20 Most Recent 1998 Chevrolet C1500 - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Without better information, I will assume you are saying the distributor gear has teeth missing or stripped. While replacing the gear is easy, you should first determine why it is damaged. You failed to mention what engine you are working on, but be aware that roller cam engines require a different distributor gear than non-roller types. In either case, bring the engine to TDC with cylinder #1 in firing position. This can be found by either putting a compression gauge in the # 1 spark plug hole, or have someone gently put a finger over the plug hole to feel when compression is pushing air out. Next, mark the position of the distributor body to the engine, and remove distributor and examine gear to find the roll pin which holds the gear in place. Set up some wooden block to hold the end of the gear without blocking the roll pin and using a punch smaller than the pin, hammer the roll pin out being careful to catch the pin on a cloth beneath your work. Obtain the correct replacement gear and install it on shaft using a small screwdriver to hold it in place. Check for excessive end play of distributor shaft and add shims if needed. Reinsert roll pin, then reinsert distributor, making sure that the rotor points to #1 plug connector on cap. The distributor will rotate some as it drops into place, so this may take more than one try. Note: if the distributor will not go all the way in, it may be necessary to use a flashlight and look down the hole where distributor goes to see the shaft the bottom of distributor must align with. You can use a long screwdriver to turn the oil pump drive shaft if needed. Install distributor hold down and tighten just enough to allow some resistance to turning distributor. Start engine and adjust timing. Final note. Reasons for distributor gear damage include: stuck oil pump; bad cam shaft gear area, bad bearings in distributor or other distributor problem; and even a very worn timing chain causing crazy vibration (rare).

yes, could also be the relay or the pump itself

Sounds like pump is not working, check all fuild lines. Unless the plow is all electric, then the ground

Catalytic converter.

to do what .take it you mean for your powered steering if so yes ,but would be better to get the correct fluid.

if the check engine light is still on..try taking to autozone or a good parts store..ask them to read any other codes..or try to erase them..see what it says..

I've just dealt with this problem... Assuming that no fuses are blown, first suspicion the light switch. I cycled my light switch numerous times... rapidly turning the lights on and off.... and whatever was causing the switch to fail has been corrected... for now, anyway. I've read that one should also suspicion the connections to the light switch. The dash lights not working, as well as the tail lights not working, is a clue pointing towards the head light switch. After this, it gets more complicated..

scroll through this link. It's a common problem. hope this helps. http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=13797

I'll bet it's a loose rocker arm. You can pull the valve covers and just shake the rocker arms and tell easily if one is real loose. Youtube video below is a good base, but you should still search a little and compare more than one method that suits you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_IOYwwKjTE