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I have an 88 acura that has overheated once again. This time it blue the head gasket. I'm reassembling it now, and I come to discover that I may have had the valve timing wrong from last time. I don't have any manuals. The only documentation I can find says to line up the marks on the cam pulleys (obviously), and then attach the bottom half of the timing cover and the crank (accessories) pulley. Then check the little "white mark" on the pulley. It should line up with the plastic pointer on the timing cover when at TDC. read more...

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Does anyone know where it's possible to find out the Engine Control Unit pinout? I want to install the onboard computer for my car and I need to know which pin is the fuel consumption pin. And is it anyway possible to install the onboard computer? read more...

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I'm going to replace the center bearing on the drive shaft but first need to remove the exhaust system. While I've done a lot of work on this car over the years and have all the usual tools, I am at a loss as to the best way to remove the front part of the exhaust system from the manifold. read more...

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Well, it was a fine deal, at Costco, but, is it a good idea to run a Marine battery in my truck? I already did it anyway... no problems, yet. What do you know, from experience? read more...

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Hey all, I got a 1994 Cherokee 4.0 and for the life of me cannot find the OBD connector. I found a 6pin (maybe 8pin) connector attached near the center console on the drivers side. It's not an OBD II. Does anyone know if Jeep started using the OBD II in 94 like most of the other manufacturers? I know read more...

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It is getting cold and my vinyl convertible roof has shrunk to the point where I can not put it up! I have been unemployed for 1 year and can not afford to buy a new one... Does anyone know any softeners retail, commercial, industrial or otherwise that I can use to soften and stretch my vinyl top? read more...

In article: Help, please... My convertible top has shrunk

Dear friends, Before I am posing this question I read through all issues related to noise and nothing exactly fits my case. I have a 98 Civic with 60,000 miles on it. This is my first issue with Civic. I have done regular oil changes and maintenance so far. read more...

In article: 98 Civic Rattling Noise when pressed on Gas

Anyone know how I can adjust the roof rack crossrails? I can't for the life of me figure it out, and it's not covered in the owner's manual. I am trying to move the front one forward to accommodate a car top carrier. Thanks read more...

In article: 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Crossrail adjustment?

I got the following OBD code on my 2000 Rodeo: P0463 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input At the same time the CHECK ENGINE light came on the low fuel light blinked. Fuel gage was reading somewhere below 1/4. I filled it up and it took 11 gallons, which makes me thing that the gage was reading read more...

In article: P0463 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input

Hi, I have a 1991 Jaguar XJ6 -- As of recently my Engine Light Error light is on, and I get a Fail Fuel 24 error code when I do the VCM check. My automatic transmission does not seem to be working right either. Anyone know what the Error code means? Thanks read more...

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have an 03 sorento ex and am unable to find the pcv valve. request assistance in locating it. does the upper intake have to be removed? read more...

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I got the amended fix for the 02-04 ES300 hesitation problem. It is an update to TSB TC004 (now called TC004-03). I've been driving with it for about two weeks. The fix directly addresses my major complaints of slow acceleration from a stop or when rolling at slow speed and needing read more...

In article: Latest fix for ES300 hesitation/lag - opinions?

Based on other postings I 'm not sure if this really is a newsgroup about Mini automobiles. Anyway have a 2001 model with a faulty temp sensor, I think. It gives readings of exactly the same temp of none at all. I figure its the probe itself Simon read more...

In article: P0073 Ambient Temp Sensor

Hello all. I'm changing the transmission fluid for the first time on my '02 Galant. The service manual for the car is over $250, which is pretty steep. So I was wondering, can anyone here tell me how to change the transmission fluid on this car? Do I need to replace a filter? What do I need to take off? read more...

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I need to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor on my 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8L engine. Can anyone tell me where is this sensor located? Thank you. read more...

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Hi, I went to service my AC the other day, and I could not find the low pressure port on teh early 944 (i have a 1984 944). It is different from the later 944's that i've seen. On the late 944's the low side port is near the driver's side shock tower. On mine, it is no where read more...

In article: QUESTION: where's the early 944 A/C low pressure port?

Hi, on my 1993 Saab 9000CS occurs an "Check engine" fault code, with one flash at first and then three flashes. Its an trionic, but I can´t find the explanation for the one on: http://www.saab9000.com/procedures/powertrain/diagnosis/faultcodes.php read more...

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Hi, The parking brake button on our our '97 Subaru Outback fell off. This apparently happened awhile ago, but my wife never told me about. In any event, we don't have the button itself at this point. We took the car in for service, and asked how much it would cost to read more...

In article: Subaru parking brake button repair?

I'd like to adjust the headlamps on my 2000 4Runner. I looked under the hood and found 2 hex nuts that are connected to what looks like plastic gear tooth. My guess is one hex nut is for the vertical adjustment and the other is for horizontal. Can I turn the hex nut to adjust the aim? read more...

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Hi, I have a pinion seal that is allowing lubricant past it. I do my repairs in the driveway and am looking for pointers to taking this on myself. Are there any special tools or fixtures needed to do this? I have never had the axle apart on this or any other car and don't want to create problems. I have read more...

In article: 740 pinion seal replacement

Hi All! I am planning on rebuilding a 30/31PICT carb and was thinking of using Permatex orange hi heat fuel resistant sealant, the stuff in a bronze tube, on the carb base gasket. I was just going to use a thin layer only about 1 mm thick. Anything wrong with doing this? read more...

In article: Carb Base Gasket Sealant, Should I Use It?

Hi please help me to change the security code on my Peugeot 406 1,9tdi(1997). I bought it soon and the code is 1111 (that's mean it's factory code).I want to change this code with my own, but in the manual which I have is on Dutch lagauage and I can't understand read more...

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All, I have what I beleive is a good used power antenna motor from a 1996 miata. I bought a new mast for it, but I cannot get it to go up when the radio turns on. I don't have a wiring diagram so maybe someone can help me. I have a 4 wire plug on the motor itself, with the following read more...

In article: Power antenna upgrade -1997 miata

My E280 has uneven idle since a few days ago. Sometimes the engine stops. The idle is OK when the engine is cold. When the engine gets warm and it tries to settle down on a low idle the idle goes up and down and black smoke comes from the exhaust pipe. Does read more...

In article: E280 1995 W124 Uneven idle

Hello People, Was wondering if someone could help me out. My P'reg Mk3 Golf VR6 is having ABS problems. The ABS fault light stays on the dashboard all the time. There are no faults registering on the dashboard display, just the light. Anyone got any ideas read more...

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