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Is it normal for pipes under the hood to have cracks in them?
The top photo looks like it is the engine air intake duct before the filter. While the holes shouldn’t be there, it won’t cause a problem, since the hole is before the air filter. If it is after the ...
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Do I need to replace my rotors?
While I cannot see the back rotors very well, I can tell you without a doubt, the front rotors are brand new. You can still see the crosshatching on the surface which means it was prepped. It doesn't ...
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Alternator dying so junk car?
A rounded bolt is not a reason to junk a car. The numbers you're quoting sound fine for an alternator; if it was below 12V, I'd be worried. If you're still concerned, take the car to a spares store ...
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Why do many CVT cars appear to index gears during normal automatic operation?
It's due to the hatred of CVTs by car reviewers. If you create a technically excellent car, something that achieves great engine lifetime, low fuel consumption, etc. by having a CVT that always runs ...
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Why do many CVT cars appear to index gears during normal automatic operation?
In addition to the "perception" issues mentioned in the other answers, there is a real engineering reason for the stepped-ratio behavior of a CVT, especially under hard acceleration.
The ECU ...
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How to read torque specs off this Nissan service diagram?
Couple of notes on how to read this manual.
A White wrench in a black square has the units N-m (kg-m, ft-lb)
A Black wrench in a white square has the units N-m (kg-m, in-lb)
So - the bolt very top ...
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Can a bad timing chain result in only a single cylinder misfiring?
"Can a bad timing chain result in only a single cylinder misfiring?" No it cannot.
It could be a Bad ignition coil on that cylinder, if there is a coil for each cylinder swap it from another ...
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Found a 10 mm nut in the transmission fluid
Okay. Lot's of research, long story, found the answer, don't like it.
Overall design of the Nissan B13: one of the things that always impressed me about this vehicle is that it seems to have been ...
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What would cause a short to ground while driving - how to locate the problem?
The most likely cause is that the cable that runs down to the starter motor has been rubbing against the body or the engine and has worn through the insulation.
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Is it possible to bleed brakes without using floor jack?
If your car ramps are high enough, you should be able to. The other option, depending where you live, is to find a mechanic who has a pit. I understand they are illegal in some places, so you may ...
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Is it possible to bleed brakes without using floor jack?
There is absolutely no way your car is still driving while being too rusted to lift properly. The car is holding it's own weight when it's on the ground, right? It only needs to hold it's own weight ...
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Which parts in the diagram are syncronizers?
The parts labelled RING-BAULK (32604 in your image) are the synchronizers. Do a search for Baulk Ring and you will find some descriptions. For example - https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=...
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How is a variable displacement A/C compressor controlled
Since this variable displacement compressor features only a clutch coil cable and no solenoid valve cables, it's "internally controlled", that is, it doesn't require any control at all from an ...
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Hood Only Opens When Pulled Up On
Assuming you are looking to overcome the hood failing to release, I see some corrosion where the hood loop is held.
That can cause it to bind and hold it from releasing. Add some grease here. In ...
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Do I need to replace my rotors?
There's nothing wrong with your rotors as far as can be seen from your pictures, it's totally normal to have the edges rusty, it doesn't impair them. What's important is that the disk surfaces are in ...
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What would cause a short to ground while driving - how to locate the problem?
Sounds like a dead short, one large enough like that should be easily visible, either through burn marks on a metal edge or bracket or a hole in the insulation.
Check and follow all the main or thick ...
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Alternator dying so junk car?
I have seen somebody spot-weld a short bolt to the rounded nut they are having trouble removing. It's cheap and quick if the equipment is on hand.
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Why do many CVT cars appear to index gears during normal automatic operation?
If the Toyotas you've driven were relatively recent (2018 and later for the Rav4, 2019 and later for the Corolla), they use the Toyota K120 CVT transmission, which is marketed as "Direct Shift&...
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Nissan Murano 2016 tow capacity
Good question. While they both employ the same engine, there is a list of several other variables that come into play here. Different vehicles are constructed with different ideas in mind when in ...
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Car Clicks While Turning Over
I would thoroughly look at the battery cables again. While the clicking noise usually indicates a battery that is too weak to start the vehicle, the battery would not be able to build up enough power ...
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1996 Nissan Sentra won’t start after refueling
I think you are looking at the wrong area of the car. If the electronics didn't come on, this is an electrical power issue, not a fueling issue. I'd check to ensure all connections are good from the ...
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Starter motor doesn't "let go"
I could be that simple. A binding solenoid/mechanism can cause what you are experiencing.
Looking at the top image, the solenoid (#7) is on top of the starter. When power is added, the solenoid moves ...
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Is it possible to replace the diodes in a rectifier?
Possible, sure. But you need some beefy diodes that can handle an amperage of at least 50A, and at the right spec.(think about type, voltage drop, switching time, reverse blocking specs, temperature......
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Can I remove head off 2002 Altima 2.5 and just hone cylinders to help improve compression
What you're suggesting will not improve your compression and will cause other issues. You'll be causing yourself more issues than what you have currently.
When an engines are put together with new ...
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Drain Plug Crush Washer- Installed wrong size
My "opinion" is, you should change it now. If it's too big, even if sealed now, will want to allow the bolt to loosen up at some point. Whether it gets loose enough for the bolt to fall out ...
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350z cranks won't start
Could be stretched timing chains or a problem with the vvt gear, stretched chains will give an incorrect reading between the cam sensor and the crank sensor (essentially engine is out of time) and ...
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1998 Nissan Altima Slowly Discharging Battery with New Alternator
Welcome, Mike. I hope you kept your receipt as you likely have at least one defective diode in your new alternator. If you replace it and experience the same problem, you will want to check the ...
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Can mixing octanes cause the check engine light to come on?
Using a higher octane fuel should not have caused the SES light to turn on.
The only fill-up-related thing I can think of which would cause the SES to turn on is if there is a bad batch of fuel (...
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Do I have a blown Head Gaskett or Bad Radiator?
Doesn't sound like a head gasket....Check the Engine via the Oil filler hole for signs of water...Any white sludge and your head gasket is gone.
However, if its not the head gasket, sounds like your ...
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Broken coil spring
A spring can break at any time and it's quite a common fault. The fact that this wasn't spotted when the workshops were unable to obtain acceptable suspension geometry settings is a cause for concern ...
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