Thursday, June 2, 2011
Unlocateable Clicking from engine area?
I was changing the belts on my 1990 Pontiac Grand Am, the main pully sets behind the right fron tire, so i had to take off the tire and the plastic guard in wheel well. After getting all the new belts on and in place, I went to re-mount the tire, and the jack sliped out from where it had been at, and the car fell about 1/2 inch from my leg and hand. Ok first thing is first, go ahead call me an idiot, it was my fault, bad placing and should have used jack stands, I deserve it, feel free to call me whatever you want. Now, after I put it all back together I started it and went to drive it a bit to see how bad I messed it up. The car runs fine, no pulling, no obvious signs of internal engine damage, but the only thing is, there is a clicking noise comming from right around the power steering pump (FYI PS pump set on pass. side cloer to firewall) The clicking is reletive to engine speed, I have looked for eveything I can think of, need ideas and thoughts, please help if you have any input.Unlocateable Clicking from engine area?dont feel badly. i did this too. ok so we are both idiots. lol. i bent a thin metal plate on the wheel hub. look around wheel/rotor and see if u did same. good luck.Unlocateable Clicking from engine area?easy to fix, jack it back up pull the tire off , an be hine the hub you see a dust cover, made of tin,, find where it touching the hub, pull it out away from the hub, ,,,you ready to go
Motor swap?
hey all!
i've gotta 2002 camaro, currently with an l36. i'd like to swap in an l67, but am having a lot of trouble finding info regarding this. it just doesn't seem like anyone else has done it yet. information is very limited, but i'm hoping to change that. here's what i know so far...if you have any suggestions/comments, or disagree with something, please say so:)
1) l36 %26amp; l67 blocks are essentially the same...the same engine mounts can be used, and the engine can bolt up to my bellhousing.
2) hood clearance for the SC isn't an issue with 98+ camaros.
3) some components (ie power steering pump) are in different locations, but that shouldn't be a problem
the only two issues i've got left are:
1) will i have to move the firewall to allow space for the intake???? if so, how much? i don't have any problems with moving the firewall, it's just a %26quot;do i have to?%26quot; question.
2) the computer. i'll need to use the l67 computer obviously, but i doubt that computer will be compatible withMotor swap?Easy way would be to hunt around the damaged vehicle auctions for a write off, then swap all the %26quot;goodies%26quot; over. In all honesty it'd probably end up costing you the same in the long term. But as the 02 on Camaro is more or less the same as the Commodores and Monaros (read ponty gto) that we have here in Aus. Just go and bolt the damn thing in with its %26quot;brain%26quot;. Turn the key and enjoy.
i've gotta 2002 camaro, currently with an l36. i'd like to swap in an l67, but am having a lot of trouble finding info regarding this. it just doesn't seem like anyone else has done it yet. information is very limited, but i'm hoping to change that. here's what i know so far...if you have any suggestions/comments, or disagree with something, please say so:)
1) l36 %26amp; l67 blocks are essentially the same...the same engine mounts can be used, and the engine can bolt up to my bellhousing.
2) hood clearance for the SC isn't an issue with 98+ camaros.
3) some components (ie power steering pump) are in different locations, but that shouldn't be a problem
the only two issues i've got left are:
1) will i have to move the firewall to allow space for the intake???? if so, how much? i don't have any problems with moving the firewall, it's just a %26quot;do i have to?%26quot; question.
2) the computer. i'll need to use the l67 computer obviously, but i doubt that computer will be compatible withMotor swap?Easy way would be to hunt around the damaged vehicle auctions for a write off, then swap all the %26quot;goodies%26quot; over. In all honesty it'd probably end up costing you the same in the long term. But as the 02 on Camaro is more or less the same as the Commodores and Monaros (read ponty gto) that we have here in Aus. Just go and bolt the damn thing in with its %26quot;brain%26quot;. Turn the key and enjoy.
Will holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?
Ok, long story short I took my car into the mechanic in July of this year cause of a few issues I was having (I have a 98 Ford Taurus by the way with about 73,000 miles on it). The guy told me I had a problem with the Power Steering system, power steering pump and the rack %26amp; Pinon's were going bad. Now the second problem was 2 holes in my exhaust system. The first problem with the steering I got fixed and it cost me 1400. The holes he said would cost 750.
Now I got laid off from my job in January of this year and I couldn't swing the 750. I've had a couple of job interviews, in fact one just this past week but the long and short of it is I'm broke and still unemployed and the money I get from unemployment isn't enough to hep with this.
Just yesterday I get in my car and it takes a while to get i started and it almost seems like its about to stall, I hit the gas and manage to make it home without any problems BUT it got me to thinking about those two holes...
Can those holes cause my car to stall or stop? The mechanic said I could safely drive it around for 6 months to a year. that was six months ago but I should point out since I'm not working my trips in the car pretty much consist of 5 minute drives to the grocery store or a 30 minute trip twice a week to college classes. So VERY limited driving but with winter coming up I'm still scared of getting stuck in the snow (I live in chicago).
Can anyone knowledgeable answer this for me, given the fact that I drive pretty infrequently how long would you guess I could keep going with these holes? (I haven't had a battery change in a few years, I'm really hoping that's why it seemed to start so sluggishly and also why it's been taking a little while longer to start it in general lately. It would be a much cheaper solution).
Thanks in advance for your help and if you need anymore info let me know. I'm already going to take it in somewhere and get the battery tested but I'm still worried about those damn holes.Will holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?A knowledgeable answer you asked for, so ill do my best.
A sluggish start at the beginning can be a battery, possibly having a battery cell going dead. It could also be a starter going bad, but i would check the battery first before going towards checking the starter.
The holes in the exhaust wont cause a vehicle to stall, it may cause an engine light depending where the holes are, such as in front of an oxygen sensor.
