http://www.techsupportforum.com Fixing your Automobile...from Minis to Semis! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.techsupportforum.com/cwd/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.techsupportforum.com http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/433038-1999-silverado.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:10:33 GMT I have a 4.3 v6 started up and drove 100 yards and died. i checked fuel pump and its pushing mfg recomendations 63 pounds. it has 205k and had been running great til this.i pulled coil wire off and sounds the same as it did before-maybe a spark issue? any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have a 4.3 v6 started up and drove 100 yards and died. i checked fuel pump and its pushing mfg recomendations 63 pounds. it has 205k and had been running great til this.i pulled coil wire off and sounds the same as it did before-maybe a spark issue? any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ]]> Automotive Support keithp2007 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/433038-1999-silverado.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/433034-1995-ford-probe-gt.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:53:29 GMT I have a couple of issues with this car but hopefully ones that are easily fixed. I have a noice coming from the front end of my car on the passenger side. It is constantly happening whether im moving or not or turning or not. It only goes away when push on the engine mount that connects to the... I have a couple of issues with this car but hopefully ones that are easily fixed.
I have a noice coming from the front end of my car on the passenger side. It is constantly happening whether im moving or not or turning or not. It only goes away when push on the engine mount that connects to the timing cover (which is cracked) I believe that the mount is pushing against the cracked cover and that is rubbing on the timimg belt/ tensioner. I made sure the mount was very snug, but i have not replaced the timing cover. Would that be the problem or can it possibly be a bearing that the timing belt runs over that is going bad.

Also my idle flexuates (surges) from 1,500 to sometimes 500 but varies on how warm my engine is. Sometimes it doesn't flexuate at all. Could that be the idle air control valve. Or perhaps a vacuum leak (I haven't found any so far) any help on this issue as well?

Thanks, dirtrdr427 ]]> Automotive Support dirtrdr427 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/433034-1995-ford-probe-gt.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432798-blown-fuse.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:50 GMT I have a 2000 dodge dakota V6. It has a blown 40 amp fuse for the ignition. danny I have a 2000 dodge dakota V6. It has a blown 40 amp fuse for the ignition.

danny ]]> Automotive Support dgrose2 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432798-blown-fuse.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432745-rebuild-brakes-67-f250.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:04:17 GMT I'm new here just found the site.
:wave:
I have a 67 F250 that the rear brakes fell apart on. I have the new hardware to put back in but I need a picture of the parts layout so I can get it back together correctly. I would rather not take the other side apart since this a ¾ ton axle. If I can, I‘d like to keep one rear wheel on the ground because the driveway is on a slant. Can anybody help?

Thanks in advance ]]> Automotive Support megawatt1954 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432745-rebuild-brakes-67-f250.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432732-1986-honda-accord-erratic-shifting.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:02:04 GMT 1986 Honda Accord erratic shifting at about 40 miles an hour...shifts up and down intermitently...is there a transmission relay on this..? 1986 Honda Accord erratic shifting at about 40 miles an hour...shifts up and down intermitently...is there a transmission relay on this..? ]]> Automotive Support stevewc http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432732-1986-honda-accord-erratic-shifting.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432610-electric-power-steering.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:12:00 GMT I drive a nissan micra K11,year 01 an have a problem with the power steering.
The steering is sometimes hard on the left, sometimes loose and it does the same thing on the right.
The PS light on the dash board doesn't light on. I have changed the steering box without success. ]]> Automotive Support lincolnjf http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432610-electric-power-steering.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432346-2001-chevy-s10.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:31:10 GMT bought the little box to replace the one that runs my Daytime running lights. mine go totally nuts most of the time and half the time it runs all the lights not just the daytime running lights. Question is: where the heck is the box located. I have hunted up and down under the dash and hood.... bought the little box to replace the one that runs my Daytime running lights. mine go totally nuts most of the time and half the time it runs all the lights not just the daytime running lights.

Question is: where the heck is the box located. I have hunted up and down under the dash and hood. have a 2001 Chevy repair manual for the truck and going by that i still can't find it. says it's plugged into the end of the main line right up under the dash on the drivers side....can't find it. any clue as to where it is would be great. ]]> Automotive Support jonathan68 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432346-2001-chevy-s10.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432198-mazda-protege.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:59:12 GMT So I have a 1.8L 2000 Mazda Protege ES, all stock. I just bought a cold air intake: http://www.autoanything.com/air-intakes/77A2575A2255219.aspx?kc=ffsku I am just wondering if it would add significantly more power? Also, I am looking at what some people call a chip on ebay, some say its bad... So I have a 1.8L 2000 Mazda Protege ES, all stock. I just bought a cold air intake: http://www.autoanything.com/air-inta....aspx?kc=ffsku

I am just wondering if it would add significantly more power?

