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RPMs jump to 2500 when clutch is disengaged or transmission put in neutral
These are common symptoms of an split air hose allowing unmetered air into the engine intake. Check all air related hoses for cracks. Hoses include the main air intake, crank case ventilation system ...
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Occasional ABS fault
It appears that as soon as the vehicle detects a wheel has locked up, the ABS goes into failure mode. This would suggest to me that you may have a fault in the abs module.
If it was a wheel bearing ...
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Best way to add amp and sub to car
The head unit will supply enough power to the stock speakers. You will not need to amplify the signal. Doing so will likely blow the speakers. If you replace your stock speakers with higher wattage ...
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1999 Chevy Cavalier transmission-to-engine support brace
I was wrong about the placement of the bracket. In some cars they have a bracket that goes from the bell housing to around the oil pan.
I believe in your second picture it's the bracket on the left ...
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Why is oil filling up in my air intake system?
Number 1 looks like your intake manifold and number 2 is your intake hose leading to the throttle body.
If 2-3 ounces of oil come out of #1 when #2 is removed, that's ok. It's most likely oil that's ...
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Can't seem to start vehicle
Assuming the car actually cranks over.
Before you throw more parts at your car you need to confirm spark and fuel.
Is the check engine light on?
Since you already replaced the ignition components ...
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RPMs jump to 2500 when clutch is disengaged or transmission put in neutral
As @handyhowie indicated, the source of the issue is more than likely unmetered air or simply an 'air leak'
This creates what's called a 'lean condition' for your engine. When you are lean in your ...
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Split flange for converter-resonator coupling?
Instead of trying to replace it the way you are suggesting, why not do it a little easier with a V-Flange split coupler. Something like this:
(NOTE: This is just an example from Summit Racing You can ...
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02 chevy cavalier skidding when braking
It's possible that the brake booster line was disconnected during your work. Check the brake booster valve and hose and ensure they are connected/functioning.
The valve for the brake booster is ...
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turn-sensitive road noise
My first suggestion was going to be the wheel bearing. It still might be one of the rear bearings. I had this problem with my '06 Pontiac and the wheel hub (including bearing) was surprisingly cheap ...
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Acceleration and engine issues
There are Various Reasons as to why the car might not accelerate as expected , some of the most common faults for old vehicles are :
Faulty Timing Belt
This is one of the most common issues for old ...
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Occasional ABS fault
In my experience intermittent ABS issues are not solely but often caused by a worn wheel bearing. This is speculation but it may be that the spinning wheel is effecting the wheel bearing. The worn ...
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What is SAE 0x15 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 Sensor 2?
Generic global OBD2 provided this PID so that the short term fuel mixture percentage that is being corrected by a post catalyst mixture sensor would be presented.
The OEM's have much proprietary ...
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96 Chevy Cavilier Leak From the Transmission
It all depends on where the leak is coming from. There are about three wear places where a front wheel drive manual transmission could be leaking from. Either where the input shaft goes in or where ...
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Car ran low on oil, and now won’t start
If you added a quart and it was above the add oil line than you were not critically low on oil, so it's very doubtful your engine seized. If you don't even get a click you most likely have a problem ...
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2004 chevy cavalier- rolled backwards when in park, and not wont turn on
Definitely a shift linkage problem.
The two pictures show where you need to check.
The first is easier to see. The second requires removing the shift knob retention clip, the shift knob, and ...
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Is it safe to flush it?
I would suggest doing it in bits. Remove both the header tank and the radiator from the car, and flush them out separately, then flush out the engine while they're out. You may well need to replace ...
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Car has an intermittent bounce/stutter feeling in front left wheel area regardless of speed?
Sounds like one or both of your front shocks have worn out.
Replace them in pairs! Both fronts, both rears, you get the idea.
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Why is oil filling up in my air intake system?
These specific engine have orifices running through the intake and if you have a bad (could be original intake) intake you could be putting oil in every two fill ups until you replace the intake.
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Why is oil filling up in my air intake system?
Oil in your duct, could be a sign that piston rings are weak. Crank could shoot oil up, but if it's a lot you may be sucking oil back up intake valve when it's open because your piston rings are ...
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Severe Noise Under Acceleration from a Stop or Slow Speed
So I spoke to the lady with this car a while back and she said she took it to someone who changed the plugs for her ( as I suspected the oil leaking into the plug wells from the worn out valve cover ...
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Repeated rear bearing hub assembly failure
As you've stated this is a hub assembly, so we know there isn't any 'user error' in how the bearings are pre-loaded or the grease is packed. You've also stated there is 'substantial play' in the ...
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Fuel line leak - can't separate disconnect
Here is an image of your pump assembly. Cost is around $100. There are two lines, I'm assuming one is the return line. If you are replacing the whole thing as a unit, just cut off the plastic end.
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