Cars & Transportation - 28 December 2007

I restore cars and trucks for a hobbie. I have a large Ingersoll compressor with a Detroit 3-53 diesel I use to sandblast.
I primarily use 2 different blasters. One takes 300lbs of black slag and the other approx 150 lbs.
My problem has always been MOISTURE.
It drives me nuts and can really screw up a blasting job and take forever.
I do have water traps at each compressor,but nothing fancy.
I'm thinking of building some sort of air dryer/chiller or something. Does anyone have any good remedies or tips?
The compressor puts out a steady 120 PSI.

2007-12-28 23:40:35 · 6 answers · asked by MK19 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

just got the altinator recondishioned a month ago and 2 weeks ago just when my clutch was going the light battery light came on, a day after the clutch was fixed the battery was drained jump started grand but no charge got a new battery that worked good for the last week and a half and now it is completey drained alot worse than my last oone was wont even go on a push start but tried jump startin it for 30 mins and got it on left it for 15 mins turned car off and when i try to turn bak on was 100% drained again

2007-12-28 23:36:02 · 4 answers · asked by JamezzC 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

i need to get the door panel off as to get to the electric window console so i can fix my electric window as the window has come out of the rubber and wont go up properley thanx

2007-12-28 23:33:29 · 6 answers · asked by william b 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

are there any gas stations in the U.S. that sell gas only from our "supply?"

2007-12-28 23:27:12 · 3 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2007-12-28 23:05:18 · 7 answers · asked by Tabitha 2 in Insurance & Registration

I have done a few things to mine, including de-catting it. There has been no change in the power, subjectively or on a rolling road.

2007-12-28 22:59:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Nissan

Heard that buying gas for your car in early morning gives you more (cold temp reduces liquid volume). Makes sense. But they also say that you have to go full tank. How valid are these advisories?

2007-12-28 22:20:19 · 14 answers · asked by tenbreedmountaindog 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-28 22:03:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

Looking for a sporty car that's a coupe or convertible, up to around $35k, around 300hp. What car would you suggest that's already out? Know of any cars that are coming out in the future [within 1-2 years] that's like that?

Was thinking of either Infiniti G37 [it's heavy - 3668lbs], Nissan Altima Coupe [have a slight issue with how it looks], Nissan 350z [too many people have it]... if only they still make supras :/ [FT-HS coming... so i've read/heard, out but looks really retarded from the inside]

2007-12-28 21:11:21 · 10 answers · asked by wack 1 in Nissan

2007-12-28 20:50:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

whats faster:

nissan 300zx twin turbo
or
pontiac firebird trans am

both from early 90s

and also what other cars within the price range are faster or as fast as these cars??????

2007-12-28 20:47:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pontiac

2007-12-28 20:40:41 · 4 answers · asked by shs4ever80 1 in Mitsubishi

if there has been a crash a long time ago (maybe a couple of months) and I have not filed a report yet, but I still have an outside witness, can i still file a claim? Or will the insurance company say that it took too long?

2007-12-28 20:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by eee 3 in Insurance & Registration

Hi. I'd like to start sailing, with my eye on a small boat my friend is selling. Obviously I wouldn't dream of buying it until I knew what I was doing but it is suited perfectly to what I want; small, but comfortable for three to four people, suited to coastal cruising around the UK and maybe hopping across the Channel.

Anyway that's for some other time. What I'd like to know is, what qualification do I need to do this sort of sailing, with just me, the fiancee and parents aboard, just for the odd weekend around the south coast or across to the continent?

ROUGHLY how much should I expect to pay for this, and how long will it take if I pick things up relatively smoothly?

Any help welcome- Cheers!

2007-12-28 20:25:18 · 10 answers · asked by Monty 1 in Boats & Boating

i think my clutch master cylinder might be going will it mess up my trans?

2007-12-28 20:10:18 · 5 answers · asked by wizzpack 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

first steering wheel locked and key couldnt turn freed steering wheel but key still wont turn took out barrel but key still will not turn whats wrong please?

2007-12-28 20:09:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Car Makes

I mean, with most new bikes coming out with EFI, I'm afraid that motorcycle mechanics will lose their "edge " when it comes to re-jetting carbs and new mechanics may never get taught how to properly set up the air-fuel mixtures for optimum carburetor perfomance.

I guess it's kind of like finding a good barber. Once you find one you like, pray he never retires, at least while you still have hair on your head.