If the holes arent very big, there is a simple $6 fix, and that is liquid exhaust sealer, you can go to any part store and ask for it. All it is, is a high temperature sealer that you rub over the holes till it covers them, and you give it 10 minutes to dry, then drive your vehicle at liesure and the sealer will harden.
Something else to check is on your battery, observe the terminals. Does your battery have terminals coming out of the side? or on the top?
If they come out of the side, its a good idea to get whoever checks your battery, to disconnect the cables and run some battery cleaner or baking soda with water over them. Side mounted terminals on a battery are notorious at getting corrosion, they are also known for loosening.
So if they are side mounted, just grab ahold of %26quot;one%26quot; terminal at a time, and try to give it a jiggle, if it doesnt budge its fine.
If you see any white foam on the terminals of your battery, use some battery cleaner, or some baking soda and water mixed, to get rid of the corrosion. You can run a brass brush over them too, try not to get any of the white powder (if any) on you, because it eats through clothing.
Do you notice when you start your vehicle if you turn a dome light on, that it gets noticeable dim when you turn your key?
I think what you are explaining is a battery issue more than it is anything else.
Whats probably happening is your battery has a weak cell, and when it sits it looses some charge, it has enough juice to start the vehicle and at that point, your alternator continues charging it. Make sure to have whoever checks your battery to check the charging of the alternator too, should be charging anywhere between 13-15.
Hope this helps, email me if you have any more questions.
nightblade_studios@yahoo.com
~SeanWill holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?something else is making it stall because holes won,t do it.Will holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?Short answer: NOWill holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?Michelle? When your talking too a friend and you accidentally fart, do you stutter?
I would hope not. Laugh maybe, lol.
Holes in the exhaust will not cause performance problems.
The exhaust system is primarily too protect you from Carbon Monoxide gasses.
Now I got laid off from my job in January of this year and I couldn't swing the 750. I've had a couple of job interviews, in fact one just this past week but the long and short of it is I'm broke and still unemployed and the money I get from unemployment isn't enough to hep with this.
Just yesterday I get in my car and it takes a while to get i started and it almost seems like its about to stall, I hit the gas and manage to make it home without any problems BUT it got me to thinking about those two holes...
Can those holes cause my car to stall or stop? The mechanic said I could safely drive it around for 6 months to a year. that was six months ago but I should point out since I'm not working my trips in the car pretty much consist of 5 minute drives to the grocery store or a 30 minute trip twice a week to college classes. So VERY limited driving but with winter coming up I'm still scared of getting stuck in the snow (I live in chicago).
Can anyone knowledgeable answer this for me, given the fact that I drive pretty infrequently how long would you guess I could keep going with these holes? (I haven't had a battery change in a few years, I'm really hoping that's why it seemed to start so sluggishly and also why it's been taking a little while longer to start it in general lately. It would be a much cheaper solution).
Thanks in advance for your help and if you need anymore info let me know. I'm already going to take it in somewhere and get the battery tested but I'm still worried about those damn holes.Will holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?A knowledgeable answer you asked for, so ill do my best.
A sluggish start at the beginning can be a battery, possibly having a battery cell going dead. It could also be a starter going bad, but i would check the battery first before going towards checking the starter.
The holes in the exhaust wont cause a vehicle to stall, it may cause an engine light depending where the holes are, such as in front of an oxygen sensor.
If the holes arent very big, there is a simple $6 fix, and that is liquid exhaust sealer, you can go to any part store and ask for it. All it is, is a high temperature sealer that you rub over the holes till it covers them, and you give it 10 minutes to dry, then drive your vehicle at liesure and the sealer will harden.
Something else to check is on your battery, observe the terminals. Does your battery have terminals coming out of the side? or on the top?
If they come out of the side, its a good idea to get whoever checks your battery, to disconnect the cables and run some battery cleaner or baking soda with water over them. Side mounted terminals on a battery are notorious at getting corrosion, they are also known for loosening.
So if they are side mounted, just grab ahold of %26quot;one%26quot; terminal at a time, and try to give it a jiggle, if it doesnt budge its fine.
If you see any white foam on the terminals of your battery, use some battery cleaner, or some baking soda and water mixed, to get rid of the corrosion. You can run a brass brush over them too, try not to get any of the white powder (if any) on you, because it eats through clothing.
Do you notice when you start your vehicle if you turn a dome light on, that it gets noticeable dim when you turn your key?
I think what you are explaining is a battery issue more than it is anything else.
Whats probably happening is your battery has a weak cell, and when it sits it looses some charge, it has enough juice to start the vehicle and at that point, your alternator continues charging it. Make sure to have whoever checks your battery to check the charging of the alternator too, should be charging anywhere between 13-15.
Hope this helps, email me if you have any more questions.
nightblade_studios@yahoo.com
~SeanWill holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?something else is making it stall because holes won,t do it.Will holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?Short answer: NOWill holes in exhaust system cause car to stall?Michelle? When your talking too a friend and you accidentally fart, do you stutter?
I would hope not. Laugh maybe, lol.
Holes in the exhaust will not cause performance problems.
The exhaust system is primarily too protect you from Carbon Monoxide gasses.
Question about 1997 Ford Ranger?
My driver's front tire makes a squealing noise as I drive or make any left turns. If I turn the wheel to the right, it makes no noise. I changed the inner and outer bearings plus put on a new caliper. Nothing seems to get rid of the noise. I put on a new serpentine belt plus the power steering pump is brand new. Does anyone know what the problem could be and how I can fix the noise. It's annoying and I can't take it anymore. HELP?Question about 1997 Ford Ranger?I know it might sound dumb but did you check if the tire is rubbing against the plastic guard??Question about 1997 Ford Ranger?I'm thinking along the lines of an alignment issue. Maybe too much toe-out on the drivers side. The more the toe is out, then the more your dragging the tire down the road. If you turn the wheel to the right then you are straightening out the tire therefore it is not dragging. Just an educated guess.Question about 1997 Ford Ranger?I agree with the alignment as your problem. Though I would lean towards camber....either way, get the front end checked.Question about 1997 Ford Ranger?do you have hub caps or rims?
