How do I find TDC on a SBC 350? Continue to turn the crankshaft slowly until the 0 line on the balancer is aligned with the 0 pointer on the timing chain cover. The distributor rotor should also be pointing to the number 1 cylinder, which is the driver’s front left side. This is TDC […]
Read MoreWhat is a 258 engine?
What is a 258 engine? The 258 cu in (4.2 L) was produced from 1971 to 1990. It featured an undersquare 33⁄4 in (95.3 mm) bore and 3.895 in (98.9 mm) stroke; it was otherwise similar to the 199 and 232. This engine is considered reliable, inexpensive, and torquey. What year did jeep stop using […]
Read MoreWhat to do if your car runs out of gas?
What to do if your car runs out of gas? Running out of gas is inconvenient and embarrassing, but at least your car will be easy to start again if you have fuel injection. Unlike old carbureted vehicles, fuel injected cars almost always use an electric in-tank fuel pump that simplifies the restart procedure. How […]
Read MoreCan a Dakota have both brake and ABS lights on?
Can a Dakota have both brake and ABS lights on? I also recently troubleshooted a 1999 dakota (magnum V6) that had both the brake and abs light on steady, but the brakes were still operating normally (without the abs function of course, which is disabled when the ABS light comes on) and the owner couldn’t […]
Read MoreHow to troubleshoot a Jeep no start condition?
How to troubleshoot a Jeep no start condition? No Start Condition Basics. NO START 1: Checking For Spark. NO START 2: Checking For Fuel. NO START 3: Checking Engine Mechanical Condition. Cranks But Does Not Start Summary. More 4.0L Jeep Diagnostic Tutorials. What kind of ignition system does a Jeep Cherokee use? The ignition system […]
Read MoreIs it normal for my oil pressure to go up when I accelerate?
Is it normal for my oil pressure to go up when I accelerate? Hi There, This is completely normal for the oil pressure to increase when accelerating. The oil pressure inside the motor increases as the motor works harder. If the fluctuation is extremely erratic, you may have a faulty oil pressure sensor which may […]
Read MoreWhat is the 21st century referred to as?
What is the 21st century referred to as? We live in the 21st Century, that is, the 2000s. Similarly when we say “20th Century,” we are referring to the 1900s. All this because, according to the calendar we use, the 1st Century included the years 1-100 (there was no year zero), and the 2nd Century, […]
Read MoreHow do you open the boot on a Ford Falcon?
How do you open the boot on a Ford Falcon? The process is simple. Burn a hole in the tennis ball . Next, press (or smash) as hard as you can , and the air pressure from inside the ball will travel through the keyhole and forces the locking mechanism inside the car door to […]
Read MoreWhat does the brake pad wear indicator warning light mean?
What does the brake pad wear indicator warning light mean? The light will come on before the brakes are completely worn out to give you enough time to replace them before any damage occurs. Refer to your owner’s manual to see how many miles you should still have on the brake pads after the light […]
Read MoreWhat is a detail on a car?
What is a detail on a car? Professional car detailing is the art and the craft of cleaning and restoring a vehicle to like-new condition. Car detailing services are much more precise and labor-intensive than getting a car wash. A car wash is normally an automated system that a car passes through to clean the […]
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