Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-12-17 14:29:00)
by gmcfixer
Quote:
Originally Posted by Olys45
Should I try swaping out the horn or relay first?
Oly
I doubt it is going to be the relay, normal cause for a
blown fuse is excessive amperage draw on the circuit. But what you can do is go to the UBEC (fancy name for the underhood fuse block) and there ...
Started 2 days, 5 hours ago (2009-12-28 12:17:00)
by Popeye
At least they haven't used "negative 0" yet.
Started 2 weeks ago (2009-12-16 10:38:00)
by gmcfixer
Please read before posting a question, helpful information
Hey folks, welcome to the
Shade Tree Garage forum!
This posting is just to give some tips on how to better get your question answered.
First start out by telling us what the year, make and model of the vehicle your having a problem with. Example: 1999 ...
Started 3 weeks ago (2009-12-09 16:56:00)
by gmcfixer
I'll tell you what I know, I've never seen an E85 pump, I'm told they have some in Austin but don't know for sure. If
memory serves me right the hose or pump nozzle is supposed to be sleeved in yellow. They are supposed to be well marked, and I will tell you being 85% ethanol it will not work like the 10% ethanol added fuels, the car will not run correctly if it runs at all. If I can find out ...
Started 3 weeks ago (2009-12-09 08:45:00)
by Seamaster
Put on
snow tires. In years past did put a wreath on my old Bronco II.
Started 3 weeks, 6 days ago (2009-12-03 12:32:00)
by gmcfixer
My guess is that if it works on pistons then it should be
tough enough to use on exhaust parts. If you where talking about a engine that makes headers glow then no matter what you use it won't stay looking good. Using thermal barriers has been around a long time, it a good process and on exhaust will look better in the long run than high temp paints. Don't know how clean it will stay reacting to ...
Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago (2009-11-13 12:46:00)
by Joe B.
Not familiar with that engine. Underside of intake manifold cracked or gasket blown and sucking from engine side rather than topside?
PCV valve bad?
I started adult life as an AMC/Jeep dealership mechanic but switched to motorcycles shortly after and was in that line til four years ago. Totally different.
Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago (2009-11-03 19:36:00)
by Olys45
Quote:
Originally Posted by gmcfixer
OK for those who have taken their cars to a dealership the guy you talk to on the service drive is refered to as a "service advisor". Well I got the last job of the day (I won't even do anything more than pull it in the shop tonight) and one of the complaints the "advisor" wrote on the repair ...
Started 3 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-09-08 02:07:00)
by skippythenurse
Quote:
Originally Posted by suzonka
my manual for my 2003 VQ35DE engine v6 supose to
take 5 1/4 qts of oil with new filter. I bought one of those 5 QT containers of oil and drained all the oil out of the pan and changed the filter .when I filled up the oil I just put in the 5 Qts of oil and ran the engine checked for leaks , then ...
Started 4 weeks ago (2009-12-02 09:29:00)
by gmcfixer
Quote:
Originally Posted by singleshot
I have a 93 Yamaha big bear 4/4
4 wheeler. It is stuck in reverse. It will not gto into neutral Consequently it will not start. Any ideas on how to get it into neutral so I can start it and move it out of my shed. Any suggestiond would be welcome and appreciated. singleshot...