Timing Cover Gasket Questions

Hard to start, no idle.... problem

I have a 1986 Ford Bronco XLT...its a V8 302EFI with 174XXX miles on it. Heres what happened....I got the truck and it ran good but the ...

Asked by norseman8305 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Can't get water pump to seal problem

1993 5.0 mustang. Can't get a seal on the water pump to timing cover. After installing water pours out the bottom where the pump mounts to...

Asked by rowand about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Oil leak in lower intake gasket & upper plenum engine co problem

2000 Impala 140,000 Miles Took car in for servicing and tech said we need to replace a lower intake gasket because oil is leaking.On ...

Asked by ctfamiller about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1994 BMW 318 problem

1. Make and Model of your car 1994 BMW 318i 2. Current odometer reading (approx) 230,000 3. Stick Shift or Automatic Transmission Auto...

Asked by davidmgriff about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2012 Buick Skylark problem

1994 Buick Skylark Custom 3100 SFI 230,000 miles Auto 4sp [img:6dd4cd95b4]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/...

Asked by badge726 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

2001 Jeep Laredo problem

I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L with 125,00 miles on it. It runs OK but I have 3 problems with it. First problem is that the oil ...

Asked by Chuck Mahaffey about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

1991 Oldsmobile Other problem

I have a 1991 Olds Ciera 3.3L with 125k miles that has been giving me a few problems since it was purchased. Sometimes when coming to a ...

Asked by Roalith about 5 years ago - 11 Answers

1968 Chevrolet Nova problem

I have a 68 chevy nova with a 307 and it has about 73,000 miles currently.My car wouln't start so i had it towed to a mechanics shop he said...

Asked by gwilley about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Truck has no power left exhaust not sounding good problem

I have a 1977 chevy i-ton dually. 350 auto was at a light and the truck started running ragged no power ,missing. something felt like it ...

Asked by s10s about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Car vibrating problem

1993 Nissan maxima, 113,000 miles, 6 cylinder automatic. Bought 6 years ago at 95,000 miles. Had since changed Timing belt in 2004, ...

Asked by bmcustis about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1990 Pontiac Grand Am problem

1990 Pontiac Grand Am; 2.5 Liter L4 engine w/fuel injection, automatic lockup, EFI, and balance shafts; 3-speed automatic transmission; 111,...

Asked by Zachary5928 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Rushing air/waterfall sound, oil smell, car won't start now problem

History: 95 Honda Accord V6 about 237,000 miles alternator replaced 1 week ago, new battery 3 months or so, radiator hoses within a year...

Asked by gretchenhonda about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Xk8 check engine light-restricted performance,oil leak problem

I have a 1999 XK8 with 59.000 miles, I have had the vehicle for about 1yr and from date of purchase has only put about 1200 miles on it. ...

Asked by bwright1 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Engine knocking after timing belt replacement problem

Car: Honda Civic 1992, 1.5L 4cyl. I recently took the car to a mechanic to get the timing belt and water pump replaced. Also, the cam ...

Asked by sypher0725 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Toyota repaired head gasket etc - now major oil leak problem

2003 Toyota Camry. 105K miles We thought the water pump was going out. Went to a shop guy listened and said it was the alternator. They ...

Asked by mominwashington about 5 years ago - 4 Answers

1987 Honda Accord problem

Gentlemen: '87 Accord engine, only has an original 110,000 miles not too bad. Small cylinder engine. A couple times it overheated due ...

Asked by Orbiewan about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1925 Ford F-250 problem

1986 Ford F-250 HD 351HO V-8 4x4; 86,000mile(2nd time? - registration was 86M); Auto Trans; bought for son's first truck 2 year's ago; did ...

Asked by Son'sFirstF-250 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2003 Toyota Corolla problem

On the last oil change, I was advised that the head gasket was liking oil. I have had every single service done in a timely manner on this ...

Asked by manolo about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Ford Taurus problem

I have a 2000 Ford Taurus with DOHC engine, 119,000 miles. I replaced a head gasket. With the DOHC engine, you have to tear apart the whole ...

Asked by blm about 5 years ago - 6 Answers

Pistons hit valves? problem

I have a 1989 sentra with a 1.6L 4cyl engine and 105,000 miles The person who had the car before me said it ran great until one day it lost...

Asked by tomviles about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Crankcase position sensor problem

(1997 camaro 3.8 v6 auto) I recently changed the crankcase position sensor, and one of my questions is: do i need to take the car in to ...

Asked by jdrake about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

A6 misfire problem

I have a misfire on my Audi A6 2.7t Quattro. It started on Cyl #3 and 4. I put in some fuel injector cleaner and replaced the plugs and Cyl...

Asked by 14forest about 5 years ago - 5 Answers

Help--very expensive estimate on car overheat problem

I have a 94 toyota pick up with 260,000 miles on it. it is a 4 cylinder.Okay...so I got an estimate of 2300$ I was told my timing chain ...

Asked by hatazcat about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1994 Mazda 626 problem

Was running rough, missing & jumping exspecially if run A/C. Would shut off when stop while a/c on, not when off. Driving down road ...

