Recent content by JohnMack

Thank you very much for the detailed information you took the time to post!! As I do not have a scope, testing the signal out if the sensor is not an option. I have backprobed the connector and loaded the power and ground wires with a 2.7 amp load (1157 bulb) while giving things the wiggle test...

Thank you all for the advice. I just did the wiggle/ tapping test while monitoring the "g/s" output on the scan tool and saw no changes in the signal. I'm going to pickup some Maf cleaner tomorrow and give it a cleaning and see what happens. Thanks again..

Great advice, Ill give this a try and see what happens.

Hello, I have recently got an obd2 code of P0102 "mass or volume air flow circuit low input" on my 2002 Buick Lesabre with a 3800 motor and 130k miles on the clock. After the code was set I connected my scanner and monitored and trended the signal while driving and what I noticed was that the...

Originally Posted By: Stewie Originally Posted By: JohnMack Don't try and go cheap on something as important as a jackstand. Your life literally depends on these,do you really want to go bottom dollar with a piece of safety equipment as important as this?? Spend the extra cash and get the good...

My 02 Le Sabre reads 129 psi of oil pressure even at idle.

Don't try and go cheap on something as important as a jackstand. Your life literally depends on these,do you really want to go bottom dollar with a piece of safety equipment as important as this?? Spend the extra cash and get the good ones. Also remember these will probably get passed down to...

Just a thought: but for a rough calibration check, with the engine cold your scanner should read about the same as the outside air temp.

Thanks for the input everyone!! After reviewing my options on your suggestions I will be pulling the trigger on the Craftsman. Although I have fallen out of favor with Sears and there tools in the last few years this one seems to be a good middle of the road compromise. Thanks again for your...

Thanks for the suggestions folks. The Mayhew does look like a good tool I am just not sure if I can justify the $75 price tag on something I will not be using on a regular basis (maybe I will put it on my wishlist) on the other hand as stated above if I buy one it will be a good one...

After struggling with those spring type hose clamps lately I have decided to buy a hose clamp pliers. I see they make multiple different styles and types, does anyone have a favorite that they would be willing to recommend?? How about the cable operated ones?? Thanks in advance for any help givin..

Great post!! It's refreshing to read stuff like this verses all the other nasty stuff going on in our world. Two of my kids work for a locale grocer and I would like to think that they would do the same.. Enjoy your beer..

Originally Posted By: Chris142 Originally Posted By: JohnMack Originally Posted By: Chris142 What brand did they sell you for $115? I won't sell junk like silla or spi. My cost on a good quality rad is about $120. The new rad is a"CSF" is this a decent brand?? for what its worth it has a two...

I may have did mine the hard way!!! I went over the top after removing the coil pack and pulling the engine forward.. Although I know for a fact that I did not hit the radiator with the motor it was a couple days later I had my rad leak(not damaged but leaking at the tube/tank joint) coincidence...

Originally Posted By: Chris142 That price is way high. I charge 3 hrs labor...$261. A new rad about $160,a few more for clamps and coolant.those are not too bad.I'm sure that I can beat the 3 hrs if I'm not bothered. The thermostat is much more frustrating than doing the rad. ' Figure bout $450...