Cars & Transportation - 15 March 2007

i have a old ford pickup with a 351 cleveland in it(NOT ORIGINAL MOTOR) i recently got dual exhaust put on it and when i get up to around 55 mph i hear loud backfiring out of the pipes.its a fast pop and happens a couple times a second.also a moth or so back it broke a lifter bridge on the drivers side of the motor.i replaced all lifters and push rods.i hear a slight tapping on the drivers side motor.can you think of anything that it possibly might be and what i could do to fix it. also it doesnt smoke,but everynow and then it does pope out of the carb example going up a hill or passing a car. i thought that might be timing but it didnt help when i adjusted it.

2007-03-15 06:32:03 · 7 answers · asked by josh_ford_289 1 in Ford

I currently am driving a 95 Dodge Caravan with 103,000 miles on it. The AC doesn't work and the paint is chipping, those are the only things wrong with it everything else is great and the inside is like new. I want to sell it and get a car (I am a 21 year old female with nO kids and do not feel like I should be driving a minivan!) The car I want to buy, either used or new, needs to be reliable, okay with gas, "pretty" (like i said I am 21/f), and on the cheaper side.

Where should I look?

Should I buy used or new?

How much should I sell my van for?

Any extra details would help me, Thank you all in advance!!!

(My dad is a mechanic so he will be going with me to look)

2007-03-15 06:31:32 · 17 answers · asked by the best 3 in Buying & Selling

i not sure but i think i can because it on my car lisense. can someone let me no thanks

2007-03-15 06:31:19 · 11 answers · asked by bender 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-03-15 06:27:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ford

Our community will be starting a shuttle service in the next few weeks & we are looking for a cute & catchy name for it. Any ideas? We will be serving commuters in the morning & evening from the train station to outlying business districts and during the middle of the day it will be used by seniors, youth and anyone needing transportation around town.

2007-03-15 06:24:28 · 3 answers · asked by jellybeanmom 5 in Commuting

Anyone remember those rear window stickers that were big in the 80s, in the UK (and poss in europe too).. you know.. the ones sold in Halfords that covered the entire rear window, with a series of horizontal orange stripes, and the name of the car make in italic letters... new or good condition second hand.. I'm after the "nissan" and am prepared to pay good money!

Also, while we're at it, I'm after some 80's style rally spotlights..

I've aquired a near mint contition 1988 nissan sunny hatchback, and am aining to pimp it up in full period style! (show these young'uns how it should be done!)

I've searched everywhere.. ebay, internet, and can't find anything suitable.. anyone able to help, or maybe even have said articles for sale?

thanks in advance!

2007-03-15 06:21:47 · 2 answers · asked by pete 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-03-15 06:18:43 · 11 answers · asked by Claire L 1 in Insurance & Registration

Got my F150 stuck this winter and found out the hard way there were no tow hooks on it and no substantial area to hook tow ropes. Had to shovel it out.

2007-03-15 06:18:21 · 1 answers · asked by aromaman1 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I got a Vauxhall Corsa 53. Is it possible to change the LED bulb on the dash board where the rev counter is and how would I change it if it is possible. Thanks

2007-03-15 06:16:48 · 5 answers · asked by yuch_24 1 in GMC

2007-03-15 06:16:20 · 2 answers · asked by jamesthehotcheeto 3 in Other - Car Makes

2007-03-15 06:14:12 · 9 answers · asked by vwrd2001 1 in Chevrolet

ok so i just bought a chevy corsica and the window was busted out and had been sittin across the street for months full of water. i finally got all the water out and now i'm trying to figure out how to get rid of the mildew smell that is very strong in the car.

2007-03-15 06:14:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a s-10 blazer, probably 10 or 11 years old. it has had a rebuilt engine put in it last year. Its leaking oil after you drive it for a while and it gets warm, but I never see it, just the puddle after its been sitting. Any suggestions what it could be?? Thanks

2007-03-15 06:14:05 · 6 answers · asked by dynamite136 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am planning a road trip and I am horrible w/ directions. I am considering buying a GPS system for my car since we are driving from Wisconsin to New York City. Any suggestions?

