Do you know how to you fix a Ford Ranger bumper that has fallen off by yourself? WIthout taking it to a auto shop? Its a year ’98 ford ranger and the bumper fell off..I don’t have money to spend on a repair. I just have to do it by myself…How do you fix it?
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First you should beg, borrow or steal a socket wrench! The large bolts are difficult to get to access with a cresent wrench. You need a good hammer With a little UMPH! to Read the rest of this entry »
The V6-powered base Camaro can sprint to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, thanks to 300 horsepower, yet it costs the same as competitors like the considerably slower Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T. Heck, even the V6′s fuel economy is impressive compared to its competition. The V8-powered Camaro SS with the manual transmission dispenses with 60 mph in a blistering 5.0 seconds — 426 hp will do that for you — yet it’s considerably cheaper than cars like the BMW 135i and Challenger SRT8 and outperforms the slightly more affordable Mustang GT. The Camaro handles smartly, too, with even the base car surpassing the rarefied 68 mph mark on our slalom course.
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro rocks. After years of anticipation, Chevy’s new Camaro not only lives up to the hype but also redefines what a muscle car can be. The traditional stereotype goes Read the rest of this entry »
We know the fuel pump is inside the gas tank. Is this pretty difficult to get at? Dropping the fuel tank seems easy enough once I siphon out the gas, but don’t you have to take out the fuel lines into the tank first? How many lines do I have to take off? I just glanced at them today and they look really hard to get at. Is it just a fitting that needs to be unscrewed on each line? Also, once I unhook the fuel lines and drop the tank, how do I get at the fuel pump inside the tank?
I’ll be the first to admit that I am definitely a beginner at mechanics. Would this be something I could handle? I am sick of paying hundreds of dollars in labor to get my vehicles worked on at repair shops. How do you replace a fuel pump on a 1992 Chevrolet K1500 4.3?
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It’s do-able, I replaced mine in 1991 C-2500. You will need the fuel line tool to get the fuel lines removed.
There is a ground wire attached to the frame above the axle that’s a pain in the *** to remove. It’s got a little bolt that’s usually rusted, and won’t turn. I just cut mine and put a crimped splice on it.
Removing the sending unit/fuel pump INNER lock ring on the tank is tricky because they seal it with some Read the rest of this entry »
By the way we were told that a rod bearing is bad in our engine and it will cost around $3,000 to repair. The oil has been changed every 3000 miles and the vehicle only has 87,000 miles on it. What is the best way to pull the engine for possible replacement or repair? The mechanic said we must have gotten a lemon because he’s heard very little in the way of problems. Other problems we’ve had repaired consist of wheel bearing replacement 4 times, defective sliding door, coolant leak, air conditioning stopped working a week after warranty was up and air bag system malfunction.
I had an extended warranty from GM on the motor only. We noticed a noise from the lifters and took it in for repair. It was supposedly repaired but one week after the repair, the rod bearing is damaged. Can anyone advise on how to proceed with this van?…short of a bonfire?
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Hi! By the way doesn’t your extended warranty cover this? 3K sounds high for a bearing replacement unless they are doing more than just that…I would check around for different shops to quote the job and see Read the rest of this entry »
Hello! I need to know how to change the spark plugs on a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier for my girlfriend. I was hoping someone could provide some sort of photo or diagram for how to access and repair and properly gap the spark plugs for this model of car. We’re getting ready to make a cross country trip in this car, unfortunately, and I would like to do some minor repairs before we head out. However, I’ve never worked on a Cavalier, so any help is appreciated.
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First you’ll need a 3/8 drive 5/8 deep-well magnetic socket from Auto Zone and a couple of 3/8 short extensions. Plan on replacing the spark plug wires if they’ve never been done also. Pick up AC-Delco wires and plugs from your local Chevrolet dealer. Twist the spark plug boots clockwise and counter clockwise before attempting to Read the rest of this entry »