Cars & Transportation - 28 November 2007

well my car was blowing out of all vents days ago ....i try today to turn the a/c on and it only comes out the defrost and the floor im so confused i need help?........

2007-11-28 08:44:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

ok so this is how it started. my very abusive x boyfriend took out a car loan as if he was going to purchase my car. the bank sent the check to me and in exchange i was suppose to give him the car all though that was never his intention. i cashed and the check and gave him the money. he gave me a portion and for a year now he has been making payments. now that we have broken up and he has lost his job he wants to take my car and sell it so that he can pay off the loan. even thought the cars registration insurance and title are in my dads name he said that he was getting a lawyer and taking the car. can they repoe my car?

2007-11-28 08:37:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

I can't believe it. Given, my bike has been known to set off a few car alarms, but people understand that loud pipes save lives. Sometimes I feel a little bad about waking people up at night, but its a small price to pay for my safety. And the cop that gave me the ticket said that if he were the dictator of the city, he would impound my bike and then send it to the crusher if I didn't put the stock pipes back on. Can you believe that commie crap? Whats this country coming to?

2007-11-28 08:34:11 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Ok here is my problem. I'm working on a 1984 Toyota pickup with the fuel injected 22R engine. Its my neighbors truck and i have been asked to help him fix it. His battery kept dying and i told him it was the alternator(checked with a volt meter). He was getting less than 12v while running. I disconnected the battery cable and it died. we took out the alternator and had it benched tested, they said it was bad and he got a new one on warranty. We installed it and still less than 12v. I know quite a bit about mechanics but its electrical problems that stump me. I checked the power going into the alternator through the plug and there is constant power through all 3(about 10v) and it goes up to about 12v when the key is turned on. I checked the output of the alternator and it only read 2v.weird. I checked all the grounds and they are all good. We checked all the fuses(under the hood and inside the truck) and haven't found any that were bad. We changed the voltage regulator and that didn't help. I checked for power through the disconnected alternator wire and it had voltages consistent with the battery. I tried the magnetic test on the alternator(screwdriver on the back) and it wasn't magnetic when running(that means the alternator is not working right?) He replaced his battery and i made sure all his wires had a good connection(block,body,starter,etc.)We checked to make sure the belt was tight enough. Is it possible to have gotten a bad alternator or is our problem something more serious? I'm running out of ideas!!!! Help!!

2007-11-28 08:33:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I am little more that a back yard mechanic but have been repairing and rebuilding engines for 25 years and I am stumped. My friend has a 1998 (I believe this is the year) Ford Fiesta. She took the car to a mechanic after putting two batteries in her car. The mechanic told her he thought she had simply bought two faulty batteries. LOL! He sold her a third high dollar battery. The problem persists. The battery will start the car a few days and then die. I have started the car and removed the battery and driven it without problems.

2007-11-28 08:20:59 · 5 answers · asked by Why ask me? 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-28 08:20:55 · 7 answers · asked by Meow 3 in Rail

I have a charged battery, I just changed the ignition module and I seem to be getting fire through the coil wire, but none to the plugs, so I am tring to find why.

2007-11-28 08:20:04 · 10 answers · asked by jcnelson84 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

the last month she has problems with it starting. She has replaced the starter and we still have to jump start it everyday. However, today she called me outside to listen to her care and the engine and the RPM's would go up and down, like she was reving her engine. She doesn't have a lot of money so if it's something we can get fixed ourselves we will. Any ideas fellow smarties of yahoo answers?

2007-11-28 08:09:15 · 13 answers · asked by Kimbo 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-11-28 08:07:06 · 38 answers · asked by fryedaddy 3 in GMC

my car tire size is 215-45-R17 what does those numbers stand for?I know the 17 is the diameter but which is the width ?i know they are low profile tires,and i like that .They are pretty wide to but i wanna make sure when i buy tires they are the same width.Please explain it to me,It seems my speedometer is off also which has saved me from getting a few tickets because i have been doing over the speed limit and passed radar and they did not come after me,which could be a good thing cause it says under what i am actually doing ,is that because of the low profile tires?Any info would be appreciated.

2007-11-28 07:49:40 · 7 answers · asked by maxine101 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

way to sell it.

2007-11-28 07:43:54 · 11 answers · asked by snow 1 in BMW

no one realy answred my quesiton. i have looked up on the internet and it says i can ride a 125cc after my test.. can i take the test on the NSR 125.... why do u see teenagers on moped if you can ride a 125cc bike?

