Ok i am completly new to 4X4 and ive been told a few different things.. ive used Google to try and find info on my particular model but no such luck so far. I was wondering if there is anything special i need to do to use the 4X4 feature. i know there is a floor shifter the has 4HI 4LOW and...

My astra 1.7 diesel Estate is giving out black smoke when I gun it in low gear, am i having serious trouble or is it easily remedied. Its done 120.000 mls and apart from the smoke and using a little more fuel than it should it runs like a dream. any ideas anyone. Regards Dennis

I have a Grand Cherokee with an automatic it shifts just fine till all the fluids get to running temp then you lose first gear when starting out from a red light. But if you shut it off for 10 mim it works just fine till everything heats up again. Any ideas ????

If my clutch cycling switch is plugged in, and I turn on the A/C, it blows the heater A/C fuse. I've tried to jump the plug, but it still blows the fuse. I unplugged the coil, but it still blows. I've change the relay, but it still blows. I've even changed the selector switch on the...

Went to the dealer the other day to find out why my A/C wasn't working...estimate is for $1700 (Canadian)+ taxes. ouch. Yukon was stored winters, but the lines are leaking and the fittings going into the rear evap are leaking as well. I got prices from the local GM dealer, parts are for 4 lines...

I have been driving by this military jeep for a while but I wasn't sure what it was. Upon closer inspection, I noticed a manufacturer's tag on the dashboard that was written in Italian. The vehicle was listed as a Fiat 1101A. My question is does anyone know anything about these vehicles and when...

WTB: Factory spare tire mount for underbed of 1997 Ford F-250 4x4, 8' bed. Any of you guys who've jacked up your truck "baha" style and have your spare mounted to the rollbar and want to get rid of the factory mounting bracket, please respond. Prefer clean, usable parts, no rusted out...

I have a few of these in NOS storage on North Shore Nassau County, Long Island, New York for COD pick-up. Please respond to Here is the link of photos: http://www.members.aol.com/sogoodboy/houseofsteel/winchplate.html I only have the Chevy Parts kit for one Winch Plate. The...

Hey peeps, I was wondering if anyone has had dealings with http://www.4by4direct.co.uk I have heard they do some good stuff and was thinking of buying from them in particuallary the 4mm Diameter Hand Winch Cable with fitted Winch...

Folks, I am currenly on the search for a clutch for my 4runner ... Of course centerforce is in the consideration. I wonder if the centrifugal clutch makes much sense in a 4x4. As here we need clutch grip at low rpm, whereas the centerforce will start gripping really hard once the rpm go...

Guys, I just installed a brandnew kevlar clutch in my 4runner. The clutch is from southbend clutch and sports a 1600 lbs pressure plate. Now that the clutch is in the first thing i notice is the clutch pedal is soft as butter. pressing it in feels as light as the gas pedal. the truck rols but...

It depends what vehicle and what purpose... A front locker makes steering pretty hard and can more or less be only used when needed on rock climbs and mud .. A slip is more driveable but will only give you some traction to the other wheel .. If going for the locker make sure your axles will hold...

Guys, I am looking for a new clutch for my 4Runner ... I sourced out some nice heavy duty kevlar clutches. problem is. They have a clamp load of 2000 lbs. But the 4Runner can only take 1600 lbs ... I was told if you exceed that load it will kill the slave cylinder and crank bearings... The guy...

I have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler and I need step by step instructions on how to install my new leaf springs. I went from the factory leaf springs to Explorer Pro Comp (2.5 in.) Where do I place my Jack Stands underneath my 1995 Jeep Wrangler and how do I release the tension off of the springs? I...

Hi, guys and gals. I bought a bronco off this banker for a grand, it drove decent, leaked oil. I took it by a garage and had the valve cvrs replaced. and now the thing idles way high (2000rpm), I did the unhook the battery and start it back to let the onboard re-learn itself but its not working...

I'm new to the truck but had a 1997 model that never had any problems. This one has 200K on the clock and the antilock brakes are definately not there. I need to know the best way to troubleshoot these and fix them since i actually prefer that they work. What i know I have a ground problem on...

New in box. Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror for a Land Rover Discovery. IF you recognize this and know the ROver model number, I would appreciate hearing from you. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7948630357 Don't know the Rover part number, but the Donnelly mirror has...

Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7948630357&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT They sent the wrong model the first time and told me to keep them. See photos on eBay listing to determine if are what you need. These things are really pricy. Over $350. My auction...

They sent the wrong model the first time and told me to keep them. See photos on eBay listing to determine if are what you need. These things are really pricy. Over $350. My auction should save you big $$'s if you need this. Thanks WC remove underscores before replying

Hi, 91 Chevy Blazer S-10 Starter needs replacement. I have never seen such a pain in the a**. Woa! I had to take off part of the undercarriage cross-member and I still can't get the starter out. Do you have to pull the axle? Help appreciated. Waz