Ok now im getting pissed the f*** off HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
01-18-2009, 06:25 PM
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k so i followed the cables off my battery. 1 set went to the fans i beleive. the other set led me to this....
i couldnt get any closer or see any further in but why the **** would DUCT tape b there? guess they "fixed" this problem. whoever had the car b4 me really didnt take care of the car.
on another not. is there any reason grease or oil or watever that is would b drippin from my alternator?
i couldnt get any closer or see any further in but why the **** would DUCT tape b there? guess they "fixed" this problem. whoever had the car b4 me really didnt take care of the car.
on another not. is there any reason grease or oil or watever that is would b drippin from my alternator?
01-18-2009, 06:50 PM
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p.s. would a power steering leak require new parts? or is it something that can be sealed easily like an exhaust leak. and if it does , how much are we talking if you kno
01-18-2009, 08:39 PM
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yea theres for sure fluid there. i jus dont know where its coming from. ill have that checked. im taking it to a shop tomorrow to get it looked at. hopefully they dont find too much **** wrong. my power steering has been screwy for awhile.
p.s. would a power steering leak require new parts? or is it something that can be sealed easily like an exhaust leak. and if it does , how much are we talking if you kno
p.s. would a power steering leak require new parts? or is it something that can be sealed easily like an exhaust leak. and if it does , how much are we talking if you kno
01-18-2009, 08:43 PM
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Id check that leak out for sure, but if the problem persists maybe try replacing the cables.
Do you have a voltmeter by any chance? You can pick up a cheap one and it would help you diagnose the problem. While its running you can put grond the black and put the red on the R terminal of the alt and it will tell you the output voltage, should be around 14 volts. You can also put it on the battery right after the car is shut off to tell if the voltage is being drained.
Do you have a voltmeter by any chance? You can pick up a cheap one and it would help you diagnose the problem. While its running you can put grond the black and put the red on the R terminal of the alt and it will tell you the output voltage, should be around 14 volts. You can also put it on the battery right after the car is shut off to tell if the voltage is being drained.
01-19-2009, 12:36 AM
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Id check that leak out for sure, but if the problem persists maybe try replacing the cables.
Do you have a voltmeter by any chance? You can pick up a cheap one and it would help you diagnose the problem. While its running you can put grond the black and put the red on the R terminal of the alt and it will tell you the output voltage, should be around 14 volts. You can also put it on the battery right after the car is shut off to tell if the voltage is being drained.
Do you have a voltmeter by any chance? You can pick up a cheap one and it would help you diagnose the problem. While its running you can put grond the black and put the red on the R terminal of the alt and it will tell you the output voltage, should be around 14 volts. You can also put it on the battery right after the car is shut off to tell if the voltage is being drained.
01-19-2009, 12:38 AM
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they used a voltmeter at autozone. i think? they said the alternator was pumpin out 56 amps? but the battery was only 11.01 volts and it kept goin down. im taking it to a shop tomorrow and tellin them wat i think is wrong. and have them look at it. i hope that power steering leak dont cost me hella money.
01-19-2009, 09:03 PM
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well i finally said **** it. and put it in the shop today. they gonna charge me 145 JUST TO SEE WATS WRONG. then im assuming another ****** million bucks to actually fix it. hopefully its not too bad. so my ***** gonna b sitting in the shop till i can find the money to get it out. GAY. but hey i got a job today at least lol
01-20-2009, 03:52 PM
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well the verdicts in. 600 ****** bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! damn. the power steering pump WAS leaking on the alternator. they said they check all my wires and they were fine. so for LABOR, install of the power steering pump, and to recharge my battery...is gonna b 600. thats rediculous
01-20-2009, 03:55 PM
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You should get to know the guys at Norcal-LSX or anyone else in your area, they might be able to help out once in a while with installs/repairs... I got sick of paying mechanics to do simple (but time-consuming) labor, so I've been learning how to do this stuff with help from other locals. 
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01-20-2009, 04:14 PM
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well the verdicts in. 600 ****** bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! damn. the power steering pump WAS leaking on the alternator. they said they check all my wires and they were fine. so for LABOR, install of the power steering pump, and to recharge my battery...is gonna b 600. thats rediculous
Interesting, I've been having intermittent starting issues. Replaced the battery after it tested bad at AZ. I still have the intermittant problem and it appears that every now and then my alt isnt fully charging. I did notice this past weekend that my power steering pump had leaked around the cap and was all over the pulley.
I miss my old IROC, where I could take the alternator apart (everything was screwed together. If a regulator or diode went bad, you could buy just that piece for a few bucks and be back in business.
01-20-2009, 06:36 PM
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basically the guy is about to get the clothes sued off his back. he sold me a warranty for 1600 that he added to the price of the car. i never got my warranty and he never sent the papers in. the bank REFUSES to do anything about it unless i get my car repossessed which im not going to let happen. so now i gotta go all the way to a sacramento court and sue his punk ***. and i guess the bank is getting sued too. ive shelled out over 3000 dollars just to keep the car RUNNING. so im gonna get my warranty. and my money back. and hes gonna get his lil dealership shut the f*** down.
his names MANNY. sometimes his cousin is with him ALI.
hes located rite outside of sacramento in a city called roseville. the name of his place is COST U LESS CARS. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HIM! he posts adds on craigslist frequently so if u seen " ask for manny" DONT. hes a fraud.
his names MANNY. sometimes his cousin is with him ALI.
hes located rite outside of sacramento in a city called roseville. the name of his place is COST U LESS CARS. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HIM! he posts adds on craigslist frequently so if u seen " ask for manny" DONT. hes a fraud.
01-20-2009, 06:43 PM
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basically the guy is about to get the clothes sued off his back. he sold me a warranty for 1600 that he added to the price of the car. i never got my warranty and he never sent the papers in. the bank REFUSES to do anything about it unless i get my car repossessed which im not going to let happen. so now i gotta go all the way to a sacramento court and sue his punk ***. and i guess the bank is getting sued too. ive shelled out over 3000 dollars just to keep the car RUNNING. so im gonna get my warranty. and my money back. and hes gonna get his lil dealership shut the f*** down.
his names MANNY. sometimes his cousin is with him ALI.
hes located rite outside of sacramento in a city called roseville. the name of his place is COST U LESS CARS. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HIM! he posts adds on craigslist frequently so if u seen " ask for manny" DONT. hes a fraud.
his names MANNY. sometimes his cousin is with him ALI.
hes located rite outside of sacramento in a city called roseville. the name of his place is COST U LESS CARS. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HIM! he posts adds on craigslist frequently so if u seen " ask for manny" DONT. hes a fraud.
01-20-2009, 07:11 PM
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nice dude, that should be a quick case. you should be able to file a claim through the mail and then you just have to drive down there for the actual court date.