- README.md: Marked Fuel Pressure Issue as RESOLVED (battery replacement needed)
- FuelPressureIssue/README.md: Updated to reflect battery as sole root cause
- FuelPressureIssue/progress.md: Added battery replacement steps, updated history
The van wouldn't start when battery was weak due to voltage sag preventing fuel pump from building proper pressure. When battery is charged, fuel pump builds full pressure immediately. No fuel pump or filter replacement needed.
- Document GM part numbers: Cap 10452459, Rotor 10452457
- Include ACDelco Gold OEM options and aftermarket alternatives
- Note that distributor corrosion is ~1x/year recurring issue
- Provide cost comparison: OEM (7-85) vs aftermarket kit (5-35)
- Links to RockAuto, GM Parts Giant, A-Premium, eBay
- Helps with quick replacement when distributor cap/rotor fails again
- Require full YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM timestamps for all diagnostic entries
- Add timestamp columns to test result tables
- Add session log guidelines for tracking multi-day issues
- Helps with troubleshooting timeline and pattern recognition
- Add VIN (1GAHG39R821226228) to Vehicle Information section
- Reformat README to match Ford project structure with tables
- Add Project Overview section
- Standardize formatting across both van projects
Create reusable template based on best practices from all three issue folders
Includes sections for: vehicle info, symptoms, diagnostics, theories, tools, parts,
resources (videos/guides/links), repair procedures, session logs, notes, and more
Will streamline future issue documentation
**PowerSteeringLeak:**
- Comprehensive README with diagnostic findings, theories, tools, parts estimates
- Added video resources for leak detection and repair
- Added step-by-step repair procedures for rack, pump, and line scenarios
- Organized with clear sections and status tracking
**CrankNoStart:**
- Added video resources for distributor replacement and diagnostics
- Added detailed step-by-step repair procedure (completed)
- Added parts used section with purchase details
**Overall:**
- All three folders now have consistent, comprehensive documentation
- All include: diagnostic process, theories, readings, parts/tools, video resources
- Ready for systematic maintenance tracking
- Added P0300 diagnostic code reference to FuelPressureIssue/progress.md
- Added spark plugs pending maintenance to FuelPressureIssue/progress.md
- Added both items to main README.md Notes section for visibility
- Ensures all information from 2002-Chevy-Express-Diagnosis project is preserved
- Added status banner with emoji
- Converted symptoms to table format
- Organized root causes with clear hierarchy
- Formatted next steps with numbered sections
- Added emoji headers for visual navigation
- Integrated guides and links into main document
- Created subfolders for each issue: CrankNoStart, PowerSteeringLeak, FuelPressureIssue
- Root README.md with vehicle overview and current issues
- All maintenance history tracked in individual issue folders
John Loper II