Cars & Transportation - 13 September 2006

I'm in california so smog checks are a little harder here. I had my 84 jimmy tested and although i passed emissions, i failed visual inspections because of an exposed wire, unplugged minor vaccuum tube, and my idle speed rpm was too high. i have all this fixed, but because of the vaccuum hose im afraid my emissions might go higher now that it's plugged in. I don't think it'd be TOO much, but i was nearing the limit for carbon monoxide. the guy doing the check said he didnt think the hose would make it go over when plugged back in, but there is that chance because it most likely will go up. I've tuned up recently, and I'm wondering about fuel additives as a just in case. I've heard conflicting opinions, some people swear by them, some people say they're complete BS. The only time I really noticed a difference was in my old car i used one especially for cleaning out dirty carburetors, which mine was, and there was a minor performance increase. Anyone have any actual good things to say?

2006-09-13 19:55:15 · 7 answers · asked by timvansickel 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-13 19:50:09 · 3 answers · asked by harmonize 4 in Buying & Selling

I have a 81 Datsun 810/Maxima witht he LD28 diesel engine, transmission is bad I think, will the transmission from the say 81-83 or so with the gasoline engine fit up to the diesel engine?

2006-09-13 19:39:24 · 3 answers · asked by fat_ugly_jerk 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have seen the clear or what they call, "euro" for this model......I just cant seem to find the place to order them

2006-09-13 19:23:31 · 1 answers · asked by powerlite_p316 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have an 03 civic with the 1.7 soon to be a V-Tec. I am looking for a good fart can. The thing is, I want one thats not whiney, I would like one with a CLEAN, SMOOTH, DEEP, Somewhat loud tone. Money is not a factor. If you have a pipe size to reccomend to go with the muffler that would be good to!

2006-09-13 19:21:41 · 9 answers · asked by NightWish5084 1 in Honda

2006-09-13 19:15:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

How long until the time the finance co. tells you that yur car is on the repo list until they actually come to get your car?

2006-09-13 19:12:50 · 10 answers · asked by deannesong 1 in Buying & Selling

I have a Kia Spotage that has the check motor light on all tha time have taken it to Kia dealer auto repairs but they can't find anything wrong and also is it my shocks or wheel drums that have to be replaced the car jumps alot when ever I hit a small bump or drainage grate and it seems as though airborn if I just go at 45miles and it hits a bump don't want to replace it just finished all payments on it 4clydr shes my girl mishi and I take lots of care on fluids, gas , wiper fluid, anitfreeze and wash her every week . Please help with an idea as to what it might need done.

2006-09-13 19:12:50 · 9 answers · asked by lytesdelite 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-13 19:08:33 · 1 answers · asked by bengh 1 in Commuting

We have recently shifted to Pune and are living on rent. Dont have any residence proof like Voter ID, Ration card or any telephone bills other than GSM phone bills. But we can get letter from company as proof of residence. Is that accepted by the Registration authorities in Pune for registration of car as we are going to buy a new car.

2006-09-13 18:59:54 · 5 answers · asked by jade 1 in Insurance & Registration

2006-09-13 18:49:38 · 3 answers · asked by NiK* 2 in Commuting

remember, its a 3weeks to 2 months journey from europe to africa....

2006-09-13 18:44:04 · 10 answers · asked by Ahmed tyler 1 in Commuting

there has to be a catch.. but i dont wanna spend 40.00 a week for nothing.

2006-09-13 18:42:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

i have just got a vs calais and want to keep the factory sound system as it has a factory 10 cd stacker in the boot plus variable antena height control plus on the steering wheel it has volume control & many mory features that i will lose if i change the head deck BUT it has no pre outs on the back of the unit wich means no sub preout. The only thing i can run is a 4 channel amp for the inside of the car any one got an idea how to get around this ? i have already got a good amp and subs from my last car and the shops want to charge me $300 bucks for a high output to low input converter any ideas please?

2006-09-13 18:38:56 · 7 answers · asked by family guy 1 in Car Audio

2006-09-13 18:35:56 · 3 answers · asked by mattap86 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Its sometimes made of diamondplate

2006-09-13 18:34:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

My car rev up on the freeway and completly cut off,it made this click noise but did not start,and now i took it to the shop and they say the flywheel is gone.does anyone think this is why it won't start?

2006-09-13 18:33:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-13 18:32:03 · 17 answers · asked by Jimmy P 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Did anyone buy this car in California...and if so, what was the price pre-tax? Did you pay the dealer mark-up? What dealership? Thanks!

2006-09-13 18:31:04 · 10 answers · asked by chi17agirl 1 in Buying & Selling

I decided that I'm going to buy a subwoofer for my car, but I know zero about this kind of thing. I went into car toys, but all of the employees were busy so I'm hoping someone has some experience with these things. I really just want a basicsub in the box, but do I need an amp to connect to it? or is that just something extra? Also, am I better of paying to have this installed, or have someone I know do it for free? Thanks!

2006-09-13 18:30:34 · 18 answers · asked by drumlove56 2 in Car Audio

alright might sound dumb but better safe than sorry. I have a 96 model vs calais dual airbags and want to install a sub amp in the boot but to do this i need to replace the positive battery terminal with an apropiate item im worried if i take the battery lead off it might stuff the computer or something also heard horror stories about setting the airbags off when playing around with the battery any help please

2006-09-13 18:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by family guy 1 in Car Audio

should i just wait till the next oil change

2006-09-13 18:20:19 · 18 answers · asked by moodmoss 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-09-13 18:16:28 · 7 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

how hard do you think i would be to convert a 1980s van into a 4x4. would i just have to change the front end or is it harder then that??

2006-09-13 18:11:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-13 18:11:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-09-13 18:10:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

the trim plate is missing. if i take the vin to a chevy dealer, can they research the number and get the information for me?

2006-09-13 18:08:07 · 6 answers · asked by bonobo 2 in Chevrolet

2006-09-13 18:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

2006-09-13 18:03:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm currently in the market for a used car and am really considering getting an SRT-4, but I haven't been able to find much information as far as reliability goes. I drive alot, though mostly highway miles and I need to keep be able to keep the car for a few years without it constantly breaking down on me.

2006-09-13 18:03:05 · 9 answers · asked by evolution 1 in Dodge