Cars & Transportation - 3 October 2007

We've replaced the airfilter, but it hasn't helped. After it dies, it smells very strong of gas and it has to set for at least 5 minutes before you try starting it again, only for it to happen all over again. What's its problem?

2007-10-03 01:48:16 · 8 answers · asked by bcummings_2 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I hit a speedbump in a Renault Scenic, which, unknowingly, resulted in a hole in the sump. When the oil light came on, I was in an unsafe area and had to drive another 2 km's (roughly just over a mile). I drove at a very slow speed and the car was still leaking oil when I had finally stopped the car.

Now that the hole has been fixed and the oil replaced, the car is making a rattling noise and is cutting out as soon as the temperature of the car increases. Does this sound like some serious (and expensive) damage has been done to the engine?

2007-10-03 01:44:51 · 5 answers · asked by Kieren B 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I just bought a '95 Z-28 Convertible. It, of course, has the 5.7 lt1 with 100,000 miles on it. It was sitting in a guys back yard for about two months. He said an old lady pulled out in front of him, so he replaced the front clip. What should I do to tune it up? Not necessarily performance, just to ensure that its running properly.

2007-10-03 01:44:21 · 3 answers · asked by mr.z28 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

This question is about a 98 Honda Accord V6. A "whirring" noise began under the hood. I suspected that it was the power steering drive belt, because the sound seemed to come from that, and the whirring fluctuated when I turned the steering wheel.

While examining the power steering motor's belt, I looked down and noticed that the other belt is not moving at all.

The V6 Accord of this year has 2 belts; 1 goes from the flywheel to the power steering pump. The other is a serpentine belt that goes to everything else. The power steering belt is moving and seems fine.

So, why isn't the serpentine belt moving? By hand it feels quite stuck, but when the car is running, all systems seem to be working perfectly.

I should hear bad squealing and smell rubber burning, but I don't. I hear just that slight "whirring."

How can that belt not be spinning on the pullies, yet the systems seem to be OK?

I hope some of you car gurus are reading today!

2007-10-03 01:44:14 · 8 answers · asked by J E 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

It is not over heating and loses very little water from under the radiator.

2007-10-03 01:36:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

to be used for the transatlantic

2007-10-03 01:30:14 · 4 answers · asked by adekupx 1 in Rail

Want to get a quote for a new mainsail without having to go down to the boat to measure.

2007-10-03 01:27:06 · 3 answers · asked by Graham Y 1 in Boats & Boating

what are the most important A/C engines in USA

2007-10-03 01:23:41 · 10 answers · asked by ysaremian 1 in Aircraft

How long can this car last and is the mileage too high

2007-10-03 01:21:29 · 5 answers · asked by Andy 1 in Nissan

i am 30 and have to travel from Leicester to wigan once a month at the cost of £39.00 RTN.
are there adult savers tickets or any way i can make this journey cheaper?.

2007-10-03 01:18:03 · 4 answers · asked by slimlampshady 1 in Rail

2007-10-03 01:13:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

Especially while on long North/South flights. If they don't , won't they tend to reach somewhere else because the earth has moved.
Thanks.

2007-10-03 01:07:05 · 14 answers · asked by genius 2 in Aircraft

It it a 1993 Buick Regal Custom 3.8L. Engine. I had my head gasket replaced after I had blown it. I also had a tune up and oil change performed on it. I also replaced the thermostat. It skips really bad after I put it in drive. Someone told me to mix some Lucas oil with some 10w40 oil and that should fix the skipping.

2007-10-03 01:04:42 · 5 answers · asked by Justin T 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

they say i must keep the vehicle for another 6months, i hate the car and have had nothing but trouble with it, does any one know hiw i go about getting another car and carrying the finance over?

2007-10-03 00:32:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I have no details to say that an MOT has been carried out before. The car is 51 reg, What do i do, do i need a mot certificate to prove one has been done before? Thanks!

2007-10-03 00:30:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-10-03 00:28:22 · 3 answers · asked by ionbreather 2 in Honda

We just move to a new town and the air stopped working on my wifes truck, well we drove it for a bit longer the bearings grinding and make all kids of noise. I took it in yesterday to a shop by my work and they call and say yep need the entire compressor and its gonna be $1200.00... WHAT??? I talked to my old shop about it and they said $400 for just external parts on up to $800 for the whole darn thing... What the heck!?!

2007-10-03 00:22:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Looks to be a ball the allows the wheels to turn...

2007-10-03 00:14:56 · 4 answers · asked by badreligion233 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

is there any quicker travel by TRAIN between denver and las vegas other then amtrak which takes 25 hours. (keyword TRAIN)

2007-10-03 00:05:41 · 6 answers · asked by RICK 1 in Rail