Cars & Transportation - 28 August 2007

My sister in law came to me with a question that I really dont' know the answer to. She bought a truck from a buy here/pay here place and she made a hefty deposit of $1,750.00. the intitial cost of the truck is $3,000.00 plus $500.00 for carrying loan for total of $3,500.00. They claim that if she had any problems to call them and they can tack on any improvements they make to the loan. Well the transmission went out and had to replace the drive shaft, was just the first issue, then front wheel bearing assemblys on both sides, along with other smaller issues. She called but never receieved any calls back, she was unable to drive it because of tierod ends and bought a van to drive in place and didn't make any payemnts after words. After 3 months they just now called her, and already has a recovery looking for it. Even though its hidden well(NOT INTENTIONALLY mind you) She wanted to know her rights, she doesn't have much money to invest in lawyer so were looking for others help first.

2007-08-28 05:23:28 · 10 answers · asked by Kraze 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I've got a 1978 Yamaha XS650 I just rebuilt. It runs nice at everything but full throttle, where it seems to start missing or stumbling. Backing off even slightly stops the stumble.

I have the timing and advance set up per the factory manual, and the advance looks like it's working correctly. Points are clean and not pitted, and properly gapped. New plugs.

I did not open the carbs during the rebuild. The bike averages around 50 MPG on my commute to work.

Any suggestions?

2007-08-28 05:19:44 · 9 answers · asked by Chuck K 1 in Motorcycles

The bike is a 96 yzf 600 (old body) with a yoshimura exhaust. Thats the only performance part. The bike has had issues from the start. After i changed the fuel pump, to a universal fuel pump it also is regulated. I bought the bike knowing the fuel pump was out. The bike idols only at high rpms such as 2500 to 3000 rpms. All the Bowls were throughly cleaned out along with all the jets and bleeders. Air filter is brand new.

2007-08-28 05:17:05 · 5 answers · asked by Speedy 2 in Motorcycles

Lowed spring for a standard car can stable the casr theoricatly but how much damage can it produce?

2007-08-28 05:15:56 · 3 answers · asked by Low K 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I cant get certified untill I have 2 years work experience. What would I start out on the hour?

2007-08-28 05:13:01 · 5 answers · asked by jeremy37211 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm building up my 2003 S-10. it has the VORTEC V-6 with the 4 speed automatic transmission. I'm looking into both TransGO and B&M shift kits and a Wynjammer supercharger. I've already begun upgrading my exhaust to a true duel with high flow cats, 2 1/2" pipe and Flowtech "REDHOTS" glasspacks. No headers because the increase in HP DOES NOT warrant the cost. I plan on installing a pair of Lakewood traction bars during my next oil change/tire rotation. i REALLY want to make it hook up and would rather do the rear before installing the supercharger. Rear end gear ratios have always been a bit fuzzy to me. I would like to know the benefits of both so that i could make a really informed decision.

2007-08-28 05:12:12 · 11 answers · asked by Seether 3 in Chevrolet

2007-08-28 05:09:41 · 2 answers · asked by wish2fish02 1 in GMC

I'm a learner driver and I've got my own car which I am insured on but if I was to take someone with a driving license as a driving intructor, do they need to be insured on the car as well??

2007-08-28 05:08:57 · 13 answers · asked by crazybex2006 4 in Insurance & Registration

2007-08-28 05:07:01 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

need to know if any other gas tanks will fit my 1980 gl 500 silverwing.

2007-08-28 04:59:40 · 1 answers · asked by mrgoron1 1 in Motorcycles

I am replacing the plugs in my Grand Prix GT. I have replaced the front three (the easy ones!). I can't get to the back three. I was told to roll the motor forward by removing the bolts in the two front motor mounts. Do I need to roll the car forward to do this or can it be lifted by hand? Also, what possible damage could I do if I roll it forward too much? Anyone who has knowledge of this procedure could you please help me and tell me the steps to do this?

Thanks!

2007-08-28 04:57:23 · 3 answers · asked by palmsrick 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i have 17" wheels right now but want to go bigger. anybody know where i can find out how big i can go without rubbing? i m not worried about the ride quality.

2007-08-28 04:52:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

While driving, is it better for the car's health to go over bumps (specifically, a railroad crossing) at high speed, or slowed down? I thought that at high speed that the vehicle's momentum is forward, thus, the suspension takes less punishment. Am I wrong?

