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Less VACUUM when Cold...normal?

In July, I had a nice AutoMeter Vacuum Gauge installed in my 1990 Grand Prix. I live in Ontario, and the weather is sta...
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posted by in-jbrewer
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96 Chevy Asto Air Conditioning Problem

I have a 96 Chevy Astro. I recently had the AC compressor replaced but have noticed that the airflow into the van is ve...
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posted by argote
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Raybestos (Raymond) Rotors---opinions?

Hi All- I needed some new pads adn rotors for my 99 Altima and called Kragen Auto up, they quoted me $53 for the Raybes...
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posted by m
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Escort uneven idle

I have a -88 Escort wich in idle runs up and down in rpm with a constant frequency. It also stalls when driving, someti...
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posted by mmati99
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by mmati99

Ignition scope crossfire waveform?

Googled for a sample pattern but didn't find one. Anyone have one or could verbally describe what a crossfire would loo...
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posted by alancemorREMOVE
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ignition switch

90 acclaim 2.5L---I need to replace the ignition switch, there seems to be three tamper-proof screws, that I need to re...
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posted by oilyspill
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help, water got into car......

Well i have a 97 civic and drove over some flooded road, the car might have taken some water through exhaust. The car s...
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posted by chupunstick
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Re: Clutch despair

>What could cause a jerky/sticky feeling through the clutch pedal that >only comes when the car is hot, and only when t...
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posted by dingbat
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by dingbat

Tech 2 on pre-96 vehicles?

Acquaintance recently took a 91 Volvo in to the shop - can't remember model number - experiencing some driveability pro...
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posted by alancemorREMOVE
12 comments posted 23yrs posted by alancemorREMOVE

camshaft position sensor location

Gonna be working on a 2000 Daewoo Nubira, it needs a camshaft position sensor.. anyone know where it might be located? t...
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posted by eric_fi
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Re: Houston Eats Questions

roadwarrior: You are psychologically hurting. You remind me of the 'probably schizophrenic' disheveled guy on the stree...
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posted by FECCD0FFFCCCDD9F73FE____XcasseXXXXgrainianNOWRREEEMMOOVVEE
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82 Ford Escort Timing Belt And Water Pump Problem

I have a 1982 Ford Escort (yes I know, a POS) with a 1.6 liter engine. It has been sitting for about 6 months. What hap...
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posted by terry0197
10 comments posted 23yrs posted by terry0197

P0430 DTC?

1999 Crown Victoria w/ 4.6L showing DTC P0430 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2). When this appeared...
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posted by googlenewsgroups
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timing belt on 89 BMW 325i

Car stopped running today out of the blue. Only getting spark at one plug wire when cranking engine. I suspect timing b...
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posted by keith.weibe
14 comments posted 23yrs posted by keith.weibe

vacuum diagram needed

Where can I find a vacuum line plumbing diagram for a 454 engine on a P-30 truck chassis?
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posted by rbigg
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