Maintenance & Repairs - July 2006

Yesturday I came out to find my side window blown out and a neighbor said it was possibly caused by heat(it was a hot day here in the northeast). Its a 98 Ford. I am 42 years old and I have never heard of this nor has it ever happened before.

It also happened to another car in my parking lot of my condo.

Is this common? And if so does it happen in the southern states?

2006-07-19 14:53:33 · 8 answers · asked by scubadave63 1

2006-07-19 14:48:53 · 9 answers · asked by ? 7

2006-07-19 14:46:09 · 3 answers · asked by herman 2

1998 ford explorer sport 2 dr.

2006-07-19 14:42:26 · 3 answers · asked by peecee 1

1988 Chevy Celebrity appr. 80,000 miles. Started overheating, stalling.It had a radiator leak, which I repaired. I also replaced the thermostat, and spark plugs, flushed and refilled the radiator. Now, it starts and runs for a short time, maybe 5 minutes before it overheats, idles rough, stalls and then will not start again. After it cools off it takes several attempts before it will turn over. Any ideas, anyone?

2006-07-19 14:08:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-19 13:56:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am rebuilding a bike that has been sitting outside for 3 years. Yes, it is probably stupid, but I'm trying anyway. On the carburetors, the screws holding the top cover to the main body, are horrible. some of them are basically crumbling when I try to turn them. I am using all kinds of liquid wrench etc... but it doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions?

2006-07-19 13:56:43 · 6 answers · asked by jeremy f 1

2006-07-19 13:32:58 · 4 answers · asked by fast lane 1

My 1995 isuzu rodeo has been bubbling and the tempature rises, but only when i have to stop and sit like at red lights and stop signs.When i'm on an open stretch of highway the tempature will go down and be fine. The water pump has been replaced and the water cycles thru. some one told me to flush the radiator but i don't know how they said i could buy a product that will do this. If anyone has any ideas on what this might be or what i can do i would really appreciate it im a single mother of 3 so my income is really limited.

2006-07-19 13:10:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I changed my headlight when i hooked the battery up again,I had lost power steering,breaks,windows and all air/heater services dont even have the fan.We checked the fuses and relays.What gives? any ideas? also air bag light is on????

2006-07-19 13:08:26 · 5 answers · asked by dymond 6

AIr blows out, but its not cold. Any ideas?

2006-07-19 13:05:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Back to the same car. I have since replaced the idle air control valve. It helped the low idle problem. However now it races. The low idle has been solved, yet the engine races when started and in gear. Any ideas?

2006-07-19 12:41:22 · 7 answers · asked by Rick H 1

I DONT WANNA PAY MORE THAN $20.00. I LIVE IN CULVER CITY , CA. I'M ALSO CLOSE TO LOS ANGELES CA. I JUST AM LOOKING FOR A CHEAP OIL CHANGE. I USUALLY PAY $32.00. I CANT REALLY AFFORD IT. PLEASE HELP ME A.S.A.P.

2006-07-19 12:40:47 · 9 answers · asked by A.J. 1

I just moved back to my home state where you are required to have both a front and back license plate. Neither my previous state nor the state where I bought my vehicle from required a front plate so there is not plastic mount or anything already in place.

In order to get my car inspected here I have to have a front plate, and need to figure out how to set it up on a car that appears to have never had a front plate, preferably without having to drill in to the plastic of the bumper.

Thanks!

2006-07-19 12:33:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 04 Corrolla squeals right after I start it. After being warm or driving for a while, it goes away completely. Is this something to worry about? Close to 28K miles.

2006-07-19 12:32:55 · 25 answers · asked by wwefna 3

pictures would be useful.the manual doesn't show enough detail.

2006-07-19 12:28:53 · 3 answers · asked by barbara d 2

Where I live there is a requirement to test your cars emmisions, to make sure it doesn't polute too much, called air care. I want to make sure I pass. Will it help me to put methyl hydrate (stove fuel) in the gas tank?

2006-07-19 12:28:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

the old welding materials would often crack once cooled. these new rods are supposed to be of a softer metal, making the welding of auto heads easier for most welders to use.

2006-07-19 11:54:45 · 2 answers · asked by reed_reta 1

2006-07-19 10:59:56 · 16 answers · asked by Tonyg 2

For exaple when youre in a drive through at a bank or fast food, should you turn if off, or does it take more gas to start it. I've heard if you let it sit idle for more than 30 sec, it's better to turn it off.

2006-07-19 10:59:32 · 9 answers · asked by TellMe08 2

I have an 02 toyota corolla. when i turn left or right i hear this clicking/whooshing sound from what seems to be the passenger side rear tire. it doesn't happen every time i turn, though, it seems to only happen on sharp turns. I am pretty sure it comes from the back tire, so it isn't the drive train, i don't think. but what could be wrong???

2006-07-19 10:50:26 · 6 answers · asked by Kansas 3

Also what type of work is required.

2006-07-19 10:27:09 · 3 answers · asked by fbuajr 1

My air conditioner won't start working until I go 50mph. What could be wrong with it?

2006-07-19 10:15:46 · 16 answers · asked by sweetbutter 3

I changes the battery on my Forester and now the 4ways come on. They blink
rather slowly about 8 or so times and then stop for 10 or 20 seconds the
blink again. It doesn't stop. My dash indicators do not come on I can hear
a click when they blink. It happens when running and not running, key in
the ignition or no key, so I having to disconnect the battery every time I
stop. Any help? TIA

2006-07-19 09:55:42 · 1 answers · asked by offstreamclearinghouse o 1

does anyone know where the power window relay switch is located at on a 1990 toyota camry, it would be the passgenger side door window, up front.

2006-07-19 09:48:42 · 1 answers · asked by DEANNA M 1

2006-07-19 09:45:05 · 3 answers · asked by Gale H 1

i am not sure if the engine is stock the pervious owner does not know anything about it does anyone know what engine comes stock in those cars, what kind of mods( still street legal) would be good?

2006-07-19 09:42:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went from 4 low put the tranny into nutral tried to go back to 4 high and then nothing happened. Grinding noise when I put it into park? Whats Wrong

2006-07-19 09:22:16 · 3 answers · asked by Joshua S 1

about 3 months ago i began to feel a rub in the front end... only when i turn to the right...i've been to two mechanics they both tell me they don't see anything wrong...does anyone out there have or have had this problem? can you give me any suggestions as to what may be making this noise?

2006-07-19 09:21:32 · 4 answers · asked by sjgfan24 1

2006-07-19 09:19:42 · 5 answers · asked by lulu 1