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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Cost to replace driver door on '94 Honda Accord?

« on: Today at 07:18:02 AM »

Due to the severity of that, it may not be wise to fix this car. These blue book at 1500 in good condition.
Thats your upper ball-joint that has been destroyed. Thats fixable.
You would need to take it to someone, cost depends on how much time they are spending on fixing. If they are doing lots of body work and replacing struts, doors and what not; It could run you 3000. 

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Toyota 22 R connecting rod replacements?

« on: Today at 06:53:20 AM »

Hi all, I'm going to be doing an overhaul on a 22 R in a 89 Toyota Pickup.

Its got real bad rod knock and have already changed Rod bearings. It sounds like one of the rods is warped. I've never done rods on this particular motor so I'm looking for advice. Also Can the rods come through the oil pan? On my 7AFE (Toyota Corolla) I was able to get to the wrist pin with a neat little tool my toyota tech friend had. Is this possible on the the truck? Or will they have to come up through the top of the block?
Also does anyone know what the procedures are for this? I have the domestic ALLData but not the import, so I don't really know what Toyota Calls for as far as lubricant procedures and etc etc etc....

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: 96 explorer transmission slip

« on: June 12, 2013, 08:54:34 PM »

When was the last time the tranny was serviced? (Oil, filter etc etc etc).
I have to ask, have you made sure the fluid level is correct? If it isn't this can easily cause slipping.
I've heard of voltage drop and fluctuation in between seasons if the ECU, or TCU are located under the hood. Other than that, the Transmission itself may be defective but during winter time it stays cool enough to avoid issue. When summer rolls around, it gets really hot and malfunctions.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: 2002 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 REAR ROTOR

« on: June 12, 2013, 08:49:25 PM »

Your brake pads should be fine as long as they are not damaged or unevenly worn.
Drilled and slotted rotors are more of a flashy thing to me. They're used in racing to disperse heat quickly and some aftermarket companies claim they have a better stopping surface. However though in a silverado I don't think you'll really need them.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: 1998 Mazda 626 - The engine will not crank or turn over every few days

« on: June 12, 2013, 08:45:12 PM »

Mazda made a real piece of work when the did the 626's and Miatas. I have these cars in all the time for electrical issues.
Is this an aftermarket alarm system? Or is it OEM factory?

What size engine is it. I believe it has 2 different engines that went into it in the US.

The first thing I would check is for a short or interference in the radio signal from where the receiver is.
Simply taknig to an alarm shop isn't going to do anything unless you pay them. If you can find an automotive electrical specialist in town, that would be the place to go. Tell them, you need to either have the alarm system removed or that you need to figure out why the alarm system is doing this.
Theres a tool I use at work thats made by snap on called a "Remote frequency diagnostics meter". You look for "parasitic" signal that shouldn't be there. Which can hinder the cars ability to run. When the car has been broken into or in some cases if your alarm system has "Dead Mode", the car will not start. It sounds like a you have a problem with the way the alarm system is interacting with the ignition system or the computer. I would seriously take it to someone who knows this stuff in and out, or you will get no answers.

I had a buddy that had one of these, and had 5 different mechanics look at it, same problem as you. He finally found this ASE master mechanic that ran an A/C and electrical shop. Fixed it in like an hour haha.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: 1998 Mitsubishi eclipse RS 2.0 starter won't spin in car

« on: June 12, 2013, 08:37:01 PM »

If the engine is unable to move freely while bolted to the transmission,you may not have set the Torque Converter properly when installing the tranny, a bolt that wasn't fastened far enough could be jutting out and sticking to something. You need to put a socket on the crank bolt and listen for any noises when you turn it. If you hear clunking noises or scraping, you most likely put the tranny on wrong.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: 1980, Toyota Pickup engine fails after 20min of driving

« on: April 10, 2013, 10:32:15 AM »

I would start off by doing a compression test and making sure you are getting fuel and spark.
Does it idle really rough?

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Piece broke off my '98 Ford Ranger and now my steering is shot.

« on: April 09, 2013, 11:15:07 AM »

Thats an Idler pulley. its just a pulley used to route the serpentine belt.

If thats broken off then yes, your steering will no longer work because the serpentine goes to the powersteering. Your alternator will also not work. You You need to see where it broke off. Most likely the block. The only solution to that is welding it back on and doing a good job too because if you don't it will mess other things up.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Oil Change Kit

« on: April 09, 2013, 06:48:15 AM »

Depends on how big of a guy you are.
I can fit right under them, I'm a pretty paranoid person though so I always use jackstands and a jack =P

If you have enough room to fit your body under the car and your chest doesn't touch the underside then your totally good.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: My 1994 geo prizm has no crank no start condition and no dash lights or radio

« on: April 08, 2013, 07:59:32 PM »

This would mean you have a short or possibly. Disconnected plug somewhere along the line.
PM me your number and I can text yoh and walk  you through trouble shooting the system. Once we find the issue I would like to post it on here for anyone in the future.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Oil Change Kit

« on: April 08, 2013, 05:57:43 PM »

As an adden note always know where to support the car on jackstands. If misplaced they can be ticking time bombs

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: My 1994 geo prizm has no crank no start condition and no dash lights or radio

« on: April 08, 2013, 05:25:11 PM »

Do me a favor and check for voltage on the fuses when the key is in the ON position. that way we can see if the junction block is the issue.

We've ruled out the ignition switch since you have voltage. Now all thats left is either the wiring or the junction block. So write down what fuses are hot at the ON position and report back. We can go from there.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: My 1994 geo prizm has no crank no start condition and no dash lights or radio

« on: April 08, 2013, 05:23:09 PM »

Well the wiring for the car is quite simple. It comes from the battery and into the car, then to the Junction block or fuse block where the kicker panel is on the drivers side. You need to inspect the wires all the way up to the gromet and all the way to the battery. The junction block that controls the radio, dash and ignition is on the same panel. You have a problem with the wiring, junction block or something is shorting out big time.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: My 1994 geo prizm has no crank no start condition and no dash lights or radio

« on: April 08, 2013, 05:19:22 PM »

So you have 12v at the Steering column?
But when you put the key to the on position, nothing on your instrument cluster lights up?
Nor will the car start up?

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: My 1994 geo prizm has no crank no start condition and no dash lights or radio

« on: April 08, 2013, 04:34:44 PM »

Ok, so we need to see if you're getting power to to your steering column.
You're going to have to remove the steering column covers and locate the 8 pin connector coming from the ignition switch. At the off position you shouldn't have any voltage or continuity at all. turn the key to the on position. You should have voltage between pins 2 and 3, 4,5, and 7. Test to make sure they all have voltage.

With the clip side of the plug facing upward the pin arrangement is as follows.

  |---Top Of Plug----|
  |3 - 2 -            1   |
  | 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4  |
  |---------------------|