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 Truck that has two problems:1. The backlight on
my radio is really dim. How do I replace the bulb?2. The water temp gauge never goes above cold, even if the truck is running for over an hour. Should I be

I have a 1985 toyota truck. I have replace four factory remanufactured starter.
I took it to toyota dealership service center.. All systems check out o.k. I live in Las vegas nv. would you know what how i could correct the problem. thank

A family member of mine has a 1981 Chevy Citation w/ about 56,000 miles and a V6
...About 1/2 year ago ... the car was hard to start ... and over time it got to the point where it would NOT start !! It cranked fine ... but no starting ...

i have a 1995 silverado 6.5 diesel truck in paraguay. it has a oil leak coming from
the hidrobooster. i woul like to know if i can get a spare booster. refurnisched or new wath can i do with the old one? do you have some one in miami area that

I have a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix with Aluminum Wheels. The coating on the wheels
is scratched and there looks like the previous owner did not use the aluminum wheel balance weights. The finish on the wheels is pretty bad. What can I used

I have a beautiful '84 Dodge Ram van with a 318 CI engine. I accidentally disconnected
the vaccuum lines from the dashboard a/c switch. There are I believe 7 lines there, all color coded, but the connector block they attach to is not! That leaves

Howdy, I have a 1987 Pontiac Grand Am, 5 speed 2.5L engine. Engine won't turn over.
Battery seems good (lights in and out are bright) jumpered around the saftey switch at the clutch peddal with no success. Any thougths on this are appreciated.

Please Help! I need to set the ignition timing on my 94 S10 pu. (4.3 liter TBI ).
The problem is, I cannot locate the proper wire to disconnect that will put the electronic timing in bypass mode. Can someone tell me where to look? Thanks.

Angelo, I have an '81 Jetta with an '86 Jetta GLI engine and knock sensor ignition.
The fuel injection system remains the '81 version. The car was certified by BAR to be legal and I received my sticker. This was two years ago and the car passed

how much horse power does a1990 chevy silverado with a 350 engine have

I recently replaced front brakes on my 93' chevy 4x4 3/4 ton 2500 series silverado.
After bleeding brakes I was wondering if their is a seperate valve or special valve that I overlooked. It seems to me that my brake pedal should be stiffer.

I am interested in buying a Jaguar "xk150" or "e-type". Please mail me if you know
anything.MM

My father has a 1990 Buick Century 3.3L with auto. Occassionally when he stops the
engine bucks and stalls. When restarted it runs, but stalls when put in gear. It feels like the torque converter is locked. What might the problem be? Thanks

Reading over some of the email really impressed me. I have a real vexing problem
with an older engine. It is a 351 Ford Windsor with contact points (it's in a boat). My problem is that while the engine runs great at idle and up to 1500 RPM,

I own a 1989 Chevrolete Celebrity. Recently I have had recurring trouble keeping
it running. It sometimes has a rough idle, sometimes stalls without warning and refuses to stay running in drive. Then the problems will vanish for brief periods.

Hello, I'm trying to find a reasonably priced source for wiring diagrams for my
1997 Subaru Impreza Sedan. Even better would be a manual like Haynes. I haven't seen any Haynes manual listed though. I assume the car isn't popular enough.

Hi, I own a 1992 Plymouth Laser. I hadn't changed the oil in 7000 miles, and by
the time I realized this, the oil level was down below the bottom of the dipstick; however, the Oil Warning Light had come on only twice; each time I had been

Angelo, I just recently changed my automatic transmission fluid in a 1990 Grand
Prix. It has the 4 speed automatic with with overdrive. The reason I changed the fluid, was because of the color and smell. The fluid was almost brown, and

I have a 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix with at 3.1 liter engine. My problem is with the
air conditioning. The a-c drain must be plugged because I I get a large amount of water backed up under the glove compartment. I can't seem to find the drain

I have a 88 Honda Accord. When the car is in neutral or if the clutch is depressed
the engine goes off or idles close to 100 rpm. As long as Iam on any of the gears the car runs fine. However when the air-conditioner is switched on the engine

I have a 94 Chevy Caviler w/3.1 V6, AT, A/C. The car also has 88K miles on it in
a little over 2 1/2 years, mostly highway. About three fillups ago I bought gas from a unknown station. Thereafter my car has preformed horribly, 0-60 is 14+

How do I get more out of my 89chevy c1500 pu? More miles to the gallon and more
horse power ??