Escort Van ~ placing a Turbo engine into a non-turbo?
HI all,
ESCORT 1.8d 2000 (x) uk
Complete engine change -- Whats involved??-- has anyone done it??
I have an Escort Van that is all signed up and kitted out as i like it, meanin that i dont want to change the van, i also have a escort td 250 with a low milage engine - now i have a good knowledge of mechanics and have changed engines before - i also have a good knowledge of electrics...
.. so i think know the following:
1. the pump is immobillised by the key so i would have to change the barrel
2. the downpipe is differant
3. The gearbox out of the car is stronger and the shafts are from a mondeo as appose to the van having its own shafts
4. the speedo in the van is electric ( the car has a speedo cable)
5.the power steering pump is in a differant place on both
6.there are two wires coming out of the third injector on the escort td and not on the non turbo
could the aircon go??
i am also going to put the electric windows in and central locking
How hard on a 1 to 10 (1 being lower) would this be,any help would be gratly appreciated??
peteEscort Van ~ placing a Turbo engine into a non-turbo?10 and not recomended,,irish boy name girl tell you she likes you
ESCORT 1.8d 2000 (x) uk
Complete engine change -- Whats involved??-- has anyone done it??
I have an Escort Van that is all signed up and kitted out as i like it, meanin that i dont want to change the van, i also have a escort td 250 with a low milage engine - now i have a good knowledge of mechanics and have changed engines before - i also have a good knowledge of electrics...
.. so i think know the following:
1. the pump is immobillised by the key so i would have to change the barrel
2. the downpipe is differant
3. The gearbox out of the car is stronger and the shafts are from a mondeo as appose to the van having its own shafts
4. the speedo in the van is electric ( the car has a speedo cable)
5.the power steering pump is in a differant place on both
6.there are two wires coming out of the third injector on the escort td and not on the non turbo
could the aircon go??
i am also going to put the electric windows in and central locking
How hard on a 1 to 10 (1 being lower) would this be,any help would be gratly appreciated??
peteEscort Van ~ placing a Turbo engine into a non-turbo?10 and not recomended,,
Interested in buying a car?
1991 Toyota Celica GTS 2-door coupe, 2.2 liter, manual transmission. 76,000 miles on rebuilt engine (Odometer has about 196,000 Miles), four brand new tires, new rebuilt alternator, fixed alignment, fixed power-steering pump. E-brake does not work, little bit of oil leak from the seal, some dings, and dents but this car runs great. How can you expect the best in price range from $1,200 to $1,400? Maybe you could offer me $1,100 and it could change my mind. I'm ready to give it away. Just let you know, this car still has blue book price of $1,800. Are you interested? E-mail me at h.kwon@hotmail.com
What do you know? This car might be a good christmas gift for your child who will be getting a liscense soon.Interested in buying a car?now.............you told us where you live.....Interested in buying a car?I was going to report you for abusing this site with your spam...but since you're stupid enough to post your phone number and address, I suppose you'll pay in other ways...Interested in buying a car?This is not a %26quot;For Sale%26quot; site ! ! !
What do you know? This car might be a good christmas gift for your child who will be getting a liscense soon.Interested in buying a car?now.............you told us where you live.....Interested in buying a car?I was going to report you for abusing this site with your spam...but since you're stupid enough to post your phone number and address, I suppose you'll pay in other ways...Interested in buying a car?This is not a %26quot;For Sale%26quot; site ! ! !
1994 oldsmobile, will im make it to fl and back?
Hello, i want ur opinion on my cituation. I want to go to florida, and the car i have is a 1994 oldsmobile delta 88 lss with 248,000 miles on it. its currently running strong, starts up like a car with 30,000 miles on it. I do an oil change every 2,500 miles. In addition i have replaced the power steering pump, oil pan gasket, valve cover gaskets, fuel filter, air filter, main serpentine belt, spark plug wires, spark plugs, new tires all within the last 5,000 miles, and i regularly jack the car up and inspect and repair rust, and check for leaking. I check the fluids 3 times a week. Do you believe that i do enough preventative maintence to ensure that it will run well/ last a long time? i have confidence in the car to make the 2500 mile journey to florida, but im wondering how someone would look at this from a diffrent prespective, possibly another mechanic. Thank you in advance!1994 oldsmobile, will im make it to fl and back?mm sounds like you do more than enough to keep you car in good condition ..continue doing so and the car will last longer as of going to fl.. then go for it but when stoping for gas check everything over oil,breakes,tranny fluid,everything you check on your car and drive easy and safe and you will be ok
friend drove his truck with almost 400,000 miles to alabama from northcarolina and back and had no problems
\have a safe trip1994 oldsmobile, will im make it to fl and back?it should make it but also you might want to look at your head and intake gaskets as well they are known to leak on those engines no matter what you do. if your oil looks kinda like choclate milk or has a brown texture to it then it is leakin somewhere. another thing check your serp. belt. if it is cracked every 2 inches replace it and if not do yourself a favor either carry a spare with you or believe it or not carry a pair of nylons with you. the nylons will make it to a shop or gas station. also carry the tool that you would need to relieve tension on the tensioner pulley. but other than that you should make it ok. take other preventative things with you in case of an emergency. such as a full size spare tire. tire inflator or air compressor. jumper cables, a couple of snack bars high in protein. flash light and a screwdriver set phillips and regular.1994 oldsmobile, will im make it to fl and back?okay i thought of going to a far away place too in my 1996 bmw after i fix it but what i figured is just go at night when there isnt as much heat or stress on your car and i personally think it will do fine if you have faith and your a mechanic you should be ok idk tho but i am a very smart college student lol.
