Tag Archives: Corrosion

Regulators may expand recall of Pontiac G6

By Tom Krisher

Associated Press

U.S. safety regulators are looking at expanding a small recall of Pontiac G6 midsize cars so it includes up to 550,000 vehicles.

About 8,000 of the cars were recalled by General Motors in 2009 because the brake lights and cruise control didn’t work… Continue reading

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91 escort fuel pump issue solved

Are you having trouble figuring out why your escort won’t start? Fuel pump not coming on when you turn the key to on position? Well i finally found the problem with my 91 escort and i feel like a genius. Not really but i spent 2 weeks tracing wires, relays, fuses, cleaning corrosion, and reading… Continue reading

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93 Probe Weird Blinker Problems…

I have a 93 Probe SE I just bought for 1300. Everything is good except for the Left Blinker. When I put on the Left Blinker, all the Blinkers(Front and back, left and right) AND the License Plate lights all blink at the same time…
Also, sometimes the Left Blinker indicator will stay lit even… Continue reading

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Loss of power and smoking LTD

I just bought an 86 Ford LTD station wagon and two weeks later it started having problems. A bit of background. It leaks a little oil and the dip stick still is reading high still. It has plenty of anti-freeze in the reservoir and I just replaced the fuel filter.

The problem that I am having,… Continue reading

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Battery Light

My girlfriend has a 1999 Mystique, 2.5. DOHC non interference. I am the mechanic of my friends and family and i have a couple of questions.

Is this engine a vtec?

When the headlights are on and def on with radio the cars lights, including interior and exterior, flash, I turned off the heat,… Continue reading

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Ford Recalls 450,426 Minivans and SUVs for Brake Fluid Leaks, Weak Torque Converter Shafts

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It seems this is the first major recall of the year, and it comes from the Ford Motor Company. Ford is recalling 450,426 vehicles consisting of three different models for two separate reasons which they announced all together… Continue reading

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HELP!!! Timing chain cover advice!!!!

This weekend my Son was able to rip apart my Taurus 3.0 Vulcan which I took off the road las year because of a water leak. Yes, you guessed it, timing chain gasket leak. WHAT A KING SIZE PAIN IN THE @#$%&.

OK, enough of that! I looked at the cover and there is visible corrosion where the coolant… Continue reading

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What To Do When Your Car Breaks Down; Advice From AAA

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It’s easy to panic when you’re stranded by the side of the road after your car breaks down or you’re late for an early morning meeting and it just won’t start. Helping you keep your cool and stay… Continue reading

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