2007-08-28 04:46:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have just had new filters , new fuel pump, new starter , new alternater and it has been ok for about ten trips {100 hours +} but all of a sudden every now and again she sounds different and loses revs and splurts out smoke then its ok again. what do you reckon ?

2007-08-28 04:44:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Can anyone tell me the width of the wheels on a new 2008 F-250? Most oversized tires require a width of 8-10 inches. The standard wheel width in the past was only 7 inches which means I would have to buy wider wheels if I wanted to put oversized tires on a lifted truck. But recently the F-250s went from 16" diameter wheels to 17" diameter wheels so I thought they may have increased the width too? Any help is appreciated!

2007-08-28 04:44:14 · 5 answers · asked by CBD 1 in Ford

2007-08-28 04:44:09 · 5 answers · asked by shafiq w 1 in Motorcycles

Ugh. 92 volvo. Hesitant starting, so I had battery checked. It was fine. So I replaced the alternator. Seemed to fix the starting problem for a week. Now its back to hesitating when i crank it up. The lights go dim and stay dim. The gas gauge is bouncing around. What could it be?

2007-08-28 04:40:37 · 5 answers · asked by undone 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

My favorite is a 1969 Chevelle SS, with a 396 engine,and a dark leather interior.
The exterior being ... Red with Black racing stripes.

2007-08-28 04:36:16 · 12 answers · asked by Captain Mozar 3 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I have an N reg 1.4l ford escort and need to replace my front passenger side wishbone. Is this a job that can be done by a novice or is it a garage job.

2007-08-28 04:30:57 · 6 answers · asked by Aquarius 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

The words of an elderly driver Its not my fault Im sorry

2007-08-28 04:26:34 · 9 answers · asked by Grand pa 7 in Safety

i have a 95 honda civic ex. it wont start, and it makes a crank noise, thats it. the radio doesnt work either. the lights all work though. the battery was reading 10 then going down. my dad thinks the alternator isn't helping the battery so it ran out of power ? im not sure what to do.

2007-08-28 04:22:42 · 7 answers · asked by beach bum. 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

it needs alot of work it has 3 broken windows in it the floors need replaced the roof leaks and some of the walls need fixed because of holes,and the frame is bent.

2007-08-28 04:20:05 · 2 answers · asked by kitty1 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a 92 olds acheiva, and it has been running hot during hot days in in-town traffic w/the ac on. Than if it gets extremely hot, when I park it, it will leak anti-freeze underneath, from the middle, up near the windshield, sometimes lots of coolant (like a faucet is on), sometimes not a lot. I took it to my mechanic, and he thinks it is a leak in the heater core causing all this. Does that sound right? Just want another opinion. Thanks

2007-08-28 04:17:34 · 6 answers · asked by yourmama 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I am looking for a 2nd-hand Toyota Corolla (White) Hatchback with a automatic transmission? My budget is 10k-12k and prefer white colour. By the way, is it possible to get 2000 model around this price?

2007-08-28 03:59:04 · 3 answers · asked by Hailey~~Loving IT BAG 1 in Toyota

2007-08-28 03:58:35 · 7 answers · asked by Tyler H 1 in Safety

...but my friend doesn't have an owner's manual. Anyone know off-hand how to do that? Is it a switch in the fuse box or maybe a combo of buttons inside?

2007-08-28 03:55:59 · 4 answers · asked by slw19090 5 in Chevrolet

I'm looking for something really bright, but small. Here's an example... any others?
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2007-08-28 03:55:26 · 7 answers · asked by Luna Maya 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I just bought a used 2002 Dodge Ram. The dealer only had one key that worked the ignition, the other key unlocked the doors and would start the truck but after a few seconds it would turn off. Why is this? I heard it has a chip in it or it is programmed and the only way to get another one is from the dealer, is this true and if so about how much do they cost? Thanks.

2007-08-28 03:54:05 · 9 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Dodge

2007-08-28 03:38:48 · 4 answers · asked by Red Dog 1 in Dodge

Will my car get towed if it is parked outside my house with no license plates? I'm just wondering because my garage is being worked on and I needed to move it. It's probably going to be in the front maybe from morning until the afternoon. Will my car be towed because it has no plates?

2007-08-28 03:37:31 · 10 answers · asked by njpnoy05 1 in Insurance & Registration