I need to know:
1. Is it possible to replace front and back brakes on a 92 buick skylark myself?
2. Can I do a tune up as well?
3. If, I can do both, what kind of parts and equipment do I need, where can I find step by step instructions, and can I do it cheaper then a shop.Read More
I have checked the archives and only found two that were close but did not match, so I am posing the question here.
1988 Ford Escort
205,000 miles
1.9L
CFI (Central Fuel Injected)
Man Trans
My Escort loses total power intermittently. The Tach goes from 2700 to 0 instantly; and then with just enough time to press in the clutch and coast over a lane or two, if I turn the key, it starts right back up as if nothing was wrong. Sometimes power is regained in less time then it takes to press in the clutch. I have noticed that it is progressively getting worse. (It does appear to be after the car comes up to temp.) The problem shows up while driving as well as sitting at idle.
Back in November 2001 when this started, I thought it was just in need of a tune up. So I changed out the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor (Pep Boys). In addition I changed out all filters: Air, oil, PCV, and fuel (Motorcraft). This did not correct the power loss.
I then changed out the Distributor, Stator, and TFI (Pep Boys). Still, no change. At the instruction of a friend, I changed out the fuel injector (Holley). This fixed it.
The car ran great for about 6 months getting around 34mpg. Then the intermittent total power loss came back while driving down the fwy.
That following weekend, I changed out the fuel injector and the car ran great for another couple of days. Now the problem is back.
I think something is taking out my fuel injector; at $100 a pop, I want it to stop! Please help.Read More