Cars & Transportation - 14 December 2007

After six months of no riding,I went to kickstart my'73 Honda XL 350.Well,after I turned the gas on the petcock...it overflowed out of the carb.So I tapped a few times on the float bowl and it must of did the trick becuase it stopped overflowing out of the carb.Then I went for a ride,It sputtered when I gave alot of throttle.So I found debris in the float bowl.I cleaned the tank put new fuel filter on and bought two cans of carb cleaner.Now I'm ready to clean the carb...should I just spray away...or is there a certain way to ensure complete cleaning?

2007-12-14 08:35:04 · 5 answers · asked by TomatoMug 3 in Motorcycles

I was going to get a 2007 Chevy malibu but I have seen Impala's around town and they look pretty sweet. Are the 2007 Chevy Impala LS's good cars? pros, cons?

2007-12-14 08:34:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chevrolet

Go on M25, clockwise or anti clockwise , always long qouse

2007-12-14 08:32:59 · 8 answers · asked by manjit b 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I got my ticket almost 8 months ago and paid it off (I actually accidentally paid it off late). Can I still sign up for traffic school so that my insurance does not go up and how?

2007-12-14 08:31:36 · 7 answers · asked by nutty 3 in Insurance & Registration

I'm looking to buy my first car. And since I don't wanna be driving some crap Honda I've come to 2 final decisions. I have a budget of about $22,000-23,000. If I got a Corvette it'd cost around $19,000 leaving a little left over for some exterior work. A Mazda RX-7 is about $13,000 and a supercharger I'm guessing would be around $5,000. I'd then spend the rest of my budget on a veilside body kit. The Corvette is around 345 horse power but I believe the RX-7 is about 255-275? plus a supercharger would make it even faster then a Corvette. Which one seems like the better car?

2007-12-14 08:27:11 · 19 answers · asked by Deelman J 2 in Mazda

I want to replace my front and rear struts .
To remove the strut does it have to compressed first or can I just take out the strut . It looks like the spring is not compressed when I jack up the car . Please advise on procedure .
I am very mechanically inclined but want to make sure on doing this type of job .

2007-12-14 08:25:13 · 4 answers · asked by pellco 4 in Nissan

My car is having brake problem how much (estimate)
would installition of brake pads and rotors cost.

2007-12-14 08:19:13 · 6 answers · asked by Chris J 2 in Chevrolet

2007-12-14 08:05:09 · 10 answers · asked by A Baby Ate My Dingo 4 in Aircraft

Without buying anything or making any huge modifications.

2007-12-14 07:58:55 · 11 answers · asked by Hollywood 1 in Ford

I am picking up a new sportbike (Suzuki GSX-R) here in a couple weeks and I was wondering the average cost of motorcycle insurance per month (or year if you pay gross). The bike will be totally paid off when I purchase.
Thank you for your time,
Kevin
BTW: I am 25yrs old in Florida. It will be either a 600cc or 750cc.

2007-12-14 07:57:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

Was wondering if anyone could help me find a diagram of fuse box for 1997 honda civic.

Would be greatfull if anyone out there would take a pic of the cover of the fuse box as im after finding out my one is missing and im realy stuck!

Was looking for a diagram on the net but i cant see it, have a haynes manual also but the diagram isnt in it!

Would really appriciate if you could help me, my e-mail address is praff03@studentmail.dkit.ie,

Or any wep pages which mite show it
Thanks!

2007-12-14 07:57:05 · 2 answers · asked by funtime05 3 in Honda

I live in South O.C, and have tried several auto parts places that say I need to have V.W service my car (a 2003 Jetta wagon). I can see the P/S fluid, and can just put it in myself. I saw it on-line, but I was wondering where I could just walk in and buy the stuff. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

2007-12-14 07:48:48 · 1 answers · asked by No-Dogg 3 in Volkswagen

What is your opinion / experience with this Italian import?
What of the late 1960 models?
Any places in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area that sells vintage Vespas?

121407 2:45

2007-12-14 07:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6 in Motorcycles

Can those engines handle pulling the weight of those rims?

2007-12-14 07:47:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Would the V6 have superior smoothness, torque & power in comparison to the same displacement in-line four?

The V6 could have a hemispherical head.

2007-12-14 07:44:39 · 3 answers · asked by julio_slsc 4 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I tried it cause I can out of oil to mix. Did I wreck my engine?
I know everything about 4 stroke engines but next to nothing about 2 stroke. Educate me please

2007-12-14 07:43:34 · 14 answers · asked by Andrew T 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

black fumes from the exhaust,litle power and a top speed of 80mph....does this sound like a blown turbo??...need help !!. it just suddenly seeemed to lose power..its still driving...making no strange noises....no warning lights..nothing just ...no go in the car at all...akes forever to get up the gears and no bite at all...even had trouble overtaking a saxo!!!..if it is the turbo how much will it cost to repair?...only had car 7months...so cross..great time of year too!!more money!!!...so much for a good car!!!...please help....hopefully someone out there who owns the same type of car has had the same prob and can help me diagnose the problem!!

