Cars & Transportation - 23 December 2007

I own a 1992 Ford F250 with the 5.8 motor ( 351 W ), it has 150000 miles on it, every 2500 miles I have to replace the cap and rotor due to corrosion, what could be causing this?

I have replaced the Distributor it self, all new wires, condensor, and plugs.

It is the 2 piece cap, it has the tower then the cap, I have put expensive caps on but that doesn't matter

WEhat could be causing this?? just old maybe??

2007-12-23 23:59:37 · 6 answers · asked by Dennis E 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-23 23:35:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

My truck won't start up this morning. Turn the key the lights and radio comes on, but it wont turn over for the engine to start. There isn't that buzzing noise, it just sounds like it trys to turn over once then no sound. What can it be?

2007-12-23 23:23:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-23 23:20:14 · 5 answers · asked by lee b 1 in Motorcycles

I have a 24v dc 20 amp electric bike motor

2007-12-23 23:03:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Someone told me that it was bad for your car to crank it up with your heat/air already turned on. Is this true? or can I turn my car on with out worry. I don't know if it matters or not but i drive a '94 Ford Explorer XLT that has seen some better days(has a couple of mechanical issues) just in case some cars have compensated for the problem ( if there is one).

2007-12-23 23:03:06 · 5 answers · asked by ncedspiderman 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

they say the 2wd gets about 20 in the city, I was wondering if it was different for the 4wd model? I know that 98% of the time you would be using 2wd mode, but still is there a difference?

2007-12-23 23:01:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Honda

I live in alaska and its cold. My question is it possible to switch the switches even if my passenger side has four switches and the others only have one. All four on the passenger side are connected. I also have tried to just push my window closed for a temporary fix but it wont budge. What do I have to do. Does the car need to be on when attempt to move it by hand. Please help me. Its late and I don't want my car to freeze

2007-12-23 20:38:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Hello!
Hoping someone can help me. My screen washers won't work. The pump sounds as though it is working, the electronic noise is still going. All I'm getting is bubbles at the nossles. The tank is full so it's not cause I've run out! I've tried piercing the holes to see if it's blocked, but to no avail. My MOT is on Thursday, so this is not a good time for this to happen.

Any ideas?
Thanks.

2007-12-23 20:35:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-23 19:29:11 · 16 answers · asked by scatalanjim 1 in Safety

I have a 1987 Mazda RX7 SE and I would like to squeeze some more horse power out of it. The problem is that I don't know much about rotary motors so I was wondering where should I start?

2007-12-23 19:17:34 · 7 answers · asked by Johnny B 2 in Mazda

I have a YAMAHA 250YZ, but i dont know what model it is. can some one tell where on the bike i can look to see the model, thats if it says it all.

PLEASE HELP.

2007-12-23 19:00:27 · 3 answers · asked by jiggy_jog 1 in Motorcycles

find the definition & operation of the equipments

2007-12-23 18:51:01 · 3 answers · asked by honeybee 1 in Aircraft

The red battery light lit up in my 89 toyota pickup earlier today. Then as I was driving the radio shut off(like it was no longer getting any power). Then as I continued driving I noticed that my headlights were getting dimmer and all the lights on my dash as well, getting dimmer and dimmer as I drove. I made it home, turned my truck off, and it would not restart. Any ideas??

2007-12-23 18:43:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-23 17:35:18 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2 in Safety

A 2 stroke weed eater or 4 stroke? which has more power? please explain for 10pts

2007-12-23 17:31:15 · 2 answers · asked by David 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i believe driving license is too easy to get,they should be a class room at the dmv before anyone get their license at least 5 days class to see some video how to prevent accident how to pass a car or truck tailgagetting how to drive when its snowing what to do when you stop by a cop, and charge 30 dollars per class for 5 days the highways will be safer and less accident.even if you renew your license its should mandotary class DMV its not doing a good job

2007-12-23 17:20:52 · 6 answers · asked by paul r 2 in Safety

to fit bull bars to my car when they was not fitted from new

2007-12-23 17:11:55 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mitsubishi

Every since I had my truck lifted and 33 in tires put on it I have had problems with the brakes. It will not stop good. Do I need some type of aftermarket booster? It has had brakes front and back. Drums and Rotors have been surfaced and turned.

