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Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-27-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By ukrkoz

1. here's a totally left idea: warped drum. needs...

1. here's a totally left idea: warped drum. needs to be turned so that it mates with brake pads well. yes, not just front rotors warp, drums do so either.
2. speaks for itself:
...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-26-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,072
Posted By ukrkoz

you need O2 sensor removal socket. it's a rental...

you need O2 sensor removal socket. it's a rental item from any parts store. if you can, stay away from bosch ones, they have bad reputation. sensors, not sockets.

before you go into replacing O2...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-26-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By ukrkoz

foam will not be greasy. i work with all kinds of...

foam will not be greasy. i work with all kinds of foams daily.

one of very much so forgotten a/c maintenance procedures is to shut a/c off 1st, then run blower for a minute or 2. then turn...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-26-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By ukrkoz

none my biz, but what kind of driveshafts you...

none my biz, but what kind of driveshafts you want to install along? you'll torque civic ones in no time. i have 5.3L vortec in my truck, ya know.
along with suspension upgrade, steering, etc....
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-26-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By ukrkoz

that's why they always say in any repair manual: ...

that's why they always say in any repair manual:
1. step one - remove negative cable from your battery.
i bet you uncle is right. but before you start attaching any ground connections - do yourself...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-26-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By ukrkoz

well, try this. start your engine, shut down all...

well, try this. start your engine, shut down all the appliences to avoid any noises, and press on the brake pedal firmly. it goes down, right? IS THERE A HISSING NOISE along with the process?...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-26-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,680
Posted By ukrkoz

i keep saying: go to a local libray and find...

i keep saying: go to a local libray and find chilton manual for your car. will cost you maybe 50 cents in copies, or less, to have copies on hand. thanks to okc, you have general idea of belt...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
05-25-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,968
Posted By ukrkoz

locate, remove, and clean EGR valve. spray fuel...

locate, remove, and clean EGR valve. spray fuel injector cleaner works well. based on not just stalling with gas pedal released, but hesitance when driving. ISCU or other idling device is not working...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
05-25-08, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By ukrkoz

hmm... replace alternator with high output one,...

hmm... replace alternator with high output one, maybe?
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
05-25-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,099
Posted By ukrkoz

if i were you, i'd post in nissan forums. it's a...

if i were you, i'd post in nissan forums. it's a fairly specialty questions, so you want to talk to the "dogs" direct.
besides, you want my opinion on haynes?? 'ts why i switched to chilton.
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
05-25-08, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,552
Posted By ukrkoz

death wobble, hah? or so common problem it is,...

death wobble, hah? or so common problem it is, surprisingly.
i have 2000 silverado z71 4x4. i know exactly what you mean, friend. bump it at about 50 mph, and it feels like the front end goes into...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-25-08, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By ukrkoz

from experiences with several japanese imports,...

from experiences with several japanese imports, various makes: locate EGR valve, remove it, and clean with spray injector cleaner. reinstall. be careful not to damage gasket. they are usually fairly...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-23-08, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,616
Posted By ukrkoz

please, let us know how you had it fixed. i have...

please, let us know how you had it fixed. i have 2000 silverado, thus the interest. just in case.

with me being dumb electrically, here's what i have learned: there should be NO juice in the...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-23-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By ukrkoz

not on my truck, though. said to have truckbed...

not on my truck, though. said to have truckbed removed to get to the wire. (silverado 1500)

you welcome, friend, and good luck. let us know how goes it.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-23-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,495
Posted By ukrkoz

1. call dealer and ask 2. ebay? you taking...

1. call dealer and ask
2. ebay? you taking chances, you know that, right?
3. why not local junkyards? at least you'll have it warranted for some time or can swap for another one. will probably cost...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-22-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By ukrkoz

from chevy forums i found that it is usually...

from chevy forums i found that it is usually negative contact on sending unit in fuel tank. needs to be cleaned and reconnected.
i am not saying it's not circuit board. just sharing what i found.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-21-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,653
Posted By ukrkoz

all you have to do to sell simple job to a layman...

all you have to do to sell simple job to a layman is to come up with some fancy word for it. shish!

as a matter of fact, it is good to clean/lub contact and friction points on caliper every year,...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-21-08, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,420
Posted By ukrkoz

1. you can pull t-stat out and drive without it....

1. you can pull t-stat out and drive without it. new ones have seals built into them, so you'll either have to jamm it open and reinstall, or seal with silicone sealant.
2. does your fan start? you...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-21-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By ukrkoz

for everyone's info, method that i described is...

for everyone's info, method that i described is not my invention, it was in print in mitsubishi galant factory manual.
though it might look time consuming on the surface, it is cheaper than to do it...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-20-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,465
Posted By ukrkoz

try sparaying belt with belteez or similar belt...

try sparaying belt with belteez or similar belt primer. they vary by name. if the squeek is gone, then your belt IS loose and needs to be replaced. i am assuming you have serpentine belt and...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-20-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By ukrkoz

total drain with flush

if you indeed are trying to accomplish full fluid swap with flush, you can do this:

i, personally, do total fluid replacement with flush. you need to determine how much TOTAL capacity is your...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-20-08, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,280
Posted By ukrkoz

every honda i know of has a drain plug for that. ...

every honda i know of has a drain plug for that.
now, you referring to automatic transmission or manual?
if it's manual, you have a drain plug that looks like a large head bolt, at the lowermost...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-18-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,305
Posted By ukrkoz

you have solid rear axle/end, right? if yes -...

you have solid rear axle/end, right? if yes - hope not - i'd blaim it all straight on it. i can't stand those, rear end is totally out of control. now, that might feel just like the front is doing...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-18-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,690
Posted By ukrkoz

good to know, thank you. ford's being ford. ...

good to know, thank you. ford's being ford. another reason to swap them to aftermarket slotted ones.
no offence to ford, honda has s..... metal in its rotors either. 15K miles - turn rotors, and so...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-18-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 895
Posted By ukrkoz

if chrome rims = alloy wheels, that is why you...

if chrome rims = alloy wheels, that is why you lost all of your balancing weights. i am yet to come across a shop that will make them stay on alloys.
we had/have 4 cars with alloys and all of them...
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