1986 Dodge Colt Vista Wagon - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

In my 1986 Vista 4x4 the fuel pump is squeezed in between the exhaust manifold. I had to replace mine and with my big hands it was a chores.

First of all, what make and year is your vehicle? 2nd, does it make excessive black smoke out of the tail pipe when it finally starts?

Timing Belt

It sounds as if the seals have cracked or broken. Depending on how long it sat, and the service history, it may be very hard to do anything but have it inspected for pressure to determine that, at a transmission shop.

I would suggest seeing if you can get a free estimate, hopefully, a low cost tow.

You may start looking for an imported Japanese transmission to replace it, usually those come with a warranty and are much less expensive even with shipping, than having one rebuilt.

Of course, then there's the longevity issue, newly rebuilt should last years and provide a good return on the investment if the rest of the car is worth that much of an investment.

I will warn you, the newer fuel systems are designed to handle the fuel that will soon be used across the country. I don't know how long, but before long the older cars will have to be retrofitted with new fuel pumps, lines, hoses, and other fuel related parts due to the increased ethanol/methanol and additives. I just sold my 94 Stealth and that was definitely a consideration for me as it's expensive to change those items out for new ones made with newly designed seals.
good luck

Have your part email [email protected] $50

access is from inside the vehicle i would think ,look inside the boot at the back of the light

If you can't see it, after lifting the car then try autozone or any online parts store that might display the location of the part in your car. I have not seen all vehicles but if you plan to replace it and have the info on the part, you should be able to trace the part.

It is 24 years old and you might have trouble locating parts if you need to repair it. I would tell you for the right price any car can be a deal but you may spend more then it's worth if you are walking instead of driving.

Not sure about the colt - but not other dodge has fusible links - all others use cartridge (flat, 2-prong) fuses.

Yours are identified on the fuse cover plate.

No get it fixed it sound like the latch has gone bad a latch may only be 60.00 dollars another door can be 5-600 dollars

If it has a main fuse it will already be there in a holder on the positive battery terminal. Because of the age of the vehicle, there isn't that much on it. https://www.justanswer.com/dodge/176b9-1989-dodge-colt-hatchback-1-5l-mfi.html and this on Fixya already https://www.fixya.com/cars/t12614302-fuse_box_locate_d_in_94_dodge_colt ..

what your describing is bleed down. Usually it's a stuck open injector that is allowing the system to bleed down requiring you to turn the key on and off to recharge the fuel system with fuel. before it starts. A shop can verify which one or more is the culprit.

if this has a distributor the sensor is in the distributor.

Open the bleeder on the caliper, then using a large C clamp, clamp it onto the back of the caliper and the middle of the front pad. Tighten it to force the caliper piston back into the housing. If its really stuck you may need to use a bar on the C lamp handle to give you more leverage to get it moving. If the guides are really rusted try soaking with WD40 to free them up before applying pressure..

It has an electric fuel pump in the fuel tank that depends on the fuel it is immersed in for lubrication and cooling, by running out of gas you have likely burned out the pump.

You don't have the tension right. Belt should be tight when tensioned, tight enough that it can't slip. I'm not familiar with this engine, but you need to find the belt tightening procedure. Go to autozone.com, register for free, giving make, model, year, and engine size. When registered, look under "repair guides" for timing belt R&R procedure.

Don't know how it could keep jumping time, unless the camshaft sprocket has badly worn cogs or teeth, or the tension is too loose. Can you get it reset, and then run the engine with the timing belt covers off? That way, you might be able to see what is causing it to lose timing.

-Do what you can. Deference people do little different.Good LuckMai

here you go.