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In Part 3 of this series I would like to discuss a little bit about how a buyer can get some more specific information about things to look out for when shopping for a particular vehicle. There is a wide variety of information and most of it is free if you know where to look.

When we find a vehicle that is of particular interest to us, we should all include in our research a list of common problems or "things to look out for" that are specific to that particular make or model. Now to a buyer that is somewhat of a novice or just not at all familiar with a particular vehicle the question is "How can I find out what is specific to this vehicle?" The answer can come from a number of different sources.

First off the manufacturer can be a great start. Doing a quick search to see if this make/model had any recalls, and seeing if the owner or any of the previous owners had the repairs made. In some cases it may be worth it to check if the factory is still offering to make any of the recall repairs. Also having the general specs of the vehicle such as the available options that were offered in those years can be helpful.

Another great source can be found at your local parts store in the form of repair and maintenance manuals. Haynes, Chilton, and other companies typically make a manual for just about every car out there. In these manuals you will find not only lots of great spec information and step by step walk throughs of making repairs, but also many will list common problems and tests that can be conducted. Factory service manuals tend to be very detailed although more expensive. There are also many online manual services available where you can even subscribe and have access to several manuals for all different makes and models. Personally I always like to pick up the Haynes manual for just about every car I purchase as it makes doing repairs much simpler.

A very good resource that I think many non car "enthusiasts" may not know about is the forums. There is probably an online forum out there for just about every make and model or type of vehicle you can think of. These forums are basically composed of members that are usually enthusiasts coming together to share tips, mods, and information and generally revolve around a specific vehicle make or type. There are lots of great forums out there with members who cover topics and are willing to answer the questions that people have. All you have to do is register in most cases as they are free to join.

A quick example of using these resources in action can come from a recent car buy I had which happened to be a 1987 bronco II xlt. I learned about it being for sale for $500 bucks and when I went to see it I was surprised to see it actually had pretty decent paint, interior, etc. The truck wasn't running at the time and the owner didn't want to put in any more money towards it hence the low price. After hearing that he had a mechanic inspect it we found that it was not getting any fuel to the motor as it would start up briefly then die. After getting a Haynes manual and running some test of my own i was able to confirm this and singled out that it may of had a bad fuel pump. After learning that the pump was about $180 bucks and would take a little work to repair I decided to do a quick search for a bronco II forum online. I quickly found one and when i logged on to search the post relating to my symptoms I found that a common problem was a bad inertia switch which in the event of a crash shuts of power to the fuel pump. Taking the advice to push the "reset" button under the dash I was surprised to see that the car started right up! I drove off in a great truck for $500 bucks and all I did was push a button.

Every case is different of course, but this example is what I mean when I stress how important research can be in making a good purchase and taking a little time to do this can save you a lot of grief and stress down the road. Also for those that do not work on cars - I'm not saying that everybody needs to become an expert either. Having a good mechanic you can trust and bring your vehicles to for repair and inspection may be all you need to have a good buying experience. However the more you know yourself the better your buying experience can be.

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Ford’s Kenseth Prepares for Pepsi 400

As Chevrolet teams dominate the 2007 Nextel Cup Series, Ford driver Matt Kenseth is looking to take his second win of the season onboard his Number 17 R+L Carriers Ford Fusion. He would have a chance for his second win of the season at the upcoming Pepsi 400 which will be held at the Daytona International Speedway.

The said race is the eighteenth of the season and will officially mark the halfway point of the season and Kenseth needs a win to further strengthen his chance of making it to the Chase for the Nextel Cup.

Kenseth’s first win of the season came at the Auto Club 500, the second race of the season. But prior to that, Matt Kenseth finished 27th at the Daytona 500 which was held at the Daytona International Speedway, the same circuit that will host the Pepsi 400.

Kenseth said that the Daytona 500 and the Pepsi 400 will not be different from each other. “The races aren't a lot different, it's slicker, it's a lot hotter at the track,” said Kenseth. “The harder tire that we ran in February was pretty slick as well, so handling is probably a little bit more important here, so other than that, the race is the same.”

The race will also be the last time that the old template with restrictor plates will be used. Restrictor plates are devices installed at the intake of an engine to limit its power output. This is one of the numerous regulations enforced by NASCAR on all cars entering the competition.

The Ford driver said that team Childress is the one to beat at the Pepsi 400 since the team has the most efficient car when using the restrictor plates. “Probably the same guys you always look to beat at these restrictor-plate races; the Childress cars run all right. I think the Hendrick cars have been really strong lately, and Dale Junior is always strong here, so, you know, at Daytona or Talladega anybody can really get it, it all depends on how the race goes.”

Kenseth also pointed out what he needs to have in his car to take his second win of the season. “I think handling will be really important unless you get a real short run at the end. You can have a car that's not real fast and handles good, and if you get enough green-flag laps you've got a chance at it, too,” he said.

Kenseth with his car with components as reliable as Ford Bronco parts will be battling history as his team has struggled in the past at the Daytona International Speedway. “Daytona has been very frustrating over the past couple of years, for us anyway,” he said. “We've had a car good enough to win two or three races, but it seems like something always happens to take us out of contention. We thought we were in good shape with about 15 to go in the 500 this year, but things got shuffled around, and we ended up restarting eighth or ninth for the green-white-checkered finish.”

Kenseth summed up his preparation for the Pepsi 400 saying: “Certainly, we realize there's a little work to do to be a contender for a win every week, like the 24 (Gordon) and some of them guys, and we're working hard at getting our cars better.”

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Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

what would cause a stalling problem on an 88' bronco 2?

after 20 minutes of driving it begins to putt and eventually stall out. sometimes it will turn over weakly and then die after a series of pathetic putts and sometimes it won't turn over at all until it sits again for a long while. we have replaced the ignittion module and still no light prevails on this old truck. suggestions are very appreciated.

you need an alternator. It's not charging your battery so you drive until the battery goes dead. That's why it won't turn over. you let it sit for a long time and the battery recovers. then it starts again.

check the connections at the battery, dirty or loose connections at the battery terminals can also keep the battery from getting a charge from the alternator.

The Broncos give up four in the first, then score six unanswered runs to take the victory
LAREDO, TX - The Broncos gave up four runs in the first inning, only to score six unanswered runs and defeat the Road Runners 6-4 in game one of the series.

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