Asked by Jo Ann Robson about 5 years ago - 7 Answers

2000 Ford Windstar problem

My van has oil leaking into the radiator and I have no idea where it's coming from. I've flushed the rad and it will stay clear for a about...

Asked by ssred about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Dodge neon misfire code problem

Hi guys and gals, i got a 1999 dodge neon 49,000 miles 2.0 dohc auto tranny. Car starts up ok but 10-15secs after start, idle gets rough ...

Asked by lilbubba02 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1994 Geo Tracker problem

My exhaust manifold is glowing red, after short periods of driving. it is NOT my catalytic convertor, i have removed it and i have ...

Asked by JJones88 about 5 years ago - 5 Answers

1998 Ford Escort problem

98 Escort ZX2 2.0 liter 4 cyl,151000 miles , Engine died ,wont start, pulled plugs 2 out 4 plugs cover completly in oil. Changed valve cover...

Asked by Rock Hauler about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Truck back firing after valve ajustment problem

I have a 1982 chevy c-10 pick up with 117000 miles. Has a straight 6 250 motor. 2 wheel drive. Was replacing valve cover gasket and decided ...

Asked by newroadhouse about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Valve train oil problem

I recently purchased a 1994 LeBarron 3.0, automatic with 44,000 miles on it for my son. It had a small water leak that led to him ...

Asked by txwayno about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

1993 Ford Ranger problem

I have a manual transmission, 4-cylinder, 1993 Ford Ranger pick-up with 132,000 miles. Every now and then (it's happened twice so far) as I...

Asked by dummermuth about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1990 Honda Accord problem

I have a 1990 Accord Automatic 156,000 miles. I just had the timing belt and distributer done. Now the car idles at 500 RPMS and makes like ...

Asked by kkutt1978 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

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

Blown head gasket and maintainence problem

1992 Toyota Previa LE, 143,601 Miles, 2.4L I4 Hello, I've come to ask a question on my parents previa that has a blown head gasket. we'...

Asked by CanYouToyota about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1993 Ford Probe problem

At first, car seem to be hesitating or missing and only experienced this maybe once or twice every two weeks or so. Problem became ...

Asked by lggetter about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

2000 Lincoln LS problem

2000 Lincoln LS with 75016 miles, Automatic, 3.9L V8. History: In the last 4 months I had the valve cover gaskets replaced, and ...

Asked by nunen about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

2001 Buick Regal problem

I have just had the upper intake manifold replaced, now I have a P0410 EGR Insufficent flow code. The repair shop said that they didn't ...

Asked by donfleck about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

2012 Mitsubishi Other problem

3000gt 1992 manual transmission reg coupe not turbo. hello, my i have this 3000gt i purchased it less than 3 months ago. and it has died a ...

Asked by terry1819 about 5 years ago - 0 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

1998 Mazda Other problem

Timing pulley broke while running, got it home (about 1 mile drive). Replaced timing belt and pulleys, harmonic balancer, intake gaskets, ...

Asked by dlubalamadison about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1988 Mercury Marquis problem

The car is a 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Station Wagon in Saudi Arabia with 160,000 Kilometers on the clock. Gave it to the mechanic last ...

Asked by gopiqpp about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Sputters and dies problem

I got a 1995 DODGE Neon with the SOHC. It will run fine and then all of a sudden it will sputter and some times die. It does it at any speed...

Asked by j_martin72281 about 5 years ago - 4 Answers

Noise in engine problem

I have a 1996 chevy tahoe(5.7 liter) it has a knocking sound.. when i start the truck itruns good for about 3 seconds then the knocking hits...

Asked by smileyjunior about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1987 Pontiac Grand Prix problem

I have a 87 grand prix. I recently bought the car. Car runs strong. No probs until I changed the gasket on the valve cover. .(Dont know if ...

Asked by Grand_daddy about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Ford Ranger problem

I just had this vehicle serviced with no problems whatsoever. The engine started to die once in a while while accelerating from stop. In the...

Asked by cgin59 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

I just had this vehicle serviced with no problems whatsoever. The engine started to die once in a while while accelerating from stop. In the...

Asked by cgin59 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1990 Toyota Camry problem

--ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED-- I am having three issues with my 1990 toyota camry with 150k miles on it. has a Rebuilt 1991 camry I4 2.0 liter...

Asked by Racerty1 about 5 years ago - 7 Answers

Oil in coolant expansion tank problem

I have a 1997 Ford Aspire, 5-speed manual transmission, 90,000 miles. At my last oil change, I observed oil in my coolant expansion ...

Asked by Doc Doug about 5 years ago - 9 Answers

How to replace a head gasket problem

How do i replace a headgasket on my 93 escort? i have the top cover off and the bolts for the head loose. what do i do now? please help. ...

Asked by 93Scort about 5 years ago - 10 Answers

2000 Plymouth Other problem

Less than a year ago I changed out my sparkplugs and wires. While changing the plugs I had oil in my #2 plug. I kept an eye on it and it ...

Asked by kright about 5 years ago - 0 Answers