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  • gcraiggcraig Member Posts: 11
    Thanks! Very helpful. I replaced the bolts and lubricated them completely. Now things are much better I think.
  • gcraiggcraig Member Posts: 11
    Thank you! I replaced the calipers and pins and lubricated them properly. I hope the problem goes away. Now if I could just get the dang air out of the system!!! LOL!
  • mikemccnwmikemccnw Member Posts: 1
    Vehicle: 2003 Audi A6, but could be any vehicle with embedded window antenna. The problem is the radio reception gets really bad when the vehicle is hot, and only when the vehicle gets hot. It gets better when it cools down (outside air temperature, not associated with engine temp). The dealer says the problem is the aftermarket window tint. If I have it removed, they also want to replace the window, since the adhesive may have attacked the antenna wires. Now there is some evidence that the window tint may cause radio problems, but so far, I've only seen posts this on AM (the problem is with FM), and that doesn't explain why it's only a problem when the vehicle gets hot (left in the sun). And I've never seen anything about a residual effect regarding the adhesive in the film. For every one I've read about, the problems go away when the tint is removed. Anybody seen or heard this? Thanks.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Yes, definitely possible, if the tint uses metallic particles. Apparently the solution is to use tint that uses ceramic substances:

    http://www.formulaone.com/
  • littleredcarlittleredcar Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2004 Huyndai Tiburon with extremely low mileage. I was told today, on a routine oil change that because my auto was 4 years old, that even though I had less than 20,000 miles on my 6 cylinder auto, I need to replace the timing chain, before the warranty is up on that part of the vehicle. Should I get the timing chain replaced or not? It seems like a repair that is done on high mileage autos.
  • wealthwarrantywealthwarranty Member Posts: 11
    Interesting,

    I never heard that before, if it was not a chain, maybe due to age or drying out of compound belt, but metal, no way, it is tied directly to wear, not age, and it should last a heck of a lot longer than 20K. Sounds like dealer is looking to keep shop busy with warranty work, but I wonder how he will justify it to Huyndai. I wouldn't want it changed if I was you.
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    Well, I bet this is defined as a 'maintenance' item in your owner's manual, and will not be covered under warranty, and even if done in a dealer shop, you will be charged for the service.

    I think whoever told you this is just trying to make money on you.

    Look in your owner's manual. It will give service intervals for all things. If you have a timing BELT, it should indicate when it should be changed. If you have a timing CHAIN, it probably will show nothing, and the chain should last the life of the car without being changed.

    Even if the service for a timing BELT is 5 or 7 years, if the milage on your car is extremely low, such as the 20,000 miles you are talking about, I personally would NOT change a belt at even 7 years with 35,000 miles or so. At 10 years, no matter what milage, you might consider changing a belt.
  • littleredcarlittleredcar Member Posts: 2
    Thanks for your input. My owner's manual says nothing about the timing chain and only to start inspecting the timing belt at 24,000 miles. I had a feeling that they were trying to hustle some money out of me and I don't plan to have any work done on the auto. It runs just fine, the way it is, knock wood. I am going to start taking my car elsewhere for service since this incident. I know times are hard for auto dealers and this illustrates just how hard up they are, IMO.
  • xraymanrrxraymanrr Member Posts: 34
    i have a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse with 22k miles. service tells me i have carbon build up on my throttle body(carburator for this car). they want $120 to correct. they say i should correct this problem on a yearly basis. is this a scam? should I do this service? if so, how frequently? can i purchase an additive for gasoline from pep boys,etc that will do the same thing?
  • bison2bison2 Member Posts: 31
    at only 22 k mls i would say they are pulling a fast one.Only reason for carbon build up in the trottle body would be a very dirty worn out engine with badly leaking intake valves,even then carbon will stay around the valves and close to the head anyway.unless you have trottle body injection, additive in the gas wont keep the body clean.
    you should still be covered under warranty if there is something wrong with the engine.
    if you sevice the airfilter on time,you should not have to worry about cleaning the TB for years.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    THROTTLE BODY (THROTTLE VALVE AREA) CLEANING

    WARNING: IF THE THROTTLE VALVE IS OPERATION IN SERVICE, A FINGER MIGHT BE INJURED AS THE RESULT OF BEING CAUGHT BY THE THROTTLE VALVE. MAKE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH IS SURELY IN "LOCK"(OFF) POSITION BEFORE THE SERVICE IN ORDER THAT THE THROTTLE VALVE CANNOT BE OPERATION .

