I would not use this on a Heavy duty type of spring. This has a tendency to slip off the spring and does not have a long range of travel.
Chances are the coil spring has a broken "locking tang" on the end. They are notorius for breaking when you pull the cord to start the mower. You can go to Sears and purchase the OEM replacememt fairly inexpensivly. The new spring is stronger and contains the instructions on how to install it.
The R4 ac compressors (new) are currently being manufactured by 4 Seasons. They build them for Delphi, and add the Delco/ Delphi stickers onto them. That said, they are also available here: www.acpartshouse.com First off a GM compressor is an R4 OEM compressor made by Delphi. Delphi subcontracts the manufacturning to another company. I do recommend you get a new one, but it does not need to be OEM new. The price at the dealer is a joke. www.discountacparts.com has new aftermarket and new OEM ones available.
<Important Note> Changing coil springs can be dangerous even with the proper tools. Raise and support your Civic. Remove wheel. Open hood or trunk. Remove any brake lines that are attached to the shock/strut assembly. Remove the 2 upper shock/strut nuts. <Important Note>DO NOT remove the center nut on shock/strut assembly as this will release the coil spring from the assembly. The result will be that the spring(which is still under pressure) can (and usually will) come flying out with a huge amount of force. Remove the lower shock/strut nut and bolt. Remove the shock/strut assembly from your Civic. <Important Note>You will now need a spring compressor tool which can be rented from your local retail auto parts store. When the coil spring is compressed, remove the center nut on your shock/strut assembly. Now you can safely remove the coil spring. Installation is the reverse of disassembly. <NOTE> These instructions only apply to OEM shocks/struts.
In Houston, Tx. The Dealer(Stealer) wants $213.xx for a replacement OEM coil. Autozone wants $126.xx for aftermarket. In Houston, Tx. The Dealer(Stealer) wants $213.xx for a replacement OEM coil. Autozone wants $126.xx for aftermarket.
Your clutch is starting to fail. Its possibly a thrown spring. Spec makes great OEM replacement and performance clutches, for a reasonable price. Your clutch is starting to fail. Its possibly a thrown spring. Spec makes great OEM replacement and performance clutches, for a reasonable price.
you can go to any parts store and buy a feeler gauge for a couple of dollars. use that to set the air gap between the coil and the flywheel. use the oem specs
OEM is usually only available through the dealer and as such is quite expensive. Remanufactured parts can be as good as new parts and sometimes even better, depending on the shop that performs the remanufacture and the type of part. An AC compressor is quite simple; there's not much to it actually so if a reputable rebuilder is distributing remanufactured compressors, I'd go for it and save the money.
I had '97 that I had to change the pump and bags at six years. Another '97 still has it's OEM pump and bags, my mother-in law drive it now.
The difference between an OEM controller and a non OEM controller is that an OEM controller is made by Microsoft. A non OEM controller is made by other companies. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacture.
I just replaced the air springs and compressor on my 97 TC. It is very easy to fix. I'm a 60 yr old female. I don't know if the new OEM air springs I got for $145. pair will fit your car, but type in Ford Crown Victoria air springs into your internet search box. Got an new OEM compressor the same way for $113. It beats the heck out of dealer prices.
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