Cars & Transportation - 30 April 2007

i just bought a honda last monday i know i had 24 hours to make changes I called and left messages in good time. they wouldent take away the 7 year warenty i didnt want they just apologised saying i signed the papers they wouldent take away the extra service plan they snuck in on me either for 3500 more, they wont take it away and now i dont know who to talk to im not happy with my financing either they said something is on my credit report but thats been taken care of 3 years ago

2007-04-30 23:58:49 · 7 answers · asked by jennie s 2 in Insurance & Registration

I have Maruti 800,Model 1999.Recently it has started producing some ratteling noise-particularly when once speeded up ,followed by deceleration.On checking,I found that this noise was being generated within from the Catalytic Converter.Although I am going to get it checked it from the Maruti authorized Garage but still I would like to consult the experts .What could be the remedy? I am told that perhaps the baffels inside the converter have broken and they need to be removed.Will it work? Should I go for replacement of the entire converter which I think is very expensive? Pl suggest.

2007-04-30 23:33:22 · 11 answers · asked by Shiv C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to know what is apparent about it from its appearence?

2007-04-30 23:30:03 · 5 answers · asked by Blueice 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-30 23:09:08 · 18 answers · asked by bluf master 1 in Motorcycles

1995 Ford Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC 125k mi auto.
The ignition system shuts off after 5 minutes of operation (no spark).
It runs fine then quits after the idle goes down, when the choke disengages. No misfire, no running rough, it just quits.
After setting for 1 hour, it can be started and will run for another 5 minutes.

2007-04-30 22:41:37 · 3 answers · asked by hop-a-longmd 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A transformer is used to power a model-railway.The railway requires a 12v supply and the mains supply is 240v.

2007-04-30 22:36:55 · 9 answers · asked by Zelda M 1 in Rail

Is there any way or a chemical of some sort that I could use when I change the oil to remove the sludge? I've owned a few similar vehicles and never seen this before, but I love my 84 Lincoln Towne Car so I would like to keep her going as long as possible. Any recommendations or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-04-30 22:13:34 · 4 answers · asked by eternallyjammin 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Had my brake pads ( front and rear ) replaced last September ..have noticed in the last few weeks that there is a grinding sound coming from the rear of the car when I apply the brakes.I can also hear a click sound from them when I use the brakes car after it has been standing overnight...this stops after a while...I've taken the car back to the garage and they have replaced the rear pads under warranty and they have been ok for a few weeks now the grinding/clicking is back..

Thanks

2007-04-30 21:57:50 · 7 answers · asked by Red 3 in Nissan

1948 22R engine carb just started to flood, ran fine till yesterday. Only way to make it start is to disconnect the fuel supply line. it seems to not send enough gas back out of the carb. Once the fuel line is reconnected it runs till it floods again. HELP

2007-04-30 21:11:06 · 3 answers · asked by nsthn m 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Please tell me about the best place to see takeoffs and landings at SFO. How to arrive by car and regarding parking, best observation hours as well.
I'm interested in take some shots with an ordinary digital camera of really big planes.

2007-04-30 20:55:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

1 being not dangerous at all, 10 being are you bloody crazy??

2007-04-30 20:46:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I would like to apologise for mispelling Porsche. I would also like to thank everyone who took the trouble for answering my question "where can I buy a Porsche Carerra GT". Anyway, I would now like to know where I can buy a Ferarri Enzo.I have done some research this time. I found out that only 400 Enzos where ever produced. But not all have been sold yet. So where can I buy a Ferrari Enzo?

2007-04-30 20:44:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

I'm considering restoring a Studebaker Commander Starliner and was wondering what engine I could put in it. I know very little about car restoration, I'm just researching costs. I'm not shooting for authenticity, I just want a good engine that will fit and pass CA smog standard tests.

2007-04-30 20:17:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Now the car will not go into any gear. Almost like it's disconnected? Any advice on where to start checking?
Thanks

2007-04-30 20:07:37 · 4 answers · asked by badasslingerie 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

does anyone know who i should contact with a view to buying a residential mooring in east anglia/cambridgeshire?

