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How to change a drive belt for 90 astro van

Anyone know where I can find a diagram or some tips on line? Thanks. Bill
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posted by REMOVEFIRSTwjmooney
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by REMOVEFIRSTwjmooney

Re: tranny break-in?

>. Could it just be because the rebuilt >tranny needs to be broken in (as it currently has 0 miles on it since >rebuild...
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posted by backncardr
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by backncardr

Re: 93 Taurus turn signals/emergency flashers

> The turn signals and emergency flashers in my 1993 Taurus work only > occasionally. I've changed out the bulbs and th...
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posted by nosplinters
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Oil pan

Would like to clean the the inside of the oil pan on my old 1968 Buick Skylark but in order to remove the pan you have...
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posted by p6593
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by p6593

Which Lubricant ?

I have been using LPS 3 lubricant for some time now. It has been OK, what I would like to know is, are there better lubr...
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posted by dmrbaptie
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Erratic Starting - 92 Olds 88

Recently my 1992 Olds 88 will not start after a short or long trip. I have to let it sit for an hour or two before it wi...
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posted by apodis
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S10 P0171 sluggish

My 96 s10 2.2 automatic has been giving me fits again. It starts chugging and barely running sometimes. seems not to ha...
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posted by sound
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geo metro engine rebuilding DIY

i have a geo metro 93 hatchback 5 speed man 1L 3cyl engine 204000km odometer with a bad oil comsumation of 1 quarts eve...
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posted by nortronics
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by nortronics

Re: Toyota 5S-FE Check Engine Light: Code 12

>Hello all, > >I've got a 5S-FE 2.2L 4cyl EFI Toyota MR2, 5spd, MY1993, US California >spec. > >I get a CEL on solid wi...
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posted by saeengineer
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Re: Alternator voltage too high (+)

>Jump start. Measure voltage with engine running -- 14.5V About right, but...may be the battery not holding the voltage...
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posted by cselby
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symptoms of wrong tire size

Hello, Recently I bought a set of new tires for my 1999 Honda Civic DX hatchback. I picked a tire (a Yokohama) and the...
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posted by michaelmossey
48 comments posted 23yrs posted by michaelmossey

Brakes Siezing on '95 Nissan Pathfinder

I'm working on the brakes of a friends '95 Nissan Pathfinder w/180k miles. The problem is that the brakes won't let go....
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posted by gbmc981005
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cheap PVC valves?

What's wrong with cheap PCV valves? I remember reading here that they should not be used. In theory if it fits tight an...
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posted by ag384
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by ag384

99 cirrus lxi

vehicle has almost 50,00 mi..problem ,just started is starting and keeping car running.. car turns over and over and ove...
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posted by jamjude1
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Saturn Burning Oil

I have a '97 Saturn SC1 with 127000 miles, and it has recently started burning some oil, approx. 1 quart every 1000 mil...
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posted by aspears
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by aspears