Cars & Transportation - 9 August 2007

I took my 94 Chevy 1500 into the shop the other day becasue it was bunring water. The mechanic is a friend of my dad, so i took it to him. He took the heads off, and the gasket was causing the leak. He quoted me $900 for a new gasket set and labor. His book said it would take 13 hours to repair it, so that is where he got that price from. Can you believe its that high? Or that it would take 13 hours? Ive quoted anothe shop and he was only geussing under $500! Is anyone a mechanic who could tell me how much it would be in your area, or has anyone had this done recently?

2007-08-09 09:35:15 · 9 answers · asked by Aaron 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have one and it has 4 wheel drive and just whenever mostly when I drive the 4 wheel drive high and low lights blink on and off. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and if they know what it is or could be.

2007-08-09 09:34:50 · 1 answers · asked by pretty N pink 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-09 09:30:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

I just took my 1996 Nissan 200sx to a mechanic because of a small oil leak that happens only when I leave the car on for a while. The mechanic said right away that the reason for the oil leak is because of the head gasket, and then he pointed out the grease. I told him if it was just a seal and he said that these types of gaskets are whole, and that I would have to replace the whole thing which would cost $200 for the part alone. Does this sound right? Is it really the gasket and if so, do I really have to replace the whole thing? How much would the labor cost for a job like this? Thank you all for your help!

2007-08-09 09:29:25 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-09 09:27:37 · 5 answers · asked by Chupacabra 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Just thought I'd try to be handy because I need a big band aid.

2007-08-09 09:11:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

The other tools I will have are a hacksaw blade, some paperclips, a ballpoint pen, bedsheets, a comb, toothbrush, a small radio, a bar of soap, and a home made knife. This will be done at night.

2007-08-09 09:05:38 · 6 answers · asked by paul67337 7 in Ford

It's the AC/Heat Vent fan. I wish it would blow at other speeds, not so loud. It's a Roadtrek Seies 190 by Dodge RV Van. It blows out the resistors, somehow.

2007-08-09 09:04:30 · 2 answers · asked by kindclinton2000 1 in Dodge

im not that car literate so im not sure but the car has been sitting a while and somebody said the shoes make stuck on the brakes, there is a good bit of rust around the whole thing. What would be the best way to fix the problem if that is what is wrong?

2007-08-09 09:04:28 · 4 answers · asked by jenster8325 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

At Sears they replaced my pads and turned my rotors, but a few days later my right front wheel started squeaking (like a mattress) and then grinding (like an old, rusty door hinge), even after the 500 miles Sears wanted me to wait because some sounds were normal after new pads. There were grooves cut into my rotor (2003 Mazda Protege5, front and rear disk breaks) by the time I brought it in. They turned the rotor and it was fine, but then a couple of days later- same noise. They then replaced the pad, saying was defective. A couple of days later, continuing up to now (2 weeks/ 450 miles later) SAME PROBLEM! Help!

ps When I drive through a puddle (often in Orlando, FL), the noise disappears completely for a little while.

2007-08-09 08:58:56 · 4 answers · asked by Robert 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 98 bravada with automatic climate control air. It works fine until the outside temp reaches above 88 degrees.
What switch locks out the system when the pressure builds in the system.

2007-08-09 08:51:18 · 2 answers · asked by David H 1 in GMC

I am 16, about to be 17. I have to drive about 30 minutes to work as well as share a car with my cousin, so i figured that it would be in my best interest to buy a motorcycle. I was thinking about getting a Ninja since I have heard they are great beginner bikes. I have not yet gotten my bike license, but I plan to do so soon. If anyone could give me any advice as to the best way to go about purchasing a motorcycle I would appreciate it. Should I buy a new one from the dealer? Should I get one off ebay or something? About how much would monthly payments and insurance be? Etc...Thanks!

2007-08-09 08:50:59 · 7 answers · asked by jpizzle 1 in Motorcycles

I was thinking do a balance transfer on all of them to the newest one which has no intrest rate and free balance transfers. Not close the other ones leave about $100.00 on each. I just don't want to mess up my credit.

2007-08-09 08:49:59 · 8 answers · asked by Healy2006 2 in Buying & Selling

I have looked at carmax, autotrader, and automart but can't seem to find the right car at the right price.

