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228 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 6:59 am) So can you gently urge it upwards with your hand? If it works with hand-assist, I'd say it's probably hydraulic. If it just jams up there, maybe there's a busted arm or bad bushing in the mechanicals.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2008 7:17 am)
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Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 7:28 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2008 7:38 am)
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Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 7:49 am) You might check for a hydraulic leak, as that could damage the upholstery or paint surfaces back there.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2008 8:10 am)
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Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 8:47 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2008 9:20 am)
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Replying to: rroscher (Oct 12, 2008 9:32 am) I believe there are trouble codes that can be read on this car to help with diagnosis on the top mechanism. |
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HI Just need to know what is the right tool to use for the drain plug. The last time/1st time I change the oil, i used a hex key to remove and tighten the drain plug. Since there was no way I can use the torque wrench, I hand tighen the drain plug (using new washer) with the hex key as tight as I can without stripping it. After a couple of months, I saw oil leak from the plug. I realized that the drain plug looks like it can be torqued with a torx set even though the hex key works. Now is time for another oil change, I used the torx to remove it but it started to slip. To prevent any damamge with a stuck drain plug that will require to be tapped out, I decided to leave it alone until I figure out the right tool. If it does use a torx, what size am I suupose to use? It was either T40 or T45 that had the best fit but still slips. Or am I suppose to get a hex key to remove and use a hex key end that can go on my torque wrench to tighten down properly for seal. Thanks! |
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