Recent content by JEBarrett

I am going to check it in the morning, the fuel cutout switch. On my mother-in-law's old escort, when the fuel cutout trips, an indicator comes on in the dash. I can not find any reference to a fuel cutout indicator on the LS instrument cluster.

It will not start, so I can not take it to Auto Zone. The copy of Owner's manual that I got online does not address nonstarting... Hmmm. I do not see any dash warning for fuel pump cutout switch in the owners manual. Could engine sensor data error mean fuel cutout? I guess I'll check the...

Hello Everyone, Just got the car on Aug 28th, 2000 LS with V8. CEL came on during drive home. Changed the oil, the front wheel bearings and front brakes over a two week period. Started car and Check Traction Control message came up but went away after driving a short period. Smell of...

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Hey, On my 2000 LS, I removed the steering knuckle and had the bearing and hub assembly pushed out. Now, I need the torque values for the ball joint, the tie-rod and upper control arm connections to the steering knuckle (aka control arm). I just bought the 2000 LS at an auction and am...

Found the Apr 21, 2007 thread. I found the Apr 21, 2007 thread and the people sounded as mad as I am, so I feel better. I will try the screw driver wedge idea but am worried about damaging the cast aluminum control arm. I tried some regular 1/2" bolts but they would not fit as the connecting...

Hey All, Am in the process of replacing the front bearing/hub assemblies on a 2000 LS. Removed the passenger side hub assembly with some PB Blaster and some taps to the hub bolt flange. No great problem. However the driver side hub assembly will not move. Any ideas or secrets? I do not...

Replacing the front bearings and hubs on a 2000 LS and need the torque value for the 4 bolts on the hub and the two bolts on the caliper cradle.