Cars & Transportation - 31 March 2007

Vehicle: 1981 Chevy 1/2 ton (Scottsdale)
Specs: 305ci (according to VIN);

At about the end of my wits on this one...

Problem: Starter sounds like it's trying to tear teeth off the flywheel.

Attempts to resolve:
Changed starter. worked for about a week, then started happening again.
Shimmed starter. worked about a week, problem again.
Got new bolts. good for a week, problem again.
Was able to realign and each time it happened and then problem again.
Got bigger bolts, this time size and installation by my mechanic.
Worked for about a week and today same thing.

Possible pattern: I've noticed that the problem doesn't happen unless the truck has been stopped for only 5 minutes and then started again. The problem has never begun again if the truck is left overnight without starting or at least a few hours.

The flywheel has all of its teeth and is in great shape (though not for long if this keeps happeneing.)

Any help or insight will be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-31 08:14:51 · 6 answers · asked by Will777 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am leaking around 1/8 qt a day out of the breather pipe (which drains just under the air filter). Does that mean there is too much oil or is something wrong? 1981 Yamaha XT250 Enduro

2007-03-31 08:05:20 · 3 answers · asked by Idontknow 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

If i put too much octane in the gasoline is it going to hurt my car's engine? Or I can put as much octane in it as I want?

2007-03-31 08:04:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 08:03:13 · 7 answers · asked by akadol22 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I try to put the distribter back on the oil pump move . So how do I set the timing back right? I took the # 1 to tdc and the distributer to point to # 1 and it won't start. thanks

2007-03-31 08:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by rcbremen 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

my rim is cracked and i can not afford to buy a new one

2007-03-31 07:56:01 · 8 answers · asked by alex 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My grandfather drove up today in his Camaro and shut the car off, and I walked by it maybe 10-15 minutes later and heard a boiling noise, so I went and got him and we looked under the hood and sure enough the coolant was boiling. He says that's normal and water boils at 220, we are at sea level, and that nothing is wrong. I say it's not normal and something's wrong. Who is right?

2007-03-31 07:55:10 · 4 answers · asked by brian 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought a 16 ft lowe big jon boat 1992.I am not sure how the livewell works.Is the plug in the bottom supposed to be in? Should there be bubbles coming out of it when it is working.Mine doesnt do anything when i flip the switch.any feedback would be appreciated

2007-03-31 07:54:44 · 3 answers · asked by TALLEYMAN 3 in Boats & Boating

2007-03-31 07:51:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

2007-03-31 07:46:14 · 8 answers · asked by redspanishbread 1 in Aircraft

2007-03-31 07:36:41 · 5 answers · asked by Debbie L 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 07:36:21 · 10 answers · asked by o_laurin 1 in Rail

2007-03-31 07:28:05 · 15 answers · asked by Noryb 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Iv started my driving lessons, I'v had 3 up 2 now and I have got another one tomorrow. I'm doing really bad on them & don't seem 2 be learning anything, I can't do anything im ask 2 do i always make the engine cut out. what am i going 2 do? & plus i HATE my instructor!?

2007-03-31 07:13:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2007-03-31 07:09:38 · 3 answers · asked by MARLIN C 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Someone that came to help me said I need to replace the fuel pump. But how can he tell?

2007-03-31 06:53:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I got into a huge argument yesterday with my g/f. One of her mechanics told her that this heavy weight of oil was good for her car. She only drives in the city or down to see me. It is a 2000 corolla with about 80k miles, and it does leak oil apparently. I recommended 10W40 and to switch to a synthetic brand for a couple of months. We live in the Los Angeles suburban area, and the warmest it gets where she is in the summer could be around 105-110, and the coolest it gets in the winter is probably 35-40. Right now it is anywhere from 45-80 degrees night-day.
Thanks!

2007-03-31 06:48:32 · 11 answers · asked by Dr. J. 6 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 06:44:45 · 9 answers · asked by protonlad 1 in Safety

2007-03-31 06:35:20 · 7 answers · asked by seekaytee 1 in Rail

My 05 Silverado has seperate lights for turn signals and brake lights. My trailer has these combined into one light.When I try to run my Brake wire to a turn signal wire it messes up everything. Is there a fix for this?

2007-03-31 06:27:54 · 3 answers · asked by Michael S 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

This is ture even if the car is disabled...

2007-03-31 06:22:25 · 5 answers · asked by needBIOhelp 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

just trying to help my soninlaw out,he is working to many hours to fix it hisself,i have new gasket set,jus need to know the correct timing an how to set it. thks,any help would surly be appreciated. shack

2007-03-31 06:16:47 · 3 answers · asked by knownassoc 1 in Motorcycles

I have a bunch of old tires in the garage and I thought maybe some place might by them to be re-treded. Not sure where to take them though. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

2007-03-31 06:13:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My cars stereo was stolen before i bought the car and i need help figuring out which color wire goes to the front right etc. The stereo i bought to put in my car has all of its wires labeled, whether its negitive or positive and which speaker it goes too, but none of it colors matches the ones left in my car from the factory stereo. Is there a website that has the wiring diagram, or does anyone know which color goes to what?

2007-03-31 06:02:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Car Audio

2007-03-31 06:02:05 · 10 answers · asked by fzjgenese 2 in Jeep

2007-03-31 05:52:39 · 4 answers · asked by basketball 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Any idea what this mileage would be?

2007-03-31 05:47:53 · 3 answers · asked by irrelevant to you 1 in Other - Car Makes

I want to fight my red light violation as it occured by less than a fraction.
Fact is
At that time it was not me who was driving.
It was my car though.

I am going to mention that the photo is not clear to identify the driver.

Please give your experience /help me to fight this case as I feel it is not worth paying around $400 (in california fine +class fee) for an lesss than a second jumping the right turn red light.

2007-03-31 05:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by Mrgel S 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have a 2003 dodge durango just put 4 new tires on. noticed it was pulling to the right. so i took it in for a wheel alignment and it still pulls to the right.

2007-03-31 05:43:52 · 9 answers · asked by booyaa684 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-31 05:40:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling