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Frankie D’ Antoni is a catalog writer for one of the biggest car manufacturers in the United States. Born and raised in a household of car mechanics, he now offers valuable online information via Auto Mechanic.
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August 17, 2007 at 12:31 am
Have oldsmobile 88, replaced the front struts and all components surrounding (ball joints, tie rod ends, etc). One side is fine, the other has a negative camber (tilted inward towards engine). What causes this during the installation, and how do I align the strut properly when reinstalling new ones? I guess I got lucky on the first side. I installed the old strut coils on the new struts…
Any advice appreciated…
Thanks in advance!
August 18, 2007 at 12:03 am
Thanks dk4 for stopping by. Here’s what, my next post gonna all about struts and shocks.
August 21, 2007 at 1:49 am
Hello there dk4! It’s great to hear from you. Well, here are some of the stuff I can share with you. You need wheel alignment every time you change suspension components.You don’t need to be an expert to know this. Bring it to a computerized wheel alignment shop. It usually costs $50 for front wheels and 75-80$ for 4.
Another option would be to do it the old fashion way. There was a shop years ago that made it with a special ruler. There was only 1 guy who knew how to do it. With no computer. you can try and do it on you own. It will take some attempts. In my shop, we had such ruler. I spent around 3 hours to do it. So, I gave up and brought it to a tire specialist who was able to finish the task in 20 minutes.
So it’s all up to you now.
August 23, 2007 at 3:27 am
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November 26, 2007 at 8:29 pm
if yuo can help me with this question, I’ll appreciate. I have a 1992 Grandmarkis with rear air shocks, I’ll like to know where is the air compressor and how to test it, Thank you
November 26, 2007 at 8:51 pm
2000 dodge dak truck, oil gauge bottom out. could this be oil pump or sending unit?
Thanks Debbie
November 27, 2007 at 1:36 am
Carlos, I really couldn’t tell the exact location from memory. But I’ve looked it up in the Internet. Click on this link and it’ll show you the exact location on your Marquis. http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl246a-lib.htm
November 27, 2007 at 1:45 am
Debbie, its definitely the fuel sending unit. Basically, the fuel sending unit is used to measure the level of fuel in the tank. So if you’re pertaining on the oil gauge, better to check the sending unit.
January 5, 2008 at 11:52 am
94 ford explorer xlt 4wd, how do you change the front right wheel bearings….
Also What makes a rotor spin freely or smoothly on a vehicle?
January 14, 2008 at 3:37 am
g.day just want to know is any coolant fine for a ef falcon thats been converted to gas . i have 10 litres of calibre type b already pre mixed would this be ok or do i have to mix more water with it. if so how much.your info would be greatly apecated .brett
February 27, 2008 at 2:51 pm
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May 8, 2008 at 1:23 pm
1993 pontiac transport wiper motor works sometimes
May 22, 2008 at 4:22 am
My ford f-150 has a 4.6 v-8 that keeps misfiring on the #4 cylinder, I have replace the plug, coil-pack, fuel injector, is there something i am missing?
June 7, 2008 at 3:30 am
Hi Joe, sorry for the slight delay in answering your question. A misfiring engine cylinder could be caused by worn out engine parts, the wrong silencers or a faulty air cleaner. But most of the time, this problem is caused by a damaged fuel system. Another factor could be that you’re using the wrong fuel for your F150. Consider having a professional mechanic check your vehicle to determine which of these factors is affecting your engine’s performance.
I’ll be tackling this problem in my next post. If you plan on diagnosing this auto problem on your own, then I highly suggest that you look for a technical manual and that you follow the diagnostic steps religiously. Manuals may differ depending on the type of vehicle you have.
June 15, 2008 at 12:28 am
no problem in the delay, i have been told the air intake sensor could be the problem, but after spending so much money and time, i am about to give up hope, i’ve wonder would a pro mechanic be able to solve the issue without trial and error of just changing parts till something worked?
June 15, 2008 at 12:30 am
also i did a compression test on the cylinders and the were good
June 25, 2008 at 1:13 am
I have replaced my fuel pump an filter an still can not get fuel to the carberator canot figure it out please help my car is a 93 plymouth sundance four cilindor 2.5 engine pump is in the tank
July 4, 2008 at 3:26 am
Hi Annie Brown, how’s the condition of your carburetor? Are you still driving with your old carburetor, or did you have a new one installed? The state of your carburetor could be the reason behind your plymouth’s problems.