2007-04-30 20:07:02 · 8 answers · asked by jabberwocky 3 in Boats & Boating

It seems to me that the freeway columns in the San Francisco area are faulty. It seems that they are prone to falling down than in other areas of the state. Is it because the design of the freeways are faulty?

2007-04-30 19:54:22 · 4 answers · asked by landmasterone 1 in Safety

2007-04-30 19:44:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I bought a Rubicon Jeep last may and have had to take it back three times before I even had it six months! It seems part of the motor parts are from mercedes.. They put plactic tips on the end of the forks.. Ares wore out in six months so they had to replace them.. It hurt the reverse and the thrid gears.. After they fixed it they said It will happen again..So if they know its going to happen again why not replace the plactic tips with some thing stonger? Its suppose to be one of the toughest jeeps..

2007-04-30 19:38:01 · 3 answers · asked by rhondacob 1 in Jeep

i bought a new car just before one week which means i'm a biggener, the city im living in is so crowded almost all day. today while driving to my work i was going to make an accident and now i feel so bad and afraid of going back home, it is not a GOODMORNING!

2007-04-30 19:25:04 · 12 answers · asked by kljhewaq 2 in Safety

as in lycoming/contenintal powered GA planes

2007-04-30 19:22:17 · 5 answers · asked by deekster2k 1 in Aircraft

WHICH STOCK STREET MODEL IS THE FASTEST?

2007-04-30 19:15:14 · 7 answers · asked by carmine316 1 in BMW

I've noticed that some people like to move over close to the curb and drive on the edge of speed tables. Why don't they just drive over them normally?

2007-04-30 19:06:42 · 2 answers · asked by Haruki 1 in Safety

i need to find a inboard moter for my sailboat mine is a not gas and i would like to keep it that way im in galveston tx, i would like a used one but cant find a thing anywhere! any info would help!

2007-04-30 19:03:14 · 2 answers · asked by lisaandjohnsirwin30 1 in Boats & Boating

Basically, have the plane break into sections and have huge parachutes to easily take the pilots and passengers to safety.

I got this idea after seeing tanks being dropped from airplanes with parachutes. So it could be done.

2007-04-30 18:59:29 · 10 answers · asked by Cracker 1 in Aircraft

I'm looking at buying my first car and was wondering how many miles are too many? How many are suspiciously low? Are old VWs easy to fix or find parts for?

Finally, what is something you wish you'd known about cars before you started driving?

2007-04-30 18:58:52 · 11 answers · asked by bookwerm88 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-04-30 18:51:42 · 3 answers · asked by miamivc 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

Okay I'm planning well I have my mind set on this 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee it has a new motor the vehicle itself has 85,000.00 miles, are is it a good reliable car?

2007-04-30 18:31:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jeep

I want to clean the carbs on my bike. I have NEVER done anything like this before. I'm a bit overwhelmed by what I see in the Clymer manual. It seems fairly complicated for a guy like me.

Anyways, I really want to do it but I definitely want to take all neccesary precautions. I love my bike and I want to do it right. Can you guys help me out? What do I need to watch out for? What should I NOT do?

What are the float bowls???

Thanks,

Ed

2007-04-30 18:21:08 · 4 answers · asked by Edward M 2 in Motorcycles

Wouldn't there be a margin of error?

2007-04-30 18:09:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I have read about at least 2 people who have written about road tests of motorcycles on their personal webpages, that say that the bike they tested was provided by a dealership. While it is understandable that a dealer or manufacturer may provide a bike for reporters of a well-established motorcycling magazine to review, how do private individuals get dealerships to let them road test their motorcycles?

And why would any dealership let them use their motorcycles for road tests by private individuals that are not affiliated with a magazine or a professional motorcyclist without buying the bike?

This seems strange, because I wonder what dealerships have to gain by letting someone have their bikes simply to put a review on their personal web page, given the obvious liabilities that are involved with motorcycles in general.

2007-04-30 17:59:08 · 8 answers · asked by brandenads 2 in Motorcycles