2007-11-28 07:42:19 · 9 answers · asked by Tom W 1 in Motorcycles

I bought a 1999 DODGE Ram 1500 4WD with a 3” lift, which had oversized tires on it. LT315/75/R16 on stock 16” Rims. The problem I have every time I turn, the wheel rubs on the inside frame and the wheel well, Intern tearing up the tires and the plastic wheel well. I like the meaty look and the height but I want to fix the problem. I want to put 18” rims on it and new tires. I know it’s got something to do with the offset and backspace of the rim and that’s what I do not understand. My question for you is what rim would you recommend and what size tire would you put on it or what backspace and offset I would need to fix the problem without loosing too much height? Or if I decided to keep my factory 16” what would you recamend?
Please post your answer or send it to me at da_spazzz@yahoo.com
THANK YOU
Ronnie………………………

2007-11-28 07:38:19 · 4 answers · asked by Ronald H 1 in Dodge

its patched with a liquid metal for now but i would feel better with a new pan

2007-11-28 07:38:06 · 6 answers · asked by oldslone 1 in Volvo

i have a 1998 chevy malibu and the gas needle is under the peg so i never know how much gas i have, what caused this and how can i fix it? thanks to anyone that can help.

2007-11-28 07:30:29 · 5 answers · asked by mona b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I hate the way that my 660r wants to willie so easily, especially while going up hills. the torque is hard to control with the throttle and i would like to dampen the bikes tendency to want to willie, with its crappy high center of gravity. is there an extended swing arm kit that i can use? thanks.

2007-11-28 07:28:53 · 1 answers · asked by ice_millionaire 1 in Motorcycles

Before I start, I have checked the heater core, gone through the entire cooling system, etc. I have run the heater diagnostics and they say all the doors and valves are working correctly. I still feel a large amount of air coming in the duct in the passenger side external air intake. I tried to seal it off hoping that it would recirculate passenger compartment air but it bogs the heater fan down too much. I am thinking there is a door other than the blend door that switches recirculating air to fresh air that isnt working. Maybe the sensors are working correctly but the door has a hole in it or has come loose. Any ideas????? The heat eventually gets somewhat warm after 30 minutes of running but it just doesnt seem to get very hot.

2007-11-28 07:28:12 · 4 answers · asked by DrDave 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have it on a Mazda6 and worked at R A F Carlisle(14MU)

2007-11-28 07:24:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I just purchased a 2002 Nissan Altima with 76K. I had the throttle body fixed besides that it only needs regular maintenance. How much longer do you think I can use it for? I drive approx. 10k a year or less. Also I have a 99 NIssan Altima with 98K No problems and is regurlarly maintained. How much on that one? Thank You =)

2007-11-28 07:16:17 · 4 answers · asked by Cindy 3 in Nissan

2007-11-28 07:16:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Aircraft

Hi

I've got to do a chain and sprocket job, and have been trying to find out what happens to the speedometer reading when installing sprockets with a gear teeth count that's different then stock.

The bike has 15/45 teeth stock. I plan on using the same size front sprocket, but am considering installing a 47 tooth rear sprocket. Will this cause the speedometer to read higher then the actual speed, or lower?

For example, when the speedometer says 100 mph, what speed will the bike actually be traveling at, with a 47t as opposed to a 45t?

Thanks in advance for all responses.

2007-11-28 07:15:04 · 7 answers · asked by Mark S 1 in Motorcycles

the insurance? the car itself? gas expense? and overall rating of it..

2007-11-28 07:10:36 · 23 answers · asked by fa$hion_guru 2 in Hyundai

just found out that i dont have to yield and if that person on freeway chooses not to slow down and hits me from behind its their fault for not slowing down knowing that i was trying to merge at speed limit with my blinker on as well. oh but i forgot im the dumb driver!!!

2007-11-28 07:06:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

please answer only if you have or have had a pepboys dirt bike.
Are the dirt bike from pepboys anygood I think there called baja dirt bikes. how long do they last and do the break easly? thanks

2007-11-28 07:05:54 · 8 answers · asked by Red Rat snake 2 1 in Motorcycles

I'm planing on saving up to get a 200cc dirt bike and my dad does not really want me to saying there is a good chance of getting injured. what is the chance of getting injured or dying on a 200cc dirt bike?

2007-11-28 07:03:13 · 6 answers · asked by Red Rat snake 2 1 in Motorcycles

What do you guys think is the most fun car to drive that costs under $25,000 new or used. I'm looking for something with a manual transmission and good gas mileage. So far I like used BMW 3-series and used VW Jetta GLI 1.8t

2007-11-28 06:48:38 · 19 answers · asked by kyle 2 in Buying & Selling

Not second hand.

2007-11-28 06:46:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

of course im speeding hell im 30 and have a mazda3, who wouldnt be speeding, so if im ahead of the driver that is on the freeway and they know that im ahead coming from the access rd, and yes i even have my dam blinker on, should they keep driving with full speed as if they dont see me

2007-11-28 06:37:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

2007-11-28 06:30:28 · 13 answers · asked by simplesimon 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-11-28 06:28:13 · 6 answers · asked by eeks 2 in Maintenance & Repairs