Most cars and trucks today have what is called a serpentine belt which runs most accessories.They are very dependable and usually easy to replace. To decide if your belt needs replacing, simply look at the grooved side of the belt to see if it is cracking badly. A couple of cracks every 3 inches is normal, but if you see cracks every 1-2 inches I would recommend that you replace it. On most cars and trucks the procedure is basically the same. First off, get the correct belt by bringing your cars VIN number to the parts store(located on your cars dashboard) the parts store may need it. If there are two choices, get them both so you can complete the repair. Once you have the correct belt, take a minute to review how the belt runs across the pulleys and also check to see if your car/ truck has a underhood diagram of belt routing in case you need it. In most cases you will need a socket wrench or breaker bar with either a 3/8" and /or 1/2" head on it and possibly a short extension. Some models may require a wrench of these similar sizes.Now that you are ready to go to work, you will need to find the spring loaded tensioner which is generally located near the top of the belt path; it usually has a shinny pulley on it. Look at the tensioner and insert the tool into it and apply opposing pressure to release the belt.Now, simply install the new belt making sure it fits into the grooves on all the pulleys. Start the car to check it and you are done and you saved yourelf some money!
General Motors TH200 (M29) 3 Speed Automatic Transmission Use Dextron II ATF
They are same special tools what u can order them from the net or maybe u can find them at autoparts, i have the same problem , but i just wait like that for a while i use the screwdriver :) .....Good Luck ... Evidently,you have lost your keys lol.With keys removal very easy,without can be pain,Hopefully you have already purchased the new cylinder.Instructions should come with cylinder.You will need a steering wheel puller,roughly cost is about 12 bucks.You might also need a set of star drives. Set aside the day for removal,should take roughly 3 hours if all goes right,but extra time helps so not to get frustraded.Phillips and flat heads,adjustable wrench or correct size for steering wheel nut.Put parts in order as taking off,hence the first parts should be farthest away from you. If it has a release hole,use a straightened out paper clip this is the best case scenario without key. If it has locking pin and cylinder needs to be in run position to depress pin.Heres where the fun begins, everywhere you read will say drill the pin.Dont,go to the hardware store and purchase 2 dremel cone grindstones.Use these with a drill and grind the pin.Using a drill bit will just tear up the soft metal around it.Trust me on the 2 grindstones,you will need 2.By now cylinder should move just a tad.you can tell if pin is holding it up or not.Your not done yet,take a 3/8s drill bit and drill dead center of key hole.Make sure you have new cylinder in hand so that you know if drilling into anything but cylinder.Cylinder should fall apart in about 3 pieces.Remove those pieces,kind of match up with new to make sure all is out.Figure at least an hour on drilling center of cylinder.Wipe inside out to remove debri,light oil new cylinder with 3 in one.Slip in and start up.Put everything back together. Good luck,sounds hard but after you finish it you will realize not to bad.
If the engine is stock it is either a 3.8 V6, 5.0 V8, or a 5.7 V8 diesel
That being said.
It could just be a accelerator pump which like the throttle position senso is located under the carb.
IT COULD BE THE CATELETIC CONVERTER I WOULD HAVE IT CHECKED FIRST MOST SHOPS WILL CHECK FOR FREE.
I believe this car has the fuel injected 3.8L, in which case it could also be a plugged air filter or a fuel delivery problem (fuel pump). Does the engine idle and if so is it smooth ?.
Hard Set the parking brake, and block the rear tires. Jack up the right front chassis enought to remove the tire and wheel. Put safety jack stands under that area and lower the jack . Remove the plastic inner wheel well covers to gain access to the front of the engine. There you will see the bottom most engine pully (crankshaft dampner)on the serpentine belt system. At three o'clock you will see the crankshaft sensor and it's mounting bolts. The sensor extends into the metal fins on the back side of that pully. If the sensor is busted up you should remove the pully and check for bent fins. There is close clearance between the sensor and the fins and when you install a new one it has to be close and center between the fins - but not too close and the pully fins have to pass thru the sensor gate grooves without touching them. LOL
Should be located in a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose.
Should be located in a removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose.
also check the AC clutch
check for blown fuse... a possible bad blower motor relay
disconnect the battery, then the wires from the starter. Then remove the bolts holding the starter to the engine.
have you checked your wires
transmission fluid is checked with the car cooled off -never when running-(daddmac)
In general, the symptoms will include looseness in the steering wheel. As you turn from left to right, you will notice that there may be 1/8th, 1/4 turn of the steering wheel before the tires turn in the desired direction. Also, you will most likely notice extra play while trying to keep the vehicle straight.
If original ac unit is still working it will need either R-12 or the newer version called Freeze -12 which doesn't have any CFC's or is flammable . You can buy it from "AM Auto Parts" on the web it's about $38.00 for 3 cans.
There's a cap on the top of the power steering unit, remove it and put it in there, it might even have a little dip stick.
An 1984 Olds can either have a 350 turbo C or a 200 4R overdrive Automatic transmission the Same overdrive found in Some Buick Grand Nationals And Chevy Monte Carlo SS cars. The Buick gand National has the Strongest overdirve in the 200 4R series.
The camshaft position sensor is located behind the water pump pulley. If looking directly at the pulley, it is at about the 10 O'clock position. TechJK ---------------------
It should be under the altanator at the back passenger side of the engine compartment
crank or cam sensor...did you already figure it out?
There should be 4 sensors. Two upstream O2 sensors located in front of the motor directly above the starter and the other behind the motor between the firewall and motor. Both of these should be in front of the catalytic converter (the little box at the beginning of the exhaust pipes). The two downstream sensors should be behind the catalytic convertor. Good luck.
With the ignition in the ON position and the radio turned off, press the SET button. You will have 5 seconds to adjust the time using the SCAN and SEEK buttons.