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  1. Wellcraft19

    Engine smoke and smell

    Yeah, too much of a coincidence. Synthetic is more 'fluid' :) But so far smell has sort of disappeared, and now hoping for the best (maybe a year as you say). Have parked the LC and driven the other car for a little while, and I hope that small droplets (currently have paper underneath for...
  2. Wellcraft19

    Reputable mechanic in Seattle area for 1974 Crusier?

    Thanks - and sorry for a late reply. I'll pass that information to my neighbor who will pass it on to the owner of the LC (do not know where he is more than Seattle area).
  3. Wellcraft19

    Reputable mechanic in Seattle area for 1974 Crusier?

    Thank you guys!
  4. Wellcraft19

    Reputable mechanic in Seattle area for 1974 Crusier?

    Asking for a friend of a friend (really, I have a 100-series...) who is looking to get 'assist with drivability' for a 1974 LC. I have no other information about condition, exact model, etc. Just asking for a mechanic that is decently well versed in these work horses.
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    Engine smoke and smell

    Did tighten the surprisingly VERY lose valve cover bolts. Both sides were hand tight, if even that, but only right side showed signs of a leak. Also lifted the cover for right cam/timing belt to ensure that it was not the cam seal. Timing belt and area inside looked as good as new. Three easy to...
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    Engine smoke and smell

    Interesting. Had the exact same issue in December as well, after changing over from regular to full synthetic oil at 135K miles. It started smelling 'rubbery' after a few days... Feared the worst at first as it looked like a leaky steering rack (yet no lost oil there), but opein inspection see...
  7. Wellcraft19

    Heater / ventilation fan / blower question

    Ouch, totally different part. Glad you got it out. Can you open it up and physically inspect it and look for cold solders, or mechanical failures?
  8. Wellcraft19

    Heater / ventilation fan / blower question

    That diagram matches what I have in my 1999 and what I encountered back in 2008 when I had to deal with this - and it sort of solved itself... Sorry I can't be of any greater help here. Wiring is different (and it also looks totally different from what I can recall).
  9. Wellcraft19

    When to replace Ignition coils.

    New and old spark plug. Both carried about the same electrode gap, about 1.0 mm, so I left it at that (should really be 1.1 mm). Really not much visibly used (even after cleaning it up). Did only do one plug yesterday as I was running out of time, and will replace all the other ones when the...
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    When to replace Ignition coils.

    Goodies arrived yesterday - and yes, will do plugs as well here today. I am just as curious as 2001LC to see what (if any) difference there is in condition on the plug. They are due to be replaced anyway.
  11. Wellcraft19

    When to replace Ignition coils.

    1999, 126K miles, first and only coil so far.: Car started running horribly rough, felt like "chugging" even when going very slow (so bad I feared it was possibly the torque converter as idling initially seemed OK). Slowly limping home I passed O'Reilly's so I stopped to borrow their code...
  12. Wellcraft19

    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    Yes, might not have read all posts, but the "transponder" in an OEM key is in the same assembly that houses the remote (and can be moved to a new empty key shell). If you have a "non-remote" key, the transponder chip is embedded in the plastic/rubber "handle" and needs to be programmed. I was...
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    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    Are you sure the transponder chip in the key is good? I know, hard to maybe impossible to test. Have tried with other keys are well? You could have a (remoteless) transponder key cut and you could try with that one.
  14. Wellcraft19

    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    The key that "happens" to be in the lock and is (duly) registered is the "master" key.
  15. Wellcraft19

    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    Yes.
  16. Wellcraft19

    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    Go diligently and make sure you follow EVERY step to the letter. As far as I can remember, had to do it two or three times before I got it to work. I think I still have a cut but "unrecorded" transponder key that's been laying around for some 10+ years. Maybe I should try try that one later in...
  17. Wellcraft19

    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    "Any" key you have left is the "master" key. Hence if you have one functioning key, and it is working, you can use that one to erase all the other keys in the ECU (or rather module(s) that controls the lock and immobilizer), as there is a maximum of 4 keys that can be programmed into the...
  18. Wellcraft19

    Front Driver Side window loose

    It was just during the time I was also putting an addition on the house, so only found a few. New modified bracket to the left, old cracked one (glued together) to the right.
  19. Wellcraft19

    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    Well, if the "entire" electronics from the LC key is moved over to a key shell like that, the transponder coil follows (hence no need to "tape it" it to he master cylinder). I agree it is a stupid idea and only helps a car thief, but the cheapest of remote start systems do not have the "coil" to...
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    Programming a Transponder Key for 99 TLC

    Not that uncommon actually, if someone wants to have a remote start working. But glad you managed to find the "problem" and work around it.
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