friend drove his truck with almost 400,000 miles to alabama from northcarolina and back and had no problems
\have a safe trip1994 oldsmobile, will im make it to fl and back?it should make it but also you might want to look at your head and intake gaskets as well they are known to leak on those engines no matter what you do. if your oil looks kinda like choclate milk or has a brown texture to it then it is leakin somewhere. another thing check your serp. belt. if it is cracked every 2 inches replace it and if not do yourself a favor either carry a spare with you or believe it or not carry a pair of nylons with you. the nylons will make it to a shop or gas station. also carry the tool that you would need to relieve tension on the tensioner pulley. but other than that you should make it ok. take other preventative things with you in case of an emergency. such as a full size spare tire. tire inflator or air compressor. jumper cables, a couple of snack bars high in protein. flash light and a screwdriver set phillips and regular.1994 oldsmobile, will im make it to fl and back?okay i thought of going to a far away place too in my 1996 bmw after i fix it but what i figured is just go at night when there isnt as much heat or stress on your car and i personally think it will do fine if you have faith and your a mechanic you should be ok idk tho but i am a very smart college student lol.
2000 Ford Ranger?
my husband has a 2000 Ford Ranger. He needs to know how to bleed the rack and pinion or how to change the fluid in the rack and pinion and the power steering pump.2000 Ford Ranger?You can only drain it out your self , However take it to your nearest Mechanic and they will flush it and replace the fluid, You see it is hard to do at home without the right equipment . It won,t take them long and not that expensive, good luck2000 Ford Ranger?I agree on taking it somewheres to change out the fluid as drainign it yourself, you have a habit of adding air to the system and causing more headaches.
to bleed, turn steering wheel back and forth with the front of the truck in the air.. do this for a few minutes and then drop the truck and check for feel.. if whining noise and/or hard steering, you must do it again...
Sometimes it requires a special tool and a vaccum pump to accurately do the job .. but most bleed out this way...
AND MAKE SURE YOU USE MERCON OR MERCON V IN THE POWER STEERING!!!!! Most use power steering fluid which is too light for the ford power steering and can cause leaks
to bleed, turn steering wheel back and forth with the front of the truck in the air.. do this for a few minutes and then drop the truck and check for feel.. if whining noise and/or hard steering, you must do it again...
Sometimes it requires a special tool and a vaccum pump to accurately do the job .. but most bleed out this way...
AND MAKE SURE YOU USE MERCON OR MERCON V IN THE POWER STEERING!!!!! Most use power steering fluid which is too light for the ford power steering and can cause leaks
99 cherokee serp. belt?
I need to change the sepentine belt on my 99 cherokee. The diagram points to a pully just below the power steering pump as belt removal. Is this the tensioner? And how do i use it to remove and replace the belt. Thanks!99 cherokee serp. belt?You need to loosen the bolt on the front of the pulley a couple turns (locks the pulley in place) and then there should be a bolt just above and behind it that provides for tension. Draw the routing out on a piece of paper if its not shown under the hood somewhere. Sometimes its not obvious how the routing should be. The new belt will be quite a bit tighter than the old so you may need to loosen the tensioning bolt more to accommodate the new.99 cherokee serp. belt?Yes, loosen that pulley its right below the power steering pump99 cherokee serp. belt?I use the Mechanic.....
I grab it by the neck ,squeeze and twist99 cherokee serp. belt?That is correct. I have a 01 Cherokee and that sounds right.99 cherokee serp. belt?If I remember correctly you will need a 5/8%26quot; socket change your belt. The only thing you need to turn is the bolt on top of the pulley bracket, this will cause the pulley to raise (tighten) or lower (loosen).
You do not loosen the bolt in the center of the pulley it is independent of the tensioner and will not help in anyway.
I grab it by the neck ,squeeze and twist99 cherokee serp. belt?That is correct. I have a 01 Cherokee and that sounds right.99 cherokee serp. belt?If I remember correctly you will need a 5/8%26quot; socket change your belt. The only thing you need to turn is the bolt on top of the pulley bracket, this will cause the pulley to raise (tighten) or lower (loosen).
You do not loosen the bolt in the center of the pulley it is independent of the tensioner and will not help in anyway.
Still whining power steering...?
Sor for the new post for those that answered...didn't know how to update without closing the thread. Thanks all for your inputs and answers, just wanted to leave an update.
I, again, checked the fluid level and bled it, checked for leaks and found nothing wrong. I also checked the belt for any wear/cracks/ or if it was tight enough/too tight. Everything seems fine.
I remeber though, about a day or so before it started whining, we heard clicking noises when we went up steep hills...I thought that might just be bad gas and was pinging. But now, even at idle, the pump sounds like it is knocking/clicking with a slight whine (almost like a blown engine----root blower). I'd hate to change belts only to find out it's not the problem...especially since it is a pain in the 3.0L engines. Yet I'd also hate to take it to a mechanic to have them tell me something I already might have guessed and pay them for it :(Still whining power steering...?your power steering pump is going out.Still whining power steering...?See your first answer. I'd agree with him! Your pump may be shot!Still whining power steering...?the other answers are right! you are hearing the bearings in the pump wearing out. nothing to do now except replace the pump and also make sure that your belt isn,t too tight, that can knock out the bearings very quickly.Still whining power steering...?Of course it is very hard to diagnose a car without seeing it and listening to it, but I do have this point to offer. You mention that the whining increased when going up hill, but unless you were turning while going up hill the act of climbing a hill would add no additional strain to a power steering pump.sexy hair tech help and advice
I, again, checked the fluid level and bled it, checked for leaks and found nothing wrong. I also checked the belt for any wear/cracks/ or if it was tight enough/too tight. Everything seems fine.
