Q: how many hours to remove an reinstall engine in 86 chevy van

First check to see what codes are being set (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-read-and-understand-check-engine-light-codes-by-jason-unrau) which cause the Check Engine light to illuminate. This problem may or may not be caused by the mass airflow sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/mass-airflow-sensor-replacement). If it is the MAF, and cleaning it...

This may be likely related to what is called an idle air control valve/module. This unit regulates the air flow into the motor at idle or low speeds as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the...

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an integrated system that cannot be disabled. When you did not install a correct tire pressure sensor and installed a regular valve stem the TPMS senses the missing sensor and turns on the...

If the starter motor is turning the engine over rapidly, at sufficient RPM, but the engine does not catch and run, that means that there is an ignition, fuel or air induction fault in the engine that will have to...

Hi there. My guess would be that the flywheel is not properly installed; especially if the ticking noise rapidly increases as the engine RPM increases. If the noise is consistent regardless of the RPM, it's probably a loose bracket or...

The most obvious possibility is damage to the CV joint during control arm replacement. In your application, the CV joint and boot will be impacted unless precautions are taken when the ball joint is separated from the steering knuckle. Indeed,...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty wheel speed sensor or potentially a malfunctioning ABS control module. Your car is equipped with wheel speed sensors at each of the four wheels which monitor wheel speed while relaying...

Hi there. Sounds like a battery terminal is loose and becomes slightly disconnected when the car is shifted forward during braking. Check the battery cables and make sure that they are tight on the battery terminals. If the battery cables...

The catalyst should be replaced as soon as possible if it is bad. The backpressure on the engine will cause the engine to run with less power and may overheat the engine valves resulting in engine damage. the catalyst can...