2007-12-23 17:11:27 · 2 answers · asked by lester k 1 in Nissan

Im kind of concerned that it may not last because it has a rather high mileage. I would be buying it from a dealer and trading in my 02 Cavalier with 80,000 miles to put towards it. I have seen the carfax report on this Civic, there has only been 1 owner of the vehichle and it has no major issues (according to the carfax report).

But I dont know if I should be doing this. I really want the Civic. It looks really nice--it was obviously taken well care of by the previous and only owner. So, for 6400 is this a deal? Im worried that if I do buy it the timing belt could go at any time--I have no way of telling if it has baan changed before. I also dont know a whole lot about cars anyways, so I really am in need of some fruitful advice. Everyone tells me that it isnt unusual for a Civic to last up to 250,000 miles without major problems. I

I need real, professional, and non-biased advice, please!.

2007-12-23 17:07:04 · 14 answers · asked by CaliDude 1 in Buying & Selling

My mom had a eclipse which she owed 3k more than Kelley Blue Book suggested worth. Anxious to get out from under the car debt, she went to a Nissan dealership yesterday and traded in her eclipse. The purchase has left her in far more of a finanical hardship than she started with. She was very vulnerable and made a terrible mistake...does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle this dilemma. I plan to go with her to the dealership tomorrow and beg for them to take it back....but what if they say NO or demand that we pay a high fee?? Thanks

2007-12-23 16:53:52 · 13 answers · asked by Chantel J 1 in Buying & Selling

I know its bad to ride on Empty alot, but is it also bad to constantly fill your tank all the way up to the top. I heard someone talking yesterday and said that it was harmful to do so, but did not hear why. Any comments?

2007-12-23 16:46:16 · 9 answers · asked by Bleacher King 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-23 16:32:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

ok i got a 2003 Monte Carlo SS the rear defogger stopped working. 1st i replaced the relay and nothing, 2nd i replaced the climate control module (that has the fan speeds and rear defogger button) and still nothing...any idea's? I even tried disconnecting the wires on the rear window and reconnecting them

2007-12-23 16:29:03 · 3 answers · asked by apocalypse66613 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My son, driving like an idiot went off the road totaled his car. He ia aged 19 almost 20 still lives at home. He carries his own auto insurance. Just liability. He has absolutely no medcial coverage of his own, only mine from my employer. However, there is a high $3000 deductible.

On the night of the accident, I dpicked him up and drove him to the ER. I checked him in and gave the hospital lady my insurance info, etc, etc. When the bills come rollin in, are they going to be in his name only? I do not wish to pay his medical as he caused this by being stupid. I want him to lear a lesson, that driving stupid, costs. However, since I signed him and he lives at home, will the hospital somehow hold me responsible for those bills?

2007-12-23 16:27:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

The engine was from a generator so there was no clutch. Everyone keeps telling me to get a new engine, but I was wondering if it is safe enough to simply weld the clutch on.

2007-12-23 16:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by David G 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-23 16:24:17 · 27 answers · asked by littlebitty 1 in Ford

I have a 88 plymouth voyager 3.0 v6 seems run and drive fine but it has no power up and it uses a lot of fuel the plugs are loaded with soot getting some black smoke running very rich also the engine has multi point fuel injection. anyone have any ideas were to look for the troubl

2007-12-23 16:18:06 · 3 answers · asked by sabo 1 in Chrysler

I have a co worker that states that when you log from on-duty(non drive) to Off duty (( will flag location there) but then from off-duty to sleeper berth there is no DOT rule stating that a location flag is required.... IS he right?

ending onduty(nondrive) 730am----denver,co....VI
Off Duty 745am till 930am---Denver,Co ......shower,etc
Sleeper Berth 930am till 5pm---- no location stated

2007-12-23 16:15:59 · 12 answers · asked by milk-trucker 2 in Safety

My new project I'm wanting to build. Keeping the stock lightning supercharger and all to start with. It's all still in the making, so any advice will help.

2007-12-23 16:13:04 · 3 answers · asked by toby_wat 2 in Ford