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#4633 of 4960 88 Eldo starts then stops by clif2 Oct 12, 2008 (4:05 am)
1988 Eldorado, 4.5L, 115K. Car has sat for most of last 3 years, only started occasionally to move around. BUT, when it starts, and runs normal, after a few seconds it will sputter badly and then stop. I suspect the ethanol gas has somehow absorbed water, but have been told it is probably the fuel pump. I have replaced the fuel filter and lines. Questions: 1. If I buy/rent a pump pressure gage, where do I hook it up? 2. Is there a way to siphon the fuel? I've tried, but cannot get even a small line all the way down to the tank. Will appreciate any comments. Thanks. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2008 7:05 am)
#4634 of 4960 Re: 88 Eldo starts then stops [clif2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 12, 2008 (7:05 am)
Replying to: clif2 (Oct 12, 2008 4:05 am) Oh well, 3 years? The gasoline is no good. It has changed chemically and you need to drain it all out and put in fresh gas, and a new fuel filter. You may have to take it in to have the gas tank dropped, or possibly the service station could disconnect the ignition, open the fuel line at the front of the car, insert a tube into a fill can, and then energize the fuel pump relay and let the car itself pump out the fuel. If you drop the take, I'd probably put in a new fuel pump and fuel filter since you are in there. The old one might be all gummed up with "varnished" gasoline.
#4635 of 4960 How do you disconnect the emergency brake arm from the brake shoe on a 2003 by darc3353 Oct 18, 2008 (12:41 pm)
My husband is changing out the brake shoes on my 2003 Chevy Cavalier and there is a rivet looking piece attaching the shoe to the emergency brake arm; it doesn't turn. The older brakes had a horseshoe piece that slipped off and on. Does this need a special tool? Anyone have a blow up of the brake assembly? Thanks!
#4636 of 4960 Chevrolet Tracker 2000 by luisfer Oct 23, 2008 (8:22 pm)
Hi , it's me again, please help me. Chevrolet TRacker 2000 A.T. 2000cc I have a cuestion, my MC told me, must change 3 motor mounts Front, left and rigth, can enyone tell me, if those three motor mounts are the same or they have differences? i check some parts dealers, and aparently are the same. but please, help me whit this. tanx.
#4637 of 4960 cooling system failing to build pressure by bison2 Oct 27, 2008 (11:05 am)
94 Grand am quad 4 sohc engine. Cooling system does'nt build pressure at all.What could cause this ???? Temp gauge goes up on occasion to 240 f ,always ran at 160/180.But now it fluctuates between 150 and 200 f. the recovery tank has a 15 psi cap. System pressure tests OK,holds 15 psi steady for hours.with cap in place.I took the psi reading tee'd in small rad return hose.Temp is verified and gauge is reading accurate.The fan works fine The waterpump was recently replaced,[had leaking seal]But not by myself.It has less than 1000 km on it, thermostat was tested at same time and found good. The heating Problem started on trip from Edmonton to peace river, Driver had to add 1 ltr of antfreeze before trip and system was 1 ltr low upon arrival. The temp fluctuations could be caused by sticking T stat, but what about the no pressure build? Replies to this message: kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 11:11 am) Mr_Shiftright (Oct 27, 2008 11:21 am) bison2 (Oct 27, 2008 5:02 pm) kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 5:18 pm) and 5 more...
#4638 of 4960 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [bison2] by kiawah Oct 27, 2008 (11:11 am)
Replying to: bison2 (Oct 27, 2008 11:05 am) Check for a blown head gasket, or a leak on/around the waterpump and replaced hoses. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 27, 2008 11:21 am) bison2 (Oct 27, 2008 5:02 pm) kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 5:18 pm) bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 6:05 am) and 4 more...
#4639 of 4960 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [kiawah] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 27, 2008 (11:21 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 11:11 am) Yep I agree. Re-pressurize and then pull the spark plugs and look for coolant on them.
#4640 of 4960 igntion switch control arm by jtricker11 Oct 27, 2008 (1:17 pm)
1990 Honda accord Lx manual trans 110,000 mi ignition switch control arm can it be replaced and how hard is it
#4641 of 4960 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [kiawah] by bison2 Oct 27, 2008 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 11:11 am) No leaks found, Pressure holds steady with pressure tester at 15 psi. No anti freeze in the oil either. If compression would leak trough faulty head gasket then the cooling system pressure would build rapidly i would think.And yet there is never any pressure,even after 100 km trip. Replies to this message: kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 5:18 pm) bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 6:05 am) kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 7:14 am) and 3 more...
#4642 of 4960 Re: cooling system failing to build pressure [bison2] by kiawah Oct 27, 2008 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: bison2 (Oct 27, 2008 5:02 pm) well if you are loosing fluid, then: - it's leaking out on to the ground, which you haven't seen any. - you could have a heater core leak, leaking onto your floor in the passenger compartment - you have a pin hole leak in your radiator, and it's leaking and evaporating before you see a leak. - it could be leaking into the engine, either into the oil, or maybe being sucked into the intake and being expelled out the exhaust pipe (while at the same time contaminating and ruining your cat converter). Perhaps your problem only occurs when the block is hot, and when the engine cools down and you do a pressure test it's fine? Any white smoke out your exhaust? or wet passenger carpet? Replies to this message: bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 6:05 am) kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 7:14 am) bison2 (Oct 28, 2008 5:52 pm) and 2 more...