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And if you don't have the cash now, you can get a OEM style replacement off internet(w/free shipping) for $120. Make sure you flush the block real good, and use new coolant, cap, hoses, clamps, and thermostat.

I am a service manager at a smog test and repair shop in calif. and I smog tested cars for years. I see these situations every day, because when they fail at the 'test only' shops, they come to us for diagnosing and repairs. If it is running real nice for you, with no misfiring, then plugs...

Probably stuck open valve. But....Pull the spark plug out, and put a 19mm socket and ratchet on the crank bolt to bring the piston up to the top. Use a very bright flashlight to look into hole, and maybe you might see a hole in piston(most holes will be at spark plug because that is what would...

Manual should be the same. Turbo is different @3.9

Great Site !! But dang, I've been reading all that info (and their forums) for 4 hours. Learn, learn !!

I assume you mean #6 cylinder that has 20psi..... Does the engine run?....Perhaps one of the valves is too tight on #6, or you have a burnt exhaust valve.. Whats the compression on 1-5 cyls ??? I gotta know to help....After you post the #s, I'll give you some info.

Try getting a hold of a fuel pressure gage setup (friend, borrow from friendly autoparts store, rent, or just pay the hour labor at a reputable shop). Check fuel system for proper pressure, and injector leaks. Its posiible that one or more injectors is not spraying in a nice pattern. The only...

Ever wonder what 5w-30, or 10w-40 means ??? http://www.repairfaq.org/filipg/AUTO/F_oil_facts.html#OILFACTS_004

Those carbon deposits aren't whats causing your low fuel economy. They might cause pinging. Look elswhere to improve mileage. Mine gets 15 town, 20 hwy (but hauls ass). Those deposits are as dry (and stay that way) as the Mojave Desert sand. What you probably heard is that the carbon build...

When ever I had my battery disconnected (over the years) the ecu had to re-learn things, and the idle would vary and sometimes die. After a couple of days, it would be fine.

I'm up in Lancaster, CA, where it's been 107* +. Good thing my a/c works !!! They won't vapor lock, as the fuel pump is in the tank, and kept kool by the gasoline. I suspect another problem, such as, fuel quality. I decided today that for the summer I am going to buy premium fuel (91)...

I've seen that same bumper on another mk3 in a photo on the net. Different color car. Means there must be a kit. I like it on both cars. I started looking around the net for that kit, cause nobody around here has a really nice mk3 but me, and I'm stock body with rims and tires. I think it...

I've researched both of those tires. I ended up going with Kumho Ecsta 711 for the increased rain, mud, and snow wider gaps and deeper tread. My fronts have 20k and still look great, with alot of tread left. The rears wore out in 10K cause I push the car harder than I (yea right !!!!!!!)...

Adjuster!!! You said what???..... (I was running 12 quarts of oil on this new setup, and now at 10 quarts, it is still too full for high RPM running extended periods.) What is this all about? Overfill ???.......

My next car WILL BE an MKIV. Period. And....foolish people will still wonder what kinda car I'm driving, cause there are even fewer of those body styles around. I love driving my MKIII every time I get in it, which is everywhere I go. Its finally all done and no problems. But, its an '89...

What he said !! Multi-grade oil is measured thus: 10-30w (etc) 10=the pouring viscocity, 30=the molecular strength of the oil. 10-30w is thinner than 20-50w. It gets to the parts inside your motor quicker, thus ensuring lubrication faster. (The most wear on an engine is at start-up)...

The shop I manage charges $97.50 labor (1.5 hrs)on Supras because there is a bit more work to get to the plugs. This includes inspect or replace air filter, plug wires, cap and rotor on N/As. Fuel filter replacement is a seperate thing, and is $65 labor. We also look over everything...

My steering was just fine, and no leaks. I like to change oils on every used car I get. I removed the DexIII that was in it (what its supposed to be) and used Amsoil ATF (DexIII replacement stuff).....One month later I blew the left seal out on the rack. I don't recommend using synthetics...

That line is to provide 'clean, filtered air' to the 'idle-up' valve on the power steering pump, because its a vacuum source to the intake. When you are at idle, and turn the wheels, it puts a slight load on the engine, which would drop the RPMs. The computer would see this drop, and try to...

So...why isn't it working on all this "noise E " posts ????