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Computer Protocols
Could anyone point me to a list of computer engine control protocols and their applications, as I want to get a laptop interface(s) and software for as wide a range of cars as possible. Here is one...
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HELP! '91 Ford E250 No-start: No fuel, pump not running
I also posted this in but then found this NG. Maybe someone can help? Hello all, I just bought my first Ford van (I've always had VW autos) and it's been great. I brought it into my garage to change...
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Monroe shocks for 1999 tahoe?
I am looking at either the Monroe sensa-trac shocks or the Monroe Reflex shocks. They are going on a 1999 tahoe 4dr 4wd. I do corner aggresively with it so I am concerned about body roll. But can it...
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Scales needed
I am looking for a nice set of used electronic scales to weigh cars with. Thanks Dave
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A/C question .. 98 Jeep Cherokee
Our vents are blowing just air. So assuming it was the refrigerant, we went and bought a pressure gauge/refrigerant kit called cool air. Our compressor spins on and off about every 5 seconds or so. So...
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Part No. Question: Radiator Cap
Hi, if I have a part number for a radiator cap, is there any website that I can go to that will tell me all vehicle makes and models this radiator cap will fit? It is a Stant 11227 Thanks for any...
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Toyota Camry 1992 Stalling When Engine is Warmed Up
I have a 1992 Toyota Camry. It has 100,000 miles on it. The timing belt was routinely replaced at 60, 000 miles. At 63,000 miles the distributor cap, rotor and spark plugs were replaced. At 91,000...
 
1993 F250 5.8L 8600 GVW 4X2
I just bought a 1993 Ford F250 truck, 5.8 L V8 [vin "H"], heavy duty, regular cab, 4X2, long bed, C6 tranny, 8600 GVW, 177,000 miles! (but only paid $1600.00). It has changed hands many times, and the...
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Failed emission test
Have a 1994 Chevy Caprice wagon that just failed the HC emission test .82 allowed and came in at .89. Is there any additive or suggestions on getting it to pass. Has about 133k miles with original cat...
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Removing trim panels from door openings of 1993 Ford Escort?
My Ford Escort has hard plastic trim pieces between the headliner and the openings for the doors, and I'd like to know how to remove them with minimal damage. Do I just pull, or do I have to unlock...
 
H E L P HARD STARTING PLEASE READ
I have a 96 Chev. 1 ton dually with a 454. The truck starts very easily in the morning or when it has not been driven in a while. The gauges are all in the normal range when driving. Once the truck is...
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Engine rattles when accelerating
I have a '93 Cadillac Sedan Deville with a 4.9 liter V8 engine and when I'm driving, it tends to rattle when I have my foot on the gas, but it won't rattle when I have it in park or neutral. If anyone...
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Re: Weird jerky behavior while starting in 1st gear
All, I've done some more searching on the web and found a suggestion to look for cracks on the air intake hose. And indeed, there was a crack which I sealed with duck tape. The car started behaving...
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1993 cadillac deville radiators (help needed)
hello all. i was wondering if someone could help me with a seemingly simple problem. i don't know where to drain the radiator in my deville to take out the coolant and fill it with new stuff. i can't...
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Body repair and prepping for painting
I'm doing a complete re-build of a small sports car. I have removed the doors, hood and trunk cover, as they all need a lot of rust repair. Some of the body work I can do myself, but the more...
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