I remeber though, about a day or so before it started whining, we heard clicking noises when we went up steep hills...I thought that might just be bad gas and was pinging. But now, even at idle, the pump sounds like it is knocking/clicking with a slight whine (almost like a blown engine----root blower). I'd hate to change belts only to find out it's not the problem...especially since it is a pain in the 3.0L engines. Yet I'd also hate to take it to a mechanic to have them tell me something I already might have guessed and pay them for it :(Still whining power steering...?your power steering pump is going out.Still whining power steering...?See your first answer. I'd agree with him! Your pump may be shot!Still whining power steering...?the other answers are right! you are hearing the bearings in the pump wearing out. nothing to do now except replace the pump and also make sure that your belt isn,t too tight, that can knock out the bearings very quickly.Still whining power steering...?Of course it is very hard to diagnose a car without seeing it and listening to it, but I do have this point to offer. You mention that the whining increased when going up hill, but unless you were turning while going up hill the act of climbing a hill would add no additional strain to a power steering pump.
Humming noise when motor idling,,,?
Does Mazda use universal or Original parts when replacing? I was told mechanics uses rebuilt parts. At first, the alternator was changed, This makes the second one they replace... How can someone know tell if that was changed to the original or universal? They also changed my idle pulley and power steering pump too. How can (alternator) go wrong again? Could it be rebuilt part or universal ? I had a humming noise and whistle sound when idling and acceleration . Please can someone tell me what machinery can be used to detect a problem without having to change all these parts?Humming noise when motor idling,,,?Read my lines: Do not let them use the rebuilt parts again! I went through three alternators. Luckily they were still under warranty. Taking them off from underneath the car, was not anything fun.Humming noise when motor idling,,,?The whole nine yards from under the hood was changed ( under warranty )before FINDING OUT THE REAL SOURCE... The bearings in the front wheel and bar ...The dealership hires people off the street with no.....working experienc. Car is fix with new parts...took 3 months to fix this problem.
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How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?
It's a 1995 Silverado Z71(4x4) 1500 with a 5.7 and power steering withOUT the hydro pump assist.
Okay, when I got the truck the steering wheel was out of line by about a half a turn to the right. I figured it had been in a wreck and the air bag had been deployed so the steering wheel had been put on wrong. Well, my power steering gear box had been leaking and I just got the money so I got the rebuild kit for it and when I got it out I noticed that the housing on the steering box had been absolutely mutilated.
What I think is that whoever had the truck before I did changed the pitman arm but they did it without pulling the steering box and beat the pitman arm off with a screwdriver and a hammer. *shakes head* I was going to replace the pitman arm anyway and since I have to 'change' the steering box assembly I have no way of knowing how the pitman arm is supposed to go back on there to keep the steering wheel straight. Anyone have any experience with this?How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Finnish all your lower repairs, when every thing is right and tight drive your truck perfectly straight into your work area, then pull the steering wheel from the column. One big nut holds it on, you will need a puller (there cheap) line up the splines were you want it and tighten it back up...How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?the Pitman arm only goes on at the most 4 ways
you adjust the tie rods to center the wheel
you can do it yourself:
on a level floor:
first center the wheel, then center the tires straight ahead
then adjust the tie rods (same on both sides) until the str. wh. is straight
tighten everything you loosened, readjust if necessary, it's hard to get it perfect the first time
good luck!How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Your best bet is to have a good front end shop do an alignment and tell them what you suspect, then let them straighten it all out.How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?The pitman arm I changed had a keyed spline, so it would only go on one of two ways, and one was definitely wrong.
Okay, when I got the truck the steering wheel was out of line by about a half a turn to the right. I figured it had been in a wreck and the air bag had been deployed so the steering wheel had been put on wrong. Well, my power steering gear box had been leaking and I just got the money so I got the rebuild kit for it and when I got it out I noticed that the housing on the steering box had been absolutely mutilated.
What I think is that whoever had the truck before I did changed the pitman arm but they did it without pulling the steering box and beat the pitman arm off with a screwdriver and a hammer. *shakes head* I was going to replace the pitman arm anyway and since I have to 'change' the steering box assembly I have no way of knowing how the pitman arm is supposed to go back on there to keep the steering wheel straight. Anyone have any experience with this?How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Finnish all your lower repairs, when every thing is right and tight drive your truck perfectly straight into your work area, then pull the steering wheel from the column. One big nut holds it on, you will need a puller (there cheap) line up the splines were you want it and tighten it back up...How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?the Pitman arm only goes on at the most 4 ways
you adjust the tie rods to center the wheel
you can do it yourself:
on a level floor:
first center the wheel, then center the tires straight ahead
then adjust the tie rods (same on both sides) until the str. wh. is straight
tighten everything you loosened, readjust if necessary, it's hard to get it perfect the first time
good luck!How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Your best bet is to have a good front end shop do an alignment and tell them what you suspect, then let them straighten it all out.How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?The pitman arm I changed had a keyed spline, so it would only go on one of two ways, and one was definitely wrong.
2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?
How much play might a power steering pump pulley have?
I changed the belt and idler pulley(no change). The sound I hearing can get too loud at times to isolate the bad bearing. Serpentine drives: Crank, water pump, alternator, power steering, idler, and tensioning idler. Any ideas?2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?i would get a can of wd40 and spray each one and listen for the noise to stop2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?take the belt off and check each pulley for play and spin the p/s a/c idler and tensioner. you should be able to tell which one is the problem. most likeky the idler or tensioner2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?I have seen the cam synchronizer go bad and thought it was a pulley problem. it sounded like the noise was right there at the belt. this was also a 2000 windstar w/3.8. good luck.
I changed the belt and idler pulley(no change). The sound I hearing can get too loud at times to isolate the bad bearing. Serpentine drives: Crank, water pump, alternator, power steering, idler, and tensioning idler. Any ideas?2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?i would get a can of wd40 and spray each one and listen for the noise to stop2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?take the belt off and check each pulley for play and spin the p/s a/c idler and tensioner. you should be able to tell which one is the problem. most likeky the idler or tensioner2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?I have seen the cam synchronizer go bad and thought it was a pulley problem. it sounded like the noise was right there at the belt. this was also a 2000 windstar w/3.8. good luck.
JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?
I just got almost for free Jeep 1988 4.2 . Did not run . I started changed fluids , oil etc , and engine is knocking like woodpicker .
To me soung like broken lifter ( my friends have same opinion ).
I know I shoud change camshaft and lifters . My question is -
-do I need remove engine head to do this job?
-maybe better idea is to buy another engine from junk-yard instal , use for while and in same time rebiuld this knocking ? -Any idea how much cost used complite engine -some links?
-how about remanufactired engines -avaliable on line for about $1400 ? -Are they OK -is it good price ?
I never had Jeep before , I like this vehicycle a lot , I would brigh this vehicycle to life again .
I know how to do most job , I just need good advices .
I will be happy if someone will give me some links about problem above , some advices .
How much will cost me to buy all parts needed to rebiuld engine by myself ?
Another problem with Jeep. I have automatic transmition -is OK-but when I stop on red light many times engine dies . Normal RPM is about 600 as should be . I did not do tune-up yet . Maybe is needed .
What is your opinion about this problem ?
Maybe I need change fuel pump ? Or maybe is some adjustment on this pump ?
And last question , power stering . When engine is warm , power steering does not work as good as when is cold . Is there some adjastment on power steering pump ?
Any help is needed . Thank you .JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Sounds to me like you might have a cracked flex-plate which can simulate the exact same noise as a lower engine knock. This could also be causing you transmission problem i would remove the inspection cover on the transmission bell housing spiflex-platexplate around and check for any cracks. On the power steering issue sounds like the fluid is reaching its boiling point after it warms up which it could be contaminated with water or something since it hasent been running. I would recommend draining the fluid and refilling it and also add some lucas power steering fluid and see what happens.JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Hi
For your power steering, any adjustment would be on the steering box
And I think your rpm`s should be up to about 850. For the knock, put in two qt/liter of transition fluid in the oil. (Take out about 2 qt) It is
mostly detergent and may clean the lifters. Its worth a try ! And leave
it in for a few days.
To me soung like broken lifter ( my friends have same opinion ).
I know I shoud change camshaft and lifters . My question is -
-do I need remove engine head to do this job?
-maybe better idea is to buy another engine from junk-yard instal , use for while and in same time rebiuld this knocking ? -Any idea how much cost used complite engine -some links?
-how about remanufactired engines -avaliable on line for about $1400 ? -Are they OK -is it good price ?
I never had Jeep before , I like this vehicycle a lot , I would brigh this vehicycle to life again .
I know how to do most job , I just need good advices .
I will be happy if someone will give me some links about problem above , some advices .
How much will cost me to buy all parts needed to rebiuld engine by myself ?
Another problem with Jeep. I have automatic transmition -is OK-but when I stop on red light many times engine dies . Normal RPM is about 600 as should be . I did not do tune-up yet . Maybe is needed .
What is your opinion about this problem ?
Maybe I need change fuel pump ? Or maybe is some adjustment on this pump ?
And last question , power stering . When engine is warm , power steering does not work as good as when is cold . Is there some adjastment on power steering pump ?
Any help is needed . Thank you .JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Sounds to me like you might have a cracked flex-plate which can simulate the exact same noise as a lower engine knock. This could also be causing you transmission problem i would remove the inspection cover on the transmission bell housing spiflex-platexplate around and check for any cracks. On the power steering issue sounds like the fluid is reaching its boiling point after it warms up which it could be contaminated with water or something since it hasent been running. I would recommend draining the fluid and refilling it and also add some lucas power steering fluid and see what happens.JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Hi
For your power steering, any adjustment would be on the steering box
And I think your rpm`s should be up to about 850. For the knock, put in two qt/liter of transition fluid in the oil. (Take out about 2 qt) It is
mostly detergent and may clean the lifters. Its worth a try ! And leave
it in for a few days.
1987 Toyota Celica GT?
I'm looking for my first car, and I found a 1987 Toyota Celica GT 5 speed for $700 OBO.
The body is in pretty good shape, but the owner says it needs a tune up, oil change, and possibly a power steering pump.
It also has no radio.
The price of the car is not on KBB or Edmunds since it is older that 1990, how much would be a good offer to make on this car and how much do you expect the repairs to cost?1987 Toyota Celica GT?Buy a newer car between 1998 and 2004. I Woudnt buy something from the 80's. Also, because of all the repairs it needs.
Do you know the buyer? He could just be selling it to you to get it off his hands and it dosent work and is mice infested.1987 Toyota Celica GT?you should offer about 300 dollars because you are looking at at least 600 dollars in repairs.
its not a good deal.1987 Toyota Celica GT?650$ and the repairs will cost about 120$1987 Toyota Celica GT?Make certain the headlight doors open. Make sure it drives straight, doesn't overheat, and that there's no clicking sound when turning.
The 3S-FE is a pretty dayum reliable engine. If it's not belching smoke and all the above stuff works, $700 is an okay price. I'd offer $500 but have the extra 2 $100 bills in my pocket in case he refuses.work for data entry from domain name registration
The body is in pretty good shape, but the owner says it needs a tune up, oil change, and possibly a power steering pump.
It also has no radio.
The price of the car is not on KBB or Edmunds since it is older that 1990, how much would be a good offer to make on this car and how much do you expect the repairs to cost?1987 Toyota Celica GT?Buy a newer car between 1998 and 2004. I Woudnt buy something from the 80's. Also, because of all the repairs it needs.
Do you know the buyer? He could just be selling it to you to get it off his hands and it dosent work and is mice infested.1987 Toyota Celica GT?you should offer about 300 dollars because you are looking at at least 600 dollars in repairs.
its not a good deal.1987 Toyota Celica GT?650$ and the repairs will cost about 120$1987 Toyota Celica GT?Make certain the headlight doors open. Make sure it drives straight, doesn't overheat, and that there's no clicking sound when turning.
