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  1. alpha_03
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    Well, I need to know what is happening when it gets hot and wont start- that is to say- does it even crank over? Can you find this out?
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
  2. alpha_03
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    If memory serves me correctly- independent- sorta- has a trailing axle but independent upper control arms, of which the ball joints all ways failed,...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
  3. alpha_03
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    that car cost me my drivers licence when I was 18- it was evil- it always wanted to go really fast. ;D
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
  4. alpha_03
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    No problem, I think every person should have to take atleast basic shop class. but hey that's just my opinion.
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
  5. alpha_03
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    From what you describe it seems to either be a bent strut or possibly an upper control arm that is out of wack. Best thing to do, get an estimate,...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    heh, you young guys- man I wish I had all the money I spent on my hot rods from back in the day- I could buy another house. ;D matter of fact...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    Sounds like a starter problem, but more information is required- what happens when you try to start the car- does the engine turn over at all?
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    Ok, we know you have a coolant leak- so for right now, do not drive the car, as you can cause serious damage to the engine. As well, engine coolant...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    Nittygritty, what engine is in this car?
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    Xmetal- ignore the grounds- the speedo runs on a cable I believe (according to the data I have) Set up is like this: From the speedo to the...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Xmetal - No it doesn't- But here is what the TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) states: Parts Information Service Procedure...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    xmetal I just found this- is this what happens? 2003-2006 Optima (MS) Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Memory Loss (Electrical - 011)...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    No please feel free, this isn't my thread, it's for everyone, heck I learn new stuff all the time, just cause I have 30+ years at this in no way...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    xmetal, spoke with a Kia buddie of mine- he said to check all the body grounds, including the one's under the LH kick panel- they can come loose.
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    explorer guy- I re-read your postings, does the clutch make noise when you depress the clutch, if so, when? cold/hot - all the time? Does the shifter...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    well first- for the Audi guy- if the belt broke, or it jumped time, a very easy way to tell if the motor (cyc. head) is damaged is to perform a cyc....
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    On the contrary... think...what do syncro's do? Then look at the way the trans is set up- internally.
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 10, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    Master Mechanic offering free repair advice;

    Guys, slave cylinder issues remain constant/consistent thru all gears at all speeds- so please consider this. Shift speed/ difficulty going into gear...
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 10, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    That is because of fluid/lubricant temperature- this greatly affects worn components and what they are able to do.
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 10, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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    It should smell horrible (85w/90w), you can't check it unless you basically drain the trans- there is no dip stick.
    Post by: alpha_03, Apr 10, 2011 in forum: The Bucket
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