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If your car is making a clunking or rumbling noise, I suspect that perhaps a wheel bearing or CV axle has failed. However, it would be hard to properly diagnose this issue without an in-person inspection. I would recommend having...

Theoretically you can. If it's a gasoline Volkswagen, sure. Turn the key, push the clutch and there you go. But a diesel engine has so much more compression and it would be very hard. I've seen a guy do it,...

Hello. I am assuming that you are referring to the intake valve that is located inside of the engine. If my assumption is correct, the only way to fix this issue is to have the cylinder head replaced or rebuilt....

Hello. It sounds like you have a blown head gasket which has now caused antifreeze to leak into the engine block. If this happens the engine cannot compress water. This will prevent the car from turning over and starting properly....

Hello. It would first be necessary to determine where the shift linkage is disconnected. It can be disconnected at either the shifter or the transmission. Next, an inspection of that area will be necessary to determine the cause of the...

Hello. If your car won't turn over after replacing the parts you have listed, this could mean that the timing belt is broken. For your engine, when the timing belt breaks the motor is not "in time" and can not...

The fuel gauge on the dashboard receives a signal from sensors in the gas tank. Some models of your vehicle have multiple sensors and both have to be working properly for an accurate fuel level. An experienced technician, such as...

Your vehicle has many technical bulletins that pertains to wiring issues with pins and connectors to various modules and control units in the vehicle. This issue is one that is hard to track down since it is an intermittent connection...

If the blower fan is operational, then you might have a clogged cabin air filter. The filter is located behind the glovebox and should be changed periodically, to ensure proper HVAC operation and air volume. If the blower is not...

Hi there. The problem you are having with your transmission 1-2 shift/2-1 shift could be a shift solenoid issue. The shift solenoid could be operating intermittently. The dealership, that originally diagnosed and sold you the repair, should be repairing your...

Hello: The knocking noise could be a from a tire that is separated or one of the front axles joints being bad. If you do not feel anything in the steering when the noise is happening, then the noise is...

I wouldn’t condemn the head gaskets just yet. Intake manifold gaskets are a common failure item on your Chevy's engine. When they fail, they can leak externally, or internally, or both. When they leak internally, coolant gets into the oil....

If there is something stuck in the key lock cylinder then the cylinder needs to be replaced. Once it is replaced the new key will need to be reprogrammed to the vehicle. You would then need to have the door...

The starter motor has a gear that comes into contact with the engine flywheel or flex plate and uses this connection to manually turn the engine over until it runs on its own. In many cases the starter can make...

It sounds like you could have a bad coil pack. Have a technician replace the spark plug wires and test the coil packs.

A common issue is a faulty brake light switch. The switch controls two circuits one for the brake lights themselves and the other tells the transmission the brake is depressed and it is ok to shift out of park. Another...

You can definitely call YourMechanic for a quote on the mechanical work for your car. If the vehicle started with a jump but won't stay charged, the problem is likely in the starting/charging system. The battery or alternator may require...

I believe the ignition lock cylinder is an integrated, non serviceable component in the steering column. The entire column may have to be replaced. I recommend having a qualified technician, like one from YourMechanic, take a look at it and...

A stethoscope and a visual inspection is in order to narrow down the source of the noise. The noise may sound like it is coming from one place, but may be traveling through the engine block. A diagnostic inspection of...

There can be many symptoms of a bad water pump. Most of the time, when the pump fails it is because it has started to leak. It can leak when the engine is running or when the vehicle sits, but...

Hi, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to provide my insight. Unfortunately, as you may know every car depreciates in value fairly rapidly relative to the amount you have paid for it. As with any car, the dependability is...

Hello. If the clutch is slipping it more than likely needs to be replaced. In some cases, the clutch slave cylinder can bind and not allow the clutch to fully engage but this is rare on this vehicle. I typically...

There are several different issues going on with your 1994 Toyota Corolla. The lack of power, rough idle, and stalling are likely related. Common causes for these symptoms are bad spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel pump, coil, plug wires, alternator,...

If you scheduled to have the right bearing to be replaced then this means you already have a diagnosis from someone else and when the mechanic shows up to install the bearing they will install the bearing as instructed by...