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#15 of 63 Dumb or Dumber: 3800 6cyl 98 Camaro Coolant by ednowik Nov 29, 2007 (9:08 am)
I had a coolant leak on my 98 Camaro 6 cyl 3800 engine. I rented a tool where you put it on the radiator like a cap and pump up pressure to the radiator cap pressure and see where leaks are. First some coolant came out of a hose connection so I tightened and it was fixed then I checked again, pumped it up to only about 12 pounds (my cap is 18 lbs) and heard water coming out of intake manifold onto top of manifold. I must have then blew some gasket as the hissing stopped and the coolant went into the oil pan. Someone thought it must be the intake manifold gasket as they are plastic on this engine. I never did run the engine since, just drained the oil/coolant combo. I will attempt to do the intake manifold gasket but am wondering if anyone else has done this and what you ran into or if you have any other guesses as to what gasket I blew. I hear the intake manifold on these Camaros are a b____., any tips? Thanks
#18 of 63 Re: wurring noise [player634] by dvc1492s Mar 07, 2008 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: player634 (Nov 29, 2007 8:50 am) Player634, Did you ever find out what was wrong with your LX? The reason why I ask is I have a similar problem. I can't pin point it exactly because the wurring noise seems to be associated with the steering. As the wheel is turned to the right, it sound increase 5 fold. Backing off it goes away. My problem is not exactly like yours however some feed back would be appreciated. Thanks, Jack
#19 of 63 focus engine vibration please help! by kent14 Mar 22, 2008 (11:10 pm)
My focus is finally paid for its a pretty good little car i would like to keep it like that. 2.0Z-tech has a vibration at idle and it gets worse when in gear . The belts new the tensioner is tight the mounts are good and as far as i know its not electrical(far as i know) so if anyone has this problem/solution or suggestion please do reply? Replies to this message: caqccia (Jun 12, 2008 11:50 am) mlgard (Aug 13, 2008 11:15 am)
#21 of 63 2002 Focus SE Humming Noise by safyrerayvyn Nov 01, 2007 (9:38 am)
My 2002 is making a weird noise when I turn it on, and when I accelerate, there is a constant humming, like the sound that a toy remote control car makes when its accelerating. Any ideas what this may be, and the cost it may be to fix it? Replies to this message: philrogers2 (Jul 21, 2008 9:57 am) biship66 (Jul 23, 2008 8:31 pm)
#22 of 63 Wrench light at 662 miles / '08 Focus by carlt1 Apr 02, 2008 (5:36 pm)
My 08 Focus sedan was doing well until the wrench light appeared today in city driving. I noted no engine malfunction. Thinking about this, I wonder if my driving style is causing a carburator problem. I drive with a very light foot...avoiding RPMs over 2K, if possible in city traffic and keeping it at 55 on the highway. Am I keeping the RPMs too low for sound engine functioning? Thoughts? Carl Replies to this message: bdyment (Apr 03, 2008 3:58 am)
#23 of 63 Re: Wrench light at 662 miles / '08 Focus [carlt1] by bdyment Apr 03, 2008 (3:58 am)
Replying to: carlt1 (Apr 02, 2008 5:36 pm) You should take it into the dealer. Could be almost anything except carburetor problems. You have fuel injection. Carbs haven't been used for years.
#24 of 63 Re: focus engine vibration please help! [kent14] by caqccia Jun 12, 2008 (11:50 am)
Replying to: kent14 (Mar 22, 2008 11:10 pm) Kent14....I have the same problem with my Focus 2000 SE. It vibrates like crazy when engine is cold both at idle and moving. As engine heats up and speed increases the vibration increases in freguency but is less noticeable. I went to a website Ask Ford Mechanic...and was told that it is most likely the right engine mount. I am going to try that fix this week or next week. Incidentally, I have 120,000 on my Focus and the only problem that I had was when the ignition messed up and I could turn the key. $300.00 later it was repaired. Can't complain about $300.00 repair for 120,00 miles and great gas milage.   Hope this helps   Caccia Replies to this message: mlgard (Aug 13, 2008 11:15 am)

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