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#817 of 849 1993 Lumina by annalynne May 14, 2007 (7:01 pm)
I need to remove the back spring system from my neighbors car. Dose anyone hava clue on how to do it, where the bolts are? What does it involve? Is it hard? Please help. The rear end of the car almost touches the ground and makes for a rough ride.
#818 of 849 Re: 95 Chevy Lumina V6 82000 mi [deborahf] by jpf May 26, 2007 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: deborahf (May 12, 2007 4:24 am) The best way to determine if oil is in the anti-freeze is to have an analysis done. If the oil and coolant are mixing you need to find the problem and have it fixed right of way. I suggested a leaking intake gasket may be your problem because this problem is common with GM's V6's. Changing the coolant without fixing the problem is just a short-term fix until the coolant got contaminated again. I would also change the hoses and thermostat. Good luck.
#819 of 849 lumina intake manifold gasket by jasper60103 Jun 28, 2007 (12:26 pm)
Does anti-freeze feel oily to the touch? If I needed the intake manifold gasket replaced, should this be done before the radiator flush? Is there any other parts that would need to be replaced while repairing the above? Radiator hoses? Thermostat? Also...when checking the air-conditioner, what does that involve?   deborahf, when I replaced my intake manifold gasket, I had them change my thermostat as well. Only adds a couple dollars to the job.
#820 of 849 transmission lock out by peter6f2 Jul 28, 2007 (8:44 am)
95 Lumina sedan. not able to put the transmission in Park any more. key cannot be removed from ignition. anyone know how the lockout device works and how to repair it? Replies to this message: misspat (Aug 12, 2007 10:21 am)
#821 of 849 Lumina cuts out by jwtee1961 Jul 29, 2007 (1:15 am)
my buddy and I just bought a Lumina here in the uk,it went great for about 6 miles then cut out no amount of persuasion would make it start sounds like a sensor to me anybody got other ideas. p.s no bad noises or grinding or gnashing of teeth when she gave up the ghost p.p.s this vehicle has to get us from uk to the gambia(africa)any tips/advice? Replies to this message: mindmeld (Jul 29, 2007 1:40 pm) jwtee1961 (Jul 29, 2007 3:11 pm) mindmeld (Jul 30, 2007 4:01 am) misspat (Aug 12, 2007 10:28 am)
#822 of 849 98 not starting (security light on) by mindmeld Jul 29, 2007 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: jwtee1961 (Jul 29, 2007 1:15 am) So my wife has a 98 Chevy lumina which is up to about 210,000 miles now. Just yesterday she went to start it and all the electronics came up but it didn't start. The third try it started fine. When she was home from work where this happened I went out and tried my key with the same issue. The security light was coming on during these tests and a look in the manual pointed to a possible issue with the security system between the key and the engine.   I've noticed some other posts on here with something similar although I am seeing people having replaced thier starters. It sounds like this is not as critical as I had originally assumed however has anyone else dealt with this and know a fix. Am I looking at just needing to clean the ignition where the keys go and then being fine. Or do I need to replace the starter or the security sensor? Thanks for the help. Replies to this message: jwtee1961 (Jul 29, 2007 3:11 pm) mindmeld (Jul 30, 2007 4:01 am) misspat (Aug 12, 2007 10:28 am)
#823 of 849 Lumina now starts but.... by jwtee1961 Jul 29, 2007 (2:58 pm)
Addition to my last post,Lumina now starts but when put into drive it cuts again(do these things have "sense of humour" chip installed by chevrolet?).The only thing I can put my finger on is when she starts she is pulling about 2000rpm.Is there an inbuilt safety device to stop her taking off like a "scalded cat"?.Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#824 of 849 Re: 98 not starting (security light on) [mindmeld] by jwtee1961 Jul 29, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: mindmeld (Jul 29, 2007 1:40 pm) I had similar problem with a Ford here in the UK.I was told that when you insert the key the transponder tells the security system "Hi it's me", but the system is saying no its not.I know this sounds silly but the guy at the garage thought I was a retard.It boiled down to some water having got into the ECU I had to get a recon one and get it re-coded Replies to this message: mindmeld (Jul 30, 2007 4:01 am)
#825 of 849 Re: 98 not starting (security light on) [jwtee1961] by mindmeld Jul 30, 2007 (4:01 am)
Replying to: jwtee1961 (Jul 29, 2007 3:11 pm) What was the cost on that? I think i could replace one myself easily enough but recoding sounds pricy.
#826 of 849 Re-Coding by jwtee1961 Jul 30, 2007 (11:41 am)
Recon ECU £125stg(as opposed to £400 new) £50stg to re-code but make sure you get someone who really knows his stuff as a cut price job with these things normally means you really get to know the bus driver well!!.Find out where the little bugger is located,wrap some tissue around a small stick and have a poke around,if it comes out wet or damp this could be your problem.Also check out local salvage yards if they are selling you an ECU they surely will know someone who can brainwash it. Replies to this message: mindmeld (Jul 30, 2007 3:32 pm) mindmeld (Jul 30, 2007 3:56 pm)

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