Cars & Transportation - 18 November 2006

i have set the TVS Lucas Distributor D23 with about 8 deg static advance. the tail pipe has black soot which was not there earlier with almost the same advance and similar carburettor setting and tappet setting.please advise.
also, the premier padmini manual talks about different values for runnig tappet clearance and tappet clerance for valve timing. please explain, how to set these valuesas the values mentioned for these two are from 0.1mm and 0.37mm. how to set and check the latter value?normally we find that the tappet cover is taken out and tappet clearances are set to about 0.1mm in static condition.is this the right way?
is always droplets through tail pipe during the first few kms run in normal/cool weather an indication of optimum tuning?

2006-11-18 04:10:57 · 2 answers · asked by narayanaraosristy 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 2007 Honda Civic LX. A couple of days back, I noticed that if I step on the brake pedal after parking the car, I hear a clicking sound. The sound seems to be coming from somewhere near the hand gear. I don't hear this when it is out of the parking gear, or if the car is off. What could be causing this? Is this normal?

2006-11-18 04:08:23 · 6 answers · asked by Bala 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-18 04:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I"m considering buying an 89 firebird. Is it as bad in snow as everyone i've talked to says it is. I live in pennsylvania so snow is a moderate problem.

2006-11-18 04:03:16 · 12 answers · asked by mcgee8144 2 in Pontiac

My friend has white 2006 mustang gt. It is in excellent condition. The other day after being parked at the gym he noticed that there was a little bit of red paint on his bumper. There is no damage to the bumper at all, no scratches either. Just looks like someone bumped up against it and left some of their paint. My question is what is the best way to remove it without damaging his paint.

2006-11-18 04:02:07 · 1 answers · asked by jdyzy 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a Ford Focus and the rear view mirror fell off the the arm were it was attached to. The back part of the mirror has a socket and the tip of the arm has a ball. I have tried very hard to push the socket back on to the ball without any luck. The ball and the socket are dry. The mirror was hard to move and my wife pulled a little bit too hard. If I lubricate both parts and I'm able to remount the mirror will it be too loose? Do I need to replace the whole assembly?

2006-11-18 04:02:02 · 7 answers · asked by Tomas Mora 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

wat about bajaj platina and star city? which is better, why?

2006-11-18 03:58:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

The Ford Explorer is a 2000 Limited edition with disk brakes on both front and back.

2006-11-18 03:56:38 · 8 answers · asked by Roland K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

( like exterior lights, lavaratory, doors, coat compaartments and emergency lights )

2006-11-18 03:53:37 · 6 answers · asked by Genie ! 1 in Aircraft

Need pipe (maybe flexable) and box(s) etc.
Anybody know a good supplier or stockist.
Kwikfit etc unable to help

2006-11-18 03:52:32 · 11 answers · asked by sgntpilko 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I need to turn my headlights off while approaching gates at military base manned by ARMED gards. They don't like to be blinded by headlights. Makes people nervous.

2006-11-18 03:52:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

My car worked fine last night. Today it made a wierd noise (the warning beeps when I put in the key were sputtering) then stopped. Now nothing. No lights (and my lights were not left on last night) nothing when I turn the key. So I had my friend jump it and still nothing. The battery and alternator were both relpaced about 2 years ago, they should be fine. Battery has not been dying or anything. I need my car!!!

2006-11-18 03:50:12 · 15 answers · asked by apuleuis 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-18 03:48:31 · 4 answers · asked by m3x555 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My car's a Peugeot 206. My brother-in-law says that the fuses are fine. I cannot think of a reason why both bulbs would stop working at the same time.

2006-11-18 03:46:36 · 11 answers · asked by Laura S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

my b/f has locked me out of my ford explorer how to i use a slim jim to get inside/// help!

2006-11-18 03:41:59 · 7 answers · asked by feelingfroggee 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-18 03:41:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

i dont have full coverage

2006-11-18 03:39:53 · 12 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I live on the plains in colorado, the lowest grade we have for gas is 85 octane.but when i get to kansas or anywhere further east their lowest is 87..why is this?..i kinda figured it had to do with altitude but im wondering

2006-11-18 03:35:19 · 4 answers · asked by red77chevy350 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

anyone know where i can find some new 6 volt horns
the only ones i have been able to find are those small one for the old beetles.

2006-11-18 03:34:29 · 5 answers · asked by hillbilly271 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

Can I mix 93 octane and 87 octane gas to make 90? Or are there other differences between the two as well besides just the octane rating?

2006-11-18 03:27:25 · 10 answers · asked by CocoaBean316 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-18 03:21:29 · 3 answers · asked by rd c 1 in Chevrolet

Is there any way to check and see if it is the motor or the switch on a 2000 venture drivers side power window, it don't do anything and just quit with no warning.

2006-11-18 03:14:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I passed my Driver's Ed stuff and I'll get my permit in January, but if I don't get a car for myself, I'll have to drive my mom's Yukon, which to me is too big. Is buying a smaller car better for me than driving her Yukon. (And you have to remember, if I get a car, my mom has to put me on her insurance)

2006-11-18 03:11:17 · 3 answers · asked by Krista 1 in Buying & Selling

how much would it cost to cross for variety of ships?

2006-11-18 03:10:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

my clutch works, but there is a lot of play in the pedal... how do I know when the clutch really goes?

2006-11-18 03:09:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-11-18 03:06:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I own a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi. The engine's quite noisy. I want to know how to make my 4G92 SOHC engine perform better and at the same time be fuel efficient. Thanks!

2006-11-18 03:01:54 · 2 answers · asked by chad_reyes23 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i press it and nothing happens. the remote has batteries in it so that isnt it

2006-11-18 02:59:35 · 2 answers · asked by liljitt21 1 in Motorcycles

The check engine light came on and when I brought it to Advanced Auto Parts the print out DTC code is P0455 and the description is EVAP Emission Control System Leak (Large). Can anyone help me I just need an idea of what the problem could be? Thank you!

2006-11-18 02:57:13 · 7 answers · asked by Joshua F 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i am connecting an alternator to my truck for the sole purpose of charging a battery to boost other vehicles with but i cant figure out how to deliver the chsrge. is the alternator grounded to the battery and the large wire from the back of the alternator the lead that goes to the pos on the battery or am i totally out to lunch? Is the 2 prong plug just for guages or is it for the lighter too?

2006-11-18 02:54:02 · 4 answers · asked by rowdy b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs