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In order to replace the valve lifters, removal of the valve covers and rocker arm assemblies is required. The job can be a little extensive and many of the fasteners removed cannot be reused or they may cause damage to...

Hello there, you have a few different things going on with your Ford E-350. You did not state if the vehicle will start or not with these problems. If the vehicle will not start and it has these faults the...

Hi there. There are several things that could cause this and it seems like you've covered quite a bit. Perform a compression check and compare the readings to specifications and across the cylinders. Check all fuses/relays and replace as necessary....

Hello, thanks for writing in. For an issue like this we usually need to start by scanning the computer for codes. This will allow the mechanic to see if the computer is seeing any problems. If there are no codes...

Hi there: Unfortunately, we don't see a lot of Toyota Noah's here in the United States, so it's very difficult for us to help you diagnose your problem. However, in the US, when a vehicle like yours has this type...

Hi Jose. Thanks for the question tonight. There are a few possible sources of the vibration and noise you're hearing and feeling on the CTS. The most common component that can cause all of these symptoms would be a wheel...

With the information given, if the vehicle smoked before getting the fuel in the tank, then the head gasket could be blown causing the coolant to get into the exhaust system. If the smoke occurred after getting fuel, then it...

The A/C compressor has an electrically controlled clutch mechanism, part of which is visible. The clutch is adjacent to the A/C compressor pulley that has the serpentine belt on it. When the car is running, and A/C is off you...

Hello. This can be caused by a number of things. If you continue to have leaks in the engine then there may be too much pressure built up in the engine. This is usually caused by excessive blow by due...

The throttle position sensor (TPS) is only replaced if it tests bad. So there is no fixed replacement interval or "lifetime" for that part. They do occasionally fail though, in which case the Check Engine Light will illuminate with specific...

There should only be power to the solenoid if the key is in the start position. If 12 volts are measured at the solenoid with no key in the ignition, there is a short circuit. If the solenoid is powered,...

First, note that only certain cell phones can export the phonebook. Second, understand that this feature is only available on Accords with the navigation system. If that sounds like your situation, then all you need to do is follow the...

Hi there: It's possible that either your transmission linkage is damaged, or you have an internal problem with your transmission or clutch that is not allowing you to shift the Saturn into forward gears. It's best to have a mobile...

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. The shift cable could be stretched causing the shifter not to go into park. Remove and replace the shift cable and recheck. The lock solenoid in the shifter housing may have failed...

Hello. A leaking intake manifold gasket can definitely cause the vehicle to run like this. It will not only cause excessive amounts of air to enter the engine, but it will also cause the sensors to not read right. It...

Your Dodge Stratus sounds as if it may be experiencing a serious problem. The initial symptom of the RPMs jumping from maximum to 2000 RPMS, appears to reveal that your transmission has slipped out of gear. The maxing out of...

It may be possible that you have a bad coolant leak. It is also possible that the technician looked at the coolant overflow but didn't open the radiator cap. Engine damage could have been caused by the overheating, but you...

Hi there. Sounds like the engine has either a major vacuum leak or a burned valve. Check all the vacuum lines and ports for any signs of leaks. Check the brake booster and see if it has a leaking check...

A humming noise is typically caused by loose exhaust components or possibly road debris that was run over and caught in the undercarriage of the vehicle. A test drive of the vehicle will be needed to determine where the sound...

Hello. A random misfire can be caused by many different things such as dirty fuel injectors, a weak fuel pump, a bad fuel pressure regulator, fouled spark plugs or wires, a failing ignition coil or a vacuum leak. To get...

Hello. I would need to know what kind of vehicle this is to be able to give you some specific information. Typically if a serious oil leak occurs all of a sudden, and if nothing was hit, then you may...

Hello - the clutch actuators are external, but bolted to, the transmission. There are 2 "shift drums", activated by clock motors, inside the Transmission Control Module (TCM) which do the actual gear selection. Ford seems to like to refer to...

Hi there - while a cracked exhaust tube of any sort is a problem that needs to be addressed, I don't think it's related to your P0402 code. P0402 indicates excess exhaust flow into the intake - probably caused the...

I think it is possible that you may have shut an object of some kind in between the trunk latch and the trunk lid when you shut the trunk. If an object becomes lodged in the correct spot, this can...

A leaking head gasket is not the most likely cause of overheating. And, if combustion chamber exhaust gases are leaking into the coolant, there are tests that can be performed to rule the head gasket in or out as a...