    1. Remove the throttle body. CAUTION

    o Do not spray the cleaning solvent directly to the throttle valve.
    o Make sure the cleaning solvent does not enter the motor and the sensor through the shaft.

    2. Spray cleaning solvent on a clean cloth.
    3. Wipe off the dirt around the throttle valve with the cloth sprayed with cleaning solvent.
    4. Attach the throttle body.
  • 2kiimmy2kiimmy Member Posts: 1
    95 isuzu rodeo, 6cylinder, 3.2L, manual, 106,000 Problem: after a long hiway trip upon arriving in town the steering got real hard on both sides with no sounds, checked the fluid- full but smells burnt- is it the pump ?? OR is it possible changing out the fluid might fix it ??
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    Sounds like your pump might be bad. Worn bearings, got so hot burnt the fluid.

    You can try changing the fluid and then watch it real close, but I suspect you'll be replacing the pump before you're done.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,332
    recently got a '98 Contour for my son. he is complaing that the low beams are really bad. Last time I drove at night, I wasn't all that impressed either. High beams I think were OK.

    anyway, I haven't had an "old" car in ages, but I never replaced bulbs when I did (young and stupid?)

    From the pros, is it likely that in 10 years the bulbs just got weak, and new quality ones will brighten things up? it could be an adjustment issue too I guess, but they seem to be aimed OK, just not very bright (or clean white) light.

    I haven't even checked yet but I assume it is just a bulb replacement from behind, but who knows on a car designed in Europe!

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    Actually, you should check that the housing is not scratched, faded, and foggy looking. The clarity of the plastic changes over time. The UV rays and road debris take the clear plastic and make it so the light no longer is able to pass easiily through it. Years ago headlights were glass, now everything is most typically molded plastic and turns foggy.

    You can buy at autoparts stores, a polishing kit made especially for this problem. Fits in the end of a drill, and has some polish that you apply to a pad. I've found this a mediocre repair. If your car is a common car, then you can find replacement lens online for around 100-150 bucks, and just swap out the whole moulded plastic lens.

    Look carefully at any brand new car, and compare to any 5 year old car, and you'll see a big difference in the clarity of the plastic.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,672
    >is it likely that in 10 years the bulbs just got weak,

    Yes the bulbs do weaken with age. Now that brighter replacement bulbs are available that's an option; but I replaced bulbs on 98 with standard GE bulbs from Walmart in 2-pack and was amazed at the difference of the first one compared to the old one.

    I would check adjustment of low beam aim. I'm the type that notices where the beam goes on foggy evenings and then adjusts when I get home. Or take a towel to toss over one side and stop along a street or parking lot or alley where you can adjust one withthe other one blanked out. I do it on low-traveled roads.

    AND I used the Permatex kit in a plastic box from Advance Auto to scrub the external fogging off my lenses on my Buick. It has 4 grades of wet sandpaper and a coating or melting polish that you rub on at the end. I suspect it's a coating that's put on a polycarbonate as finish when new. It deteriorates with age and then the polycarbonate is exposed to the UV deterioration.

    The 4 sandpapers are hand-rubbed in alternating directions to take off the yellowish layer. The papers last and can be reused. You don't have to start with the roughest if you feel your lenses aren't really badly coated.

    Note, there still seems to be a deterioration on the inside of the lenses that's much less but still there. There are other kits but one only had two grades of paper. One had two different finishing chemicals. Look on the parts list at stores by internet and then check manufacturer's website. One at Advanced Auto was a closed plastic opaque pouch with only 2 grades of sandpapers in it. Couldn't even see inside the pouch.

    I tried the drill polish pad with rubbing compound like some had suggested and that didn't work. Is there a special compound I should have used?

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,332
    I didn't notice the lenses being particularly yellow or cloudy, but I will take a closer look. I know they have those polish kits.

    I usually check alignment on the garage door. If I can find the screw, I may adjust it up a bit.

    and assuming I can figure out how to get the bulbs out, I will just go ahead and throw in a new set.

    Too bad I don't have an owners manual... anyone have a shop manual for a '98 contour and feel like scanning pages?

    Oh, and if none of this works, I will sell it and buy a Volvo. One thing I don't like is weak headlights, and probably not the best thing for a new driver (although maybe it wil make him pay better attention?)

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • marsha7marsha7 Member Posts: 3,703
    my 2000 Sable in 2001 (15K miles) I did not leanr until nighttime that the headlights were, simply, poorly designed...new bulbs did not help, the plastic lens was clear, it just did not illuminate that much at night...I could see, but not like with my other cars...

    Maybe the Contour has that problem, altho I hope yours can be fixed...

    At the same time as the Sable, my 2000 Intrepid lit up the highway like daytime, simply halogen, no Xenon...

    I want my next car to have HID Xenon, so I can read the classified ads at 100 yards...:):):):):)...no, I don't want to blind oncoming traffic, but they can be well aimed so as not to blind them...
  • missteekmissteek Member Posts: 1
    1996 Pontiac Grand Am, V6 cylinder 3.1 liter, Auto Transmission, 114,000 miles.
    Hello, sometimes the key will not turn the ignition over. I can pull the key out and turn the key backwards towards the accessory position, but just not to the ignition on position. I have to struggle with the steering wheel, and the tilt, sometimes for quite a while before it will work. I am afraid I might break the key off if I don't get this fixed. Does anyone know what is causing this to happen?
    Thank you,
    Linda
  • burdawgburdawg Member Posts: 1,524
    Most likely the lock cylinder is worn and is getting stuck. Do you have a lot of stuff hanging on your keyring?
  • jonathannjonathann Member Posts: 55
    2007 AWD w/35,000mi. One ruined tire. New tire tread depth is 10/32. Existing tires have 6/32 tread depth. Can I replace only one tire or will this adversely affect (wreck) the AWD components?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Probably not. It sounds risky.

    Since different automakers use different AWD systems, the answer to questions like this is always "it depends".

    At the very LEAST, I would put two new tires on the front, but even then, I haven't read the Hyundai factory recommendations on replacing tires. Since you are still under warranty, I would read your owner's manual on this subject and do whatever they tell you to do. I would not listen to a tire shop or parts counter person or the tire department at Wal Mart. I would not even listen to ME, because I have a Subaru which uses a different system than your car. (on my car, I'd have to either replace all 4 tires or find a used one that is very VERY close in diamater to what I have on the car, probably the same make of tire as well).

    Besides 6/32 is getting down there. You could sell the used tires on craigslist.

    This link will help you decide. You might even call tirerack and ask what they know specifically about Hyundai:

    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=51
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    The Tirediscount web site says the circumference of a P235/65x18 (what I found as a standard tire on a Hyundia Santa Fe. Might not be your tire, but the compairsons should be close.) is 91.43 inches.

    C = Pi x D (Circumference = 3.1416 times Diameter)
    therefore,
    D = C divided by 3.1416
    Diameter = 91.43 / 3.1416 = 29.10 inches

    You have lost 4/32 inch of tread. Times 2 (top and bottom) gives 8/32 inch of tread which is 0.25 inches of tread diameter lost.

    Reducing your Diameter of 29.10 by 0.25 gives a new diameter of 28.85.

    Solving for a new Circumference = 3.1416 times 28.85 = 90.64
    The difference in circumference = 91.43 - 90.64 = .79 inches, about 3/4 inch.

    This is actually more than I would have thought before I did the math. What it means, every time the car moves forward and the tires turn over one time, the wheel with the new tire will move about 3/4 of an inch further down the road than the other tires.

    An AWD differential is not 'locked'. It has to be able to allow for differences in tire movement. You do drive thru depressions and over humps in any road which vary from side to side, sometimes tire to tire. Turning also means the tires on the outside roll much further than the tires on the inside of the turn. So the four tires never move exactly the same amount of distance down the road all the time.

    I really do not feel secure in any recommendation. I have read where someone put a non-matching tire on a Jeep and rather quickly (50 miles or so) burned up a differential. Don't remember the size difference, something close, like one size difference. I do know I was surprised that it burned out the differential.

    This is probably a question for Tire Rack, Discount Tire, or the dealership. I would think the tire stores very well might know more about it that whoever answers the phone at a dealership....
  • jonathannjonathann Member Posts: 55
    Mr_Shiftright:

    Thanks. Yes I know about Subaru's very tight limit of 1/4" difference in circumference on all tires. That translates to a limit of about 1.25/32" tread difference (C = pi 2r) 3.14 x 2 x 1.25/32 = 7.85/32 which is pretty close to 1/4"

    However, the 2007 Santa Fe system is electronically controlled AWD which operates in FWD until slippage occurs in a front tire (pretty well non existent at this time of the year). I have installed the new tire on the rear which is freewheeling most of the time.