Angelo, my problem is with a 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix with tilt steering. The steering
is fine, but I have lost the ability to position the tilt wheel. The mechanism that holds the wheel in the lower positions is shot. The lever moves fine, but

I have a 1992 Grande Marquis car and I have never been able to read the oil on the
dip stick. Some station attendants say that they have this problem with certain vehicles. What is the answer. Right now I am guessing most of the time. Thank

After a two week holiday, I returned to find that my old VW Golf wouldn't start
any more. The battery seems to be fine but it just won't ignite. It's as if no gas is getting through. Are there any simple things I can try to fix it before

I have a '91 Honda Accord. The car rattles/shakes when idling if the air conditioner
is on. If there is a lot of stop & go traffic, the air conditioner is running but not cooling. A month ago the top of the radiator cracked open (it has a plastic

I have a 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 229(3.8L)V6. yesterday I was driving normal
and had to accelerate to get out of the way of another car and noticed that there was poor performance as tho running on 5 cylinders until the passing gear

I have a 1990 chev k1500 with the 4.3 V6. My truck has an intermittent problem that
has occurred at all speeds and rpms. It will hesitate or chug. I replaced the fuel filter hoping this might help. In the past, I have experienced this same

I have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 liter straight six. Recently it idles
rough for a couple of seconds after tapping the accelerator when the A/C is on. Dashboard tachometer shows RPM drop to around 350 - 500 in that second or two.

I have a 1990 Ford Ranger with a 4.0 liter engine - 85,000 on the odometer, but
Ford put in a short block at 57,000. I have no oil pressure after the truck warms up. I have already replaced the oil pressure sending switch and installed

I have an '85 Jeep Cherokee that won't start... *sometimes*. I had it towed once
and they (the shop) said it was the relay that's right next to the battery. So, I replaced that. But it still happens. It's usually when it's been driven and

I have an 85 Chevy pickup with a 350 engine that is missing, is short of power and
is backfiring through the carburetor when I accelerate. I pulled the front spark plug on the right bank and found some black soot around the electrodes. It

hi, I have a Corsica 1987... I'd like to do the module test by myself. how may I
do it and where can I find the codes significance... I have a problem, When I start my car the engine goes on (because it is a fuel injection) you don't have

What are the possible problems which causes the front end of a 1990 Honda Accord
to shake at specific speeds? In my case, it's between 60-65 mph. Ideas? Thanks in advance.Dave

I have a '91 Honda Accord. The car rattles/shakes when idling if the air conditioner
is on. If there is a lot of stop & go traffic, the air conditioner is running but not cooling. A month ago the top of the radiator cracked open (it has a plastic

i have a celebrity 1987 2.5(tbi). the ingine is mayking noise. what is wrong? is
it the piston or camshaft mainshaft gears. thank you for your help.

I own a 1991 Toyota Camry, 4 cyl. 2.0 liter; 16-valve engine with 80,000 miles ...
Currently ... this engine hums perfectly ... the only recent symptoms have been unexpected stalls at intersections, after the car comes to a halt from any rate

Thanks for offering this very useful service ( and for free at that! ). I've a 66
Electra 225. My problem is that the R12 required to service the AC is impossible to get w/out a tech. license ( or a friend with one ). My question is, what

Hi, I have an '88 Chevy Cavalier. After 20-30 minutes of driving (seems to happen
more during stop-and-go driving), the engine starts sounding really rough and the transmission feels like it is slipping a lot as I apply gas. At the next stop,

I have a 1985 Toyota Corolla with 88 K miles. I live in Illinois where we have state
emissions testing every 2 year. In past years, the car passed well within state standards. This year, however it failed. A mechanic adjusted the timing, and

Dear Sir, I have a Nissan Pulstar NX (2Dr) 1986. Its auto transmission does not
work. I can not get the car reverse. I would not like spend a lot of money on it. Would you please give me a quotation on fix it use a rebuild or used transmission

hi, I run a busy service station in Palmdale Ca I have been getting alot of recessed
pintles in fuel injectors latly in many GM cars. most of the history of the services,I found out, comes from the local chevy dealers. I talked to some of the

i have a 1984 renault alliance dl, 1.4-4cyl. automatic. there are two different
starters listed for this car. ducellier and paris-rhone. the one that came with the car when i purchased it is a ducellier. this was a private purchase so anyione

I own a 1989 GMC S-15 4X4 truck with a 4.3L V-6 and automatic trans. It has 140,000mi.
and is in good mechanical shape. Recently, I have noticed that the brake pedal is harder to depress and there is a hissing noise coming from a rubber boot on