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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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40 years experience on all general auto repair.

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  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Timeliness 9.94
  • Politeness 9.96
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  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 2231
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Recent Answers from Sean Halliday

2009-11-17 2000 Explorer V8:

Change any bad hoses,seals,belts,clamps and anything else you see corroded or worn.You will need to remove the water pump to get at the timing cover so might as well replace it(water pump).This engine

2009-11-16 1987 cressida:

Service and maintenance could be a factor also the catalytic converter could be worn out.With the high mileage,possibly loss of compression.If the engine has good enough compression,i would then look at

2009-11-16 1994 4r70w question:

This truck has a vin # and the only transmissions that will fit will have to be the same matching vin.There are many different variations on this truck and some look the same but will have different drive

2009-11-14 1999 Ford Windstar side window:

The window components are,the glass,the runners,rubbers,window mechanism which should include all you need.The Ford dealer will have a detailed list of all the parts in your car and if you go and look

2009-11-12 oil leak:

By left side i take it you mean the passenger side?.This would be the usual place as the oil passages run up this side and it could be a valve cover gasket.Without actually looking at this car i would

 

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