Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

This is the 2nd vette I've owned (earlier one was a '69) - had it for 8 years and never, never had a problem with the car! What the heck is going on? Have owned this vette for 4 years -bought from a reliable dealer. But....now...car heating up to 240 (in 10 min) again. Billowing steam out through all vents. And on top of that..I just put in a new heater core 10 months ago. I'll call my old boyfriend who worked on the '69 before I go back to the people who sold me this whatever you want to call it! Tried replacing sensor for fan on car...that wasn't it. Thermostat good. Geez! I love my vette....someone tell me why I have to replace this again!! Am I going have to do this every 10 months???? I don't think so!

2006-08-18 02:12:22 · 4 answers · asked by doubledelightjt 1

I had just changed the belt that connects to my water pump, b/c it broke and about the next day when I started my car , it squealed very high pitched. What could be the problem?

2006-08-18 02:06:29 · 12 answers · asked by Kayla 1

2006-08-18 02:04:03 · 3 answers · asked by many-ques!!! 2

is there a easy way and cheap way to check this out thank you its a 1998 mercury villiger minivan

2006-08-18 02:02:20 · 1 answers · asked by garrett3960@sbcglobal.net 1

The car has 84,000 miles on it; during the last 9,000 miles I have replaced the following:

Spark plugs
Plug wires
Distributor cap
Transmission rebuild
Fuel filter
Injector cleaning

The car is sluggish....if I push it to the floor it sticks at about 4,000 rpm's for 10 seconds then shifts and is sluggish still. It feels like a fuel related problem, but the mechanic I took it to found nothing wrong. The car is so slow that a Cavalier could beat it! Anyone have any ideas?

2006-08-18 01:59:50 · 8 answers · asked by 3eleven 4

I'm taking my car in for an oil change today and want to have the tires rotated and wheels aligned as well. How much should I expect to pay?

2006-08-18 01:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-18 01:35:44 · 5 answers · asked by garrett3960@sbcglobal.net 1

Both have 4 cyl engines but they look similar except for the intake system.Will the newer engine bolt up to the older auto transaxle or am I just wishful thinking it might?

2006-08-18 01:12:35 · 4 answers · asked by johnny rocco at your service 1

2006-08-18 01:09:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

GM says Premium gas is recomended, but Regular gas can be used......would I be causing any damage to my new car by using Regular 87 oct. gas ?

2006-08-18 00:38:23 · 1 answers · asked by Sam J 1

Okay, for the last few days my car was going "wher wher wher" when I tried to start it then it would "catch" and start. When this happened the clock would reset to 12:00. Now this morning it did the "wher" one pathetic time and now all it's doing is clicking... anyone have any ideas what's wrong with it? And prices on fixing it?
One guy at work said "sounds like your starters going" when he heard me starting it the other day. Now this morning a friend of mine told me the clock restarting and the clicking mean I need a new battery.
Thanks

2006-08-18 00:35:04 · 9 answers · asked by Mrs.Me 2

2006-08-18 00:26:45 · 2 answers · asked by Stevo 1

I am trying to replace the water pump on my exceptionally old bedford CF campervan, and have got to the stage where we need to get tthe crankshaft pully off, but am having huge amount os problems.

2006-08-17 23:45:31 · 7 answers · asked by J R 1

2006-08-17 23:17:07 · 3 answers · asked by wurzelanne 3

I have recently had another engine and new timing belt kit fitted to my Tigra and when cold there is a ringing sound from the area of the timing belt - oddly when the clutch is slightly pressed it goes and then comes back again on release.

It also disappears when the car has been running a while and the engine is hot. Any ideas please?

2006-08-17 22:38:28 · 8 answers · asked by bigandy1005 2

Was wondering if my 4 cyl, 176,455 mile Ford Ranger pickup might fair better if I started using 20W-50 motoroil versus 10W-40. Presently, the machine runs perfectly, and does not burn any oil at all. It's been the best vehicle I've ever owned. I'd like to keep it running for as long as it will last. Any advice?

2006-08-17 21:45:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

one spark plug is still misfiring, changed with another new plug still says the same thing and car is still shaking, may have a vacuum leak how can i find the leak and will it be hard to fix/

2006-08-17 20:07:21 · 5 answers · asked by Miss Cee' 1

I'm not very familiar with chevys so if i can get someone to help me out a little I wold appriciate it!!

2006-08-17 19:21:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to know that what type of transmission fluid shoud i put in my galant 2001 2.4 es

2006-08-17 18:56:39 · 3 answers · asked by P.THEERAPAT 1

the car tries to start once i've took my hand off the key. What is causing this?

2006-08-17 18:47:06 · 4 answers · asked by jennjo270 1

ok heres the deal i have an 1988 F-250,it has the 351w EFI,it currently has an automatic trans in it & in looking to swap it for the 5 speed stick,now i have a 1990 F-150 5.0 EFI,4x4 with the 5 speed stick now,im wondering can i seperate the 5 speed from its transfer case & use it in the F-250 or would i have to hit the junk yard for a 2 wheel drive model?I now people say its alot of work to convert from auto to manual but not really,& the truck is in awsem shape, now the 1990 thats another story it is all rotted and a blowen motor.if it will work can i use the tail housing from the auto since the 5 speed does not have one since it goes in the transfre case,also will the auto flex plate work,becouse when i took the 5 speed 4x4 out i took it up to the car wash to rinse it off & well i forgot the flex plate at the car wash went back for it but was already gone.if u can help with advice please do,,thanx so much...

2006-08-17 18:44:39 · 4 answers · asked by david310rr 1

you have to get under the truck?

2006-08-17 18:41:20 · 10 answers · asked by thrag 4

2006-08-17 18:39:21 · 1 answers · asked by H C 1

I have recently aquired this vehicle and wondering if it could be brake caliper or wheel bearing. I heard that the front end should probably be rebuilt on these trucks but not sure?? Any tips would be great!

2006-08-17 18:27:43 · 10 answers · asked by rodger_hatfield 1

2006-08-17 18:27:03 · 3 answers · asked by nightrider 1

2006-08-17 18:16:27 · 8 answers · asked by toni j 3

Can anyone tell me about cars... I mean each and every thing for eg suspension,, cc and all those things in a good detailed manner by not just copy-pasting it from other sites!!!
Thanx

2006-08-17 17:56:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

TRYING TO FIND A SITE WHERE I CAN SEE WHERE THE COOLANT SENSOR GOES FOR AN '87 NISSIAN SENTRA COUP 4 CYL.

IF ANYONE KNOWS A SITE LET ME KNOW

2006-08-17 17:40:56 · 3 answers · asked by cherokee.diamond 4

2006-08-17 17:40:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to press the accelerator all the way to the floor in order for it to go 20mph. Once it is above 20mph it runs fine but from 0-20 the car can't get out of its own way and it is much worse when the A/C is on. It is a '99 Toyota Camry 4cyl. My mechanic says there is nothing wrong with it when he hooks it up to the diagnostic machine. Does anyone have any suggestions for what could be wrong?

2006-08-17 17:35:23 · 3 answers · asked by krystlebluewaves 2