Engine repair !, lots of stuff on the list ... Options

[NaderG]

Here is what i want to do to get this car running like new ( cough ) well , not exaclty new but as clsoe as possible. i know alot on paper but i havent done much with my hands so i will need some guidance and tips !

1- my car has the notorious start and immediatly die problem , which i been told is the idle air control valve , i need to clean it , i know how to so far .. my questions reagarding this are :
- do i have to replace any seals/ gaskets during the process ? if yes then what should i be buying ?
- how do i take off my throttle cable ( with the spring ) , any special care during taking it off , putting it back on ?

2- the engine runs rough , have no clue why ! ... any ideas ?

3- i think this car have been neglected before i baught it ( 4 months ago ) and i think i need a new PCV valve , how do i go about change that ? how much do they cost ?

4- my idle drops with a/c on ... only thing that i can think of is the VSV responsible for that .. how do i diagnose /fix this ?

5- my fuel filter is probably ages old , i hear its an easy thing to do ... just tell me how to exactly ..

6- non engine , but i need to clean my fan blower , read threads and stuff but nothing is detialed about how to take off the glove compartment .

thanks everybody !! i hope i can get this car running right !

This post has been edited by NaderG: Jun 30, 2007 - 1:31 AM

[bindertch]

First start with cleaning your IAC. Then see what symptoms stay after that.
As for the tranny slipping. If your car was neglected and the fluid was never changed. If you had it changed then more than likely the clutches are bad. As the trans fluid gets old it lubricates them less and less and the friction wears off faster. If you then change the fluid the previous fluid was carrying some of that friction material and was keeping it from slipping. The new fluid doesn't have that friction so it now slips. I would reccomend that if this is the case to start looking for a replacement or a rebuilder. Better yet convert to a manual.

[NaderG]

First start with cleaning your IAC. Then see what symptoms stay after that.
As for the tranny slipping. If your car was neglected and the fluid was never changed. If you had it changed then more than likely the clutches are bad. As the trans fluid gets old it lubricates them less and less and the friction wears off faster. If you then change the fluid the previous fluid was carrying some of that friction material and was keeping it from slipping. The new fluid doesn't have that friction so it now slips. I would reccomend that if this is the case to start looking for a replacement or a rebuilder. Better yet convert to a manual.

well , its been almost a week since i changed my fluid and now the tranny is better than ever , it shifts VERYYYY smooth now ..... i dont know why though , i am happy though