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    Ford Falcon Using Synthetic Oil?

    Synthetic oil will not cause an engine , no mater what age , to leak more . It just isn't as economical to use syn. oil if it already leaks .
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    Why does my straight piped chevy pop when I rev it up?

    Exhaust is too big causing it to run rich . At least put a resonator back on .
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    I lost a cylinder head bolt on my 87 318 dodge?

    Find an engine rebuilder .
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    I need Help with 1988 Ford Bronco EB Edition!!?

    You can get everything except the bumper mounts at NAPA. Bumper mounts will have to come from Ford dealer
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    1994 Chevy 5.7 liter, 700r transmissions, what is interchangeable with transmissions?

    There are 2 or 3 other trans that will swap , but why not get another 700R ? It is the best one for gas mileage as the others are not overdrive .
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    1994 Chevy 5.7 liter, 700r transmissions, what is interchangeable with transmissions?

    There are 2 or 3 other trans that will swap , but why not get another 700R ? It is the best one for gas mileage as the others are not overdrive .
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    2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee wrong battery installed?

    Just because battery was a smaller physical size , should not have done that to the ac/heat system . You should check around the battery and see if a wire was damaged and caused a short . Smoke and smell leads one to that conclusion .
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    Attn: Mechanics LT1 350 GM motor?

    Apparently this " mechanic " wasn't smart enough to do this one wire at a time ? It does sound like firing order is way off or he screwed the timing up some how . Bet if you quiz him , he will not know this is a Chevy engine and not a Buick .
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    is there such thing as a smaller tranny for a 91 chevy caprie with a 305 engine?

    Only if you have a turbo 400 behind it now , which is doubtfull unless someone swapped trans before you got car .
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    my ford ranger locks up its wheels when i put it in 1st gear from start but it...

    Either the linkage is out of sinc or something has gotten in the valve body . Trans shop here you come .
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    Where can i get an alternator fuse for a 1986 toyota pickup?

    Actually any foreign car parts or even NAPA can get it for you
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    Adjusting a timing belt on Toyota Camry LE?

    Check out the idlers . A timing belt is basically self adjusting ., if adjusters working properly .
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    Environmental restrictions to replacing a ac compressor on a 1993 ford f250, do I...

    Depends on which freon it takes . In 93 some were R12 and some 134 . If it is a R12 system , then you will need to upgrade to 134 .
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    Can a car still run with spun rod bearings?

    Until motor freezes up . But why keep running it ? All you are doing is making sure the crank cannot be turned to rebuild motor . Everytime that crank goes around , a little more metal is eat off .
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    how to ck for freon leaks for 2001 Honda accord?

    There is a dye that you can put into the system and if not in a hidden spot , will be able to find that way . If dye doesn't work , you will need to take the car to a shop so that they can use their "sniffer" .
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    why my ford bronco wont start?

    On an older Ford that clicks when you try to start it is usually the starter . Sometimes bad battery cable connections will cause it , but not very often . Yes , a starter can just suddenly go bad . Actually , most of the time they give no warning . It is the nature of mechanical-electrical parts .
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    I have a 195/70/r14 tire and i was wondering if I can put it on my Honda that...

    on back you will not notice the change . 195 is a little taller . Don't want to do this on drive axles .
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    just took my 2000 ford explorer to the shop to get spark plgs and the wires

    Might not be wires . Could have been doing it for a while and you did not notice . Look for possible valve cover leak .
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    1968 Ford 302 Harmonic balancer leaking oil?

    Pull balancer back off and take a look at snout that goes up inside . See if it has a small groove around it . Believe it or not the rubber on the seal will do that and that is where it usually leaks . Don't panic tho as it is easily fixed . Go to parts store and buy a Redi-sleeve . If parts...
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    1968 Ford 302 Harmonic balancer leaking oil?

    Pull balancer back off and take a look at snout that goes up inside . See if it has a small groove around it . Believe it or not the rubber on the seal will do that and that is where it usually leaks . Don't panic tho as it is easily fixed . Go to parts store and buy a Redi-sleeve . If parts...
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