Cars & Transportation - 7 March 2007

I was going along when my engine started misfiring and it sounded like it was blown, making a terrible noise. I pulled over and shut it off and then started it again. It really sounded terrible and if I pushed the accelerator the knocking got really bad, leaving me to think the engine was gone, but a friend told me to check the coil pack and that might be my problem. Now my problem is,, How do I check it and if need be, how do I replace it? Is it very hard and is it expensive? Please help me

2007-03-07 14:17:52 · 7 answers · asked by pete 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My 1999 Ford Explorer has just started squeaking when driving slow or when I get in and out of the car. This is my work car and I think I may have hit some major potholes in the last two weeks. Well, I KNOW I have accidentally hit some. We just had the ball joints replaced a month ago, I don't know if this is related to that issue, or if some type of spring or shock just gave out. Does anyone know what this squeakiness is?? It sounds like when you jump up and down on an old mattress. Thank you in advance...

2007-03-07 14:17:10 · 12 answers · asked by Brenda P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-07 14:17:07 · 13 answers · asked by irtimms 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

does anyone know if there are any laws against smoked(tinted) head lights & tail lights laws in California???

2007-03-07 14:16:25 · 1 answers · asked by Arty 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have this Blazer and I only get roughly 10.5 miles per gallon. It takes alot to get it up to speed. What can I do to improve my gas milege, and does anyone have idea of what a blazer should be getting. I've replaced the plugs, cap, wires, airfilter, fuel pump/sending unit/filter. I have put alot of dry gas through it and doesn't seem to be helping. I am having the y pipe replaced and would anyone agree if I should replace the convertor. I love driving it, and really want to continue driving. Please help anyway you can.

2007-03-07 14:16:00 · 3 answers · asked by Richard D 1 in Chevrolet

i have a yamaha dirtbike. size 80. and i believe it is a 2001 or 2002. it is in good shape. new spark plug, new front break, runs well, i want to sell it but i cant figure out where to start. does any one want one? contact me. i also have a very nice dirtbiking helmate and dirtbiking boots to go along with it. does any one know what price this dirtbike would go for?

2007-03-07 14:14:12 · 6 answers · asked by brittany 1 in Motorcycles

i have 2 blowers that came off 6-71 diesel engines and want to use one of them on an engine im building for a car, i know you need to change the ends, but what else needs to be changed and where can one find the parts to do it

2007-03-07 14:12:25 · 1 answers · asked by nascarbob4345 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-07 14:11:16 · 9 answers · asked by Bender 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Ok what the hell. My son opened up the door and bumped into another car. It's paint is just a little off and nothing else. And that ****er asked me for my license and driver license. Alright whatever. Now he calls back and asks for $1700 bucks!!! Its just a little bump! Please give me some advices or whatever you have to say cause I'm very angry now.

2007-03-07 14:08:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2007-03-07 14:08:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

im going to start doing some filler and paint work on my car this summer its a 1964 amc rambler would love some pointers like whats best for striping the paint what kinda spray gun for painting whats the best filler so on and so forth. thanx

2007-03-07 14:07:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

ANYONE KNOW websites for GREAT TIPS!!! on how to fly the AIRLINER JETS on flight simulator (doesnt matter wat version of FS)


thanx in advance

2007-03-07 14:02:31 · 2 answers · asked by Yazan Abdul-Kader 2 in Aircraft

I will be purchasing my first bike in a month or two yet....?
I will be purchasing a new bike in a month or two.This is my first bike and i am an unexperienced rider. (i will be obtaining a license and training).I'm going to be looking for a sportbike no greater than 600ccs. Asides that what should i look for in a bike?what are good features to obtain in a bike body and performance wise?keep in mind im a family man with no intention of a superfast bike, just something fun for spring and summer yet with an attractive body.

2007-03-07 14:01:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I recently replaced my battery in my 97 Tauras and my mechanic said my old battery was not the right battery. After I drove off the "service engine lite went out". It had been on for a while and I did not know why.

2007-03-07 13:57:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

I resently bought a 2003 ford windstar sport model. it has a 6 disk cd staker built in to the deck and only 4 speakers in it 2 in the front doors and 2 in the rear sliding doors. when your watching a movie or listening to music it is very quite in the very back, i was thinking of installing 6x9s but im not sure if i can hook the amp up to the factory deck, the amp i have is a 2 channel 500 watt amp. is this posibile?

