Tuesday, October 25, 2011
99 v6 malibu...how hard is to change a head gasket.....also how long and what kind of tools would u need?
i think i blew a head gasket but no water is coming out but the coolant is backing up so yeah i believe i did...99 v6 malibu...how hard is to change a head gasket.....also how long and what kind of tools would u need?First things first.....you need to do a radiator pressure test to see what is really leaking from your cooling system.....find out for sure if that is your problem, a head gasket......unless you are very good mechanically this is a job for a skilled mechanic....not for you and your friends to tackle in a garage or a driveway........after the presssure test to find out what your real problem is call around to several repair shops and get prices....prices will be all over the place for a head gasket job......call around and save.....99 v6 malibu...how hard is to change a head gasket.....also how long and what kind of tools would u need?It depends how well you know and how lazy you are.
I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?
OBD2 scan tool and it gave me a error code P0118 i checked the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor wire to check the voltage and it was pushing out 5 volts as it has to. do i need to change it? and another thing how many coolant sensors does a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L V6 have?I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?Do you have a temp guage? Is it running hot? You may need to bleed air out of the system. On or near the thermostat should be a bleeder screw. With engine off and cool, remove the screw and pour water into your radiator till it runs out of the bleeder hole. Then put the screw back in. Hope this helps. Good Luck.I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?I would let it cycle through the heating %26amp; cooling cycle a few times,[ the error ] could correct itself and may have been triggered by your maintenance . Just be sure you got all the air out of the system and you should be fine.I just changed my thermostat and my water pump but when i turned on the car the check engine came on i used my?What year Cherokee. 4.0 is a straight or inline 6. Did you leave something unplugged.
I was going to look it up in Mitchell but I need the year. I think theres 2 temp sensors, one in the head and one in the jug or radiator but I need the year!!!
Good Luck, get the Year and I'll help more!!!!
I was going to look it up in Mitchell but I need the year. I think theres 2 temp sensors, one in the head and one in the jug or radiator but I need the year!!!
Good Luck, get the Year and I'll help more!!!!
89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?
i have a 89 seville that leaks coolant without running. the coolant appears to be coming from inbetween the block and the transmission near the flywheel. the water pump has been recently changed. where the heck is it coming from and how do i fix it?89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?it kind of sounds like a bad frost plug. if its the frost plug you have to pull the moter89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?between the head and block, head gasket or manifold, for some years it was a common problem89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?It could be a freeze plug that is in the block where the engine mounts to the transmission. If that's the case, you have to pull the engine out of the car.89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?possibly from the back of the intake manifold on it,those were good for doing that,id take a better look at it though,there's also a by-pass hose on those that could be leaking also,look it over real good,a leak like that can fool you,it can also be a freeze plug leaking on it,you,ll have to look this one over real good,it may be hard to find,but at least i have given you a few ideas to look for,good luck with it,hope this helps.89 cadillac v-8 front wheel drive coolant leak?What water pump bolts across most of the engine for these cars. I would (becarful) to try to tighten the bolts of the water pump first. IF that doesn't work, take it back to the folks that change the water pump.
I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?
I know that your not supposed to mix them. but my coolant is leaking and i needed more bad. I drive a 97' oldsmobile silloute minivan
But why is it bad to mix the two?
How Long before I need to change\drain it?
What is a likely reason for the leak?
How much will it liekly cost to repair the coolant leak?
After I do drain the coolant should I use the original Orange coolant or can I stick with the green?
And anymore advice on this topic.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?don't worry about the mixing the two coolant they gonna fall anyway in less than 24 hours they will be in the road . spuag!!! leaked out.
the reason for leaking is a hole( or puncture)
price goes from 50.00 dollars to 650.00 dollars depdnding on the location of the leak(haed gasket,radiator or a simple hose)
use the original orange.
one more advice in this topic:
repair the leakage as soon as possible You at risk to spoil the engine and/or transmission.( could it be both)I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?it causes chemical reactions... id flush it when getting the repair..where is it leaking from..simple hose or radeator can b 50 to 150....blown head gasget 500 or moreI mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?The two will clog your heater and radiator. I always flush the new stuff out. To many p[roblems with it eating gaskets. I run regular green antifreeze.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?can you fix it yourself ? 1 800 radiator ! no ? take it to a shop that can !I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?HAVE IT FLUSHED OUT... SOON....IT CAN GEL AND RUIN YOUR WHOLE COOLING SYSTEMI mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?your best bet is to follow the manufacturers instructions on coolant. If you mix the two it should not cause any damage but there is a chance of lessening the amount of freezing protection and the mix might boil at a lower temperature than desired. There are also lubricants in each that may not work too well together so, I would not drain the mix right this minute but monitor the engine for temp's and work the change in whenever you can.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?Drain it as soon as you can. The coolant will start to gel and clog things like the small hoses or the heater core and the small passages in the engine.
