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Reinstall the Intake Manifold

Question: Need to know what the torque specs are to reinstall the intake manifold after i replace the knock sensors and the order of torque and maybe a explanation on procedure of takeing the intake manifold off my 2000 Lexus rx300 3.0 Answer: REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section. Remove or disconnect the following: Wiper and blade assembly Top cowl seal and panel Window washer hoses from the ventilator louvers Left and right ventilator louvers Heater air duct Front upper suspension brace, for RX 300 Properly relieve the fuel system pressure. Remove the battery and battery tray. Drain and recycle the engine coolant. Remove or disconnect the following: Accelerator cable, on automatic transaxles Throttle cable Air cleaner cap assembly Any wiring or hoses interfering with removal Right side engine mount stay Radiator and heater hoses in the way of the intake manifold removal V-bank cover All the vacuum hose and wiring for the emission control valve set Air intake chamber and discard the gasket Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) pipe and discard the gaskets Hydraulic motor pressure hose from the air intake chamber Engine wiring harnesses from the left side, right side, rear and No. 3 timing belt cover Front exhaust pipe, if necessary Timing belt, camshaft timing pulleys, No. 2 idler pulley and No. 3 timing belt cover Cylinder head rear plate 2 bolts, nuts and plate washers with the intake manifold. NOTE: The delivery pipes with injectors will be attached to the manifold. Other fuel related components such as the No. 2 fuel pipe and pulsation damper, if needed Delivery pipes from the intake manifold Clean and inspect the intake manifold mating surfaces. Scrape all old gasket martial off. To Install: Install or connect the following: Delivery pipes with injectors to the intake manifold. NOTE: Be sure to place 4 spacers in position on the manifold. Temporarily install 4 bolts to retain the delivery pipes to the manifold. Inspect the injectors for smooth rotation. Tighten the delivery pipes bolts to 84 inch lbs. (10 Nm), once the injectors are properly seated No. 2 fuel pipe with union bolts and gaskets. Tighten the bolts to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm). No. 1 fuel pipe with pulsation damper, using 4 new gaskets. Tighten the damper to 35 ft. lbs. (32 Nm) and the bolt to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). Fuel pressure regulator, if removed Intake manifold. Tighten the 9 bolts and 2 nuts in a crisscross pattern to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). NOTE: Be sure the gasket is in place properly prior to tightening. Retighten the water outlet mounting nuts/bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), if loosened. Install or connect the following: Air assist hose and water inlet pipe, using a new O-ring, by applying a small amount of soapy water. Tighten the fastener(s) to 14 ft. lbs. (20 Nm). Ground strap Vacuum hoses removed to the air intake chamber and vacuum tank Any remaining components, using new gaskets. Tighten the air intake chamber nuts/bolts to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm), the EGR pipe nuts to 108 inch lbs. (12 Nm) and the emission control valve set to 69 inch lbs. (8 Nm). Air cleaner assembly Heater hoses Battery and tray Throttle cable with bracket onto the throttle body Accelerator cable, by adjusting it, if equipped with an automatic transaxle Front upper suspension brace, for RX 300. Tighten the nuts to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm). Refill the cooling system Install or connect the following: Negative battery cable Heater air duct Left and right ventilator louvers Window washer hoses from the ventilator louvers Top cowl seal and panel Wiper and blade assembly Start the engine and inspect for leaks.

Nevada Lemon Law Information

The Nevada Lemon Law applies when, during the first year following delivery of the new vehicle: 1) the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, or 2) the vehicle has been out of service due to repair attempts by the dealer for a total of 30 or more days. To qualify for the Nevada Lemon Law, you must notify the manufacturer in writing before the end of the one-year period, & bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer no later than 18 months following the delivery of the vehicle. If the manufacturer has established an informal dispute process which conforms to federal law, then you must first submit your claim under that procedure before initiating a lawsuit.

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How do I replace a Starter on a 1991 Ford Probe ?

Use safety precautions and make certain vehicle is securely supported. STARTER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION FOR 2.2 L Engine 1) Disconnect the negative battery cable. Raise and support the vehicle, safely. 2) If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the exhaust pipe bracket. 3) Remove the transaxle-to-engine bracket and intake manifold-to-engine bracket. 4) Disconnect the electrical connectors from the starter. 5) Remove the starter mounting bolts and the starter. To install: 6) Install the starter and torque the bolts to 23-34 ft. lbs. (31-46 Nm). 7) Connect the electrical connectors to the starter. 8) Install the intake manifold-to-engine bracket and tighten the bolts to 14-22 ft. lbs. (19-30 Nm). 9) If equipped with an automatic transaxle, install the transaxle-to-engine bracket and torque the bellhousing bolt to 66-86 ft. lbs. (89-117 Nm) and the 3 other mounting bolts to 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 Nm). 10) If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the transaxle-to-engine bracket and connect the exhaust pipe bracket. Tighten the bracket bolts to 32-45 ft. lbs. (43-61 Nm). 11) Lower the vehicle. 12) Connect the negative battery cable and check the starter for proper operation. Start Car !!!