2007-12-28 19:42:30 · 12 answers · asked by V-Starion 5 in Motorcycles

well i live in the suburbs outside boston...and i would love to go into boston to go vintage shopping..however my parents are always working so they cant bring me. So do you think my mom would let me and my two friends take the train into boston alone go shopping and then take the train back home. we are 15 but i feel like we are responsible and mature. we would just get dropped off at the train station, take the train, walk 2 blocks to the store we want to go to, shop, walk 2 blocks back to the train station, take the train home. ive taken the train before( with an adult) and i know how it works. and i also know that kids in the city take the train/subway all the time. Despite all this i feel as though my mom will immediately put down this idea the minute i bring it up.
so what are you guys thoughts? Do you think this is a reasonable request? Do you think we are too young?

2007-12-28 19:29:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

My car was hit while the dealer was driving it around the block for the purpose of determining the trade-in value. It got the front bumper hit by another car at fault while the dealer was driving my car. Who is responsible for my car repair??? Is it the person at fault or is it the dealership??

2007-12-28 19:28:06 · 7 answers · asked by BENNY W 1 in Insurance & Registration

my satnav has no sound its two years old can someoe help before i send it away to be mended ?

2007-12-28 19:05:04 · 2 answers · asked by Marie H 1 in Car Audio

I had a accident yesterday on the highway . the first car somehow suddenly stopped. The second car tried to stop but it couldn't stop on time : therefore, it hit the first car . I was the third car involved in the accident ! When i saw smoke coming out of the second car tires ; i stept on the brakes but since we were driving 55 miles per hour on the highway , my car slided and hit the second car after the second car hit the first one ! The officer said that the second car is responsible for the accident ,but when i called his insurence company they said that they will have to investigate What do you think they are going to do ! please help me because is the first time i have this kind of situation. I forgot to mention that i dont have full cover ; i just have the basic one since i am 21 years old ! Thanks for your help !

2007-12-28 18:54:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance & Registration

from: victorvile/apple valley

to: sacremento

prefer round trip
but nothing thats more then a hundred even seventy dollars will b a lot

for 3 passengers

1 adult
2kids

thnks 2 any responses thnks

ps this is to see the jonas brothers

2007-12-28 18:16:46 · 3 answers · asked by ashleesimpsongirl1 1 in Rail

This is the first time this has ever happened, it will float between reverse and 2nd gear, but won't go into park. The four wheel drive is not in use, I can't think of another reason? The key also won't come out because I can only park it in neutral with the emergency brake.

2007-12-28 18:09:24 · 4 answers · asked by mamaduke 1 in Jeep

2007-12-28 17:48:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Commuting

2007-12-28 17:47:23 · 14 answers · asked by Ms. MD 5 in Safety

oil was fine two weeks ago, i checked for leaks under car and found none. it was making a noise earlier, it would come and go. it is running fine, no lights on dash, not overheating. i added some oil and the noise stopped. it is a 2004 chevy cavalier with 68,500 miles on it. nothing else seems wrong. i have heard that it could be fine or it could be a head gasket. i do not smell coolant and the level of the coolant is fine.

2007-12-28 17:32:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

hello i m planin to buy a 03 cadillac dhs with 240000miles what doyou think will las long its a northstar , please help me to decide if in the future i will have major problem thanks

2007-12-28 17:31:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

my camaro's tranny just went out a few days ago and i've wanted to convert it to a 6 speed for a long time, and i figure now is as good a time as any.

price wise what am i looking at?

is it just cheaper to put in another auto tranny or have it rebuild?

or what would the expected price be to convert it to a 6 speed?

2007-12-28 17:30:13 · 2 answers · asked by Roman 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Well i am learning how to drive..Anyways, as i was trying to change lanes some moron in a suburban..accelerates trying to pass me in the other lane.. cuts next to me and starts cursing me out on while shes on the phone.honking at me..should i scream back next time?.. i am still kinda tramatized cuz i almost got in a bad accident i am 15..i guess it would have been entirely my fault..i feel bad that this is how i am going to end up driving for life :(..if it wasnt for the passenger window being broken i would have put down the window and told her to **** off! arg..advice?

2007-12-28 17:18:59 · 9 answers · asked by cubanchongo 3 in Commuting

Hi

When I reversed my car, hit carport pole and got tent and scratches in my car.

I checked couple of Body shops and the cost to repair would be around $2500.00

My auto insurance is with All state and $1000 as deductible.

I spoke with my agent and he told me to take care of this expenses myself to avoid losing good driver discount and all state may increase the fee by 5%

My question is, Should I pay for it or file a claim?

Appreciate your valuable sugestions !..

K

2007-12-28 17:15:59 · 6 answers · asked by KM 1 in Insurance & Registration