Also, I am looking at what some people call a chip on ebay, some say its bad some say good. I know it won't add 100hp or give me another 15mpg....would this help at all with more power?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Also, any idea for else to get to add more power? ]]> Automotive Support 05MustangGT http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432198-mazda-protege.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432184-fuel-problem-95-sunfire.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:53:57 GMT i have a 1995 pontiac sunfire and im having fuel problems im not getting any fuel to the motor i can prime it with gas and it will run for till the gas i put in it runs out. I can hear the fuel pump prime and the fuel filter on it is new only put about 15 miles on the new fuel filter car... i have a 1995 pontiac sunfire and im having fuel problems

im not getting any fuel to the motor i can prime it with gas and it will run for till the gas i put in it runs out. I can hear the fuel pump prime and the fuel filter on it is new only put about 15 miles on the new fuel filter car wont start at all any ideas on what it could be could my fuel pump be bad ? all my fuses including fuel relay are tested good im wondering if fuel filter maybe clogged or if its the fuel pump some how. any ideas? i appreciate all the help i can get cause i really dont want to pull the fuel tank if i dont have to.... thanks ]]> Automotive Support sunfire http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432184-fuel-problem-95-sunfire.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432115-re-1995-toyota-corolla-not-starting-same-problem-different-poster.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:18:54 GMT I have the same problem as chase, but even went as far as replaced the wire from battery to starter. Still only a click. Neutral safety is fine, and starter passes bench test. Battery is fairly new, and whatever is causing this problem, has completed it's task (i.e.- the other day it did same thing, but started the next day. now its a week later and won't start or turn over, just clicks)
Thanks,
Scott. ]]> Automotive Support Tuari1 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/432115-re-1995-toyota-corolla-not-starting-same-problem-different-poster.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431876-holley-carbs.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:14:44 GMT Hows it going to everyone im new on her hope i meet some nice friends on here to get help of .anyway i have a 350 chev in a hotrod and went in second hand worked a little had a 780 holley on it i think or 750 i decided to go for a tunnel ram for the looks and installed this as well as two holley... Hows it going to everyone im new on her hope i meet some nice friends on here to get help of .anyway i have a 350 chev in a hotrod and went in second hand worked a little had a 780 holley on it i think or 750 i decided to go for a tunnel ram for the looks and installed this as well as two holley 600 4 barrells which came of sep worked 6 cyl jetted nearly the same i thought they might have been ok but i think there way to big for the engine because i cant get the idle down it must be pouring in fuel even if you try and lean it out its no good so i went through my old mags and i noticed some blokes put two 390 holleys on there tunnel rams is there anyway to modify the 600s to 390 4 barrell cfm so they will suit the car would this solve my problem cheers.peter ]]> Automotive Support bearddd29 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431876-holley-carbs.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431866-91-gmc-4-3l-distributor-issues.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:29:05 GMT Went to install new distributor cap on GMC S-15 Pick up and broke one of the cap bolts. Marked rotor and housing in relation to engine. Removed entire dist., removed broken bolt---reinstalled dist and cap (did not crank engine without dist. in place). Now it wont start no fuel or spark??????????... Went to install new distributor cap on GMC S-15 Pick up and broke one of the cap bolts. Marked rotor and housing in relation to engine. Removed entire dist., removed broken bolt---reinstalled dist and cap (did not crank engine without dist. in place).

Now it wont start no fuel or spark??????????

Have verified rotor is at number one post at TDC.

Any ideas? ]]> Automotive Support smason4095 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431866-91-gmc-4-3l-distributor-issues.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431623-1991-sr5-4-runner-3vze.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:13:56 GMT Gday guys, ive got a 1991 toyota 4 runner with the 3vze engine and it has lost alot of its power, ive changed both heads and cams,all the timing marks line up, no fault lights are coming up, ive given it to 2 mechanics and they cant fix it either, what to do?? What else can go wrong or cause... Gday guys, ive got a 1991 toyota 4 runner with the 3vze engine and it has lost alot of its power, ive changed both heads and cams,all the timing marks line up, no fault lights are coming up, ive given it to 2 mechanics and they cant fix it either, what to do?? What else can go wrong or cause these symptoms... It runs the same on both gas and petrol. ]]> Automotive Support guire11 http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431623-1991-sr5-4-runner-3vze.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431459-1990-chevy-running-rough.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:04 GMT we have 1990 SUBURBAN 35O TBI WE ARE HAVING SOME PROBLEMS AND WAS WANDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP HERE IS WHAT IT IS DOING WHEN YOU RUN WITH THE BROWN WIRE THAT YOU UNHOOK TO SET TIMING IT WONT START SOME TIMES AND RUNNES REAL ROUGH IF YOU UNPLUG WIRE IT RUNNES FARLIY SMOOTH WE HAVE CHANGED EVERY... we have 1990 SUBURBAN 35O TBI WE ARE HAVING SOME PROBLEMS AND WAS WANDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP HERE IS WHAT IT IS DOING WHEN YOU RUN WITH THE BROWN WIRE THAT YOU UNHOOK TO SET TIMING IT WONT START SOME TIMES AND RUNNES REAL ROUGH IF YOU UNPLUG WIRE IT RUNNES FARLIY SMOOTH WE HAVE CHANGED EVERY SENSOR ON MOTER THE DISTRIBUTOR AND THE COMPUTER :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: ]]> Automotive Support hambone485rmr http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431459-1990-chevy-running-rough.html http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431280-98-chevy-s-10-starting-throttle-problem.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:53:44 GMT I am having a problem with my 1998 Chevy S-10 4.3l V6/4x2

The problem started without any warning when I turned it off and it wouldn't start back up. I had it towed it to a friend's house. I sprayed ether and it started up and stayed running well for a week.

Today it happened again. I shut off the truck and it wouldn't start back up again. I tried ether again and now it starts but won't go above an idle.

While its running I can hear a loud vacuum noise from the top of the throttle opening (the back side top). When I stick my finger down in the hole (don't know what it's called but it's a throttle port on top of the engine) the idle smooths out. When I take my finger out it idles roughly again and stalls out.

Any thoughts on what it might be, what I might check? ]]> Automotive Support SkippyDoodle http://www.techsupportforum.com/automotive-center/automotive-support/431280-98-chevy-s-10-starting-throttle-problem.html