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ford diesel smoking

looking for some help with ford 1600 diesel went to start engine yesterday, but would not start,noticed smoke? coming f...
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posted by awedgner
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by awedgner

Do Not Go To Livonia Autoplex In Livonia, Michigan

I went to Livonia Autoplex for problem with my car. My Car was still under warrenty. I asked them to do the work only i...
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posted by smartboy123us
25 comments posted 23yrs posted by smartboy123us

Protectants for rubber and plastic trim?

Just wondering what is recommended for protecting /winterizing door seals and protecting trim. I used to use silicone f...
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posted by spam
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by spam

Scope: saturation injectors and full ground?

High impedance, PFI pintle-style saturation injectors I've seen two waveform references: the first one, which is what I...
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posted by alancemorREMOVE
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by alancemorREMOVE

What is helpful to techs wrt describing problems?

To assist them in diagnosis, and not dilute with extraneous info? Specifically driveability problems. For ex: a concise...
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posted by alancemorREMOVE
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by alancemorREMOVE

Transmission Oil overfilled

I sent my 94 camry to auto shop to Auto shop to replace transmission oil last month. I found the Oil level is a little...
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posted by linyy_ca
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by linyy_ca

are hydraulic clutches adjustable?

I have a new clutch which starts to slip after about 10km to the point the car won't move. The clutch has free play whe...
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posted by grigoruk89
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by grigoruk89

axle question

after hearing descriptions of terror and fright regarding the dana 30 and 35 axles, i'm wondering what would warrant me...
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posted by \"moc.rr.pacyn\"
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by \"moc.rr.pacyn\"

'95 Dodge Neon

My daughter has a '95 neon with approx 92,000 miles. She can drive for about 15 minutes then it starts misfiring. It lo...
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posted by gary_cosby
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by gary_cosby

90 Mazda 626 slow to start when cold

Got so much good advice from this group on another problem that I am coming back for more. I have a 90 Mazda 626 LX. Re...
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posted by wb
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by wb

question about effects of altitude on FI

With modern FI engines, does altitude effect them as much as it does the old carbureted engines? With the carbureted en...
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posted by rbig
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by rbig

shift linkage on PLY Acclaim

My 1991 Plymouth Acclaim 3.0 (love it) is having difficulty at times when I try to put it in park, etc. One time when I...
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posted by hakone
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by hakone

Scope: Ignition System Spike

A Bosch Hall-Effect electronic ignition, single coil, distributor, fuel injected, etc., 4 cylinder vehicle (Saab 900) w...
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posted by alancemorREMOVE
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by alancemorREMOVE

One more question about my paint

I painted my car with catalyzed acrylic enamel. I know I need to wait at the very least a month before trying to buff i...
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posted by jksinbox
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by jksinbox

Left signal won't work in 89 New Yorker

The left front side signal will not work but the parking light comes on. I tried a different bulb no blinker. Is it a wi...
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posted by unmonitored
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by unmonitored