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The following link describes checking compression on your vehicle. The compression is a guide to troubleshooting problems. There are several variables such as lubricant, temperature, valve condition, even speed of rotation while testing. How to Test Engine Compression Jeep 4 0L

If someone was going on the TBI #'s (15-20psi) instead of the MPFI #'s (35-40 regular running and upwards of 60 under full pressure) that may be where the error lies. Wonder what the readings obtained were?

Instructions are included with the tool, so says the catalog.I have uploaded some pix of tool in use. You might also try to borrow one from AutoZone or Advance and copy the instructions. Last resort try an email to Lisle customer service and they may attach on to an email.

they can be replaced by a home mechanic, sometimes it a real pain, some times it requires a few specialty tools, some times a bf hammer some socket pieces and a pickle fork. all different vehicles are some what different from each other. get a shop manual for your vehicle read the procedure on how to do it and decide if its easier to pay or not. best of luck.

according to rock auto you use a strut and upper ball joint for the rear suspension. look this up in their online catalog k500208 shows for the rear upper joint, 40015 passive rear strut, 40014 semi active rear strut. i am not completely sure, please re check my lookup. best of luck.

remove the pitman arm from the steering gear look in the big hole that goes on the steering gear shaft, there are two sizes to the groves on the pitman arm, count the number of the wide groves these wide groves are the splines you need to count, you will have 3 or 4 gaps in the spline pattern this is your answer. best of luck to you.

1999 chevy Camaro 5.7 Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (Installation Pass-To Ensure The Balancer Is Completely Installed) 240 ft.lb Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (First Pass-Install A New Bolt After The Installation Pass And Tighten As Described In First And Final Passes) 37 ft.lb Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (Final Pass) 140 deg

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Remove the cotter pin and nut from the pitman arm ball stud. usually it is recommended to use a remover but using a hammer one end pops out the other end you will have to remove the steering gear mounting bolts to remove the pitman arm and yes you will have to probably take the gear box out to do this. good luck!

Its on the exhaust pipe a couple of inches past where the clamp is that connects the pipe to the engine.

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remove carter key unscrew nut nock loose with a tie rod fork loosen the nuts/bolt on the adjustment assemble unscrew the tie rod from adjustment assemble reverse the to replace, get the car/truck alignment checked after replacement

if you are using correct bolts and torque and they are working loose clean bolts and threats in balancer use a light hold thread lock. you get it at a parts store. that should hold it in place

Spark Plug Gap is .032 inch. Many have started using .035 as it is easier to set using most newer tools. Point Gap is .016 inch. You may also set point gap by using a dwell meter if you have one. That setting would be 32 degrees.

All filters are under the engine. I suggest you look at what an oil filter looks like and get under the car. You can't miss it. Normally, (I say this with hesitation) are under the engine towards the front of grill or on the passenger side. (normally) They can be any color to white, orange, depending on brand that was installed last. But it will look just like the one you purchased to replace it. You also didn't give the year which may have been more helpful. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/shannon_b38635e8878032de

It takes a special heavy duty puller to remove said pitman arm. Find someone that has one and the removal and replacement is evident. Just remove the pitman arm nuts, the pitman arm, and replace it.

Look around engine. Sometimes on hood underneath or on frame by radiator. It will tell you what oil to use. Typical 4 cylinders are 4-5 quarts, same as 6 cylinders. I only had one 6 cylinder take 6 quarts in my life. Put in 4-check dipstick, see if it's at the full line. If not-add one more quart. I had a 2000 Isuzu blow it's engine at 52,000 miles. Rebuilt it twice! Make sure to check oil in these vehicles frequently. I was on vacation.... wasn't a good time. Good Luck!! I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/shannon_b38635e8878032de

Usually under the car unibody frame drivers side, one side of the filter has a wrench fitting to a flared pipe feed the other side uses a built in quick release you squeeze 2 plastic tabs to pop off the line, it may have a metal band bracket also to keep it attached safely, no lit cigarettes here, there will be residual gas that will need to be contained properly when lines are released.

Here you go: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/signs-of-a-clogged-fuel-filter.html Tips & tricks on location and replacing the fuel filter on your 2001 Oldsmobile Alero: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_is_the_fuel_filter_located_and_how_do_you_replace_it_on_a_2001_Oldsmobile_Alero