The 3S-FE is a pretty dayum reliable engine. If it's not belching smoke and all the above stuff works, $700 is an okay price. I'd offer $500 but have the extra 2 $100 bills in my pocket in case he refuses.
How to reinstall the serpantine belt on a 1998 chevy s10 blazer 6cyl 4.3L 4x4?
im changing the water pump cannot seem to get the belt tight i have tried every possible way its the same belt that came off only one belt runs everything the altenator is on top pass side A/C comp top driver side Power Steering pump below A/C tensioner below Altenator belt runs you can also email your answer to battlegroundpb@yahoo.comHow to reinstall the serpantine belt on a 1998 chevy s10 blazer 6cyl 4.3L 4x4?I ran into that same problem on a p-chassis 4.3L it was like I was in the twilight zone or stuff. It didn't have a belt routing sticker in the engine bay but I think yours should, mabey look for it on the fan shroud thats laying on the ground.
How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?
My local Subaru dealer, upon doing my oil change (I'm at 72,000 miles) recommends 1,500 worth of repair including replacing the brake pads (I believe it), the power steering pump and the starter. I want a second opinion. I'm in Seattle/Lynnwood. Money is tight but I do want to be safe.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?If money is tight, this is what I would recommend. Front brake pad are fairly easy to replace. If your not comfortable doing something like this, maybe a friend or relative could help. New pads only cost around $40 and its a 30 min job. Or take it to a local garage that has a good reputation. The dealer is usually the most expensive. What did they say about the power steering pump, is it just leaking a little? Try some stop leak first if that's the case. In most cases the pump will make a lot of noise before it goes out. Have an independent garage check it out first.
The starter will not be a safety issue. If it goes out you won't be able to start you car. Also a good independent garage could put in a rebuilt starter and save you some money.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Well, here, lets put it in a really easy to understand situation.
You like stopping your vehicle. It keeps you safe and alive.
Currently, your stopping ability, the ability that stops you from dying, or killing others, is down to only 15%.
Now, given that, do you really want to just put off the repairs? Is it urgent? I would think, for any logical person, that there's no question about it. Go get it fixed.
Power steering? Same thing. If you enjoy the ability to turn your car with any sort of reliability, get it fixed.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Les schwab!!How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Go to www.cartalk.com and do a search on %26quot;Find Mechanic%26quot;. Click on the link that contains %26quot;Mechan-X Files%26quot;. Enter in your zip code to find a mechanic in your area. Mechanics are only referred by their customers. Read the mechanic's reviews and comments. If you have some time, listen to the car talk radio program on NPR. Best of luck.
The starter will not be a safety issue. If it goes out you won't be able to start you car. Also a good independent garage could put in a rebuilt starter and save you some money.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Well, here, lets put it in a really easy to understand situation.
You like stopping your vehicle. It keeps you safe and alive.
Currently, your stopping ability, the ability that stops you from dying, or killing others, is down to only 15%.
Now, given that, do you really want to just put off the repairs? Is it urgent? I would think, for any logical person, that there's no question about it. Go get it fixed.
Power steering? Same thing. If you enjoy the ability to turn your car with any sort of reliability, get it fixed.How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Les schwab!!How urgent is replacing my brake pads at 15%? I have a 2002 Subaru Forrester. Where do you recommend I go?Go to www.cartalk.com and do a search on %26quot;Find Mechanic%26quot;. Click on the link that contains %26quot;Mechan-X Files%26quot;. Enter in your zip code to find a mechanic in your area. Mechanics are only referred by their customers. Read the mechanic's reviews and comments. If you have some time, listen to the car talk radio program on NPR. Best of luck.
1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?
We have had this truck for a little over 2 years. Not driven it much... But have changed out the fuel tank for a brand new one, replaced the radiator with a better one (not new, but used) and have now just changed the power steering pump yesterday.
My husband isn't really mechanically inclined when it comes to his truck yet.. but he's willing to learn! We got a chiltons manual (if thats how its spelled...) but he has lost it this last year.
We have been having 1 new problem with the truck that we've never had before.. It has ALWAYS started up on a dime. Easily.. no problems.
My husband recently drove it home about 80 miles the other day with it overheating every 20 minutes or so... (powersteering pump was out, so the belt wasn't attached to the fan to cool the engine/radiator) It got home fine..
Now when he went and installed the powersteering pump, it wouldn't start. It turned and turned, but wouldn't fire. The spark plugs were changed out 2 years ago..
We got it going by bypassing the solenoid... (he also tried charging the battery at the same time by jumping it with our van, so now I'm confused as to what made it start...)
We hot wired it, basically and got it started.
Let it run for about 20 minutes, and it was just fine! Drove it around the block no problem.
BUT- after her turned it off, I told him to try to start it up with the key again.... and it started right up without the bypassing of the solenoid...WTF?
Do you think the solenoid is going out..?? I told him he shouldnt have tried jumping the truck battery AND bypass the solenoid starting at the same time... because now we don't know if it was the battery, or the solenoid.
ANY OPINIONS!??? We don't have any additional money to bring the thing into the shop right now, and would like to do any fixing on our own.
OH YEAH.. and the wiring is crapily done. It could be something with that as well.. Im really not sure where HALF of the wires go in this thing. It's so badly done..1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?My assumption from afar is the battery was low.
If the truck starts easily, measure the voltage across the battery when you crank it and when it starts. The cranking volts should be higher than 9 volts and the running volts should be higher than 13.5 volts.
