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What was the year of the 1998 corvette?

What was the year of the 1998 corvette? The Corvette had always been considered a platform for innovation of new technologies, and the C5 was no exception. Both the 1998 coupe and convertible featured a number of technical innovations that helped make owning a Corvette that much easier for. Where can I find parts for my Corvette? The Corvette stands out in a crowd, so if your Corvette is lacking or has lost some of its appeal, that condition can be easily resolved by finding whatever parts, accessories, or kits you need on eBay. What kinds of Corvette items are...
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How do I know if my pitman arm is 3 or 4 groove?

How do I know if my pitman arm is 3 or 4 groove? 4 groove will have a flat master spline every 90 degrees on the steering box pitman shaft. 3 groove will have a flat master spline every 120 degrees on the steering box pitman shaft. How do you know if pitman arm is bad? The most common vehicle symptoms associated with a worn pitman arm include play in the steering wheel, wandering, tire edge wear, and loose or erratic steering. What to do if your pitman arm is not installed? If you're doing both the idler arm and...
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What kind of radio does a Chevy Express have?

What kind of radio does a Chevy Express have? This factory radio, from a 2005 model, includes a cassette deck (Crutchfield Research Photo) The Express/Savana twins have always been available in a variety of configurations and with a variety of options. From a simple, basic cargo van to a posh multi-passenger people mover, the van you needed was just an order sheet away. How do you unlock the radio on a Chevy? How to Unlock a Chevy Radio Step 1: Start the vehicle and turn on the radio. Step 2: Press and hold preset numbers 2 and 3 until a...
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Why does my drum brake lock up at the rear?

Why does my drum brake lock up at the rear? One of the most common causes of one or two wheel lockup on drum brake equipped vehicles is the service and/or parking brake adjustment. If either one or both of these adjustments are done incorrectly it can result in the rear brakes being very sensitive. Why are my brake shoes square with the drum? The shoe lands or “bosses” are an often overlooked item when looking for the cause of a rear wheel lockup condition. The shoe lands keep the brake shoes square with the drum and provide a friction...
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Why does my 2012 Equinox shake?

Why does my 2012 Equinox shake? Fouled plugs can cause a misfire, which in turn causes an idle shake. Spark Plugs– One of the absolute most common causes (if not the most common reason that your Equinox may be shaking) is the spark plugs. Really, your Equinox will be running rougher at any RPM, but a misfire will be most pronounced at idle. What causes Chevy Equinox engine to idle rough? If an oxygen sensor goes bad, it can make your Equinox run too lean (or rich). A super lean running engine will often idle rough. What are the fuel...
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Why are the instrument cluster lights still on?

Why are the instrument cluster lights still on? I had the truck sitting in the garage all weekend and noticed one day when I was taking my dogs out that the instrument cluster lights, the push button ignition "off light", and backlight for the instrument cluster LED screen were still on. Couldn't figure it out and pulled the battery. Once I reconnected the battery all was well for a few days. What to do if your PRNDL light goes out? The result can be a gear selector indicator that is dim or out. To fix this problem, remove the cluster...
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Does Home Depot make key copies?

Does Home Depot make key copies? Home Depot has key copy machines located inside different outlets of the store. The process is very simple; All that you have to do is to provide your original key to the machine, wait for about 5 minutes if not less, then get a brand new copy of your key. What to do if you lose your car keys? If you chose this option, you will need to provide your vehicle registration document (V5) and your driving licence to prove you own the car. If you've lost your car keys and have no spare,...
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What kind of engine does GMC Terrain have?

What kind of engine does GMC Terrain have? After high warranty claims on several models with four-cylinder engines, GM will reprogram software to make oil change warning lights go on sooner. The change only affects 2010-2012 Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and Buick LaCrosse and Regal models with 2.4-liter LAF and LEA four-cylinder engines. Why does my GMC Terrain need an oil change? General Motors is warning owners of almost 800,000 2010-12 vehicles that they may need oil changes more frequently than the onboard oil monitoring systems are telling them. After high warranty claims on several models with four-cylinder engines, GM...
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Is the water pump on the LB7 Duramax leaking?

Is the water pump on the LB7 Duramax leaking? Water Pumps – Another issue with the LB7 Duramax is the water pump leaking. This one is fairly common and unfortunately a huge pain in the butt to change. Water will seep from the underside of the pump. Be prepared though because you will have to remove the dampner pulley to get the pump off. Why is my Duramax diesel engine not working? The trucks computer keeps track of how much fuel needs to be added or subtracted from each individual cylinder to make the engine run smoothly, and this value...
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What do I do if my Chevy Silverado makes a ticking noise?

What do I do if my Chevy Silverado makes a ticking noise? Once the noisy cylinders have been located, the head will have to come off next. This involves removing the intake, exhaust manifolds, rockers and stands, sensors and wiring, accessories, etc. Actually it isn’t that bad of a job to take one of these engines apart, and I always do this with the engine still in the truck. Why does my Chevy 5.3L engine keep ticking? When reassembling the engine, ensure that the lifters are properly aligned to the new plastic lifter guides before they are installed. If they...