Cars & Transportation - 5 June 2007

I have a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am with just over 96,000 miles on it. The transmission is supposedly rebuilt by Cottman transmission but has crapped out after two years. The gears slip between first and second but after second gear it typically hits the others. The alternator is three years old and there are some modification pieces installed. Kelly Blue Book estimates it's value at $1,195 which is what I'd aim to get at CarMax. Should I go with the trade-in or is it possible to make more than 1200 dollars by selling certain parts. The labor on a tear-down is not a problem and would be free of charge.

We need a safe, nice new car because we have an eight month old son. So I'm looking to make extra money for a down payment.

If you know resale values on these car parts and rarities, if any, please let me know so that I can either get rid of this car or start tearing her apart. Thanks.

2007-06-05 07:57:44 · 3 answers · asked by Tony 2 in Buying & Selling

for a Toyota Corolla..:)

2007-06-05 07:56:24 · 11 answers · asked by wendaylou2 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

The air conditioning compressor is not working in my car (so says my bf's uncle). It is a 1999 Chevy prism. Should I bother trying to get it fixed (expensive?) or should I just start looking at a new car?

2007-06-05 07:54:46 · 4 answers · asked by mmn12083 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I left my dome light on until it sucked the battery dry because i didnt use my car for more than 2 weeks.

Is this battery destroyed? Its new. Is it even worth trying to charge? If so will it take a long time?

2007-06-05 07:49:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

The van has been running sluggish for some time, but it gave no indication that there was a problem coming. I drove it to a friends house, later tried to leave, and it seemed to try to fire and when I stopped the starter, it died. The second time it cranked for a couple seconds and It got a couple sputters as it fired. The third time I decided to press on the gas pedal in case it just needed a little more gas (normally all I have to do is just turn the key and it starts). This time it never even fired once, just cranked. I know that there is gas to the intake, but the fuel pump voltage goes away after a couple seconds after turning on the key, like it knows there is plenty of pressure. There is good spark and the timing appears OK. I have disconnected the battery and now all I get is crank. I'm not familiar with fuel injected v-6 engines, and how to troubleshoot any further. Is ther something more I can check before I have it towed? Is there a possiblity It's a clogged cat.converter?

2007-06-05 07:39:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Is there a time limit in regards to forwarding an estimate to the person's insurance company? It's for a car crash that just happened and I need to know if two weeks is too long? Thanks!

2007-06-05 07:33:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

i'm new to northamptonshire and still learning my way around. i live in the standersbarn area. i'm looking for the neast vaxuhall dealer.

2007-06-05 07:26:04 · 2 answers · asked by rusty2007 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-06-05 07:07:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

Today i had the front left tyre replaced and I noticed that after this was done the car veered to the left slightly, I took it back the garage they said it was probably because the front left was a bit worn but still legal is this the cause??

2007-06-05 07:06:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I kinda figured it is the fan belt but wasnt sure. Also my speedometer and reverse lights and radio seems to have some type of short~i own a 97 plymouth neon, anyone aware of what could be wrong???

2007-06-05 07:05:00 · 6 answers · asked by meganshaw629 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I replaced the line. It just makes a gas sound when I turn on the A/C. Its a 4 Cylinder. I recharged w/ refrigerant. Any ideas?

2007-06-05 07:00:57 · 4 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 1997 Buell Cyclone that won't hold a charge. I figured the battery was rather old and most likely shot, so I replaced with a brand new one from harley. Having come fully charged it worked great for about 3 days but is once again dead. I know very little about the charging mechanism on motorcycles(alternator or generator system?) and am not certain what the issue is. Ive checked most connections for shorts that would be draining it but have found none.

I'm assuming there must be some kind of a voltage regulator, could this go bad and prevent the battery from charging while riding? if so where is it on the bike and what does it look like?

Any help would be much appreciated.

2007-06-05 07:00:20 · 5 answers · asked by Sull S 1 in Motorcycles

can anyone give me some recent statistics about gender differences in teenage fatal car crashes?

2007-06-05 06:44:58 · 3 answers · asked by Father of Lies 2 in Safety

2007-06-05 06:29:26 · 2 answers · asked by k b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Has anyone heard about why Honda Hybrids are being discontinued...

2007-06-05 06:27:00 · 10 answers · asked by HS 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I just always wanted to know. they never did talk much about why they had dropped it. i liked some of the Oldsmobiles productions. my favorite car of the oldsmobile was the Aurora. i still see that on the road. were their cars no good in the end? my grandmother had a 1978 delta 88(which she brought brand-new , and she had that for years, and even when she brought her cadillac she still used the delta 88 as an extra car. what happen with the Oldsmobiles?

2007-06-05 06:21:50 · 9 answers · asked by ALL4ME 2 in Other - Car Makes

It is a 1999 Ford Taurus. Almost 120,000 miles, needs transmission. Just did new oil filter/pump and new rack-and-pinion job. Good AC, power windows/locks, needs some body work, paint job. In 'fair' condition. I paid $3,500 for it two years ago, but it has definitely seen better days.

2007-06-05 06:20:38 · 7 answers · asked by ames 1 in Buying & Selling

What is aroumf the right tire pressure for my tires??? They need air but I'm afraid I might put to much in. I drive a 2001 Bettle with 18's.....what should the pressure be???? thanks.

2007-06-05 06:11:33 · 19 answers · asked by NuNu 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My bike have a little vibration when i'm on first and second gear on decompression only. And also when i'm on neutral and the bike is still rolling. I can feel this vibration in the peg and in the frame.This vibration stop when i pull on the clutch, just enough to tightened the cable clutch.

2007-06-05 05:45:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

i have a 85 mote carlo SS which you think would be better and why i drive alot so overdrive is a must

2007-06-05 05:41:11 · 8 answers · asked by 85 MONTE SS 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

The suspension on my YZ 125 is really tight and im wondering how easy is it to loosen it up and what kind of tools I need?

2007-06-05 05:33:26 · 5 answers · asked by Josh M 3 in Motorcycles

people in regular vehicles (car. truck, etc.) are required to wear seatbelts, however state police and others do not have to wear them. the one think that i am conserned about is that i have to wear my seatbelt and receive a 50-100 dollar fine if caught without it, yet our children travel to and from scool every day mon-fri and busses are not required to have nor are they equiped with seatbelts to protect our childen. what do you think about it.

2007-06-05 05:31:29 · 16 answers · asked by christianrobertsusa 2 in Safety

The truck overheated, Blew the head gasket. Pulled motor apart, replaced all the gaskets, and noticed the head had a crack in it. So I replaced the head head today and when I put it on the block to bolt it down it rocks back and forth a little bit. It doesn't sit level on it. My worst fears would be a warped head but im unsure. Any helpful ideas?

2007-06-05 05:22:11 · 5 answers · asked by thugshady06 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-05 05:16:59 · 16 answers · asked by Brendon B 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-05 05:14:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

2007-06-05 05:14:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-06-05 05:05:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

MY messenger mail is Turbostar76@hotmail.com i Would appreciate any contacts to add MSN for train engineering discussion....thanks to you all

2007-06-05 05:04:40 · 3 answers · asked by ballaz83 1 in Rail

2007-06-05 05:04:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have an 83 Honda Magna V45 which has a light that says overdrive. When I shift into 5th gear, this light turns on.

What is overdrive and when should I use it while riding?

2007-06-05 05:03:24 · 8 answers · asked by AAcesUp 2 in Motorcycles