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You guys are right, I have patched it temporarily and will order the part in the AM. Thank you!!!

Hi everyone, I have been noticing an antifreeze smell from time to time, and I finally found it, I have a small hole, about the diameter of a toothpick in the housing above the water pump...possibly due to corrosion. I was low on antifreeze and now I know why. I don't know how long it has been...

Hey everyone, Got the purge solenoid replaced, along with the leak detection pump, and the lower front hose connector and all is well, good news considering I put about 200+ miles on it including some real tough hill climbs with 3 passengers and their hiking gear yesterday. Looks like the mpg...

Hey everyone, Got the results back from the test, it needs a purge solenoid and a hose connector....lets hope its on the money. Its not the gas cap, oh well, looks like I gotta spend more $$$$. Any thoughts?

one more thing Casm, LOVE the pic from Real Genius........I almost forgot to mention that I was told the light and the system will reset itself if the leak is sealed (say with a new tank of gas) Is that true? I religiously click the cap three times every time I get gas. This is the second...

Hello again, I went to AutoZone today and they gave me a (PO455) code which means that I have an large evaporative leak, I have it scheduled for a smoke test in the morning to find the leak...I'm really hoping it's the gas cap and not some other issue with the fuel system. I'll keep you guys...

One thing I should mention, the O2 sensors replaced were the four on the exhuast, before and after the cats. So I think this is related to that work, but if the vehicle passed NY emissions 10 days ago, I am baffled to think that this would be the same problem. I was told that if the cat...

Thanks for the input, I will get to auto zone to check that out. Not sure about the gas cap thing, although I have heard that happens sometimes, I went over 400 miles and one full tank. Funny though, the last time this happened it was right after a new tank of gas...hmmmm We'll see..Many thanx...

Hi everyone and happy holidays! I recently had an engine light go on in earlier this month, and had the problem diagnosed as 4 faulty O2 sensors on the exhaust. I had them replaced and now 450 miles later it is on again. I spent some serious coin trying to find the problem the first time and...

Hi again, Its the dorks at the local quick lube that did the damage, and my regular tech is going do do the pan job at the quick lubes expense, which they have already agreed to. I suspected that the axle was going to have to be dropped for clearance, thanks for that bit of info. In so far as...

Hi all, here's the story. Due to my tight schedule I was forced to get my oil changed at a local quick lube center about 2 months ago. I asked my trusted regular mechanic, who recently did some brake work for me to do the oil change. He informed me that whoever did the last oil change, (read...

Seems to me this might be a quirk associated with the later models ('00 and '01) Do you know if the other members of your club have found anything? I agree with your assessment that it's not the heater core because the smell is outside. The only thing I can think of is that it might be coming...

Thanks to everyone for your insight. A little more info is in order, reservoir is sound and level is good, smell comes after normal driving of about 15 min or so, my commute actually. I have no fluid seepage anywhere that I can see, I can't say for sure that its coming from the heater core...

Hi all, I get a slight antifreeze smell every so often and I cant see leaking anywhere, and its driving me nuts. She gets new coolant every spring so I know that my maintenance is up to snuff. Any ideas? Chuck

Hi, Boy, I am impressed, I knew there was a reason I loved this vehicle. All those numbers give me reassurance, that with the regular maintenance I give it that the far side of 250k is possible. I have 114k on my '01 and it runs like the day I bought it with 11k. It has been in traffic in...

One more thing, aside from the shocks and a solid rear axle, is there anything else in the rear that would cause instability back there? Thanks, Chuck

Hi, I would like to find out what mileage shocks should be upgraded/replaced. My '01 Sport has 114k on it and I'm wondering if its time for new ones. It isn't sagging or banging but I had a scary experience the other day on the highway when I hit a small series of bumps. I got a huge wobble...

I too have those heavy duty mats, or else I would have a real problem with the carpet right now. I found the drain leading out of the firewall, I just need a way to get to inspecting the area behind the firewall, thinking of removing the wipers and the vents under the windshield and shining a...

Whats the easiest way to get to it? The water seems to be coming from up above----like it is coming from the vents under the windshield. Thanks! Hope to hear from you soon.

Hello again, thanks for the info, I'll have to check it out, but I also wanted to ask if you think that the water might just be running into the vents under the windshield and just accumulating there until it drips inside somehow. Its not a steady stream it just seems to drip (especially after a...