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Hey, all. I found and fixed the problem. JHZR2 was right: That disconnected frayed wire.. Was the "excite" wire. Cant take pics but thank you so much! And my previous alternator wasi likely fine. Now, new

Originally Posted By: LeakySeals Yeah need a year, make, etc. Probably a bad ground somewhere. any after market electronics? It had a subwoofer ripped out. Not by me. And, shoukd alternator be grounded? It isnt ATM, and three wires are off main rear post of it..

Edit: Battery voltage is now 13.36V and climbing. Looking at it, I see 3 wires coming out of the back alternator. I also see a frayed wire, I wrapped it loosely around the nut. The digital dash reads battery volts, but does NOT blink to indicate lack of alternator charge. The voltage DROPPED...

Ok. Short version: Zero alternator, for awhile. Cycling batteries. Last night: NEW Alternator. Duralast. Installed in parking lot. STILL wont charge! Battery voltage, after off charger: 12.97V Volts when running: 11.95V... The morning after. Battery voltage with 2A charger attached: 13.29V...

Also.. DO I have a timing belt, timing chain, or "gear drive" on this thing? And how does an engine cause to "detonate?" What has to happen for that to occur... Debating how well this engine will hold up, in the long run. It appears to run better with that cylinder getting fire.

I found an engine about 10 miles west of Leominster, MA. I just need to figure out if it is the right VIN. If you could get a used engine with low miles for $500, would you do it? Or, would you change the rest of the plugs on this one? It runs well NOW... The engine I found is from a 1994 it...

What are your opinions of this ad? Youtube says it was added November 5, 2012. Please discuss!

Originally Posted By: mechtech2 I feel sorry for his valves/seats and cylinder bores. That ceramic is hard, brittle, and abrasive. I think it's poor construction. As a point of reference, these were Bosch Platinum+2s. Unsure who thought it would be a good idea to put a plug like that in a...

Originally Posted By: Falken If you drain the rad when the car is cold and refill only the rad, you wont get a bubble. Then, with the cap off, run the car, and knock on the top of the rad once in a while with your knuckles gently to break any bubbles free and send them to the top. Turn the...

Ok. By now, surely everyone has seen the plug this guy took out of the GMC today. Here is that plug, best shot. Now, I know there was an explanation ventured in the other thread, but what all scenarios could yield the result of this blackened, no fire plug that effectively left me dealing...

The front: Reminds me of the Mercedes SLS. The back: The S-class. I guess Mercedes's distinctive look.. is no more? As to the car, I am DEFINITELY going to the NAIAS in NYC next week! Going in on the bus.

I feel there is an agenda with the ammo buying. These agencies are not stupid. They need it to be known how anti-gun the leaders and admin of this country, even if not the citizens of it, are prepared to go. It is one thing to stockpile, but, to go to war? Against whom?

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I just bought some CLR. Was hoping it would flow through the heater core, which doesn't blow hot. Was not going to leave it in there for very long, just one hot/cold cycle. Take off the kid gloves, it seems. I saw a citrus product at Autozone but I hear they take awhile to achieve results...

More specifically: I see Castrol 5W-40 on Amazon.con for about $48, and their 0W-30 for $46.19. They now have the 0W-40. I suspect I want a slightly more cushiony oil in my van, as the lifter is making a typewriter sound. Which of these two Castrols would you choose ,should I be so inclined?