Idaho Lemon Law Information

The Idaho Lemon Law applies when, during the first two (2) years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first), following delivery of a new vehicle: 1) the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, or 2) the dealer has made an unsuccessful repair attempt that resulted in the complete failure of the steering or braking system, and the failure likely would cause death or serious bodily injury, or 3) the vehicle has been out of service for repairs at the dealership for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days. You also may request a refund or vehicle replacement if you reported the defect during the term of the express warranty, and the manufacturer is unable to repair the defect within three years of the date of delivery. To qualify for the Idaho Lemon Law, the defects or conditions must impair the vehicle’s use or market value. The law does not cover nonconformities resulting from abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the vehicle.

Changing a cv half shaft

Question : Changing a cv half shaft on a Hyundai Sante Fe, 2003, right side. What if anything holds the spline into the transmission? and I have been trying to pry at it it does not seem to be moving any other suggestions? Answer : Nothing. Once you have the shaft loose from the spindle, you can pop it right out. You may want to place a small amount of pressure with a pry bar to pop it loose> ( its been setting in there for a while ). Also, One thing we do in my shop when a cv shaft is stubborn, is to set a block of wood on the backside and hit it with a sledge to pop it loose. Make sure it is already loose from the spindle and free to move. If you look at the new one, you can see how far it need s to come out.

California Lemon Law Information

The California Lemon Law applies to vehicles in the first 18 months or 18,000 after vehicle delivery. The dealer must have: tried to repair a serious safety problem at least twice, or tried to repair any problem (safety related or not) four or more times, or caused the vehicle to be out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more days. What is considered a reasonable number of repair attempts will depend on the circumstances including the seriousness of the defect. For example, one or two repair attempts may be considered reasonable for serious safety defects such as brake failure, depending on the exact situation. A special provision, often called the "Lemon Law," helps determine what is a reasonable number of repair attempts for problems that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle. The "Lemon Law" applies to these problems if they arise during the first 18 months after the consumer received delivery of the vehicle or within the first 18,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first. During the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, the "Lemon Law" presumes that a manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to repair the vehicle if either (1) The same problem results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven and the problem has been subject to repair two or more times by the manufacturer or its agents, and the buyer or lessee has at least once directly notified the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the problem as provided in the warranty or owner's manual or (2) The same problem has been subject to repair four or more times by the manufacturer or its agents and the buyer has at least once directly notified the manufacturer of the need for the repair of the problem as provided in the warranty or owner's manual or (3) The vehicle is out of service because of the repair of any number of problems by the manufacturer or its agents for a cumulative total of more than 30 days since delivery of the vehicle. reference source : http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

Alternator Charging Issue

An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to alternating current electrical energy. Most alternators use a rotating magnetic field but linear alternators are occasionally used. In principle, any AC generator can be called an alternator, but usually the word refers to small rotating machines driven by automotive and other internal combustion engines Resource : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternator Basically this means that an alternator is what charges the car's battery and also provides power to operate the engines computer, lights, radio, etc. So, if the alternator quits functioning then all of these electrical devices will try to run off the car's battery. The problem with that is, once the battery starts to loose power ( since it is no longer being recharged ) the will start to function poorly and will eventually stop running all together. Generally when the alternator starts to fail a Battery light will illuminate on the dash board. This means the battery is no longer being charged , this does not mean the battery has a problem. Testing : Using a multi-meter set to DC volts, connect the positive and negative leads to the same on the battery with the car's engine running. You should see from 13.2 - 14.7 volts. If you see less than this and confirm it is the same when the engine is running or not, then you know the alternator is not charging.

Oregon Lemon Law Information

The Oregon Lemon Law applies when the repair attempts by the dealer occur within the first year or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first), and: 1) the dealer has attempted to repair the same problem four (4) or more times, or 2)the vehicle has been out of service due to repair attempts by the dealer for a total of 30 or more business days. The Oregon Lemon Law is designed to deal with major defects that substantially impair the use and market value of the car. It does not cover problems that are the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the car by the consumer. If the manufacturer participates in a third party arbitration program and notifies you of the procedure, then you are obligated to try to solve your problem through the arbitration program to be eligible for a refund or a replacement vehicle. If you cannot reach a settlement in the arbitration, you may sue the manufacturer in court. The court has the authority to award three times the amount of any damages, not to exceed $50,000, if the court finds the manufacturer acted in bad faith.