Cars & Transportation - 12 August 2007

Yesterday I bought a 1979 Mustang Fastback in immaculate condition with only 64,000 miles on it. We are the 3rd owners and I bought it for my boyfriend and my daughter will get it when she turns 16. Well, since 1979 NO ONE has smoked in it, and my dummie boyfriend smoked in it and it really upset me!!! Would you be upset since it's in perfect shape and smells nicer than a dirty ashtray? I guess the 1st owner was so anal he followed the 2nd owner around to make sure she didn't smoke in it, crazy but he took AWSOME care of it for a long time.

2007-08-12 09:27:22 · 13 answers · asked by GiGi 2 in Ford

brakes ae engaged when i start to drive off, with tell tale braking noise and sluggishness. it appears to be all four brakes. the emergency brakes are not on and the car is in drive. i am thinking it is a brake cylinder isssue, but i need a mechanic to tell me the real deal.
plz, only skilled mechanics on this, as it is serious. thanks.

2007-08-12 09:25:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

po125 coolant temp for closed loop fuel control. and po118 engine coolant temp circut high . can sombody help me.what part do i need to fix, thanks s mcnamara

2007-08-12 09:22:37 · 3 answers · asked by C. M 2 in Chevrolet

2007-08-12 09:20:43 · 6 answers · asked by mike j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

when the boat in the ocean if I rev the engine in neutral its OK when i shift it engine to drive, full throttle rpm is 1600, no power the plane the 21 foot robalo cc.

2007-08-12 09:19:04 · 3 answers · asked by icrdavis 1 in Boats & Boating

Okay, I had my freon recharged, plus my serpentine and timing belts, and the tensioner replaced (which Meinke said would fix it), and the A/C still only blows HOT AIR, no matter what setting it's on. Please help!!

2007-08-12 09:14:27 · 3 answers · asked by Jeremy Q 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

As an HGV driver I had to pass a stringent driving test before being allowed to drive articulated vehicles on the public highways.And am subject to reams of regulations. While any car driver - with a full driving licence & 2 years experience driving a 'Puddle Jumper' can stick a 'Wobbly Box' onto the towbar & tootle off down the road without any training & end up 'Jack-knifed' in a ditch or spread all over the motorway wondering why it all went pear-shaped. Also should they be taxed & subject to yearly M.O.T style tests - as are HGV trailers. By the way. if you are in any doubt, I am ANTI CARAVANS so have a very large axe to grind!! This should stir up a hornets nest with a bit of luck. I look forward to the good debate I am expecting from the comments off the 'Why tax our hobby' brigade!

2007-08-12 09:12:24 · 20 answers · asked by george d 6 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I hear there bad and good r they good?

2007-08-12 09:08:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

if the trottle valve sensor assembly was gone would that cause it? checked compresson good,cleaned carbs,change plugs,firing good on all coils needs help a.s.a.p.

2007-08-12 09:01:55 · 3 answers · asked by Derrick H 1 in Boats & Boating

I am rebuilding a Wisconsin VH4D and I can't figure out how the oil pump works. Behind the idler gear ther is a place for a pipe plug. I can't remember if there was a plug in it or not. How does the oil get from the oil pump to the oil nozels? The motor has been apart for about 3 months waiting on the machine shop to do the machining and I don't remember some of the odds & ends. Answers will be greatly appreciated

2007-08-12 08:59:46 · 1 answers · asked by hotrodjeff66 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-12 08:56:24 · 10 answers · asked by Buffy 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

is generic oil ie.. store brands off brands just as good and as effective as lets say penzoil, quaker state valvoline ect.

2007-08-12 08:51:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-12 08:48:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

has anyone claimed compensation for a fractured ankle if so how much you get because through no fault of my own thats whats happened and the company responsible have even admited liabillity.

2007-08-12 08:40:18 · 4 answers · asked by shmily 1 in Insurance & Registration

1989 32' Carver with the original merc 350ci engines. have had the boat for 4 years. engines start/run/idle smoothly and powerfully. when first started and warmed up, the engines will run 3000 to 3200rpms (about 14/15 gph) for an hour with no problems. one motor will suddenly stumble, like it's not getting fuel. it will pick up again, and stumble, worse and worse... backing off the throttle all the way and shutting off the engine for 1 minute, then restarting - it will run perfect again for 20 minutes? it happens to both motors randomly - with two completely independent systems. (different fuel tanks/lines/pumps/filters...) have changed the filters (both in-line and fuel water separators) numerous times, and see no visable particles, nor any significant change. pulled the pick up line out of the tank and inspected... nothing notable. ideas?

2007-08-12 08:38:24 · 7 answers · asked by molehunterz 2 in Boats & Boating

I live near LA and I was just wondering if gas powered go karts are street legal.

2007-08-12 08:38:10 · 5 answers · asked by Chris B 1 in Motorcycles

I recently just took my road test, and I failed. Some of things that I did wrong was fail to observe, uses mirrors only/fails to check blind spot when leaving the curb/ Poor judgment on turning and observing when it comes to turning and intersections. Fails to adequately observe/use caution in parking and break u turn. poor judgment in traffic. when changing lanes, fail to signal and use caution. What I do get is, fails to anticipate potential hazards. Last thing is, delayed braking/abrupt braking. What should I do, since I have to take a couple of more classes and take the road test again?

2007-08-12 08:38:03 · 8 answers · asked by lil_angel_ztar 2 in Safety

I just rebuilt mi top end on mi blaster...piston..gaaskets..i rode it for liek 5 days and while i was at the botom of 6th gear the quad died outa nowere...but be4 it died it felt like somthin was holding the quad back alot so i pulled in theclutch..rode it out then when finaly stoped the kcikstart would move liek an inch and no ferther

does any1 no wats might be rong with it?

2007-08-12 08:21:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Yesterday I was leaving work and my truck had no batttery power, I figured maybe I had left the lights on so I would just get a jump and be ok. When I jumped the truck it would turnover but would die unless I kept giving it gas. I revved it up hoping the alternator would charge it, and I got it to idle ok. On the way home my check gauge indicator came on, and I noticed the battery guage was all the way over to "H". Today I was going to jump it the same way and take it to the shop, but now I can't keep it from dying if I don't stay on the gas. Could it be as simple as picking up a new battery, or is this an alternator problem, or what?

2007-08-12 08:16:25 · 5 answers · asked by travisw925 1 in Dodge

2007-08-12 08:14:56 · 3 answers · asked by cfcrab m 1 in Motorcycles

2007-08-12 08:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by nag 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-12 08:03:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

should i be worried? how would i get it out? or should i just leave it in there

2007-08-12 08:01:26 · 6 answers · asked by panda 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-08-12 08:00:28 · 8 answers · asked by sandra k 1 in Chevrolet

should you block it up, start once in awhile ect

2007-08-12 07:59:27 · 5 answers · asked by FYREDAWG 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am turning 18 in 2 months and im planning on going to get my license on my 18th birthday. I havent taken drivers ed and i was wondering if anyone could tell me if the test is the same for everyone. Thanks

2007-08-12 07:58:15 · 5 answers · asked by pokastud3 2 in Insurance & Registration

A copper just saw my friend on the phone whilst driving. The copper shook his head bt didnt stop him. Has my friend been issued points by post or does she have to be stopped to be given points? please help?

2007-08-12 07:55:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-12 07:51:04 · 5 answers · asked by fordman0801 1 in Ford

Need wiring diagrams for starter silinoid,ect.

2007-08-12 07:49:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

All of a sudden it stopped. Help?

2007-08-12 07:45:46 · 4 answers · asked by Prof Fruitcake 6 in Maintenance & Repairs