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Or air getting sucked into the fuel line at high rpm, causes stumble and die when pulling off the throttle. My '82 k10 with the 6.2 has had this issue. It Is the 12v version of a cucv. Same pumps, etc. the fix is to find the rubber clamp in the many that's loose or the hose end that's...

As indicated, it's all in where you place the welder grounding clamp relative to your work. Honestly, if you are grounding through a bunch of stuff like frame, bolts, etc. to weld a bumper, you're likely to fry the vehicle wiring and pop the lights, never mind the damage to bat or alt. you...

Ditto on mine.

Did it ever work since you got the truck? Many are electrically disconnected in prep for disposal sale but the head and all the bits are left in place. Just the power and some plumbing is disconnected. The head displays immediately when the on switch is pushed. It shows the SW version first...

If you get low air buzzer when turning the steering wheel, check for a big airleak in the air assist system. It's very, very common and comes from a few sources. The quick way to confirm is to close the little shutoff valve inside the engine compartment at the firewall on the driver's side...

There is a counterbalance weight mounted opposite on one of the rim studs. It does balance out the cover and the plumbing and the wheel valve. While not perfect, it certainly improves the balance over what is being suggested. There have been many prior threads on balancing A3 wheels using...

Oh boy, now the debate starts - it's like we used to argue about when I was a kid - which is better: Ford or Chevy? The only answer that is relevant is: the one that's working is best. Buy a good solid truck and don't skimp because you'll definitely pay 2x to fix it later. I have an A3 and I...

The fan clutch and air assist branch from the same line and I believe the same little needle valve at the firewall controls the supply for both. What I don't remember is whether the fan is permanently enabled with air supply off or disabled with air supply off.

Interesting problem. Seems like you're describing a big voltage drop across the pressure switch, even with the buzzer disconnected. From the description, sounds like the switch contacts are fried or dirty. Time to replace or refurbish.

Ace high is right. Some of those threads on adding oil were for A2's. There are other threads about fixing the air assist steering by adding marvel mystery oil or air tool oil into the inlet line of the air assist drag link to unstick it. I've authored a few of those threads and others have...

Good point about isolating the air assist with the little valve on the driver's side firewall. I wasn't going to repeat all the air assist regulator discussion...... As I recall, the same valve also controls air supply to the fan clutch. I don't remember if it engages or disengages with the...

Oil won't make any difference. If a gauge is sticking, it is the mechanical part. The gauges work on the flex of a curved brass tube that straightens with pressure. Putting oil in the air line has no effect on a sticky gauge. As stated, the hold-off, then sudden uptick of the system pressure...

When the Compressor reaches 120psi and the comp governor located on the sde of the comp unloads the compressor, it also signals the dryer to purge. That is the explosive whoosh sound you hear behind the spare. All the time the compressor is not filling the main tanks, the air charge stored in...

When the Compressor reaches 120psi and the comp governor located on the sde of the comp unloads the compressor, it also signals the dryer to purge. That is the explosive whoosh sound you hear behind the spare. All the time the compressor is not filling the main tanks, the air charge stored in...