2007-03-07 13:57:00 · 5 answers · asked by bigkingsnake 2 in Car Audio

I know that he GTO has 97 more HP and is a sport coupe but I really like the SS but which has better acceleration? handling? and ride? what is the 0-60 times for both of them and the top speed?

2007-03-07 13:54:30 · 7 answers · asked by Yeap Buddy 2 in Buying & Selling

whose fault?

2007-03-07 13:53:57 · 9 answers · asked by sunflare63 7 in Other - Cars & Transportation

This would encourage them to take exercise such as walking and cycling.

A by-product would be a reduction in harmful CO2 emissions.

2007-03-07 13:53:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

we dont have $ to buy a new car. are truck has had about 700 bucks just put into it the last 6 months and is acting up again. it has 228 k miles in it. should we sell it for (i know pocket change) and get a used car? we can only afford a 5000 loan. dont know what to do?? if we do we will get it inspected first from a machanic.

2007-03-07 13:52:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I just bought this subwoofer

http://www.bigdogaudio.de/subwoofer-chassis/subwoofer-3846-cm-chassis/preisklasse-000-250/crunch-gp15d4-ground-pounder.html

but it is too powerful for my KAC8101D Mono class 1000 watt Kenwood amplifier. Is it my wiring or do I need a stronger amp. As you can see the speaker has six wire terminals on it 4 for speaker wire and 2 for the led which lights up.The speaker is suppose to be 700 watts RMS and 1400peak. Amp plays and then powers out, and then cuts in and out.

How should I wire the speaker I have never seen one with this many terminals. I currently have all of the positive terminals running on one wire to the positive terminal on the box, and all negative terminals running on one wire to the negative terminal on the box, and all terminals are wired correctly to there corresponding terminals on the amp.

2007-03-07 13:51:14 · 4 answers · asked by pbell85 2 in Car Audio

Also who is its manufacturer?

2007-03-07 13:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by lexie_babee 3 in Aircraft

2007-03-07 13:48:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

iride a 400ex and my foot cant hardly fit between the shifter and the peg any rem. for this problem without buying a longer shifter

2007-03-07 13:45:08 · 6 answers · asked by wasr10762 1 in Motorcycles

since the two retards who answered earlier, its obvious the brake lights will appear red, I guess every other car with white out lights is illegal to. If any one else with some real knowledge can help me find some, It would be greatly appreicated

2007-03-07 13:43:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lexus

2007-03-07 13:42:45 · 11 answers · asked by Paula 3 in Chrysler

Hi, someone stole my manual and I was wondering what steps are needed to take off the doors. I am pretty sure a fuse must be removed - where is the fuse box and which fuse also if there is anything else I should know please let me know.
Oh ya does anyone else find second gear to be a bit difficult in the cold if not let me know so I can have the dealer look at it.
Thanks

2007-03-07 13:38:37 · 2 answers · asked by liberty 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I own a 1970 bmw, and if I need replacement parts to do a slight restoration; would bmw reproduce them if they don't normally make those parts anymore? Also in general, would a car company reproduce discontinued parts for a car that's 30-40 years old? And if they don't where could someone find replacement parts. Including BODY Parts, like fenders, bumpers, etc......

2007-03-07 13:34:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

due to the recent wave of auto accidents involving teens in your town, the town council is reviewing several ordinances designed to increase safety in the town. One measure would ban anyone under the age of 18 from driving in the dark. Many of the accidnets were at night so the council belvies that this bill wil help decrease the no of accidents . Some people however belives that the measure will not be effective and htat it discriminates against teen drivers

any ideass plzzzzz....

2007-03-07 13:34:23 · 2 answers · asked by adventureisrighthere 2 in Safety

2007-03-07 13:32:14 · 2 answers · asked by Brian C 1 in Car Audio

The orange one on the right what model and year and is it a good begginer bike?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g83/bddrummer/1376465653_l.jpg

2007-03-07 13:30:53 · 9 answers · asked by halomaster@sbcglobal.net 1 in Motorcycles