Cylinder Head Questions
- 1993 Saturn Other problem
- The car sat for two months while I put money away to replace the brake system minus the lines. When I finished the car would not start after...
- Asked by danieljeddy about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- Spark plug location problem
- I HAVE A 1998 FORD EXPEDITION I WANT TO CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES I DON'T SEEM TO SEE WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE ...
- Asked by MARMAR72 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Mazda shaking when in neutral problem
- I have a 93 Mazda Protege Lx, 5 speed (200,000 Miles) 4 cylinder. Recently I noticed vigorous shaking while the car is in neutral or while ...
- Asked by aairahs about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Tercel spark plug threads blown out problem
- I have a 1992 Toyota Tercel; it uses spark plugs NGK RN11YC4. The plug threads for cylinder #1 stripped out, and I repaired them with a ...
- Asked by johnrankin about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1984 Ford LTD problem
- I own a 1984 Ford LTD Brougham. It has a leaking head gasket that I am trying to fix. I have disconnected the battery but I am unsure on how...
- Asked by valexandes about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Hyundai repair problem
- I have a 1994 Hyundai Scoupe with a 1.5 SOHC (3 valve per cylinder) 4 cylinder with 110,000 miles. The engine had a bad head (several bent ...
- Asked by drew78 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Cylinder head problem
- My timing belt broke on a 96 mits. galant 2.4 liter 16 valve 4 cyl. i had the heads machined and replaced 8 valves. everything appears to be...
- Asked by dabbsp about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Renault megane overheating problem
- I got my 1998 Renault megane classic 1.6engine, serviced 2 weeks ago. A few days later the car over heated on me, and when i checked the ...
- Asked by skearney about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Chevrolet colorado intake valve problem problem
- I received a letter from GM reporting a potential problem with the intake valve seats wearing. This is for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado equipped...
- Asked by jdmaris about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Coolant dries off within a day problem
- Rover 400,1998 model,mileage:110,000 Please I would av loved to donate a token but I stay in Africa and it's not easy to send the token. ...
- Asked by oladipokehinde about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Idle problem
- HELP I have a 1987 Carb. B2600 Truck. I recentlly had the head replaced at the dealer. Prior to this the head gasket blew between two ...
- Asked by durchevous about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Kia stumbles/hesitates problem
- I've a 1995 Sportage 4 x 4 2.0 single overhead cam, a 5 speed, with 116k miles. I drove it for about 1 year when it started hesitating. To ...
- Asked by Poot about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1978 Ford Bronco problem
- I have a 78 Ford Bronco, not sure of the mileage (odomiter broken), with a 460 bored out to a 506-lots of performance parts. Problem is, we...
- Asked by jolenec about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Toyota Camry problem
- Is 2000 Toyota Camry worth repairing? Leaking oil bad, cut it off as soon as it made a noise...seal broke.? This car has 200,000 miles......
- Asked by Camfan about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Car killed on highway and won't run problem
- '86 Pontiac Fiero GT, 2.8 v6, 82619 miles This is a new used car i will be purchasing from my neighbor. He said he had been driving it ...
- Asked by 86fieroowner about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Occasional blue/black smoke. problem
- So i drive a 96' mustang GT with about 117,000 miles on her, with some modifications. Took off the catalytic converter, put on under drive ...
- Asked by josedirte about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Massive oil leak problem
- Hi all, I have a 1972 Beetle model 1122 that has sat for three years. after rebuilding the carb, I started it only to find that there was a ...
- Asked by lostnvegas about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Low pressure problem
- Long story short...looking into buying a Volkswagon Scirocco '83 MKII one problem...low pressure in one of the cylanders..all i need is a ...
- Asked by closin about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Pontiac Firebird problem
- I have a '92 3.1L V6 Firebird that is burning up plugs. I replaced all six plugs about 2 years ago and about 4 months ago I took it to a ...
- Asked by colinhugg about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1998 Audi A6 problem
- I HAVE A 98, AUDI A6 WITH A 2.8 ENGINE AND IT HAS 125,000 MIL. wich is overheating the recnt parts that i replaced was the engine coolant ...
- Asked by sandro about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- Coolant loss / headgasket problem
- I have a '98 Cadillac Deville; 187,266 miles; Northstar 4.6 engine; 2 wd. For some time, I've had a problem with coolant loss. Upon ...
- Asked by absjaymar about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Mazda MPV problem
- I recently blew a coolant line which resulted in an overheated engine. After repairing the leak, I now find that coolant is pouring into my ...
- Asked by valhalla about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 2010 Chevrolet S-10 problem
- Chevy S-10, 89, 100K, V6 Three months ago I replaced the calipers, rotors, pads, on the front brakes and the cylinders, drums, shoes on ...
- Asked by Lakota about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Engine over heating problem
- I have a 1994 Ford E 150 econoline conversion van noticed its over heating how can I tell before taking it to a repair shop if its thje ...
- Asked by aquariusman about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Getting scammed? blown head gasket question problem
- I have a 1995 Honda Accord (4 cylinder) with 229K miles. After taking my car for a timing belt and water pump replacement, the next day my ...
