Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

When the car has been runnung for awhile and I go to shift into a gear it cuts off...any answers?? But when you first start it up it is fine. The whole engine jerks when it cuts off.

2006-08-21 12:40:48 · 9 answers · asked by bobolcios 2

2006-08-21 12:10:19 · 7 answers · asked by dm23805 3

i replaced a headgaskets amd distributer and now it doesnt want to idle but runs fine when the rpms are up and how tight should the rockers be

2006-08-21 11:55:57 · 8 answers · asked by james c 1

and how hard is it to change?

I picked the brain of an auto technician and believe that changing this will solve my problem (car won't start when it's rainy/moist outside...it started up like a champ today and always runs fine as long as i can get it started!)

this part is only $40 at the parts shop so i figured it would be worth a try.

2006-08-21 11:48:53 · 3 answers · asked by zoo2626 4

I'm about to buy a 1997 range rover 4.0 and from what my mechanic says... it runs smooth. But I wanted to know from someone who has knowledge of range rovers to tell me how long do they typically last (mileage wise) if maintained well?

Thanks

2006-08-21 11:36:23 · 2 answers · asked by myevildog 2

I have checked all the motor and transmission mounts and universal joints and can find no problems there. What else might cause this? Thank you.

2006-08-21 11:35:29 · 7 answers · asked by niceguy 2

Last week someone broke my quarter-window to my toyota pre-runner. They stole what was in the back of the truck, which was pretty much nothing. I don't use my truck so it sits parked on the street- So I have no insurance on it. Just last night someone tryed jamming something into the key ignition. They broke the cover off- but couldn't steal it. I can put the key in the hole and turn it to a certain point- but thiers a small latch that is blocking it from turning over. I can push the latch up but when I turn the key the latch seems impossible to move- I need to take it to my local dealer to get it fixed- But I need to get it started myself. Can anyone help me pls?

2006-08-21 11:34:40 · 8 answers · asked by scooter 1

I'm considering buying a new car just because the car I own (1993 Nissan Sentra E) has no air conditioning. I'm going to be commuting a lot farther and it's going to be hot - I just can't take it anymore! I'm not sure it would even be possible to install an air conditioner in my car, but I thought I'd ask. Thanks!

2006-08-21 11:19:40 · 8 answers · asked by Meowzer 4

When do you usually do a car tune up?

also what consists of a car engine tune up..

i rather do it my self instead of paying a mechanic to do it.

2006-08-21 11:18:30 · 7 answers · asked by VIC-RIDA 2

if you was to buy a car from the auction.. lets say police auction and all their cars are 100,000 over.. is that bad? besides it being used alot (MILES) does it mean the car will likly not last with you for very long?

2006-08-21 11:15:36 · 7 answers · asked by VIC-RIDA 2

2006-08-21 11:13:22 · 13 answers · asked by kako m 1

replace the rear brakes and wheel bearings. is it even worth my while?

2006-08-21 11:12:49 · 2 answers · asked by Ken 2

Okay this is a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee, always well maintained. It starts up fine, then cuts out soundlessly--no warning. You can, however, drive it (in extreme anxiety) by holding down the gas at red lights and such and braking at the same time. If it were an old car I'd suspect the carburator or idle was set too low-- but my own car is practically an antique so I haven't a clue about newer vehicles. We have a very well respected mechanic who adjusted something, We drive around fine a couple days then it cuts out again. Mechanic then replaced a part for $65 and didn't charge any labor. Now he's on vacation for a week and my mate is stuck, Any help would be HUGELY appreciated.

2006-08-21 11:11:28 · 3 answers · asked by myrmidon 2

I have changed the water pump, thermostat, and intake manifold gasket. compression test checks out fine. radiator is good. it will set and idol and never overheat. as soon as i start down the road the temperature gauge will start rising and will not stop. heater works until overheating starts. fans are working fine. i actually eliminated the thermistat.runs a little cooler. but still overheats when you run it hard or hold it steady on any speed. I would greatly appriciate any ideas. have been working on cars for over 10 years and never had this kind of problem.

2006-08-21 11:10:34 · 3 answers · asked by wardxjc 1

2006-08-21 11:04:57 · 6 answers · asked by Chicken Jones 4

Can a universe ever actualy be full of nothing or something or does it need a mix of both to exist? Say you take a box and make a true vacuum in it can that ever even be done? Is it possible to make a spark of life inside that box and have it grow forever?

2006-08-21 10:51:39 · 3 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6

When I step off the gas the noise goes away. Checked both front and back rears and they are full. Jacked it up and ran it and the rears are silent. Transfer case is full. What could this noise be? Want to be informed before I take it to the trans shop. Thanks for all answers.

2006-08-21 10:49:25 · 1 answers · asked by americansnowboarder 2

2006-08-21 10:38:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car smells old and musty everytime i turn on the air conditioner!! any advice? its embarassing! also, the air freshners that hang from rearview mirrors, they give me a headache!

2006-08-21 10:13:51 · 16 answers · asked by Me 1

2006-08-21 10:06:32 · 8 answers · asked by teedog 1

COOLING FLUID IS NOT MOVING, WE INSTALL NEW ENGINE AND THE ENGINE CAME WITH A NEW WATER PUMP, BUT THE CAR IS OVER HEATING. I THINK IS THE RADIATOR, BUT I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK TO SEE IF IS CLOGGED

2006-08-21 08:59:59 · 15 answers · asked by gutembertp 1

It passed 3 of 4 tests, but limit is 220 ppm and mine showed around 350 at idle. Every mechanic I've been to seems like a ripoff. There is no visible smoke. Ideas? I'd at least like to know if the mechanic is trying to be honest.

2006-08-21 08:57:26 · 6 answers · asked by BK 3

I have a 93 GMC Safari XT van, and one of the idler arms are worn out. I know i need a 2 jaw puller to do the job myself, but i never replaced steering parts besides ball joints in 2 Buick Centurys before. Is this a hard job? The manual doesnt say anything about alignments after the job, but is it nessesary? I looked underneath the van, and it doesnt look hard to replace the worn arm.

2006-08-21 08:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by Craig C 2

i wanna make my old school car a covertible but i dont know the cost

2006-08-21 08:39:30 · 4 answers · asked by chico_atl404 1

2006-08-21 08:21:42 · 25 answers · asked by obelle2 2

2006-08-21 08:12:42 · 12 answers · asked by obelle2 2

2006-08-21 08:10:21 · 1 answers · asked by redzane85 1

Might buy a 95' chevy corsica, with 115,000 miles. How does this car rate, how many miles can it last?

2006-08-21 08:09:14 · 3 answers · asked by chaim 1

i have a 95 chevy full size van, when i put into gear nothing happens as in it won't move except roll backwards b/c i'm on a slight hill. My question is is it likly that its just the transmission filter/fluid needing replacement or the transmission itself? it has 144,000 miles. i just bought it a few months ago and i have no idea if its ever been replaced. any suggestions?

2006-08-21 08:06:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-21 08:01:51 · 8 answers · asked by D girl 1