When you drain it, make sure you flush the system with clean water to get all of the old coolant out.
But why is it bad to mix the two?
How Long before I need to change\drain it?
What is a likely reason for the leak?
How much will it liekly cost to repair the coolant leak?
After I do drain the coolant should I use the original Orange coolant or can I stick with the green?
And anymore advice on this topic.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?don't worry about the mixing the two coolant they gonna fall anyway in less than 24 hours they will be in the road . spuag!!! leaked out.
the reason for leaking is a hole( or puncture)
price goes from 50.00 dollars to 650.00 dollars depdnding on the location of the leak(haed gasket,radiator or a simple hose)
use the original orange.
one more advice in this topic:
repair the leakage as soon as possible You at risk to spoil the engine and/or transmission.( could it be both)I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?it causes chemical reactions... id flush it when getting the repair..where is it leaking from..simple hose or radeator can b 50 to 150....blown head gasget 500 or moreI mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?The two will clog your heater and radiator. I always flush the new stuff out. To many p[roblems with it eating gaskets. I run regular green antifreeze.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?can you fix it yourself ? 1 800 radiator ! no ? take it to a shop that can !I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?HAVE IT FLUSHED OUT... SOON....IT CAN GEL AND RUIN YOUR WHOLE COOLING SYSTEMI mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?your best bet is to follow the manufacturers instructions on coolant. If you mix the two it should not cause any damage but there is a chance of lessening the amount of freezing protection and the mix might boil at a lower temperature than desired. There are also lubricants in each that may not work too well together so, I would not drain the mix right this minute but monitor the engine for temp's and work the change in whenever you can.I mixed orange and green coolant... how long before I should drain it.?Drain it as soon as you can. The coolant will start to gel and clog things like the small hoses or the heater core and the small passages in the engine.
When you drain it, make sure you flush the system with clean water to get all of the old coolant out.
How hard is it to change the knock sensor on my 02 chevy silverado 4.8l v8 and where r they @?
i know that it has low current from coolant getting on the contacts and causing rust to form causing a poor connection
and about how much is it to repairHow hard is it to change the knock sensor on my 02 chevy silverado 4.8l v8 and where r they @?they are under the plastic intake, also put silicon around the boots where you reinstall them. at a dealer probably 4-500ittwit get time from datetime
and about how much is it to repairHow hard is it to change the knock sensor on my 02 chevy silverado 4.8l v8 and where r they @?they are under the plastic intake, also put silicon around the boots where you reinstall them. at a dealer probably 4-500
BMW Maintanence?
Okay, I own a shop, and I don't believe in 15k mile oil changes and all that junk.
I'm considering buying an 06' M3, and would like to ask the enthusiasts or the owners of BMW's, how is maintanence?
As a mechanic, I try to do everything extremely before it's %26quot;recommended.%26quot; Oil changes, 3k mi no more, coolant flush, 30k mi no more.
Basically, how affordable and how extensive of work are BMW's? I want a daily driver that's reliable but simple enough where I can do everything at my shop or in my driveway. Brakes, simple, belt change, simple, everything else seems to confuse me.
Also, what are the service intervals like for this car?BMW Maintanence?All BMWs have 50K miles of recommended service included. Combined with the warranty, that means that you won't pay out of pocket for anything but service above and beyond BMW's recommendations. The recommended service interval for M3s is 15K miles, so I tend to do an oil change in between. M3s use what is basically synthetic racing engine oil, so 5000 to 7500 miles between changes is normal use. As far as maintenance, there's also a complete fluid change after the initial break in period (1200 miles) that dealers may or may not know about.
M3s use Castrol 10W 60 (about 6 qts), so oil changes are not cheap. Everything else is relatively reasonable. I use mine as a daily driver and haven't had any issues. That said, when you have an engine as finely tuned as the S54, you accept some, shall we say, quirkiness.
