Valve Cover Questions

Head gasket problem

Brand new to the GMC sonoma world. Picked up a 01' sonoma 240 000 km on the clock. Now the head gasket has blown, because there is ...

Asked by mrgreek about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1996 Toyota Camry problem

I have a '96 Camry Collectors Edition V6 with 126,500 that I believe either needs a Valve or Head Gasket, I am pretty sure it's a Lexus ...

Asked by 2greys about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Pcv valve problem

1998 ford escort zx2 140,000 miles manual, 4 cyllinder 2 wd where is the pcv valve?

Asked by bryan ferguson about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Saturn Other problem

2000 Saturn SL1 1.9 Liter, 4 Cyl, 16 valve, overhead cam 90,000 automatic 2 wheel drive Overview of Details & what I have Looked ...

Asked by jimmmm about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

1986 Toyota Pickup problem

I just bought this pickup its a 86 pickup with the 22r motor with 228,000 miles. It starts and runs fine after it has sat for awhile, if you...

Asked by markstuts about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Oil pressure switch problem

Hi! I have Pontiac Grannd Am ,1994, V6. My question: where is located oil pressure switch? Thanks

Asked by VP about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Lincoln ls #4 miss firing problem

My 2000 Lincoln LS has #4 cylanoid miss firing what do you think the problem is?. This is a salvage car my husband redid. He thought it ...

Asked by glenda999 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Oil on spark plug at change problem

We took our 2001 Kia Sportage to Advance because it was idling and running rough. Thier computer shown that number 1 cylinder was miss ...

Asked by TOOLMANDAL about 5 years ago - 4 Answers

Please tell me i haven't blown my husband's engine. problem

We have a 1996 Mitsubishi eclipse; 2.0 DOHC non turbo, manual transmission. With about 4000 miles on the rebuilt motor. We just had the ...

Asked by subsnamps about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Rattling noise in engine problem

Hello, I'm so glad Bob & Ken you're there! I have a 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan 6 cylinder with a rebuilt 1992 engine installed in it 2 ...

Asked by arlenes about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Spark plugs problem

Where are the spark plugs located on a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, 4 cyl. engine. The car has 87,000 miles. I can find the plug wires, but can...

Asked by smill6 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

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

Jeep wagoneer oil burner problem

Recently purchased a 1979 Jeep Wagoneer - 360 Auto 4x4. Has 83,000 original miles and has been well maintained all its life. Previous owner ...

Asked by duvoy about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Oil leak problem

Hi Guys, Subaru L Series Wagon, 1985, 1.8 L, 245,000 klms. A few days ago my car started surging when I tried to excellerate. Now when I...

Asked by caoimhin about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Spark plug problem

I have a Huynday Elantral model year 2000. 112,000 miles 4 cyllinder engine While changing the spark plugs I realized that one of the ...

Asked by mdodonoghue@optonline.net about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Knock from valve cover problem

I have a knock coming from the left valve cover in my 1987 pontiac grand prix with a 305 v-8 with about 187,000 miles. im going to be using ...

Asked by twinningit about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Water pump problem

I have a 96 honda accord LX I need to change water pump where is it and how to. I think its in timing belt cover. Do I need to move motor to...

Asked by boltfinder about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Pontiac Montana problem

Our montana I think has California emissions on it, there's a part that recently broke and no repair shops in our area are able to identify ...

Asked by rsarnol about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

2001 Buick Century problem

DTC is P403 & P405. Engine lacks acceleration power but will motor along at low throttle position and even gain speed to about 68 MPH ...

Asked by gcheris 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

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

1991 Toyota Landcruiser problem

1991 Landcruiser Automatic, 200K, inline-6 cycl engine. Service manual shows the TDC mark just above the starter. This area is ...

Asked by TonyWilliams about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Idle stop solenoid not working! problem

I just replaced a OEM Idle Stop Solenoid (I.S.S.) with a Brand New "Standard Motor Products (SMP)" I.S.S. on a 1977 Chevrolet ...