    I would have preferred to install it on the front but for safety reasons you are supposed to have the most tread on the rear, whether AWD, FWD or RWD. I too assumed front and not too long ago installed two new tires on the front of a FWD vehicle, but live and learn.

    The Hyundai manual makes no reference to replacing tires in 4s or pairs and has no notes about AWD system troubles resulting from replacing one tire.

    The tires have worn 4/32 and have 2/32 left to the new, safer 4/32 replacement depth. That is 1/3 of there life remaining which I consider significant.

    Of course, none of this makes sense if I blow the AWD system so I am continuing the investigation.
  • jonathannjonathann Member Posts: 55
    bolivar:

    Very impressive calculations, thank you.

    The existing tires (90.64" circumference) will rotate 699 times in a mile. The new tire (91.43" circumference) will rotate 693 times in a mile.

    I find it hard to believe that a variance of 6 revolutions is unusual in a mile of normal driving around corners with all tires the exact same circumference.

    I too have read about the burned up AWD components resulting from mismatched tires on 4WD and AWD vehicles, however as I mentioned in my post just above, the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe system is electronically controlled and is normally in FWD unless slippage is detected in the front wheels. Therefore the rear axle, where I have installed the new tire is normally freewheeling.

    The new tire is the identical make, type, tread and profile of the original and varies only by the 4/32 tread depth.

    I will continue researching.

    Thanks again for the help.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Well sounds like you are taking the time to figure it out. As I said, I don't know the Hyundai system. I guess one could take consolation in the fact that if the Hyundai owner's manual has no admonitions regarding tire size replacements, then they can't very well burn you on the warranty, can they?

    I guess if it were me and I wanted to sleep at nights, I'd at least replace one axle set of tires---that way they'd at least be wearing out at the same rate on both axles, and for that car you can buy very decent tires for about $60--$75 each.

    Stay away from those Chinese junk tires.
  • georgecavaliergeorgecavalier Member Posts: 54
    I just recently purchased a 2000 Olds Bravada. Today was my first day to truly drive it (besides the test drive). Overall it runs pretty good for an eight year old vehicle with 150,000 miles but there is one disconcerting thing that I noticed. When I was going up a steep hill (on-road, that is) I noticed that the vehicle surges or pulses. It seems to surge ahead a little bit then back off. It doesn't really feel like the transmission but I'm no auto mechanic. Can anyone give me some insight/advice?

    I was leaning towards checking the plugs, myself.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Yeah, if the engine surge or miss is "load" related, it might very well be an ignition issue. By "load" I mean, it only happens when the engine has to work hard in a high gear.

    Try downshifting up the hill and see if the problem goes away. That might also help to verify that it is ignition related and not fuel related.
  • alternatoralternator Member Posts: 629
    Is a battery explosion a thing of the past? With most car batteries now being of the totally-enclosed, sealed type, doesn't that rule out there being any hydrogen coming from the battery that a spark might ignite?
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I see no reason why they could not short out internally due to plate warpage and explode that way.
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    They are not sealed, they just no longer have screw-off caps. There are small vents there in the top.

    If you are charging it, it is producting hydrogen.

    There are 'jell' type auto batteries, and maybe these are totally sealed.

    And the small batteries in battery backup, security system, are 12 volts but are totally sealed. I don't remember what they are called, but their construction if different from auto batteries.
  • alternatoralternator Member Posts: 629
    I was really wondering if the old advice about connecting the charger ground clamp as far as possible away from battery still applies. I have one of those little emergency start-up batteries and it's cables are too short to connect to ground more than about 18 inches from the battery.
  • bolivarbolivar Member Posts: 2,316
    Well, if you are in a vented place such as outside with a little breeze, I don't think you could ever build up enough hydrogen to explode.
  • georgecavaliergeorgecavalier Member Posts: 54
    It does seem to happen only when I'm going up a hill. When I am accelerating on a flat surface or from a stop it doesn't seem to do it. It also happens when it downshifts going up the hill.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Well then that's not quite so definitive. It could be ignition or fuel, but a simple tune up would be a good first start. I'd know more if I were driving it, because a "miss" and a "surge" and a transmission malfunction all feel different to me but might seem the same to some people.
  • imidazol97imidazol97 Member Posts: 27,672
    The car is 8 years old but we don't know how many miles. I would assume that it was treated as many cars are and no maintenance has been done on the ignition. I'd put on new wires and new AC exact recommended plugs. Check that the wires don't run near the oxygen sensor wire.