If it isn't starting very well or at all with the key, but does bypassing the solenoid, the small wire on the solenoid should have battery voltage when the key is in the start position. If it does, solenoid is probably bad.1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?Connected to your starter solinoid, on the passenger side inner fender is a small black wire, that has a lumo on it (fusable link) This wire under the lump can be and probably is corroded. change this wire, will probably fix the problem.1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?you need to throw the chiltons manual in the garbage,get either a motors or haynes.
then replace the battery.
for the wiring, go to alldata.com1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?this is easy clean your battery cables and your solenoid connections that should do it but just make sure you put everything back on the way it came dirty connections cause alot of resistance so cleaning them should do it
My husband isn't really mechanically inclined when it comes to his truck yet.. but he's willing to learn! We got a chiltons manual (if thats how its spelled...) but he has lost it this last year.
We have been having 1 new problem with the truck that we've never had before.. It has ALWAYS started up on a dime. Easily.. no problems.
My husband recently drove it home about 80 miles the other day with it overheating every 20 minutes or so... (powersteering pump was out, so the belt wasn't attached to the fan to cool the engine/radiator) It got home fine..
Now when he went and installed the powersteering pump, it wouldn't start. It turned and turned, but wouldn't fire. The spark plugs were changed out 2 years ago..
We got it going by bypassing the solenoid... (he also tried charging the battery at the same time by jumping it with our van, so now I'm confused as to what made it start...)
We hot wired it, basically and got it started.
Let it run for about 20 minutes, and it was just fine! Drove it around the block no problem.
BUT- after her turned it off, I told him to try to start it up with the key again.... and it started right up without the bypassing of the solenoid...WTF?
Do you think the solenoid is going out..?? I told him he shouldnt have tried jumping the truck battery AND bypass the solenoid starting at the same time... because now we don't know if it was the battery, or the solenoid.
ANY OPINIONS!??? We don't have any additional money to bring the thing into the shop right now, and would like to do any fixing on our own.
OH YEAH.. and the wiring is crapily done. It could be something with that as well.. Im really not sure where HALF of the wires go in this thing. It's so badly done..1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?My assumption from afar is the battery was low.
If the truck starts easily, measure the voltage across the battery when you crank it and when it starts. The cranking volts should be higher than 9 volts and the running volts should be higher than 13.5 volts.
If it isn't starting very well or at all with the key, but does bypassing the solenoid, the small wire on the solenoid should have battery voltage when the key is in the start position. If it does, solenoid is probably bad.1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?Connected to your starter solinoid, on the passenger side inner fender is a small black wire, that has a lumo on it (fusable link) This wire under the lump can be and probably is corroded. change this wire, will probably fix the problem.1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?you need to throw the chiltons manual in the garbage,get either a motors or haynes.
then replace the battery.
for the wiring, go to alldata.com1977 Ford F150 starting problems.. And other Misc. questions?this is easy clean your battery cables and your solenoid connections that should do it but just make sure you put everything back on the way it came dirty connections cause alot of resistance so cleaning them should do it
2 Automotive Questions?
I have 2 Questions- Number one is what would be a likely cause of a slow oil leak? about once every week and a half or 2 weeks i have to put a quart in, or the engine starts knocking. I was thinking it could be the valve cover gasket, but i just wanted a second opinion
Number two- How difficult is it to replace a power steering pump and reservoir? The car is an 89 Grand prix. I have a fair amount of automotive ability, but i don't claim to be an expert by any means. I feel like i should be capable of changing the power steering pump, because i can't imagine that there's a whole lot too it, But i just want to make sure of what im getting into before i start ripping parts off of my car haha. So if someone can please tell me what all is involved in power steering pump replacement, i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! 2 Automotive Questions?Question 1. depending on which engine you have it could be the valve cover/covers gaskets or the intake on the 3.1 engine which is very common.
Question 2. Same as before it depends on the engine size but both are not that hard to change out but you will need a power steering pump pulley remover, the installer comes with the rebuilt pump.
Number two- How difficult is it to replace a power steering pump and reservoir? The car is an 89 Grand prix. I have a fair amount of automotive ability, but i don't claim to be an expert by any means. I feel like i should be capable of changing the power steering pump, because i can't imagine that there's a whole lot too it, But i just want to make sure of what im getting into before i start ripping parts off of my car haha. So if someone can please tell me what all is involved in power steering pump replacement, i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! 2 Automotive Questions?Question 1. depending on which engine you have it could be the valve cover/covers gaskets or the intake on the 3.1 engine which is very common.
Question 2. Same as before it depends on the engine size but both are not that hard to change out but you will need a power steering pump pulley remover, the installer comes with the rebuilt pump.
Automotive help please?
I have 2 Questions- Number one is what would be a likely cause of a slow oil leak? about once every week and a half or 2 weeks i have to put a quart in, or the engine starts knocking. I was thinking it could be the valve cover gasket, but i just wanted a second opinion
Number two- How difficult is it to replace a power steering pump and reservoir? The car is an 89 Grand prix. I have a fair amount of automotive ability, but i don't claim to be an expert by any means. I feel like i should be capable of changing the power steering pump, because i can't imagine that there's a whole lot too it, But i just want to make sure of what im getting into before i start ripping parts off of my car haha. So if someone can please tell me what all is involved in power steering pump replacement, i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!Automotive help please?oil leak some are visible you just have to look around or maby your burning it a slight ring problem changing your plugs will show in burning
the power steering pump looks easy...says it a lil easyer from the bottom in some cases...but heres a step by step...good luck
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/090skin care line for pimples pink nail polish turn
Number two- How difficult is it to replace a power steering pump and reservoir? The car is an 89 Grand prix. I have a fair amount of automotive ability, but i don't claim to be an expert by any means. I feel like i should be capable of changing the power steering pump, because i can't imagine that there's a whole lot too it, But i just want to make sure of what im getting into before i start ripping parts off of my car haha. So if someone can please tell me what all is involved in power steering pump replacement, i would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!Automotive help please?oil leak some are visible you just have to look around or maby your burning it a slight ring problem changing your plugs will show in burning
the power steering pump looks easy...says it a lil easyer from the bottom in some cases...but heres a step by step...good luck
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/090
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