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AC FUSE BLOWS UP!
The AC fuse of my 1995 Mazda Protégé continues to blow up! Sometimes the fuse blows up in few minutes after starting the car and sometimes it takes hours. The Mazda Dealer who did the last servicing...
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Help - Grand Am Hard to start in mornings
I have a 1991 Pontiac Grand Am (2.5l, 102,000 miles) that can take several minutes to get started. 3 or 4 times out of 5 it starts fine. If it's going to have a hard time starting, it will be the...
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Re: Mysterious starting problem
My first thought was fuel pump pressure problems, or maybe plugged fuel filter.
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Re: What to do with overheated drums?
I would turn the drums to remove the burn spots. when you adjust the rears, you want just a little bit of drag..
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Shifting problem
I have a '94 S-10 with a 4.3L V6 and a 700-R4 tranny that all of the sudden quit shifting into drive. Fluid level ok, changed fluid and filter. When shift lever is in D, goes to 2nd and stays there,...
 
Another "engine noises" question
So both a Civic and Integra I've driven makes this noise, although it was a lot louder in the Civic. It usually occurs after driving an hour in the hills, at moderate RPM (3-4K) and light throttle. I...
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clutch/tranny woes
The manual tranny is my 93 explorer decided to die a couple weeks ago, so I had it rebuilt. Today I replaced the rear main seal (it was leaking) and put a new clutch disc and pressure plate on there...
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BMW 740i electrical weirdness, reversed seat control
Hi folks, had to jumpstart moms '94 740i (open trunk) which was totally routine but now the seat control function is reversed...push forward seat scoots back...and the mirror dip in Reverse is...
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should gas cans be air tight?
I just bought a gas container from lowes but I notice it really doesn't seal completely. If I hold it upside down a drop eventually forms. One of the parts has lip with a small bevel on its...
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94 Taurus Antilock brake light
Hi all. I have a 94 Taurus GL 3.8 L engine. ABS 4 wheel disc brakes. (210,000 kms) 5 months ago I replaced all the pads (all four wheels) and the rear passenger caliper because it was seized. Last...
 
CODE H E L P PLEASE
I am getting 2 codes, they are 172 and 175. The book says Bank 1 and 2 are to rich. Now what shall I do?????? 96 Chev. 454. Thanks, Barbara
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Re: Toyota W-Series Transmission Question
I spent some time at the wrecking yard yesterday, measuring and looking over the W56, and decided to abandon this project (too impractical for the knowledge I have). The bellhousing appeared to be...
 
adjust drum brake on Mazda?
I'd like to adjust rear drum brake on Mazda. 97 model right rear failed inspection and I'd like to fix as I am on budget and can no afford to pay for this service to be perform. Please inform me how...
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Re: front caliper pins are different
Are you sure that only one of the pins has the plastic sleeve? Maybe the other one was left inside the housing. Just a thought
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fixing tiny pits and scratches in windshield
Has anybody tried those glass polishing kits where you put the buffer on a drill and use Cerium powder?
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