Recent Content by mpsmdsr

This is a report on an interesting discovery for a problem with my clutch not disengaging adequately even when pushed to the floor. It turned out that a aluminum bracket that holds the clutch and brake pedals was broken and the part holding the clutch pedal was giving way so the clutch could not...

Thanks very much for the information, which is what I suspected. I will look up there with a mirror and see if there is any possibility of turning a nut in that tight space. If the vacuum pump has to come off I will replace the upper, injector pump supply line also. Thanks again for the info.

Genos sent me that short line. If that is the right part, there is then a connection behind the injector pump. if it is a "T" fitting, then the vacuum pump and injector pump connections could be disconnected and the lines pulled out. then new lines could be run in front of, outside of the...

Hi! My vacuum pump oil feed line is leaking heavily but it heads upward between the injector pump and the engine block and I can't see it. There is a line about 1 foot higher coming up from behind and connecting to the upper back of the injector pump that looks like it could be that same line...

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Thanks, John, you got it! It was a boost leak, where I had removed a section for access. I realigned the metal tube and rubber connectors and tightened them more. I didn't realize how much air pressure was in them. Thanks again

Engine has started squealing sound at about 1800 RPM and continues after changing serpentine belt and idler pulley, both of which looked normal. Everything is working and power seems normal. Would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

My 98 2500 developed difficulty with the clutch releasing far enough to shift. I replaced the hydraulic system, which did not help. Then when looking around the upper part of the clutch pedal and the rod connecting to the clutch master cylinder, I noticed that the firewall plate or bracket...

Hi KATOOM! New to this forum. Intent was to inquire what oil to replace my old NV 4500 oil with, because I read somewhere that GL-4 additives a hard on that synchromesh. Any comment? Obviously you are very satisfied with the SyntorqLT. Thanks, MPSMDSR