Car Repair Question

186 MILES • 3.5L • 5 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL RASBERRY
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I bought this fine automobile a few months back and it was obvious it would need some love. I replaced the injector fuel lines because the originals were blown out, at the moment the alternator isn't producing any power and the temp gauge fluctuates between normal and slightly warmer than I would like. Honestly I love this car but know nothing of it, it's starting to become worrisome how rough it's running. I don't want to lose the old girl....
Sep 4, 2016 at 4:31 AM
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Hi MICHAEL,

Lets start at the basics, do a compression test then we can go from there, here are a couple of guides that will help you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Sep 14, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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