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Expert Profile: Dennis W

Expertise: I am a retired Ford master tech specializing in electrical, climate control, emissions, driveability, chassis, brakes, and any light repairs. Currently employed by an independent shop that appreciates my knowledge and abilities. Cannot answer transmission or parts questions, these are not areas of my expertise.

Experience in the area
32 years of auto repair, diagnosis, and emissions testing, in service staions, independent garages, and 20 years with Ford dealers.

Organizations
National Street Rod Association (NSRA)
International Automotive Technicians Network (IATN)
www.blueovaltechs.com
IAMAW (retired)
National Street Rod Association
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Education/Credentials
Riverside City College Automotive technology program
Ford Master Tech Certified Engine and Chassis Master (Over 500 hours)
ASE Certified in 7 categories
6 years training in Union 76 Pro-tech program

Awards and Honors
4-time Technician of the Year at Almaden Lincoln Mercury
Ford Master Tech
Union 76 Pro-tech Master tech

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 5166
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.87 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.98 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		3
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		999

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	12/04/07
10	8	10	10	11/01/07
10	10	10	10	10/29/07
10	5	10	10	10/30/07
10	10	10	10	10/29/07

User Comments

Straightforward & right to the point, thank you for the quick response!
(Austin on 12/04/07)

Very quick response and will follow up on suggestions. Did need some clarification but this is a good starting point.
(Tammy on 11/01/07)

I inferred from the response that, if they are dried out, the tie rod ends must necessarily be replaced.
(Bruce on 10/29/07)

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Recent Answers from Dennis W

2007-12-04 95 Ford Windstar 3.8L V6: Replace the multifunction switch which also includes the turn signal and high beam switches. Corrosion builds up on the contacts and this is what causes probems with engagement of the washers. Sometimes...

2007-12-04 high idle: It helps a lot if you include the engine in your question. Look for anything that would cause unmetered air entering the intake, even a broken or cracker air duct house. The v8s were common for vaccum...

2007-11-03 lost: A slight miss at idle? Is it a definite miss, or rough idle? The 5.8 had problems in the throttle body gasket and the plenum gasket leaking. You might have to go as far as pulling valve covers to make...

2007-10-30 1999 ford windstar xl 3.8 liter: These engines had several problems, most notably being the intake upper gasket and isolator bolts leaking causing lean codes. Also each cylinder has a port for the egr, these will plug up and can cause...

2007-10-30 1992 Ford Taurus Spark Knock: Not sure why you would replace the EGR valve and solenoid, uhless there were codes. Is the egr actually working? Are the egr passages clear? Did you remove the SPOUT connector before checking or setting...