One other point - the allocation for e46 M3s is gone, so if you haven't placed an order yet, you'll probably have to wait for the e90 in 2007/8.BMW Maintanence?%26quot;BMW maintenance?%26quot; I`m allergic on dumb Yahoo! questions.BMW Maintanence?Hi, i have one. I have had it for about 3 years. No probs at all really. They have computers, so a light will come on and i take it to my dad and he plugs his computer into it and my little baby tells my dads computer what is up! They don't have belts, they have chains which don't get changed like the belts do. I drive mine about 250 miles a week and have only done the servicing and had a new rad. The rad was because a stone went through it! Even the dealerships aren't that bad, i bought 2 wiper blades and they cost about 12 i think for both, and they fitted them for me (that might have been coz i am a girl!) They are really reliable and not really expensive to run. Get one they are great!BMW Maintanence?BMW parts are expensive. If you are willing to use aftermarket parts you can save some money there. If you like to change vehicles for the sake of change your resale will be better if all work is done at certified garage %26amp; all paper work is kept. If you want daily driver why are you looking at a vehicle with so much horsepower? Do you drive to work on a race course? The M3 is a model my husband has been admiring for years. He has decided it's too much $ for his purposes %26amp; has settled for a 3 series. I think he will remain a BMW car driver for always though as he LOVES the way the car drives/performs.
Service intervals are about the same as all others. Check with the dealer, some new vehicles include the service work up to 60,000 miles %26amp; then you are on your own. Hope this helpsBMW Maintanence?From one mechanic to another Most BMW are friendly to work on accept the starter motor i just change on a V-12 but all and all they actually pretty mechanic friendly and brakes drive shafts muffler hangers all well designed and come apart on the V12 batter location is behind the passenger and has its own like role cage around it very well protected from any impact es, these smaller classes are just fine belts hoses water pumps , brakes and all general servicing is fast and simple motor work is a different story but you'll be OK good luck on your purchase they have timing chains but they have serpentine fan belts, some have both rubber serpentine belts and V belts on the same motor all depends what you buy girl above me thinks they don't have rubber belts she means timing chainsBMW Maintanence?If you are a mechanic, then why in the world would you want to change synthetic oil at 3000 miles? Come on now.BMW Maintanence?www.google.comBMW Maintanence?I have had my X5 for 3 years now, I drive ALOT, have a tendency to drive fast, and have been told that I can be hard on a car....(ooops), but I have had no problems with it. With any high end vehicle though, you never want to scrimp or cut corners (you know that).......always using BMW parts, running on Supreme not Regular gasoline, changing essential fluids regularly etc....My husband is able attend to the basics and doesn't cuss as much as he does when working on my mom's toyota!!(lol)...Anyway with your knowledge of automobiles, you'll sail through most (if not all)of the maintainence......BMWs really are a quality ride!BMW Maintanence?You own your own shop but want to do work in your driveway???
Is it a furniture or candy shop???
As a mechanic%26quot; nothing on these cars should confuse you.
come on tell us the truth, youre in 8th grade right.
I'm considering buying an 06' M3, and would like to ask the enthusiasts or the owners of BMW's, how is maintanence?
As a mechanic, I try to do everything extremely before it's %26quot;recommended.%26quot; Oil changes, 3k mi no more, coolant flush, 30k mi no more.
Basically, how affordable and how extensive of work are BMW's? I want a daily driver that's reliable but simple enough where I can do everything at my shop or in my driveway. Brakes, simple, belt change, simple, everything else seems to confuse me.
Also, what are the service intervals like for this car?BMW Maintanence?All BMWs have 50K miles of recommended service included. Combined with the warranty, that means that you won't pay out of pocket for anything but service above and beyond BMW's recommendations. The recommended service interval for M3s is 15K miles, so I tend to do an oil change in between. M3s use what is basically synthetic racing engine oil, so 5000 to 7500 miles between changes is normal use. As far as maintenance, there's also a complete fluid change after the initial break in period (1200 miles) that dealers may or may not know about.
M3s use Castrol 10W 60 (about 6 qts), so oil changes are not cheap. Everything else is relatively reasonable. I use mine as a daily driver and haven't had any issues. That said, when you have an engine as finely tuned as the S54, you accept some, shall we say, quirkiness.
