Maintenance & Repairs - August 2006

My 74 VW beetle overheated, the hole is too big for a Heli-coil.

Is there anything that works better than JB weld to get the spark plug to stay in?

I know that it's a jalopy rig, I'm just looking for something to make it run, not so much quality at that.

Thanks

2006-08-13 20:18:53 · 6 answers · asked by meretruth 1

I have an old car with this type carborator and also have some problem with i pleased if you send me some information (diagram, cataloge ......)

2006-08-13 19:54:38 · 2 answers · asked by shahrooz 1

What wattage is recomended? Will 100 W it burn the wires? Can the light bulb explode even if you dont touch it? I am using 9600 and 9500 light bulbs.

2006-08-13 19:54:21 · 4 answers · asked by lvmen2a 1

i have a 1993 chevy lumina 3.8L V6 runs fine I use it for work but not sure what the problem might be when i step on the gas pedal the gas meter goes up when i idle at a red light or whenever i stop it goes down and once again when i step on gas pedal goes up i stop it goes down up then down up then down I JUST WISH GAS PRICES WOULD STOP GOING UP AND START GOING DOWN!!!!!!any advice on what's the problem ?

2006-08-13 19:14:45 · 6 answers · asked by (((((K!NG))))) 3

2006-08-13 19:06:08 · 3 answers · asked by Nitewriter 1

2006-08-13 19:00:37 · 16 answers · asked by skg 1

my car has a few small scratches especially on the bumper and the bonnet. pls. advice how shall i get a clean smooth finish ?

2006-08-13 18:52:31 · 7 answers · asked by skg 1

'''''putting tachometer etc.

2006-08-13 18:44:29 · 5 answers · asked by camelot 1

Is this something I should do myself? Or should I take it to a mechinic. If I should take it.....can you sugget anyone in the Hattiesburg/laurel ms area.

2006-08-13 18:42:20 · 8 answers · asked by Liz 4

bought an old pick up, and just want to pull out some dents.

2006-08-13 18:16:56 · 11 answers · asked by Soul Survivor 1

just curious.. I was thinking about painting my echo a different color.. but not sure on pricing.

2006-08-13 17:59:37 · 16 answers · asked by xoxo 1

I have a rubbing sound that seems to be coming from the right rear area when the car is in motion. It sounds like a low pitched scraping and it is still present when the engine off (if the car is being moved by pushing it). It is present at all speeds and seems to be on 75% of the time and off 25% of the time, and the intervals get faster as the car goes faster. I looked back there and I looked at the tire and didn't see any wear spots. What could it be?

2006-08-13 17:23:04 · 5 answers · asked by theloniouszen 2

in my grand marque under my hood i occasionally hear water swishing it sounds like its involved in my heating or cooling. what could this be?

2006-08-13 17:21:49 · 8 answers · asked by chris r 3

can lubricating windshield wipers make them last longer..if so what lubricant and whatis the best way to maintain windshield wipers? thanks.

2006-08-13 17:03:03 · 11 answers · asked by mary louise espinoza 1

97 explorer xlt.....recently purchased, got rear-ended two weeks after purchasing (like new!) frame bent! what will we do if the car cannot be resold at original value, we shouldn't be at loss, are we just plain screwed?

2006-08-13 16:48:39 · 8 answers · asked by elyns1 1

2006-08-13 16:45:56 · 5 answers · asked by sanhita 1

I have a 2001 Chevy Tracker. What does the O2 sensor do and does it effect performance/gas mileage? Is it expensive to replace? Do you have any suggestions? Can I replace it myself? What does anyone know about this?

2006-08-13 16:32:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any easy way to determine what mileage your are
currently getting?? With out any fancy gadgets? Just looking to use some simple math.

2006-08-13 16:28:14 · 11 answers · asked by jito11rivera 3

2006-08-13 16:24:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

f 150 1978 300 six

2006-08-13 16:14:04 · 7 answers · asked by big_t_1_1999 2

Recently, our 96 Dodge Caravan has developed an electrical problem. It started when I noticed that when we would open the drivers side door, the courtesy lights would not turn on. Didn't think a whole lot about it, the van has a 192,000 miles. I geuss if I had that many miles on me, my lights would flicker too.

But this week I was coming home in a rain storm and all of the interior lights started to flicker on/off while driving down the freeway. The "Door Ajar" indicator light kept coming on and the auto door locks kept locking/unlocking. The kids thought it was kinda funny and had a couple of good laughs.

Almost sounds like there is some kind of clicking sound coming from the headlight switch? Or from somewhere under the dash? Once the rain quit, the flickering quit.

The van runs great! I fully intend to put 250,000 miles on this thing, only because I can't afford a new one. Any ideas would be appreciated much!

2006-08-13 16:03:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

im stuck cant figure out what i have . need to know how to find out no id on pan has an id tag on side with bar code can that be it?

2006-08-13 15:58:42 · 3 answers · asked by brad_kindred 1

2006-08-13 15:56:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I have a 2000 Mustang v6, and taday I took it out on a cross country trip. When I filled up the gas tank, it started to leak and I thought I had a hole in the tank. Later on, after a few more tries, it looked like the spill was due to overfill rather than leakage. Basically, the nozzle won't click off, it would just keep pumping. But, as the tank fills up, isn't it supposed to build pressure so that the pump will click off? What is going on here?

2006-08-13 15:44:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-13 15:41:36 · 10 answers · asked by kelly40 1

2006-08-13 15:19:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just recently replace the radiator so it couldnt be that

2006-08-13 14:49:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-13 14:47:24 · 4 answers · asked by backdraft529 1

I have a 2005 camry solara. After i started the car, everything sounded normal, but when i tried to back up, and stepped on the accelerator, the car wont move...it only move very very slowly backward. I tried stepping on the brake but it was hard and stiff. so i put it on drive to go forward but i cant. The only way i could get the car to stop moving backward was by putting it on parking. Then the oil and battery check lights went on. after a while, i turned off the car and restart it and everything was fine. I am a new driver and i really dont know anything about cars. i was wondering if the problem with my car was something very serious and what was wrong with it? should i get someone to take a look at it?

2006-08-13 14:45:13 · 6 answers · asked by flowerkisses81 1

Chargeing system all tested and working fine but the battery light on the dash is on.Anyone have any ideas how to get it off?

2006-08-13 14:44:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous