Automotive FAQ

Question: I have just obtained a 1985 Ford F150 with the 302 engine, EFI fuel  system.  This vehicle is in a no start condition,  I have narrowed the  problem to a fuel problem by squirting gasoline in the intake and  cranking,  the engine fires and will run as long as fuel is present.  Upon turning [...]

Question: I’m looking for a good wax for my vehicles. I have a ‘86 Cavalier and the paint is looking rather faded. I have waxed with paste wax and buffed with my buffer but it still looks faded and dull. Are the new waxes that have color mixed in [...]

Question: I know how to retrieve the computer diagnostic codes from Chrysler cars without any kind of special device, but I don’t know how to get the codes on GM and Ford cars. I’m sure there’s a way to do it. My father has a ‘92 Grand Prix GTP, and [...]

Question: In conjuction with my last post and thinking that I probably will be upgrading my tow vehicle. Any thoughts about the Ford F150 extended cab 4×2 with the 302 EFI? A guy up the street is selling his. Has about 100K all freeway, in excellent condition and [...]

Question: My 2wd ford is running lowsy like the timing is off.  my haynes manual  dosn’t give me all the codes  that come up.  Need help on codes KEKO #31,  R #31  C #18 #31  The motor is  5L multi port fuel injection.
Thanks
Answer: According to my Chilton’s manual #7768, Fuel Injection & Electronic  Engine Controls, [...]

Question: I need the electrical schematics for a 1985 Ford F150 4×4 with 300 6  cylinder. Anyone know where I can find them?
I have a 85 F150 with 120,000 miles on it and it has been running great  these past 17 or so years. For the past 10 or more years, the gauges  (temp, fuel, [...]

Question: I am looking to replace the entire exhaust system of my 1988 F250 4X4 5.8L  with aftermarket headers, catalytic converter(plugged), muffler etc and have  a few questions I can’t seem to find answers to.  Specifically I would like  to know the difference between equal and unequal headers, and the difference  between y-pipes and x-pipes.  [...]

Question: Could someone post a link or tell me the method for installation of the rear window. I remember something about a rope but that is all I can remember. 1985 Ford F150 full size rear window, black rubber seal. I have the seal in place and have pushed the glass into [...]

Question: I had a 1985 Toyota Celica, an automatic, which would coast at 60 MPH at 2100 RPM. I promptly traded it for a 1986-1/2 Toyota Supra, a 5-speed, which coasts at 60 MPH at 2900 RPM.
I’m looking at new cars, all 5-speeds (Maxima SE, Celica GT-S, Accord EX, Integra GS), and would prefer [...]

Question: I bought myself a “birthday present” at the end of 1987 also commemorating the end of my singledom (and perhaps the last chance to buy a high performance sports car, since I’d soon be in a “family way”). After painstaking consideration of the Mazda RX-7, the Porsche 924S, and the Toyota Supra [...]