20 Most Recent 1998 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Here are a few,, may be the ignition switch as well call your dealer 1998 Chevrolet Malibu Recalls ChevroletProblems com

if oil level is good, then check oil pressure, if pressure is low and you have been driving for a while with this noise then you may need to replace the motor as metal particles will cause damage unseen. it could also be the timing chain that is so loose it is flopping around and hitting the timing cover. in this case replacing timing chain and gears will be required.

It could be a number of reasons but the most common reason is, it needs a tuneup.

Use a voltmeter and go from the brake switch which is under the brake pedal and go to a brake light if you have no volts or if you have ok for resistance you have a broken wire check your brake switch first I've found that to be the major weak point

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hello suzan the car dealer has a parts page. and drawings. ever look there. here is the link, all free to look, anytime.. the LS model show sep. dryer check this out. is this NOT CLEAR, and can do that for any car. easy http://www.newgmparts.com/auto-parts/1998/chevrolet/malibu/hvac/air-conditioner/?trim=ls&engine=3-1l-v6-gas&assembly=cp971104- see part #2 USA cars, only, and never ever stated here.

Disconnect battery for about ten mins

Did it have compression before you changed them? Why did you change them. I think that the push rods are different lengths for intake and exhaust. Did you mix them up?

Hi there,
I suppose its a sports mode function where the + enables you to upshift and the - to downshift.
Try using this mode when you are driving as you might like it if you used to drive manual cars before...
Cheers

Well there's the obvious, did you check the fuse? If so, I think you might need a new sensor I've had these little buggers short out on me over practically nothing and to change it (unless you have an access hatch in your trunk) you're gonna need to drop your gas tank and its wrapped around your fuel pump.

Unless you want to search for hours and hours probably endlessly on the internet your probably not gonna find it unless you pay for it. I'm not to sure how good the stereo your speaking of is but I'm sure you can find a good one for a decent price that will give you so much less headache trust me. First thing I do when I buy a car always is remove the stock stereo simply for this reason TO MUCH HEADACHE

It is a constant velocity joint they works On front wheel drive car like a drive shaft that pivot s

here you go Fig. Align the timing mark on the crank sprocket (2) to the mark on the bottom of the timing chain damper (1) and the timing mark on the cam gear (4) to the mark on the top of the timing chain dampener (3

TO DISCONECT THE CABLE JUST OPEN THE HOOD AND DISCONNECT IT, THEN SHIFT MANUALY, MAKE SURE THE E BRAKE IS ON, TO REPLACE THE CABLE YOU NEED THE KEY,

on the crank there is a mark on the engine a mark its like a line on the backside of the engine and a spot on the crank sprocket on the top at the cam should have a hole in the center of the cam sprocket with a red line on the head top near valve cover it should line up properly or if you have 2 marks on the cam sprocket -- one on each side of the sprocket and on the engine side or cover should have 2 marks as well that line up do not take off the timing belt until you have all the marks properly lined up then you can remove the belt but do not turn over the engine without installing the new belt