    But often the weak wires and plugs do fine as soon as the downshift occurs and the load on the motor is lessened due to the higher gearing.

    Because it is described as what sounds like a cyclic pulsing, I wonder if it's something like EGR or knock retard going in and out. You might try a couple tanks of name brand, high grade fuel, and my personal choice of Techron Fuel System cleaner in one of those to clean injectors or combustion chambers--in case they need it.

    The other thing that comes to mind is checking with a dealer to see if there's been an updated PROM for the vehicle. I remember my 93 GM car that had a slight uneveness under low motor speed higher load as soon as the TCC locked up at 50-55 on a slight interstate grade. I checked, replaced, etc. GM had a modified PROM to delay lockup of the TCC so that the natural uneveness of the motor wouldn't be felt. Later transmissions had a TCC that never locks up 100% so they don't transmit the uneveness.

    A good GM service manager will check TSBs for an update for you. They might have to connect a Tech II to read your current PROM info if there is an update to see if yours is before or after the update. A good service manager might even hint T things to check that cause the symptoms you have without charging to run the vehicle through the shop.

    2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,

  • becca8becca8 Member Posts: 1
    My son has a 1987 subaru gl sedan 1800 motor and automatic transmission, he also has the digital dash. The problem is he is getting no speed indication at the dash. I thought it may be the speed transducer. I located a round unit on the pass. side of the transmission about 8 inches behind the axle with two wires coming out of it and hooking to the harness. I assumed this to be the speed transducer but when i took it off it only had a small 2-3 mm smooth shaft about 2 inches long coming out of it. Is this the transducer or do i have the wrong part.....thanx :sick:
  • sduggansduggan Member Posts: 1
    i have a 1992 mazda 626 and am looking for a new exhaust and am looking at a borla pro xs muffler i need as much information as possible on it
  • amyzamyz Member Posts: 2
    i removed the battery on my 96 camry and it wont start now and the alarm light keeps blinking . i would like to know if i have to reset anything now in order for it to start.or is there anyway to by pass the alarm so car can turn over,
  • harkeyharkey Member Posts: 2
    My daughter has a 2004 Chevy Malibu, V6, newer body style with 63000 miles. Has anyone replaced the right side lower control arm? My chilton repair manual says that vehicles equipped with a V6 engine must first remove the engine mount in order to remove the control arm. Can I just remove the engine mount bolts and use a block of wood and a floor jack on an oil pan and raise motor? Just high enough to remove control arm bolt. Any help would be appreciated.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Here's what the experts say to do:

    1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    2. Remove the wheel.
    3. If equipped with a LX9 engine, perform one of the following steps:

    o If removing the left lower control arm, remove the side transmission mount.
    o If removing the right lower control arm, remove the engine mount.

    4. Remove the front lower control arm bushing to frame bolt and nut.
    5. Remove the rear lower control arm bushing to frame bolts and nuts.
    6. Prior to removal, note the orientation of the lower contra! arm ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolt and remove the pinch bolt and discard.
    7. Separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle.
    8. Remove the control arm from the vehicle.
    9. Remove the rear lower control arm bushing.

    Installation Procedure

    1. Install the rear lower control arm bushing.
    2. Position the lower control arm to the frame assembly and steering knuckle.
    3. Note the previous orientation and install the lower control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolt. Hand tighten only.
    4. Install the front bushing to frame bolt and nut. Hand tighten only. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
    5. Install the rear bushing to frame bolts and nuts.

    o Tighten the nuts with the lower control arm at the proper Z trim height.
    o Tighten the nuts and the bolts with the front suspension loaded by using the proper jackstand.
    o Install a new steering knuckle pinch bolt.
    o Tighten the steering knuckle pinch nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) .
    o Tighten the front bushing to frame bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) plus 90 degrees .
    o Tighten the rear bushing to frame nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) plus 90 degrees .

    6. If equipped with a LX9 engine, perform one of the following steps:

    o If the right lower control arm was removed, install the engine mount.
    o If the left lower control arm was removed, install the side transmission mount.

