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Gary J. Meyer IIU.S.
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The types of questions I can answer would be related to Honda automobile diagnosis and repair procedures. I can't diagnose every car via email because some tests just require a good old fashion road test. |
If the car is a four cylinder engine the timing belt tensioner may be adjusted too tight. It's also possible that one of the timing covers it rubbing the crankshaft pulley or a drive belt. Either way
I think the vacuum lines intimidate many technicians. They are truly not that difficult to work on. They are a bit tedious to remove due to the clearance between the air filter housing and firewall, but
DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR. Have this checked before you drive the car. The oil light on this car comes on when the pressure falls below about 9 psi. Have the oil pressure inspected with an oil pressure gauge
Lift the car in the air, spin the tire while grabbing the strut spring with your hand, if the wheel bearing is bad and howling, the vibration can usually be felt through the spring. If the tread of the
I'm not sure what you are calling the water outlets. Is the coolant leaking at the water pipe that runs from the water pump to the thermostat housing? That pipe has a tendency to rust from the inside

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