2007-03-15 06:11:56 · 7 answers · asked by Elle 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Started going to RAA in march of 05 and now its 2 yeara later airplanes are always broken no living expense money is abvaliable which I need to live but I do still have 10.000 on living and about 18.500 on tranning now they are telling me that school does not have money and they cant give to me. I dont have money for lawyer so that is not my option others that I call agencys and things like that they dont eaven return my call and banks that land the whole 138.000 all together to my school they say they dont prety much care its none of their business its between me and the school. I need to see what peoples opinion is on this there is so much more to this that they told me but there is a whole day of details but in short terms they dont care but they do have my money that bank gave them and they are not giving it to me. Can I sue the bank for being iresponsible about giving money to the school?

2007-03-15 06:11:13 · 3 answers · asked by russia_i_heart 1 in Aircraft

2007-03-15 06:06:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-15 06:03:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

2007-03-15 06:03:05 · 5 answers · asked by Generalay 1 in Ford

The car will be for daily use. It needs to be inexpensive (less than 15k), and reliable.

2007-03-15 06:02:34 · 10 answers · asked by kj 1 in GMC

I dont know why all I did was install a set of wheels on it. 94 Mustang GT. I took off the orig 17x8 wheels and installed a set of weld racing wheels on it . The front are 16x3.5 the rears are 16x8. I didnt modify the calipers or touch anything. The light came on only after I drove over 50 mph. I drove it around the subdivision at 25-35 mph and it didnt come on for 2 days but as soon as I go out on a street were I can go over 50 the light will come on. I'm confused. I switched the fronts back to the orig. wheels and light dont come on.

2007-03-15 06:02:21 · 2 answers · asked by I race cars 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

the car has 170,000 miles on it and now there is a rattling coming from passenger rear and im not sure if its the exhaust or what.

2007-03-15 06:00:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am going to school this summer, but have plenty of time to work afternoons, nights, and weekends..and the entire second half of the summer. I would reallly like to buy a certain car this summer, at around $12,000.00. However, I am JUST applying for a credit card and believe I may not have enough credit yet. How can I go about getting prequalified for a car loan? I do some of my own work already, but I can not claim it because it is fiberglass fabrcation and I do not have a registered business..just for some people with the same interests as me. I make over a grand each month with this. I am going to be working at UNO Chicago Grill or a local sports bar, and am currently employed at GRCC tutoring between classes.

So assuming I'll be able to make the payments, what steps should I take to have a shot of getting this loan, and preferably without a cosigner(if possible)

2007-03-15 05:56:18 · 3 answers · asked by snowboardin58 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-03-15 05:55:40 · 3 answers · asked by Ann 1 in Insurance & Registration

The clutch is slipping and have ordered a kit with new plates and springs. Do i need a basket

2007-03-15 05:55:14 · 4 answers · asked by fordrangerondubs 1 in Motorcycles

Does anybody know the American equilivant of the Exchange & mart?

From that i mean a publication which has the back pages similiar to that of E&M. i.e business section, finances, Adult, opportunity sekers as well as the main section which is vehicle sales in the case of E&M

If you know of a similiar publication in any other country besides America your input would also be welcome

2007-03-15 05:54:54 · 2 answers · asked by From Mars 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

What were the surrounding circumstances?

2007-03-15 05:54:46 · 4 answers · asked by Bill S 1 in Buying & Selling

wont start makes clicking noise battery light was on yesterday

2007-03-15 05:54:44 · 8 answers · asked by molly31@sbcglobal.net 1 in GMC

I recently had my car in the shop for an engine rebuild. $3000 later, when my car was returned to me, the radio is not working properly (it was working just fine when it went in). The sound is very low and very static-y. They told me that the amplifier probably "went bad" and that since they didn't work on it they can't do anything about fixing it. I know that the technician drove the car around after the rebuild. If he had the music on loud, could that screw up the amplifier? Also, could it be the speakers instead?

2007-03-15 05:54:26 · 4 answers · asked by reality 2 in Car Audio

2007-03-15 05:53:43 · 2 answers · asked by jsob 1 in GMC

i want to know from people who have looked for it or who have bought it about the pros and cons

im looking at the 2002-2004 rx 300 or 330 model

tell me what you know

2007-03-15 05:51:52 · 10 answers · asked by Brown man 2 in Lexus