One other point - the allocation for e46 M3s is gone, so if you haven't placed an order yet, you'll probably have to wait for the e90 in 2007/8.BMW Maintanence?%26quot;BMW maintenance?%26quot; I`m allergic on dumb Yahoo! questions.BMW Maintanence?Hi, i have one. I have had it for about 3 years. No probs at all really. They have computers, so a light will come on and i take it to my dad and he plugs his computer into it and my little baby tells my dads computer what is up! They don't have belts, they have chains which don't get changed like the belts do. I drive mine about 250 miles a week and have only done the servicing and had a new rad. The rad was because a stone went through it! Even the dealerships aren't that bad, i bought 2 wiper blades and they cost about 12 i think for both, and they fitted them for me (that might have been coz i am a girl!) They are really reliable and not really expensive to run. Get one they are great!BMW Maintanence?BMW parts are expensive. If you are willing to use aftermarket parts you can save some money there. If you like to change vehicles for the sake of change your resale will be better if all work is done at certified garage %26amp; all paper work is kept. If you want daily driver why are you looking at a vehicle with so much horsepower? Do you drive to work on a race course? The M3 is a model my husband has been admiring for years. He has decided it's too much $ for his purposes %26amp; has settled for a 3 series. I think he will remain a BMW car driver for always though as he LOVES the way the car drives/performs.
Service intervals are about the same as all others. Check with the dealer, some new vehicles include the service work up to 60,000 miles %26amp; then you are on your own. Hope this helpsBMW Maintanence?From one mechanic to another Most BMW are friendly to work on accept the starter motor i just change on a V-12 but all and all they actually pretty mechanic friendly and brakes drive shafts muffler hangers all well designed and come apart on the V12 batter location is behind the passenger and has its own like role cage around it very well protected from any impact es, these smaller classes are just fine belts hoses water pumps , brakes and all general servicing is fast and simple motor work is a different story but you'll be OK good luck on your purchase they have timing chains but they have serpentine fan belts, some have both rubber serpentine belts and V belts on the same motor all depends what you buy girl above me thinks they don't have rubber belts she means timing chainsBMW Maintanence?If you are a mechanic, then why in the world would you want to change synthetic oil at 3000 miles? Come on now.BMW Maintanence?www.google.comBMW Maintanence?I have had my X5 for 3 years now, I drive ALOT, have a tendency to drive fast, and have been told that I can be hard on a car....(ooops), but I have had no problems with it. With any high end vehicle though, you never want to scrimp or cut corners (you know that).......always using BMW parts, running on Supreme not Regular gasoline, changing essential fluids regularly etc....My husband is able attend to the basics and doesn't cuss as much as he does when working on my mom's toyota!!(lol)...Anyway with your knowledge of automobiles, you'll sail through most (if not all)of the maintainence......BMWs really are a quality ride!BMW Maintanence?You own your own shop but want to do work in your driveway???
Is it a furniture or candy shop???
As a mechanic%26quot; nothing on these cars should confuse you.
come on tell us the truth, youre in 8th grade right.
What is the correct way to reset a coolant sensor on a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?
My husband took my car to a new place to get the oil changed on Friday. He left to pick me up at work which is 10 min with traffic. I got in and left right away and went to turn onto the main road. There was steam pouring out of the right side of my hood. Pulled onto the road (car behind me, couldn't back up) and pulled over immediately. Coolant was steaming out of the coolant cap area and the hood lining was soaked and dripping at this point. Went and got more coolant but light was still on. Called oil change place and they came up and checked it out. He said that mechanically thecar was fine but the sensor wasn't resetting and took the negative off the battery. Still didn't reset. I stopped in yesterday per their request and they tried for an hour and it still didn't reset. They were then going to replace the sensor at no charge to us. Now all of a sudden its not their fault and they have video evidence.. I think he's resetting it wrong and am looking to see how to do it right. Should he have taken the positive off the battery, or both?What is the correct way to reset a coolant sensor on a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?Not sure if the grand am has the same coolant sensor or not. If there is a sensor in the Radiator like my 1997 Grand Prix, That may be the issue. Hopefully everything is ok with your motor. In Radiator sensors fail and need replacing if you unplug the sensor and light go's out there is your sign. Look for a sensor under where the top hose connects with two wires that pushes into the side of the Radiator sealed with an O ring held with a wire clip be careful that clip launches and you may never see it again. You will need to reuse the clip.What is the correct way to reset a coolant sensor on a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?First of all if your car is overheating then it is not fine. You should have a reputable shop test your cooling system. There is a low coolant sensor that is mounted in the coolant resevoir near the bottom of the tank. What usually happens is that when the car overheats coolant is forced out of the cap. When you go to replace the lost coolant an air bubble forms near the plunger or the plunger sticks. A couple of raps with a plastic faced hammer near the electrical connnector area towards the bottom of the resevoir will dislodge any bubbles and loosen a stuck plunger. There is no reset procedure for this light.If the lamp still remains lit and the resevoir is full then you will need a new resevoir since the sensor cannot be replaced.
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