Wally Jay
Member of RepairPal since 2016
About Wally Jay
I'm a retired man, age 74, and an avid do-it-yourselfer. I love cars and presently own three, plus a pickup. I have done most of my own maintenance and repairs on my vehicles for over 50 years, and I'm still learning. Sharing experiences and ideas on sites like this is part of the fun for me.
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My convertible top got stuck, almost in the fully closed position (roof up), apparently due to a ...
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Depending on how steep the grade is, this does sound normal. Perhaps you should just shift out o...
Simple fix: glue a small piece of plastic, or a small washer, to the end of the switch plunger. ...
I would go with replacing the starter solenoid; it may be weak, and only closing its secondary co...
Disconnect both cables from the battery, and clean the terminals thoroughly with a wire brush mad...
Possibly a vacuum leak. Suggest trying to pinpoint the location of the noise by using a one or t...
You can't tell much by looking at it, except if the boot is torn, which would allow dirt into the...
Is the new t'stat the correct temperature? Possibly a part of the gasket is blocking coolant flo...
Symptom of a bad master cylinder.
Add coolant with engine off, then run to normal operating temperature, let it cool, and re-check ...
Need more info. Does the engine run smoothly? Is the transmission shifting through all gears? ...
Your AM reception is probably fine when the engine is not running. AM radio is subject to igniti...
Your car was made on the brink of the changeover. All 1994 models use R134a, most 1993 models us...
How many miles have been driven since the oil change? Are there any signs of leaks on the ground...
One reason is that your vehicle has front wheel drive, another is that your front wheels typicall...
Damaged, or improperly installed, head gasket.
It could be that the "burnt" smell you describe is at least partly due to running two quarts low.
I think you're saying that the battery looks good. Appearance will tell you nothing. Take it to...
Are you seeing the point of a screw, or the head of a screw?
I did that once. I pulled the pan, and had it brazed, then reinstalled it. It cost me about twe...
Sounds like it could be the cat or some other part of the exhaust system making contact with some...
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