Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

We were told the torque converter could be tearing up the seal. it is gonna cost a bundle to get the seal replaced and if it is a torque converter problem then it will just tear up the seal again. Least that is what we were told. My question has a couple parts. Can the Torq conv tear up the tranny seal? If so how do we tell if that is the problem?

2006-08-23 09:11:35 · 5 answers · asked by raredawn 4

I bought a car from Amy Metsker, 1990 Toyota Tercel for $300. She said it needed a new engine. So, I need to find a place near Goldendale Washington that sells engines. They must run. Know of any place???

2006-08-23 09:09:52 · 4 answers · asked by Everett 1

2006-08-23 08:59:20 · 11 answers · asked by gizmo's pal 2

2006-08-23 08:57:53 · 3 answers · asked by cynth72 1

2006-08-23 08:47:10 · 1 answers · asked by praisehim0 1

My check engine light is on...what can be the problem for that? And another question is my OverDrive(O/D) light blinks on and off what can be the problem for that? I have a 1999 Ford Explorer

2006-08-23 08:38:30 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-23 08:37:20 · 1 answers · asked by mike m 1

2006-08-23 08:33:29 · 2 answers · asked by Entidine 2

We have checked the fuel pump but it seems to be a mystery... runs ok at first then chugs a bit and dies... help!

2006-08-23 08:27:56 · 6 answers · asked by cristina m 1

My car is a 2000 Volkwagen Jetta 2.0 4 cylinder

2006-08-23 08:27:32 · 6 answers · asked by Dan - 1

2006-08-23 08:14:08 · 9 answers · asked by toon.diva 1

I've been reading online about these filters and everybody has something negative to say about them. Are they really that bad? I installed a Fram oil filter on my econo car during my last oil change with Mobil 1 Synthetic. Do you think the filter will hold up driving 5k miles?

2006-08-23 07:55:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boyfriend has a '95 jeep cherokee sport and I've been looking all over for the bench (back seat) seat cover and I just can't find it...if anybody here knows where they sell them, please let me know....thank you!!!

2006-08-23 07:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by lf 3

I just added probably 1-2 quarts too much oil in my car. when i took off to drive somewhere tons and tons of smoke came out the exhaust pipe. the steering wheel locked up and it started driving about 30 mph. I pulled over and waited about 15 minutes. when i started it again it still had smoke coming out when i drove it but driving ok and fine now. Is it bc there is too much oil????

2006-08-23 07:46:54 · 16 answers · asked by krzykc 1

it just won't kick over. to start we change the spark plug. But it still won't work.

2006-08-23 07:46:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

My AC will work 60% of the time, full blast, and then other times it won't come on at all. I know I should talk to a mechanic, but friends say it shouldnt be that hard to fix if it works more than half the time. Any ideas/suggestions?

2006-08-23 07:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by jimbo 1

I was driving the other day ('01 Infiniti I30, only 29k miles) the engine light came on. That is the most frastrating thing when you dont know whats the problem. What do you think are the possiable causes since the car drives perfectly smooth and I checked the gas cap, its on tight!

2006-08-23 07:23:12 · 9 answers · asked by Agent007ishere 2

2006-08-23 07:03:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-23 07:01:04 · 6 answers · asked by digger181 1

2006-08-23 06:51:33 · 8 answers · asked by sweet1_4you2002 1

2006-08-23 06:50:55 · 2 answers · asked by digger181 1

preferrably the northside

2006-08-23 06:46:37 · 3 answers · asked by the cool.. 2

I wish to purchase a Gibson exhaust system and want information on the system I will need for my vehicle

2006-08-23 06:30:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-23 06:23:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi there...i recently had my car repaired and now i have a new problem. white smoke is coming from my exhaust pipe. my first thoughts were that somehow coolant was burning. i checked my radiator and it was completely full and my coolant resevoir seems to be normal as well. my oil levels are good and my engine doesnt overheat. i talked to a few mechanics and one said it could be steam meaning i have a water leak. he said that its possible water was leaking into my oil pan making my oil levels appear to be higher than they really are. another mechanic guessed it was either coolant or gas burning. i pray its not gas because that sounds dangerous. it didnt smell like burning gas to me. now a third mechanic is guessing that im burning oil. he said to just keep checking my oil and water levels. he said i should be fine just keeping the levels good but to cure the problem i would need to overhaul my engine. ive also been told i might have a cracked or blown gasket head. you could imagine this is leaving me pretty confused. i know close to nothing when it comes to engines so i dont even know where to begin. if anyone could offer some clarity or maybe a gameplan i would be extremely appreciative. Thanks very much.

2006-08-23 05:26:56 · 8 answers · asked by silversurfer89 1

This is a follow-up question to my original question. Original question (that was answered) was...I think I'm being ripped off by my car dealer. I had the engine replaced about 2 years ago due to stupidity on a family members part. The whole engine needed to be repalced on a 99 Mustang due to not putting oil in it for over a year. So it gets replaced. For the past year we have been noticing black spots on the cardboard underneath the car in the mornings. When we took it to the dealer he said it was an engine leak and they would fix it because the engine still had a year left on its warranty. THen they say it was also a tranny leak and we had to pay for that. Now everytime it leaks we take it to the dealer and always its the tranny. What color is tranny fluid and what color is engine fluid? So that was answered, NOW I take it to the dealer, and he agrees there is a leak, but he says its coming from the Main engine seal. Does engine oil or tranny oil come from there?

2006-08-23 05:26:02 · 14 answers · asked by doc4life29 1

Best certification of a mechanic to make it more trust worthy.
I heard that with this if you get ripped off you can call AAA and they could loose their certification? and it is faster than calling consumer affairs.

2006-08-23 05:09:25 · 4 answers · asked by exitdc 1

near huebnner i-io

2006-08-23 05:03:32 · 1 answers · asked by botellorichard 1

My fiance and I recently purchased a 350 engine. The block casting number is 3970010 - this tells me its a 1969-1979 350. The Engine ID Code is V0607TDS, The V tells me it was made in Flint and the 0607 tells me on June 7th, but I cannot find the suffix code of TDS on any sites. And I don't to buy parts for the motor before I know what year it is. Does any one know what this means and, if so, where did you find it?

2006-08-23 05:01:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking to buy the soap and filter refills in bulk. Anyone know who sells this stuff bulk?

2006-08-23 04:57:32 · 1 answers · asked by jay 7