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Daughter's 2000 LS timing belt slipped, did the replacement myself using the manual from the forum.
It was a bust, checked compression got nothing in cylinder 2,4 & 6
Pulled the intake plenum, no compression in 1, 3, 5.
Checked the timing marks, everything looked good.
Came to the conclusion > bent valves.
So pulled the valve cover, on 2, 4, 6
And what did I find,
A single cam (which I knew) four valve per cylinder engine! (which I did not know)
Now I cranked the engine and all 12 of those values are working (only viewed one side)
So back to the manual, found no reference to a 24 valve, single overhead cam engine!
Any suggestion or ideas?
kavasagi, "KIA SEPHIA AND STALLING" #1, 12 Sep 2000 2:27 pm
Also go to the Got a Quick, Technical Question? discussion and ask for advice in there. Good luck!
Try the Search Forums on the left sidebar to get a list of the make/model boards. Hopefully there's a maintenance and repair discussion for your daughter's ride.
If it's a Lincoln LS, try Lincoln LS: Problems & Solutions.
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There's also the Got a Quick, Technical Question? discussion as well.
The Blazer owners who post there should be able to help you sort this out.
Nissan Maxima: Stolen Headlights!! may be of particular interest.
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I also did a little digging and found a more specific description of that code
Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input
Sounds like whatever it is that sends a pressure to that sensor isn't creating the pressure it's supposed to. (NOTE: I'm not a mechanic and did NOT sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night )
Hope this helps you track it down!
Another problem is a squeal from a belt when first starting the engine but on a second try the noise is gone. Sprayed belt dressing on all the belts a couple of times but always comes back after a few starts. Can't determine which belt.
That's my problems folks and would sure appreciate any help. Thank you all. Jack
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra: First Impressions
Article Comments - 2007 GMC Sierra Denali Full Test
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Thanks for any help.
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My insurance company still needs for being the SUBROGATION DEMAND FROM ONE OF CLAIMANT ON OTHER CARRIER to other.
In response to above letter, I believe that my insurance company does not responsible for being paid to other without their right documents. Is my idear correct?
Please give me an answer as soon as you can.
Thank you
Good luck!
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If you want other suggestions, visit the main SUVs board and have a look at those discussions. There's one about SUVs for moms that you might enjoy.
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I don't believe all these components are bad because the front cools fine even with low Freon after it blew some out.
Here's what I think. I have once replaced the heater valve under vehicle (behind the driver) for a similar problem. I checked the lines when I got it home. I had been running the AC. The return line for the heater should have been cold since the valve should have shut the water off...it was hot, not as hot as the input, but hot. I also noticed where they had cut the plastic vacuum line and inserted a rubber splice (this was their $107 repair).
I believe that either the hot water valve is defective and not closing properly or the vacuum line is leaking someplace not closing the valve, resulting in the warm air. I also believe that because the valve is not closing, it is heating the AC lines, causing them to overheat thus building excessive pressure in the AC lines resulting in a high pressure valve opening on the compressor until an acceptable pressure is reached.
Can someone with AC knowledge confirm or reject this idea?
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The folks who hang out there should be able to get you pointed in the right direction.
A friend of mine purchased a car from supposely a good friend for x amount of dollars. My friend was to make payments on the car which he did each month and finished paying it off 6 months later. During this time, my friend drove the car under the sellers insurance and registration.
Now that the car was paid in full (with a bill of sale) my friend tried to retrieve the title and his friend kept stalling for time but said he would will give it to him. To make a long story short, the friend has recently passed away and the friends nephew claims the title was held by a bank from another owner which is suppose to be the original owner.
My friend bought this car and as you can see made a big mistake from the beginning (just because they were friends) only to find out that his friend had no right to sell that car to him since he never owned the car. Of coure there is a lien on the car and my friend had to purchase another vehicle and take this car off the streets because he can't register without the title.
My question is, has anyone reading this post ever heard or been in this situation before or might know how to fix this problem in a legal way? If in the event nothing can be done what should he do with the car without having any problems for himself?
Thank you in advance,
jainct
Please help--thanks!
John