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I have a few problems that have developed over the past couple of months.
First, I have a valve lash problem and don't know how to fix that. Tom and Matt say it's easy, but it's something I'd rather not do without someone else's help.
Two, I have a car dying at start up problem. I turn the car on and it starts, but dies shortly after. I have to turn the key on and off a few times before it works again. It also doesn't make the clicking sound when the CEL goes out before starting. My best guess is that the fuel pump is going but would like confirmation before i spend the money to replace it.
Third, Something i noticed today coming home. Not sure if it was from my car or someone elses, but i smelled a burning smell and there were two different ones. One was the brakes, I just changed the front drivers caliper last week and dont know if it needs time to work in or if the other one is seized on me. The other burning smell i think was oil. Ive been under my car many times and only notice the drain plug leaking a little. Dont know if the oil smell was from my car or not.
Last, I have trouble shifting. Ive been grinding gears like crazy. Its not the clutch i dont think because its not slipping. A friend told me my synchros were off, but when it comes to transmission, they're magic boxes that make my car go.
Any help on any of these problems would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Tom
First, I have a valve lash problem and don't know how to fix that. Tom and Matt say it's easy, but it's something I'd rather not do without someone else's help.
Two, I have a car dying at start up problem. I turn the car on and it starts, but dies shortly after. I have to turn the key on and off a few times before it works again. It also doesn't make the clicking sound when the CEL goes out before starting. My best guess is that the fuel pump is going but would like confirmation before i spend the money to replace it.
Third, Something i noticed today coming home. Not sure if it was from my car or someone elses, but i smelled a burning smell and there were two different ones. One was the brakes, I just changed the front drivers caliper last week and dont know if it needs time to work in or if the other one is seized on me. The other burning smell i think was oil. Ive been under my car many times and only notice the drain plug leaking a little. Dont know if the oil smell was from my car or not.
Last, I have trouble shifting. Ive been grinding gears like crazy. Its not the clutch i dont think because its not slipping. A friend told me my synchros were off, but when it comes to transmission, they're magic boxes that make my car go.
Any help on any of these problems would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Tom