Upon an initial start(most of the time), the engine spits & sputters like
its starvin' for fuel and usually stalls, after the re-start it drives
around just fine. Fuel filter? Fuel pump getting weak? Just guessing...
Thanks,

The other day my sons GMC pickup wouldn't start. Turns out the starter as
loose. Usually no problem but the short bolt hole (the one on the out side)
is stripped out.
It is a 95 4 cylinder 5 speed.

I'm back.
I had heat (see former post  - NO HEAT) for about 3/4 days after
reversing the hose that goes to the heater core input (output went into
a container)...then it was back to the way it was before, blowing air

Could a bad shaft seal on the distributor cause the PCV value to pull air in
the dist? I am having trouble with caps and rotors. They last about two
months. It acts like there is moisture in the cap.
Kevin

Most of the time, my '85 K5 Blazer with 6.2L diesel starts just fine. A
little slow and rough on cold mornings, but most of the time it is fine. But
it seems that the last 3-4 months, if I say for instance drove my truck on
Friday for a few errands, and then didn't try to crank it ...

I recently purchased a 1995 Sierra SLE witha 5.7 motor and I sent it out
to the local technical
college to have some rough idle issues corrected and the teacher
mentioned that I have some front

Japanese making inroads in truck market
Special Report: Toyota Motor Co. is going after one of the last
strongholds of the American automobile manufacturer: pickup trucks. In
Texas.

saw the bladder tank on trucks this afternoon.
BUT didnt catch the website, did anyone see it?
the bladder tank is the one you put in back of truck and fill with water
to give you added weight in back of truck for slippier driving,

Hi Doc:
Have you checked your mail lately?
I haven't gotten you in any trouble, have I?
I hope you enjoyed?

So here's one for the group, I was wondering if there was a way to make my
79 3/4 ton 2wd turn sharper for low speed manuvering (ie U-turns, 3 point
turns, parking, etc.)
Any possibilities?

ok, I posted here a long time ago (under just "dan") and Ive finally been
able to do something to my truck. I also realize this is probably a stupid
question, and there's a FAQ somewheres..but anyway
Mine was the 67 Chevy 1/2 ton, with a 250 in it (which my mechanic said was

I am putting a small block in my s-10 and have a 700r trans what
transfer case do I need?

I just had my 94 stepside painted and want to by some custom or aftermarket
wheels.  I have new tires, so I need 15x8 or 8.5, 5 on 5 .  If you have a
set in good condition, doesn't have to be chrome, please send me a pic and a
price.  I am in Valdosta, GA.  31602 if you want to ...

The first two shifts, from a stand still or already moving, seem to go in
rather rough, lift a firm , quick, jolt. I ve taken it to the dealer twice,
once they overhauled it, then the second time the reset the module, yet the
problem is still present. So what may be the problem?