2007-08-09 08:46:31 · 3 answers · asked by begreen2day 2 in Buying & Selling

it bugs me i want to know if its cool to turn car off while a/c is on so i dont have to keep turning it on and off...

2007-08-09 08:44:12 · 4 answers · asked by jose a 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

two claims? I was rear-ended & I filed against the other person's insurance (that person unfortunetly didn't survive & along with my neck/back pain the doctor said I am going through post-dramatic stress syndrome) My car was totaled & I got a rental car today, got it for 70 days. I was told by a friend that I can have two seperate claims, he said not to settle on the medical part yet but I could settle to get what the car is worth so that I can pay the loan off. I don't know if this is true & the insurance company is so hard to get a hold of so if anyone knows this answer please let me know. I don't want to get the bad end of the deal. Thanks.

2007-08-09 08:39:20 · 7 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-09 08:34:54 · 5 answers · asked by bunnymuny 1 in Buying & Selling

2007-08-09 08:31:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I own a 2001 Lexus IS 300 4-door sedan. My O2 sensor is bad. The Lexus dealership wants to charge $400 to replace it. Is that too much? I've looked the part up on the inernet, however I've seen it range from $44 to $125. How do I know which one to get and the differences?

2007-08-09 08:18:52 · 9 answers · asked by jdecorse25 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-09 08:13:16 · 10 answers · asked by averyjea 2 in Buying & Selling

I want to get my bf a boat cover for his bday, but I know NOTHING about them. I want it to be a good one, what is good???

2007-08-09 08:11:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

my son was thinking about buying a car and moving out. He is under 25 and is worried that if he moves out and buys the car under his name with his new address that he is going to get nailed heavily for insurance.

2007-08-09 08:04:40 · 8 answers · asked by dave11578 1 in Insurance & Registration

I've always wondered this...

2007-08-09 08:04:17 · 10 answers · asked by mbgb14 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-08-09 08:01:21 · 8 answers · asked by Debbie G 1 in Pontiac

I have been chasing a short in the system for some time now. Everytime I would turn my A/C on, it would cook a resistor on the ECM. All wires and ground have been tested as well as relays etc... So today I'm giving the car another look and I notice the wires on the alternator are on the wrong terminals. The "IG" terminal and the "S" terminal were switched. What would happen if these two wires were switched and a load was applied to them? Fry an ECM? (possibly) 94 Celica GT, M/T

2007-08-09 08:00:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Can anyone tell me where i can get a manual for a Renault Megane Scenic Rx4 Diesiel please, have bought a new car and need some info.

2007-08-09 07:58:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renault

I have a 1993 jeep grand cherokee laredo, it runs perfectly, and has been extremely well maintained.... the last two days my brakes feel like they're grinding, not all the time, but sometimes when I hit the break pedal it seriously feels like its grinding.... its hard to describe I know..... please does anybody have any advice ?.. i'm a student and this car is like my brother.... please let me know.... the brakes work, I can drive fast and break hard, no problems....but they just grind sometime.... I will be very grateful for any advice..is this something very very serious ?

2007-08-09 07:58:32 · 11 answers · asked by a b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The sockets used to work; after an accident on the passenger side and some body repair the fuse keeps blowing. Maybe a wire is shorting? If so how would I find it? I don't have a wiring schematic.

2007-08-09 07:48:52 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica C 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a used 1990 sprint 266 bass boat with a 1990 Mercury 115 hp outboard motor (2-stroke).

A couple times when I have turned the key to the accessory position (where the electrical system is engaged but before the engine turns over), I get a high-pitched, sustained tone. Is this a warning tone? There are no warning lights on the instrument panel, so I am a little lost/concerned.

The noise can start when I first turn the key or when I begin to start the engine after drifting on the lake for a while. The engine seems to be running fine and the noise generally stops after a few minutes of driving.

Any ideas?

2007-08-09 07:48:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

I live in arkansas. The law here states that after I've taken my permit test, and wait 30 days, then I can take my drivers test, THEN, I can officially have a drivers license. Is there any possible way that I can obtain a license before that six month period? I have taken the permit test already but the permit that I first got expired before I could renew it. They said that if I could show that I still had the permit then I would be ok. but it's been a year since I got it and I can't find it anywhere. Could I possibly get another copy of it somewhere?

2007-08-09 07:45:59 · 3 answers · asked by chenry1104 1 in Insurance & Registration