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  1. cavell

    Plz help...ran out of gas now it wont start only cranks

    any shop can look at it. Getting it there is next step. Autozone has free loaner program where you could use a fuel pressure gauge. Depends on what you want to do next 3.4 is pushrod motor. They don’t die from timing belt issues. Running out of gas and no start may not be coincidence. As to fuel...
  2. cavell

    2005 LT AWD

    What is plan? Used lines from junkyard? Used trans? Ya sure you didn’t lose fluid thru leak? Did you use t-4a Toyo fluid?
  3. cavell

    Larger tire size??? 06 equinox

    I drive local <50mph and no tpms light. Wife drove on hwy @60mph+ and she got light. I drove several days later and light is off. I did not try to do a tpms relearn. Maybe I should try and see if system recognizes sensors?
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    Larger tire size??? 06 equinox

    I like these wheels and might try them. Always seems to improve my sale efforts. Then I have to take them off car for new buyer. My current tires are 4% larger than stock and these are 3% smaller. As an aside.
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    Larger tire size??? 06 equinox

    I got them to flip. The 2nd set is $175 but not really worth it if I sell them for $300 or so. Is 3-4 hrs effort worth $125?
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    Larger tire size??? 06 equinox

    Also found a similar set for a torrent. 5 spoke but spoke profile is different. I usually don’t come across 2 sets at once.
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    Larger tire size??? 06 equinox

    Found a set of these w/235/50/18 tires for $110
  8. cavell

    Spark plug socket

    I had new plug in hand and put it into socket. And walked out in driveway and socket would not fit on plug in motor? WTH? Went to tool box and grabbed 17mm socket but it was too loose. I think I might have set down 16mm and grabbed 15mm but I don’t recall.
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    Spark plug socket

    I thought my 16mm sockets wouldn’t fit on a 5/8” spark plug. Turns out I was using my 15 mm socket. Whoops.
  10. cavell

    Rad fan temperature

    I’ve done a number of headgasket jobs on equinox’s and always have heatercore issues so I monitor cooling temps as part of job. My last one would run at 190f with a 195 thermostat. It had a “weak” spring. You should replace your thermostat to start. I do know the fans seem to turn on around...
  11. cavell

    Elec steering motor.

    I do see I have a plastic coupler drive insert that lessens harshness. Seen videos showing they may deteriorate over time. I will inspect mine. BUT, I have rattle when car is off. So elec motor has no power. So motor should not be providing boost. I assume when I turn wheel the shaft is then...
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    Larger tire size??? 06 equinox

    I have 235/70/16 tires on my equinox. They fit fine. Are 1” taller then stock
  13. cavell

    Used driveshaft

    The u-joint failed and you have to remove u-joint to then remove carrier bearing. Bit of a pain. I’ve heard you can replace the staked u-joint if ur talented. Bit of work.
  14. cavell

    what temperature sets off the ENGINE HOT A/C OFF warning?

    Long time? My $40 scan tool said engine cold. So I got new thermostat. Not a long drawn out process,
  15. cavell

    Coolant Temp Gage pegs cold

    OR, your dash gauge is flaky.
  16. cavell

    U-joint fail

    Took my u-joint apart. There were no needle bearings in right side cup. Shaft was a bit rusty too. The left side has heavy gouges but the bearings were there. Cause of my vibration I reckon. I replaced driveshaft. This one is scrap.
  17. cavell

    Thinking of buying an Equinox-need your opinions/advice

    Thanks kristi. Is that ur real name?
  18. cavell

    Used driveshaft

    Took out driveshaft and my vibration went away. Center bearing is fine. Seems tight. Found a used drive shaft at junkyard for $25. Might as well try it. Has return policy so it’s only my time. Seems to drive ok now. Always had a center console vibration. But no shake/shimmy on road. Few months...
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