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  1. J

    Anyone use TPMS (TireMinder type system)?

    Not bad mouthing Hondas because I own 2 presently and more before. I personally and as a mechanic seen almost all of their TPMS systems broken and then the light on even on fairly new cars. It's kinda a joke among Honda owners asking if their light is on. To be fair I've worked on about every...
  2. J

    My 97 1500

    Hi all, I'm not a vanlifer but really enjoy reading about it here. I've worked on a lot of those trucks over the years so figured I'd tell ya the most common problems I've seen. ECM (computer) sometimes when going bad will not start until cool or cause stalling and various other problems but...
  3. J

    tool recommendations

    Craftsman is not what it use to be. The last few years I have had great luck with Kobalt from Lowes. I use them every day and have yet to bust one socket. Use to bust plenty of Craftsman. If you have plenty of money then Snap On. :D
  4. J

    Help. Worried OTR

    Happy the OP fixed their problem. Just for future people I am a mechanic and the first thing I check with oil pressure problems is the sending unit/sensor. If going bad the pressure will sometimes have this symptom. Usually they will be leaking oil out of the sending unit.
  5. J

    Info On Common Vans

    I noticed no post in this section for a couple of years so I'll add my 2 cents worth. Most older Dodges have a check valve in the trans line near the radiator. I have seen newly rebuilt trans destroyed because the valve was clogged. Most trans builders I know say to get rid of the valve and put...
  6. J

    Oil Light On

    I know it's an old post but Chevy trucks have had lots of problems with their instrument panels over the years. Gauges stop working, especially the fuel gauge for some reason.
  7. J

    Just Got Our Van...Looking For Mechanical Help

    New guy here! If you are still reading this thread I assume a city that size has a mechanics trade school. If you talk to the instructor some will let students work on vehicles for experience and you pay the parts. Usually it is cheaper to have a chain replace a windshield than a body shop...
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