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    Cars with beds making a Comeback?

    I recently found that a customized version of the Fairmont Futura called Durango was made for a few years: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Durango One with a 302 is preferable, though only available for '79; the straight 6 was under-powered, and the 255 V8 was an unreliable smog dog...
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    Cars with beds making a Comeback?

    Maverick orders "paused": https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2022/01/24/2022-ford-maverick-pickup-order/6634931001/ In the past, they'd have switched another factory to production.
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    Gas mileage + leak

    Looks like you're pointing to a hose coming off the power steering reservoir. If that's leaking, it should be addressed, but the leak may be from elsewhere, and that's where it's collecting. But it wouldn't set an evap code. On some vehicles, it can be fixed by replacing the gas cap --...
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    Trans stop-leak

    Thanks for the informative replies. I found a local mechanic who quoted me a bit over $500 to replace the pump and the rear main seal. But he's popular, and booked about 2 weeks in advance, so I made an appointment. Meanwhile, ATF+4 was on sale at NAPA last month, so I stocked up on it.
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    Stalling/No start 1999 5.2l

    When this happened on my '99, it was the crank sensor. Only 2 small bolts and the wire connecter should make it easy to replace, but its position makes it almost impossible to see. I was able to get at it a little better by first removing the passenger side wheel, but it's still more feel than...
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    Transmission won't shift from first without letting up on gas?

    I think you mean the solenoids inside of the transmission? Sometimes, these can be the culprits, but they're not cheap. And yes, it reads like this adjustment needs to be made first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdJ2LSemTXI Be careful about removing the clip, you don't want to break it.
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    2001 Ram 1500 3.9 stalling/dying

    The IAC motor (or sensor) on the back of the throttle body, and the cavity where it resides, might need cleaning, which will be more complete if you take off the throttle body and clean the entire unit. No guarantees that this will work, but it's the first place I'd address, and it'll be...
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    "This thing's rowdy!"

    Sarah reviews a 2021 TRX, mostly off-road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8lqhJb1vBU&t=7s
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    '91 Speedometer signal

    I think your truck has a speedometer cable, which is what I'd replace.
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    Transmission issues/truck value

    The electronics in the 46RE transmissions are on the same circuit as the O2 sensors. I've read reports of a sensor replacement curing this problem. In my case, the left front wheel well cover was missing when I bought the truck. It had the same problem with late shifting out of second after...
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    Cars with beds making a Comeback?

    What the base model Maverick includes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU5djytx4E0&t=299s Note that the destination fee adds $1500 to the price. Does a buyer 2 blocks from the factory have to pay the same amount as a buyer in, say, San Diego? I'm curious to know if dealers are adding more...
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    94 1500 trans sudden death

    A clogged filter can cause this problem. When was the filter last changed?
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    1972 Dodge 440 motor and trans

    Running? Complete, or just the block? I see a 1970 440 long block listed on eBay for $1000. Yours might not be so collectible, since it was the first year of the ThermoQuad carb, and was somewhat detuned for smog regulations. Still, it's a 440, so if it's a long block, you might ask $1000...
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    2001 Ram 1500 5.2l Crank, no start; replaced many component's

    This is what I was thinking. Also, check the fuel line to make sure it's clear and has no cracks or leaks. And check for vacuum leaks. It's possible that your air filter and/or throttle body are dirty, but, unless the filter is completely clogged, I doubt that either would cause stalling. It...
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    Diagnostic Code PO601

    On older vehicles, it might be the choke pull-off rod is out of adjustment. Yours doesn't have one, though. I've read of this problem being caused by a bad temperature sensor, but haven't had any personal experience with one going bad.
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