- Asked by ctd7320 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Blown head gasket - symptoms problem
- 1. 1986 Toyota Supra 2. 42000 on new 3.0 liter engine 3. Automatic 4. 2 wheel drive 5. Rough in idle when parked and when moving. ...
- Asked by JustinLane about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1995 BMW 740 problem
- While driving my vehicle pulled in the driveway proceeded to turn the key to the off position and it went all the way around. It caught ...
- Asked by attorneydarnell about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Acura Legend problem
- I have a wonderful 1993 Acura Legend L with 160,000 miles, 6 cylinder. Recently it started running hot and was diagnosed with a blown head...
- Asked by marianrz about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Pontiac Grand Am problem
- I've got a 92 grand am with the 2.3 SOHC, it started knocking so I pull the motor and found the head gasket was burnt between the the 2 and ...
- Asked by vanman42 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Back latch broke, can't open door to repair problem
- Toyota Sienna Van, 1999, six cylinder, 120,000 miiles The back lift-up door opens manually. You lift a latch to release the door. The ...
- Asked by Lobasso about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Engine overheats problem
- 93 deville bout 180k miles, new thermostat & water pump. radiator has a minor leak. engine over heats to the point where the stop engine...
- Asked by bobgeorge091475 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1990 Honda Accord problem
- 1990 Honda accord LX. Starts fine, Idles with a miss, No check engine light, When driving it sputters on take offs and misses when driving ...
- Asked by BenSmith01 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1989 Nissan Other problem
- My son went through a deep puddle and the air filter is customized to be at the (facing the car) right lower portion of the vehicle and ...
- Asked by moisesnmaria about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Jeep grand cherokee frost/ freeze plug failure problem
- Anyone heard of this? I have a 2000 Grand Cherokee, bought from a dealer with 45,000km, currently with 125,000km. I recently had a frost ...
- Asked by bedwards about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Ford Escort problem
- 96 ford escort lx 1.9 140k miles, put a new head on about a year ago app 20k miles ran ok until last week ,it stalled at a light and wouldn'...
- Asked by tcu27 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1993 Nissan Truck problem
- I have an original 1993 NISSAN 2 WD TRUCK with a KA24E ENGINE ( 3 valves per cylinder ) 120,000.00 mile never been overhauled, leaking ...
- Asked by EDOSAN about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Saab question problem
- Hi: I have a 1994 saab 900 s.The mileage is 106,000 mi.Engine=2.5 V6.I am trying to take the cylinder head off and want to know if the ...
- Asked by jhill7747 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1994 Mazda Miata problem
- Hi there. I have a 94 Mazda Miata with 109k miles. It's 4 cylinder, manual. I've had coolant problems for almost 2 years now. However, I...
- Asked by tyffi21 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Tapping and random cylinder misfire at idle and other problem
- I have a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE automatic with 147,000 miles. I was recently driving and did not notice my car was beginning to overheat...
- Asked by crazymike about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- Chugging/irratic idle problem
- I have a 1995 Civic DX, 1.5, auto tranny, 2wd, 164,000 miles. My civic is a bit of a dog. I have had a small leak in my exhaust just before ...
- Asked by davids4692 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Head gasket replacement problem
- I have a 1992 Isuzu pickup. Its a 5 speed 2WD. 4 cylinder motor. I need the steps and details to replace a head gasket.
- Asked by Fatboy81265 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1990 Volvo 240 problem
- Hi, great site. Ok, I just purchased a 1990 Volvo 240 DL. Mileage 144,000. It's a 4 cylinder, it says on the sticker on the engine, also say...
- Asked by elephant714 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Installing aftermarket temp gauge problem
- 1994 Chevy C1500, 4.3L, 131xxx miles. Installed the sending unit next to t-stat. Question, how do I get the check engine light off (...
- Asked by agressor about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Acura abs leak problem
- I have a 1995 acura integra LS, 110K with a leak in the ABS that i can not find. any idea where to start?
- Asked by charles1003 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Trouble with oil and gas problem
- My car is a toyota corolla 89. I was driving today and the car started smelling like gasoline and it was rapidly wasting gasoline. I stopped...
- Asked by romseeker123 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Foreign bolt caused timing belt to break problem
- I have a VW Jetta 2000 with 83996 miles on it, it has a 2.0 liter F.I engine. Recently my timing belt broke and as per the shop, the ...
- Asked by kwamina about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Chevrolet Trailblazer problem
- My air conditioner works great when I first get in the car in the morning, but as the day goes on the outside temperature display starts ...
- Asked by kwbrady about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Mitsubishi eclipse 1198 timing belt problem
- I was driving the car at 75 miles/hour in the hwy. in five gear and the car sounds like it was in neutro, I bear to my rigth and turn off, ...
- Asked by laserwing about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1990 Buick Skylark problem
- How to change a key switch on a 1990 buick skylark
- Asked by panther7777 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Oil in coolant problem
- My 1989 Ford Probe 4 cylinder with 183K miles appears to have oil in the coolant. There is no evidence of coolant in the oil. An analysis of...
- Asked by Kurt bechle about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
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