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1991 chev k2500 needs help

This truck has about 110,000 on it. It is not driven much. I noticed this fall and now into winter that when I cold sta...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by brian.blaha
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by brian.blaha

How to use starter fluid on fuel injection.

A starter fluid, smells like ether or alcohol, is sprayed inside the throttle body in sync with a cranking in hopes of...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Toush
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by Toush

Topaz brake light permanently on

87 merc. topaz has the brake light always on, even when the parking brake isn't on. I checked the brake fluid level, th...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by anonymous
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by anonymous

'92 Buick Roadmaster runs cold

Recently, I had my (otherwise fine running) 1992 Buick Roadmaster's intake manifold gasket replaced, because it was con...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gpz
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by gpz

2000 Cirrus, NO HEATER

My daughter has a 2000 Cirrus. The AC works OK. The fan runs when on heat but no heat... My first thought was there was...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dcyoung9
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by dcyoung9

Independent Rear Suspension applied to SUVs

Given the relatively high CG heights these vehicles feature, you probably want a fairly high rear roll center (like tha...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by b1377
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by b1377

Maintenance plan on Protege5?

I recently purchased a 2003 Protege5. The dealer offers lifetime tire replacements *IF* I have all of my routine mainte...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by no-name
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by no-name

'98 Blazer cranks, difficult starting

... I suspect injection issues... - Symptoms started without warning - Cold temps 30 degrees or less - Blazer sitting f...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by guitarsamps
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by guitarsamps

taking a car out of incredibly extended hibernation

Ok, here is a chance for all the car buffs and wrenchheads to come out of the woodwork. I've had an 89' lancer ES sitti...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by crazedclay
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by crazedclay

alternator replacement

The bearings in the alternator on my 87' Olds Cutlass Cierra are shot. I tracked down a replacement at an auto salvage...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by b_usa
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by b_usa

silicone paste?

I'm about to replace the malfunctioning ignition control module (ICM) in my distributor with one out of a distributor I...
21 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ag384
21 comments posted 22yrs posted by ag384

Toyota Supra Mk4 turbo problem

I am from the UK and have a '93 (MK4) Supra turbo auto Jap import (forgive me for the auto ;-) I *think* I may have a p...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by google
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by google

MotorMax radiator additive?

Is anyone using this radiator additive? It supposedly increases cooling efficiency. I am interested in peoples expiereic...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by none
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by none

power door cables mangled

I have a 2000 Silhouette Premiere (same basic platform as Chevy Venture/Pontiac Montana) that recently had problems wit...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by xt225_92
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by xt225_92

Great deal on G-Tech perf. computer on ebay

A seller has a bunch of them there with a buy-it-now price of $49.95. This item retails for $140. I had one a couple of...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by khanawalt
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by khanawalt