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    Front end noise? Transmission?

    Anyways, both wheel bearings and cv axles have been changed out in last 20k miles prior to noise. I am aware of checking wheel bearing noise by making high speed turn and seeing if noise goes away. No clicking when turning which I think indicates cv axle issue. Either tires or transmission...
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    air bag wires behind wheel?

    I need some help. When my steering wheel is tilted all the way down I have SRS Air Bag light. Any other tilt position the light is out. I have reset connectors behind the steering wheel, just need some guidance because I cant figure out which connectors are the air bag wires/connectors. I...
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    Low idle

    New Idle Control dealio within last 10K. TBI, including EGR ports, completely clean. Tune up within last 10K. Cleaned the MAF sensor. New EGR. No vacuum leaks. Idles around 700rpm but sometimes a little lower and feels like it is going to stall. and it takes a touch of gas to start now and...
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    would you replace fuel pump if doing the fuel level sensor?

    replaced the fuel level sensor, cant get the darn snap ring on, wasted hours jerking with it. Come in here, see it takes two people or to just resuse the old gasket so.....I am now thinking of running up and wasting $90 on a new fuel pump with sensor and just reusing the original rubber gasket...
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    Rocker Panel removal and reinstall of new ones

    I looked hard for a thread onthis already but I cant find one (I am sure there is one somewhere) My rocker panels are rusted. My outer rocker panels are rusted thru but my inners are good. I was going to order replacement outers, buy a welder and do it myself but I have not idea how to get the...
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    Hissing noise after shut off

    Pulled into the garage and after shutting off the engine I heard a loud hissing noise. I assumed I ran over a screw or something in the garage and was getting a flat tire. I jumped out and it it coming from under/near the driver side front underneath/near the air filter. I say near because I...
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    Noise under load??

    Here is a video of my car knocking under load. I have heard flex plate, lifters, rod knock, bearing, etc. Any suggestions as to what you think it is would be appreciated. I would like to fix it but I can't even diagnosis it. https://youtu.be/QScDntr2QaE
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    Ac/heater fan switch short?

    Hello, Got in car and fan wasn't working on any setting. While driving I was screwing around with the knob because that's been the issue in the past (I've replaced that switch numerous times over the years). Knob was fine. As I am putting the knob back on while driving I went a little off the...
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    Fuel filter. Flaring tool

    I have the dreaded rusty fuel filter. Cant get it off. Line is all rusted to heck, also about 8" in. I was thinking of buying a 12" piece of the nicopp brake line but I will need to flare the cut piece on my car. Any suggestions for a decent flaring tool? The loaner one available at advance auto...
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    ABS Unit and brake bleeding

    I disconnected the master cylinder from the booster and the 2 lines going to the ABS unit. I also disconnected one of the brake lines off the ABS unit. Then it hit me.....When do you have to do the special bleeding procedure for the ABS unit? When I get my car back together can I just bleed it...
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    Frustrating day...question about leak after cv axle change

    Yesterday I went to complete my axle change out. I had to go to AutoZone to get the slide hammer because the prybar wasnt working for me. Slidehammer works in one clean shot. I compare axles and the new NAPA one is shorter. I take a break until today. I go to Advance Auto and get an axle. It...
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    Subframe bushings removal?

    To drop subframe far enough to replace bushing does the following sound right? 1. Jackstand on front of subframe 2. Support engine with hydraulic Jack and wood on oil pan 2. Hydraulic jack on middle of rear part of subframe with safety jack just below that by 3 inches. 3. Unscrew subframe rear...
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    Is an alignment required after struts and/or CV Axle replacement?

    Hello, I am trying to avoid doing 2 different alighnments if I can. I have been changing out various front end parts on my car to improve the handling/stop the clunking noises. An alighnment was done last year after I replaced an outer tie rod and replaced the sway bar. Car traveled straight...
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    Cradle bolts?

    I am going to check my cradle bolts for tightness. As I went to do it I thought I should ask you all how to do it. Any chance of me stripping it out? Do I need to hold a nut above the bolt to get it to tighten? Stupid questions but well that's what us noobs ask. My repair doesn't say anything...
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    Dog bone flip new mounts??

    I am going to do my underneath motor mounts. Well I also bought new dog bone mounts. Is there an advantage/disadvantage to flipping new dog bone mounts? Is flipping them just allowing u to get double use out of a mount?
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