    7. Install the tire and wheel.
    8. Lower the vehicle.
  • redhotzzredhotzz Member Posts: 2
    104K miles, AT, NON turbo, 3.0L, V6 engine, always garaged and taken care of & in pristine condition.

    Went to accelerate yesterday & it "bucked". Wouldn't go over 2K rpm of bucking got worse. I didn't drive it far...5 miles to get my kid at school and back. NEVER overheated...I am car smart & was watching the gauges. When I got home, WATER was pouring out of the undercarriage. I only have one sighted eye so hard to see where the water was coming but more than the usual AC drip that is normal. Water level in radiator is FULL after engine cooldown. No noses heard. Any suggestion?
    thanks ahead of time!
    holly :cry: :confuse:
  • ray80ray80 Member Posts: 1,655
    If your lucky, perhaps its just a hose that sprung a leak and got the plug wires wet (hence the bucking). You may be able to confirm this by looking under the hood (carefully of course) while engine is running and warmed up to where t-stat opens and water is circulating.
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    Your radiator might show full, because it refills itself when cooling down by drawing out of the overflow tank.
  • zeneliazenelia Member Posts: 2
    What do you know about the Dell’s GPS navigation system?
  • tomgreagtomgreag Member Posts: 2
    hi frnd,
    Dell has launched its GPS device receivers for the use of PCs. It is Bluetooth enabled device. It has developed this device for the desktop systems and pocket systems. This cost almost 250 dollars to the user and is available with the GPS installation software and kit. The software of the Dell GPS system includes maps of the Canada and the United States of America. It takes more space and memory depends upon the size of the maps. The Dell's GPS system is good for the handheld devices and it provides the best result on the handheld.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------
    Gps Navigation System

    " Apologizing does not mean that you are wrong and the other is right. It only means that you value the relationship much more than personal ego."
  • ducks13ducks13 Member Posts: 5
    Hi,

    I have a 97 Passport with 147,000 miles on it, 3.2V6. It started making a noise like a belt with a bad idler pully; unfortunately it seems to be the timing belt rather than one of the accessory belts. While I have it apart that far I want to replace the left side head gasket, it has been leaking a little bit for a couple of years. Does anyone have enough experience with this engine to tell me what else I should replace while I have it this far apart?

    I don't have the timing covers off but am pretty sure I will find a bad timing belt idler pully bearing or tensioner pulley bearing, does anyone have experience with them going bad?

    I plan to of course replace the timing belt and all the accessory drive belts. I am thinking about replacing the water pump while I am there to, I presume they do fail sometimes. I think I will go ahead put on a rebuilt alternator too. The cooling hoses look pretty good but am always cautious about them, should I replace both radiator hoses and the other little hoses or are they not a problem? Any other hints someone with some experience with this model will be appreciated.

    Thanks
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,332
    But I always go with the "while you are in there" theory. If you have to remove the part, and it is cheap, but a new one in. Since you seem (I think) to be doing this yourself, it is time and not labor cost, but it is your time! Plus, when you start pulling things apart, they have a nasty tendency to fail shortly after.

    So I would replace all the stuff yo mentioned since you already have it all apart. 10 YO hoses with 147K on them are on borrowed time. The alternater though I might not if it tests out fine, unless it is really cheap and you just want to do it in one shot.

    In any chase, I certainly would replace every pully, bearing, tensioner, etc. inside the timing gear case. Assuming, of course, you plan to keep the truck for a while (sounds like you do)

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    I wouldn't do any of the external accessories (like alternator), unless you feel the bearing is loose/binding which you turn while you have the accessory belt off. Those are easy enough to do later 'IF' there is a problem.

    Replace those that you have to tear a lot apart to get to.
  • lowkeylaidbacklowkeylaidback Member Posts: 1
    08 SCION XB Gold
    4 cylin
    auto
    6000
    Gas motor with diesel fuel in the tank and driven 4.7 miles

    Ok here is the deal, last night my daughter put diesel fuel in her XB gold, the car was driven 4.7 miles after that.

    There was a little under a 1/4 tank of unleaded in the car when stoppd to get gas. She noticed after a few minutes that she was putting in diesel fuel. At that point she stopped putting in diesel fuel and drove home to tell me LOL. The drive home is 4.7 miles.

    This happen in Jax., FL.
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