Asked by capr1cepr0se about 5 years ago - 8 Answers

1989 Chrysler Le Baron problem

My 1989 Chrysler Lebaron is leaking alot of oil. I put about two quartz in it every two days. It just started doing this after I got the ...

Asked by Smooches_Babe about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Oil leak problem

I have a 1999 Ford Taurus and as I was driving, everytime I would press the gas pedal, I would hear some scratchy noise. Like when a fan is ...

Asked by LER281 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Spark plugs problem

I have a 2000 Subaru Outback with 114343 thous and a 2.5 liter. My problem is two fold. My car lags sometimes when i accelerate almost as ...

Asked by matt.linehan 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

Replacing spark plug well gaskets problem

I'm trying to replace the valve cover gasket on a 96 Nissan Sentra gxe 1.4 liter engine, with 200,000 miles. I removed the cover but can't ...

Asked by stumped dad about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Timing belts problem

I have a toyota camery 1997 4 cylinder. It died while I was driving. The machanic seems to think it is the timing belt though he has yet to ...

Asked by tbilodeau about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Chevy tahoe valve clatter problem

1998 Chevy Tahoe LT, 130,000 miles. When accelerating, the engine valves clatter. Aren't they self-adjusting? How do I fix this? Thanks...

Asked by sheracad about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Fuel problems problem

I have a 95 full size bronco, with a 351 engine, automatic transmission, push button 4 wheel drive. I have recently replaced the following: ...

Asked by Leo351 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

1998 Buick Century problem

1998 buick century 160,000 miles 3.1v6 engine. i can't get my radio to play while i'm driving. when i turn the key backwards in the ignition...

Asked by teflon about 5 years ago - 5 Answers

Valve cover leak problem

1984 Ford LTD Wagon, 111,000 miles. 3.8 engine. Is there an oil additive that will slow down oil leaks around the valve gaskets? I don't...

Asked by psheldonfamily about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Replaced timing belt now won't start problem

2002 Kia Spectra 65,000 manual Replaced timing belt at home for maintenance. Now car will not start. Starter will crank and I can see...

Asked by madskaterr about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Mercury Sable problem

Code 171, 174 how do I take off the plemen

Asked by Jwod about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Timing problem problem

I have 1994 Toyota Camry Le 4cyl 2.2L 232k miles the other day the oil pump pulley went bad. I replaced and slid the timing belt back on. ...

Asked by skee50 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

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

Evap canister location problem

My 2001 durango has the check engine light on. took it and had it checked and the two codes given where 0442 and 0445 which are a leak on ...

Asked by autodummie about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Transmission problems problem

Hi, I recently bought a 2000 Silverado 2500, 6.0L automatic with 92,000mi. After purchasing the truck, I drove it about 30 miles and it ...

Asked by smitty7274 about 5 years ago - 4 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

Severe oil leak problem

85 Chevy cavalier 120000 milies, 4 cylinder. My father in law bought the car cheap. It goes through oil insanely fast, we've checked the ...

Asked by Jesse79 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1997 Isuzu Other problem

Im fixing an isuzu trooper right now. it has valve lash. i took out the valve cover and found no adjustment screw for the valve clearance. ...

Asked by penshop about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1999 Volvo S70 problem

My oil seems to be leaking on my car. It's a noticeable amount that leaves small/medium stains all over my driveway. Could it be something...

Asked by Kadeashton about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Oil pressure problem

2003 Toyota Corrola S-type mileage: 60,000 ( 1.8 liter gasoline) Every morning when I start and drive my car, the engine sounds rough (like ...

Asked by Dhrurving about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

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

1995 Honda Accord problem

I have a Honda Accord 1995 with 171,000 miles. The check engine light comes and D4 blinks then the engine dies after few minutes. I took ...

Asked by aielmasri about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Honda Passport problem

I'm changing the timing belt on my 95 Passport, 3.2L V6 with 140K miles. When I pulled the plugs, I noticed oil on the outside of the plugs...

Asked by racolston about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

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