Recent content by CARDOC123

1063952 HI ALL. Been working my but off!! But it's about to slack up. I used a compressor from the leveling system off a Buick and mounted it under the hood to air up my tires and I also carry tire plugs. No tire changes for me!!! I keep a coiled up air hose under the hood also, I just...

1063953 HI ALL. Been working my but off!! But it's about to slack up. I used a compressor from the leveling system off a Buick and mounted it under the hood to air up my tires and I also carry tire plugs. No tire changes for me!!! I keep a coiled up air hose under the hood also, I just...

1063954 Tug, you are so right!!! That has to be the most beautiful place I've ever lived also. I was stationed there for 3 years while in the Marines. I really do miss it some times. I just wished I'd had a jeep back then!!!![addsig]

1055671 the fan clutch works like this - when it's cold and you spin the fan it should turn pretty easy - when it's warm and you spin it by hand it shouldn't spin so easy. The clutch has lubricant and a spring which works off heat. When cool the spring is contracted and when it's warm it's...

1055676 jprtroy is on the nose!! Just pay attention to the gauge. I'm like jprtroy, it may be ok without the shroud. [addsig]

1055870 My .02 worth. Suspect bent pushrod. Black junk, maybe nothing. Black smoke = too much gas, blue smoke = oil, gray or white = coolant. Pure white = nothing to worry about. However, if you bent a push rod, broke a valve spring or something along those lines it should be missing. good...

1055877 Sometimes when replacing the master clyinder the rod going through the firewall is different lengths. This will cause the problem you're having. there should be 1/4 play in the pedal before the brakes apply. This is usually matched at the factory. So should be checked when changing the...

1052571 I think I have to agree. It sounds like maybe a stuck choke or fouled plugs. You check the choke by removing the carb cover and see if the choke plate is closed. If you notice black smoke when giving it gas you can bet you're either getting too much fuel or the fuel you're getting isn't...

1052573 Take it from experience, 99% of the time when you work on something and it still don't work it's usually something you done while fixing it. I'm with the other guys here. Double check the starting circuit. On an 87 12.5 volts should be enough to crank it. You may want to check the fuse...

1050745 The TPS (throttle position sensor) is located on the throttle body. It tells the computer what position the throttle plate is in. It should have three wires going to it. If you know how to read an analog meter it can be checked. You connect one lead to one prong and the other lead to...

1050750 I work at several local shops and some chain shops on an as needed basis. Don't know that it'll help but I'm located about 10 miles south of Memphis TN. Chances are if you're somewhat mechanical I can probably talk you through most things. Alot of things are much easier than you think...

1050789 My .02 worth. Alot of this advice is correct. You need to make sure that the PCV system is working right. The PCV valve should rattle when shaken and it must be the right one for your application. Also check the hose for kinks or blockage. As a rule if it is valve seals you should...

1050822 Thanks. 87 Wrangler, 258 5spd, no mods as of yet. Just now putting it in good running order. I like to drive so it needs to really dependable. I'm about 10 miles south of Memphis Tn. I'll have to figure out my aol name as I am kinda new to aol. I've worked on cars since I was old enough...

1050931 Thanks for the warm welcome. Like I said earlier, I've been visiting this site for about 2 months now. I can see that there is alot I can learn and some pretty good mechanics out there. Tug, I think my instance messenger name is the same as my screen name-CARDOC123- Well anyway, thanks...

1050940 Not sure I can help but I'll try. I'm an ASE certified mechanic so I'll do my best not to steer you wrong. First, before you do anything else, check the oil level, make sure it's ok. Second, buy some degreaser and clean the engine to the best of your ability. Then crank it up with the...