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07-06-13, 05:32 AM
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Backflow Preventer Constantly Clogs

I have a backflow preventer installed in the sewer line outside my home (slab home) that clogs about every other month. I have to remove the valve and break up the plug that is extruding from the...
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Views: 2,204
Posted By glenn60

2000 Ford Taurus Excessive Cranking to Start

I changed the fuel pump on a 2000 Ford Taurus and now it has another problem. When starting the car you have to crank the starter for 3-5 seconds to start the engine. Once it's started it runs fine....
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Views: 2,965
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Question Preformed Hose

Does anyone have any ideas for a substitute for a preformed hose? I need to replace a U-shaped rubber hose for the PCV system on a 2000 Ford Escort. You can't purchase the hose separately, you have...
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Views: 8,174
Posted By glenn60

P0138 & P2097 OBDII Codes

The "Check Engine" light on my 2005 Dodge Caravan came on a four weeks ago. I connected a scanner and pulled code P0138 (O2 sensor circuit high voltage - bank 1, sensor 2). Hoping it was a transient...
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Views: 11,622
Posted By glenn60

Honda Accord Oil Pressure Switch

The oil pressure switch on my '92 Honda Accord is leaking. The switch has a hard plastic boot that covers the entire switch and the electrical connector. The boot doesn't pull off easily and I'm...
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Views: 2,665
Posted By glenn60

I'm just wondering about the installation...

I'm just wondering about the installation procedure. There doesn't seem to be much on their website about how to install them. I see they have a special tool to install the sleeve but is there any...
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Views: 2,665
Posted By glenn60

I thought as much but this is something new to me...

I thought as much but this is something new to me so I thought I should get another opinion.

I found MicroSleeve repair sleeves at Silver Seal that look like they should solve my problem.
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Views: 2,665
Posted By glenn60

Question Crankshaft Oil Seal Grooves

I removed the oil pump from a '92 Honda Accord because the crankshaft seal was leaking. After I removed the pump I discovered that the seal land on the crankshaft was grooved. I'm not sure if the oil...
06-25-08, 04:25 AM
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Views: 1,617
Posted By glenn60

Humming PRV

I just installed a PRV in my house (didn't have one before) because the main pressure was 100 psi. The valve did the trick and reduced my pressure to 50 psi, however the valve hums when water flows....
06-18-08, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By glenn60

I have a 3/4" main and I'm running 100 psi...

I have a 3/4" main and I'm running 100 psi (static) in my house so I need to bring that down. My pipes are banging when the water shuts off at any faucet, toilet, or other valve.
06-18-08, 04:47 AM
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Views: 1,538
Posted By glenn60

I might add that I have two baths, a dishwasher,...

I might add that I have two baths, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. I do not have a lawn sprinkler system. The local Lowes carries two Watts PRVs; a 1 inch, 38 GPM (at 20 psi drop) model, and a...
06-17-08, 06:19 PM
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Views: 1,538
Posted By glenn60

Sizing a Pressure Reducing Valve

I need to install a pressure reducing valve in my home but I can't seem to find anything that tells me what size valve to get. How do I figure out what size valve to buy?
04-11-08, 04:27 PM
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Views: 2,109
Posted By glenn60

Still hammers

I replaced the spool and cartridge and the valve still hammers when you turn it to hot.
04-04-08, 03:07 AM
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Views: 2,109
Posted By glenn60

I called Pegasus and they're sending me a spool...

I called Pegasus and they're sending me a spool and cartridge assembly free of charge because they're covered by a lifetime warranty. Wow. A warranty that's actually worth something.
03-30-08, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,109
Posted By glenn60

Pressure Balance Valve Hammer

I have a Pegasus pressure balance shower valve has started to act up. I installed it several years ago and it worked fine until it suddenly began to cut-off the hot water and make a hammering noise....
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Views: 1,949
Posted By glenn60

P.S. I always use the manufacturers spec for...

P.S. I always use the manufacturers spec for transmission fluid. I serviced the transmission with ATF+4
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Views: 1,949
Posted By glenn60

I have a 4-speed transmission. It's my son's car...

I have a 4-speed transmission. It's my son's car and it didn't get all the maintenance it should have. When this problem happened I changed the transmission fluid and filter. The fluid was black and...
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Views: 1,949
Posted By glenn60

95 Dodge Caravan Transmission

My '95 Dodge Caravan will not move in Drive. The van still operates in Reverse, just not Drive. I put the van in the air and attached pressure gages to the transmission. I found that the wheels will...
04-14-06, 08:00 AM
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Views: 1,729
Posted By glenn60

There are pathways in the attic for ventilation...

There are pathways in the attic for ventilation from the soffit. I assume the original soffit had vents and when the vinyl was put up they covered the vents. I have several ridge vents and a fan in...
04-13-06, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,729
Posted By glenn60

Question Missing soffit vents

:confused: I recently bought a house and discovered that when the vinyl siding was installed (sometime before I bought the house) the installer failed to install vented panels on the soffet. Now I...
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Views: 3,141
Posted By glenn60

After eliminating all other causes, I changed the...

After eliminating all other causes, I changed the heater core. I now have heat.
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Views: 1,237
Posted By glenn60

Have you checked to make sure the coolant/water...

Have you checked to make sure the coolant/water mix is correct? It should be somewhere between 50/50 and 60/40.
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Views: 3,141
Posted By glenn60

1992 Dodge Caravan no heat

I'm trying to fix the heater on a 1992 Dodge Caravan. I tested all the door actuators and the water valve and they worked as advertised. The temperature control moves full travel without binding and...
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