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  1. Ultimately I determined that it was a faulty fuel...

    Ultimately I determined that it was a faulty fuel pump (parts and labor = $400). When the vehicle wouldn't start, I could bang on the bottom of the fuel tank which somehow freed up the fuel pump to...
  2. 2000 Blazer won't start, but cranks over strong.

    I had a very similar experience with my 2000 Blazer. It would crank over strong, but wouldn't start. I disconnected / reconnected battery after 15 seconds, and it started right up. I have done...
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    Mountaineer retractable running boards

    Mercury Mountaineer Running Boards: These running boards retract when the doors are closed and extend outward when the doors are open to assist getting in/out of the vehicle. The running board is...
  4. Question: Pulley bearings

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    Pulley bearings

    I have a 2000 Blazer V6 that has growling bearings when first started on cold mornings. How do I identify which pulley has bearings going bad? I took the belt off and spun by hand the alternator,...
  5. 98 GMC truck battery light comes on during hard acceleration

    Title says it all. The truck runs fine even though it has 200,000 miles on it. When I accelerate hard, the battery light comes on. Performance is fine. This is even under conditions when there is...
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    2000 Blazer hard to start in the morning.

    After sitting for awhile (such as overnight) my blazer starts, but only after cranking on the starter several times for considerable duration. Sounds like a fuel problem, huh? I haven't changed the...
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    Dead tops on young maple trees

    I am in the heart of Oklahoma. I planted 2 new maple trees in 2005 and they did okay in 2006 and 2007. But last year the tops of them died. Last year was not excessively rainy nor hot. Just a...
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    Roof leak - dripping down vent pipe

    This problem is very similar to some of the posted questions and answers that I have already read, but I just have to ask about my specific problem. This is a GREAT forum... thanx to all for their...
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    Broken fiber optic cable on sight

    The sight I have on my bow has 4 fiber cables for various yardages. Somehow I broke the end on one of them and it is dangling. If I attempt to superglue the end back, will I still get the benefit...
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    Temperature gauge fluctuates

    I have a 98 GMC truck. My problem is real simple to describe. When I start the truck up from cold, the temp gauge moves up like it should. But it goes to 210 degrees, and then comes back down to...
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    Replace Fan Blower Motor

    I just bought a 10 year old GMC truck. The blower will operate intermittently. I am assuming the problem is not in the control knobs, etc... but instead I suspect the motor itself is worn out.
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    Reset "Service Engine Soon" light

    Just bought a 1998 GMC truck. The "Service Engine Soon" light is illuminated. Is there an easy way to reset it myself rather than take it to a shop?

    Thanks,
    dbteeitup
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    Rain leaking into cab from hood area

    Just bought a 1998 GMC truck. When it rains, water will drip onto the floorboard from the blower motor cover on the passenger side. I haven't traced the water trail very well yet, but I am fairly...
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    Console flip-up memo holder broke

    I just bought a 1998 GMC truck. The center console has a flip-up plastic piece that has a broken latch. Assuming I can find a salvage one, how do I get the old one out? It has two little plastic...
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    Hood latch handle

    Just bought a used 1998 Chevy truck. Inside the cab the hood release lever is broke (missing). The cable is still there and the end of the cable still has an end on it. I can pull on the end and...
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    Activate towing on vehicle while in motion

    I have a 2008 Silverado with the towing option. It is turned on with a button at the end of the shifter lever. My question simply is... does it cause any damage to activate the towing mode while...
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    Overheating lawnmower?

    I have a very old John Deere rider lawn mower. It seems to run quite well, but after an hour or so, it starts cutting out and then quits. Do you think this is a fuel problem, electrical problem......
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    I had a similar problem. After some time giving...

    I had a similar problem. After some time giving it a stupid look, I figured it out. Speedball1 is correct. It is a 2 step process. 1) unscrew the center piece. 2) then what remains in the center...
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    How to remove the stopper

    My tub is draining slowly. I am sure hair just below the stopper is causing this. For the life of me, I can't figure out how to remove the stopper. This style doesn't have the adjusting rod with a...
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    Child care expenses

    Simple question... does both spouses have to work in order to deduct child care expenses from your taxable income?

    Thanks,
    dbteeitup
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    Thanks for your response mowerman. But do you...

    Thanks for your response mowerman. But do you have any advice on killing the sand burrs (ie. Stickers)... preemergent or post?

    dbteeitup
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    Stickers (sand burrs)

    I have a problem with stickers in my yard, particularly in the sandy areas. Are these the same thing as crabgrass? And what is the best way to eliminate them?

    Thanks,
    dbteeitup
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    Will a programmable thermostat save money?

    I am considering changing my ordinary thermostat to a programmable thermostat if it will save money. Is it a "do-it-yourself" job?

    I currently have a 2 year old Braeburn thermostat and there is...
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