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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...

In article: What's the definitive answer about lining up timing marks on the crank pully?

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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My 1994 325is has leather that covers the handle and center part of the inner door panel. On both doors, the leather has contracted and pulled away from the door (probably due to the extreme summer heat here in TX). Is there any way to fix this? read more...

In article: E36: How to reattach leather covered insert on inner door panel?

My 1999 Pontiac Montana ran out of fuel. I put a couple of jerry cans of fuel back in the tank, but when I try to start the engine, the starter turns the motor over, but it will not start. When I turn the key, I don't get the usual humming sound of the fuel pump engaging. I checked the fuse for the read more...

In article: Montana fuel pump reset switch ...HELP !!

Hi, I have a '53 M38A1 with what seems like a very "diagnosable" issue. The engine was rebuilt about 3 years ago and has a the correct carb. I leave it in MA during the winter, so it sits for about 8 months at a time before being driven again during the summer. read more...

In article: M38A1 -- Idle's OK, Stalls on Acceleration

Okay... I just bought some new speakers for my 04 Focus Zetec. I'm all ready to install them but I've fallen at the first hurdle. The wires that were connected to the Ford factory speakers are white and grey. Which is positive and which is negative? Or even more helpful to an read more...

In article: Ford Focus speaker wire colour code

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

I've changed the spark plugs a few times in my Elantra. I've worked on machines long enough to know when a screw is tight but not too tight, but I decided to buy a torque wrench to be more precise next time. The problem is the manual offers no numbers and I'm hoping someone here knows the correct read more...

In article: Elantra spark plug torque setting

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...

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2000 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 (3.0L) As I was driving today the air-conditioning stopped working, and when I glanced over to the fan-control knob/air-con switch, I noticed that the green LED indicator was blinking instead of being solid. Having never read more...

In article: Air-conditioner light blinking: "compressor problem" according to manual

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...

In article: 01 NISSAN SENTRA CAM POSITION SENSOR LOCATION

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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I was just on the Crutchfield site browsing in-dash GPS navigation receivers, and after stating that I was looking for ones that would fit a 2013 Outback, there was an installation note that said, "Modifications to your vehicle's sub-dash are required." What does read more...

In article: Sub-dash modifications?

I have three repair manuals for my 1998 Toyota Camry, but the body manual isn't one of them. I'm trying to figure out how to access the shift mechanism in the center console. It has an automatic transmission. The shifter is getting a little stiff so I want to lube it. read more...

In article: How to remove center console on '98 Camry???

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 there. I bought a 2000 Eurovan camper a few months ago and have a question for you guys/girls. When I bought the van and first drove it I noticed 3 loud beeps when I exceeded 10 mph. I ask the dealer that sold it to me and he told me they forgot to reset the oil/inspection read more...

In article: 2000 Eurovan camper beeps

Hello! I have a Citroen C3 Desire, 53 Reg. I have a recurring problem where the Engine Management Fault light on the instrument panel keeps coming on and the engine's power disappears. My dealer tells me they've fixed it, but it happens again. Is anyone else having this problem? 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

I have a 98' Honda Accord Ex V6 3.0L. When the car is cold the transmission slips and will give a big jolt when getting into gear. Once the car is warm the temperature seems to drop a little and then it shifts perfect. Please help me and tell what is wrong and what I read more...

In article: TRANSMISSION SLIPS ONLY WHEN CAR IS COLD!!!