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thermostat 88 buick park avenue

I have an 88 Buick Park Ave. 3800 engine. I want to replace the thermostat. Sounds like a simple job to me. Until I loo...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by foo.dickcr
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by foo.dickcr

What size Jack do you need..

What size trolley jack would be required to jack up a medium size American car. 1 ton or 11/2 ton 2 ton or 21/2 ton I'm...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmrbaptie
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmrbaptie

fiberglass on floors?

I am rebuilding a 68 impala convertible and the floors are rusted out, I am making new ones from 22g sheetmetal but am...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by haksaw
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by haksaw

bondo question

I need to make a repair with compound contours. What's the best way to get a smooth surface with bondo so it minimizes...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rbig
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by rbig

Impala LS 2002 with ftont wheel/steering rattle

Hi! Does anyone have that kind of problem on is impala LS. When i steer or brake and take some little bump there is a f...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cyberlapd
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by cyberlapd

wheel alignment & tyre wear

Hi, I've got a 2002 Audi S3 with 16K miles on the clock. 10 months back I hit a pothole and had to change a front tyre...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by al_cam_nojunk
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by al_cam_nojunk

Honda CV Joint Mystery....any takers?

Hey group, you're awesome...glad we got that out of the way quickly... My old 88 Honda has served me well, but it neede...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by TommyK
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by TommyK

1996 neon stalled / won't start

My nephew recently bought a 1996 neon. He has been driving it for the past month or two. Today on his way to work, it s...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doug.schuler
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by doug.schuler

Re: OBD scantool with control facilities

I also have an elmscan interface with Scantool software, it's OK for getting information on emmisions related engine co...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by stevet
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by stevet

Signal flasher on a Ford Police Interceptor

Hello everyone; I found my hazard flasher, but I may still be in a quandary about the turn signals. Under my dashboard,...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rlbell
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by rlbell

Rebuilding an engine, Entry #2.

Well, seeing as nobody's protesting too much (not that I've seen anybody dancing in the streets, either, but...) I gues...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dakidd
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by dakidd

Funny noise in A/C

I have a 94 Suburban that had a new A/C system installed last summer. I've noticed recently (now that the temps are get...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by snj9091
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by snj9091

Buying cars in Canado for US

Not really tech, but has anyone purchased cars in Canada to return to the US? Just wondering if there are going to be an...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jeff_deeney
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jeff_deeney

HELP needed with a electrical short

I need help! I have a short that blows my 9amp fuse when the headlight switch is turned on. I disconnected the wiring c...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by terry75115
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by terry75115

HELP - 1991 Mazda MPV - Whining Noise

My daughter owns a 1991 Mazda MPV Auto Tansmission and in the last few days she has noticed a whining noise (increasing...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by CliffMarcil
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by CliffMarcil