2007-12-14 07:38:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-12-14 07:32:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-12-14 07:27:01 · 3 answers · asked by S.A N 1 in Chrysler

http://www.myaviation.net/search/photo_search.php?id=01230411&size=large
It doesn't look like photoshoped to me!

2007-12-14 07:23:21 · 15 answers · asked by Constellation 1 in Aircraft

2007-12-14 07:16:20 · 5 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

I`m from America and this is my first time to walk alone in London
i wanna plan my journey to London bridge at 9:30

does it even matter to buy a ticket if am travelling this time? from 9:30 or 10pm with a return of today?

how much does it cost to buy a ticket from London bridge to woolwich arsenal?
do I buy single ticket or with return cos I wanna come back to London bridge today
does the station close?

2007-12-14 07:14:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

I want to get a Ducati or a Suzuki. I know they're more expensive. But I'm gonna get a 600 to start with (after I take riding lessons). What's a good bike to start with, how much should I spend and HOW MUCH IS MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS 23???

2007-12-14 07:04:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

I have to let the car warm up due to the fact that I have an underlying problem with the TPS, mechanic has by passed this for the moment until I have the cash flow to fix it properly. But when I started it, it did the chuggalug thing and then quit , It was a cold night & the day before I put gas in. I haven't been able to do anything with it for a couple of days cause I had to work & then today I put some gas line anti freeze/ water evaporator in it and let it run for about 5 mins, it only chugged once and then started running fine but I went to the tail pipe so that I could see the exhaust and smell it (not that I am into huffin fumes lol), I couldnt smell anything but normal fumes and the fumes looked fine for a cold day but I noticed looking at the tail pipes that it was dripping water every second and the pipe that goes into the muffler was also dripping (yes I need new muffler also) But is this water in the tank? I have never had this happen befor.

2007-12-14 07:00:19 · 3 answers · asked by thyonlyone@rogers.com 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I bought my '96 for $600.00 about 4 months ago. I thought it was a good deal at the time, but while driving it home it overheated on the highway and the bearings in the bottom end got cooked(of course I had listened to it for aprox. 20 min. and it ran perfect, I attempted to do a roadside repair only to find the thermostat was seized shut).To make a long story short the damn thing cost me an additional $1100.00 in engine repairs to get road worthy again (just glad the rest was in decent shape and I didn't have to put any cash into breaks, exhaust, ect.).The original engine had metal shvings in the bottom of the oil pan, and the first engine I went to install(with less than 140,00 km's)was the same, so the place I purchased the replacement engine sent me another. Everything seems to be O.K. But does anyone think I may have a justifiable concern about the durability of the Ford 3.8's? (I realize that the early versions were prone to head gasket failure until a design change 1996)

2007-12-14 06:59:34 · 3 answers · asked by sickle_hound 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

repairing my 1985 700cc Honda Magna. It was in bad condition (previous owner(s) did a poor job of taking care of everything but the shiny gas tank) and I'm not very mechanically inclined so I let my local Honda moto dealer take care of it. Now I'm broke, its wintertime in Rochester, NY, and I purchased a Clymer manual for my Honda Magna. I read over the manual specifically looking at the clutch, tuneup, and recently the forks.

A lot of the repair and tuneup procedures look pretty difficult to someone like me who has no experience dealing with mechanical things (I'm a 21/m/NY college student studying Finance), and I don't want to mess with things (like some websites suggest) if there's a chance that I'll break/damage or not put something together right.

In summary, should I A) enroll in a motorcycle repair course after college? B) Hang out at local biker bars and try to befriend older men (no pun intended) who know how to repair their bikes? C) Mess with my bike and pray.

2007-12-14 06:59:26 · 6 answers · asked by Dan G 2 in Motorcycles

I have a riding suit - like for motorcycles. Blue and Yellow. Harley Davidson sign on the back. Made by MALCOLM SMITH Gold Metel Products. I would like to buy another one from the net. Please Help me find it. Thanks to you all. :)

2007-12-14 06:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by Georgia F 1 in Motorcycles

I'm thinking about buying another Jeep. I would like a Wrangler but everyone tells me they're too dangerous. What's your opinion?

2007-12-14 06:39:34 · 18 answers · asked by ? 6 in Jeep

would normal braking such putting your foot on the brake pedal and pulling up the E brake will make your car stop faster?

2007-12-14 06:39:25 · 9 answers · asked by aye 4 in Maintenance & Repairs

Looks like I have some condensation by the vent caps is that a Bad thing?

2007-12-14 06:38:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs