1982-1994 Chevy Cavaliers
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BobCrimGet a standard 3/8" socket wrench, just the socket wrench, you don't need any sockets. Look on the idler pulley bracket for a...
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Ok, the firing order for the 4 cylinder engine is 1-3-4-2. Judging by the fact that you asked for as much info as possible,...
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I own a 1993 cavalier and the flasher is on the steering column just below the underside of dash panel. From drivers seat it is...
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the easy way is to buy a used steering column from a junk yard. If you have the proper tools [steering wheel puller,tilt wheel...
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It should be in your owners manual and if you don't have one you can get one from MOTORLIT/C0M. or you can go to a used car lot...
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AnswerThere is no fan belt. Cavaliers, sunbirds, and sunfires use electric fans. But there is a serpentine belt...just go to your...
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BE SURE YOUR WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS - YOU WILL ALSO NEED A PHILIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER - This is for a 2000+...
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AnswerThis is one of the easiest headgaskets out there to change! I recommend a mechanic w/ experience though! You do not want to...
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First check to see if your emergency flashers work, if they work its not your fuses that are bad its your blinker arm on your...
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There is no way 2 adjust the clutch. The only way is 2 replace them. Clutch & pressure plate & throw out bearing, replace them...
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It means that you either have a wire loose on the reservor or need to add some coolant to it. It should be located on the right...
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On passenger side of van the top radiator hose is clamped over what some people call a gooseneck on top of motor. Remove clamp....
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AnswerIf it is aftermarket:there are 2 plugs over your ignition coil on the left plug there is a white wire on the right plug is...
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It is controlled by the computer and is not adjustable. If it is so slow that the engine wom't idle the idle control solonoid...
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brake light or lights out. all 80's n newer cars have this let me know if it is it - vacuum check valve (under ignition on...
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I am not an expert, however, on a Cavalier 05, with an Ecotec 2.2L the oil filter is at the front of the engine, from above, to...
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AnswerTo do this without ruining your fender paint you need a wooden paint stirring stick, a thin flat-blade screwdriver, and a...
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It depends on what engine you have. Some don't have distributers. GoodluckJoe For the 1.8L & 2.0 L OHV Engines (For...
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No pcv valve that can be serviced, the 1998 and later 2.2L OHV engines are equipped with an oil/air separator that is located...
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Maybe all of your cylinders aren't firing. Raw fuel is being sprayed into one of the piston cylinders but the spark isn't...
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In the '88, you have to remove the whole assembly attached to the trunk lid with 4 plastic wingnut type screws. Go thru the...
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On the firewall side of the engine block, near the transmission bellhousing, under the intake manifold that answer sir, is...
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No, it will only disable the lockup feature of the torque converter. The TCC locks the car into gear at higher speeds, as if it...
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YOur ecm is located under the dash or behind passenger side kick panel. reasons for the car not starting may be no spark, no fuel...
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Hey Karen==Get a shop manual from a parts store and it will give you the information and it has pictures also. GoodluckJoe If...
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try back of the haynes manual
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AnswerBy running a ground wire-(jumper) across the terminals on the fan motor relay.Find the terminals that connect to the...
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AnswerI cant begin to describe how to replace your heaters core however you can buy a repair manual at most any autoparts store...
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Hey Jim==This is a pretty big job. Get a shop manual from a parts store or from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM and it will have pictures...
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The starter is located between the engine and radiator and is visible from the engine bay but accessible from under the car. It...
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Hey Sherry==The switch is mounted on the steering column about 18 inches from th floor. Simply remove the 2 screws holding it...
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Depending on the vehicle, the cooling fan may strike the radiator shroud, the cooling fan may also strike a radiator hose and you...
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I downloaded a FREE owners manual from mygmlink.com. If that is not the correct address there is a link on chevrolet.com to the...
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IT IS ON THE FAN SHROUD> If it isn't there draw one before you take the belt off. If the belt is off, go to a used car lot and...
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Call the parts store.
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Its simple. Get your car up on ramps and look for an electrical wiring harness that goes into the tranny. Usually it is a two or...
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It sounds like your plug wires are grounded to the engine block. IE.... melted somehwere along the exhaust route and grounded,...
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AnswerThe module that controls just about everything on this model is hidden behind the glove compartment on the passenger side....
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U have a blown head gasket,cracked cylinder head or cracked block.. The white smoke is from water getting into the Exhaust...
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Im betteing one of your motor mounts is broken and making the car shake. does the engine move when you gun it in...
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If you give me your email address I can send you a Picture of one. Need trim model as well.
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That is referred to as "back dating" and it is illegal at the federal level.
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maybe a bad cam orn lobs on cams can cause that
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Hey Jesse===Either the front or rear bulb is burned out. Turn the signal light on and change the bulb that is not lit....
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If it's the V6 it will be on the side of the engine facing the front of the vehicle. If I remember right you have to lay under...
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It is on the top of the engine right above the thermostat. If you look where your upper hose fastens to engine it is the thing on...
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It is on the bottom of the radiator. Sometimes it is easier to remove the lower radiator hose.
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Put a new one in with the heater fan in the off position. Then turn it on. If it blows again its probably the fan itself. Pull...
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THE FIRING ORDER FOR A 2.8 V6 88 CAVALIER IS 1,2,3,4,5,6, THE COIL PACKS ARE 1-4 6-3 2-5 ...
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I have a 93 Z24 3.1L and according to my owners manual it holds 15.2 gallons (57.5 liters) I'm not sure the exact capacity, I...
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There should be some screws of some sort in the door panel. there should be one in the interior door handle, and one in the...
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AnswerThe starter on a 91 Chevy cav. is located at the lower front end of the engine.You can get to it better by jacking the...
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It's possible the crankshaft position sensor is bad and when your running it it will heat up and shut down on you . the sensor is...
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The fuel pump is located in the fuel tank as with virtually all cars nowadays. There is a certain degree of danger working on or...
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If you are reffering to ingition timing I don't think any 2.2 GM engine has a distributer which means no control of Ign timing...
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Which fan is not working? Engine fan or HVAC fan?
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AnswerHey Jenny==Go to the parts store and get the bolts then you will see what they look like. Then get under the car and change...
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2.2 and a 3.1 both will work but you will need to keep the same transmission with the same motor so thay will match up
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Hey Linda==Look at the left side of the steering column under the dash. GoodluckJoe - If you are sitting in the drivers seat it...
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AnswerI had a 1994 Chevy Cavalier 2.2L with the same problem. There is no hidden fuse for it just the main fuse in the fuse panel...
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I have a 93 cavalier. The check gauges light could be burned out. Verify it is working by turning the key fwd but not to the on...
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Rotate? As in rotate the crank manually? Remove the Passenger side splash panel and turn it with an 18mm socket.
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with me it was the o2 censer
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Hey James==The wires to the injector are one hot all of the time and one pulsates as the ecm grounds it as the engine is turned...
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AnswerReplace the turn signal flasher. It is in the wiring to the left of the steering column and different from the emergency...
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THE AIR BAG MODULE IS LOCATED UNDER THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT.
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(MY) 92 Chevy DOESN'T smell like gas, but your's may because the fuel vapor recovery system is not be working. Possible causes...
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How to Replace ingnitionTo replace the ingition switch it is real easy. First you must remove the steering wheel with a steering...
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You may want to check the fuel pump fuse first. I just had it happen to me. On the panel it is marked fp. In my experience...
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Replacing the head gasket on any vehicle is a long and complicated process, however if you wish to see basic step-by-step...
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Simply remove the 4 bolts holding it on and replace it.
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AnswerThe lower intake on either the 2.8L V6 the 3.1L V6 or the 3.4L V6 all are the same set up lower intake gaskets are very...
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You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.
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AnswerIt should be located with the other relays/main line fuses inside a box that sits on the left inside of the fenderwell...
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I have a 99 two door - I hope this helps you "unhook" the seat belts from the top of the seat --> the place where they are just...
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Answercould be the coolant is old and needs to be flushed or there is a clog.coolant doesnt get old, you can run it on straight...
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On the left side of the ateering column under the dash.Sometimes it is mounted on a bracket/ Mine is located on the right...
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How to change the serpentine belt tensioner on a 1991 2.2L Chevrolet Cavalier: The tensioner comes as an assembly (aluminum plate...
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its located at the rear of the engine (center) attached to the block
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Check to make sure the plug on the bottom of the radiator is not leaking (where you would drain the radiator to flush it) and...
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When you take the old one out note the possission the old one comes out. Also on most cars the only fit one way properly. The...
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Very similar to a Legacy, same year. Unhook negative battery cable, remove alternator, remove AC belt and idler pulley support,...
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Your Starter is located at the front of the engine near the transmission. You need to take off two wires running to the starter...
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no the valvesn will not be damaged this is not a intefearance motor
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Test all the fuses in the fuse box that's on the driver side of the dash , it could just be a blown fuse.
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Back side of the engine near where the transmission mounts to the engine. You have to jack up the car and crawl under it to see...
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Answeryou should be able to replace just the inner tie rod ends without replaceing the whole rack and pinion. AnswerIf the...
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If it has antilock/traction control system, you have to have a professional bleed them for you.
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Usually, you can find the routing diagram for the serpentine belt under the hood of the vehicle. Most common locations are on the...
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ok. I have a '96-er and mine went about a week ago. pain the the butt. crawl on your back underneath the steering column so your...
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It should be .045 of an inch. there should be a sticker on the fie wall or under the hood to confirm
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It's not a problem on my 92. I bought a $12 universal/ "off the rack" horn and it was even slightly smaller than the original...
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I suggest you get a manual on your car as the head torques different on different 4 cyl engines. It will also show you the...
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The themostat is located in the top rad hose on the engine side, but I don't know about the sensor. In my 91 the coolant temp...
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go to autozone webpage select manuals will give you step by step goodluck
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You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.
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Take it to a radiator shop and they will find out what is stopped up and repair it. GoodluckJoe change the radiator cap it work...
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It could be the battery. Or check the wires going from the battery to the fuse box.
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One screw you won't see is under the lock switch. Anywhere you find a hole there will be a screw some are just deeper than...
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From inside the trunk you will find either access to the bulb or access to the bolts to remove the assembly. Access to the...
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