Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

i have a corsa b sri 1.4 16v

2006-09-26 08:44:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

power steering problems, won't stop whinning,fluid backs out of top.

2006-09-26 08:35:54 · 4 answers · asked by bigdaddyredbone 1

My starter makes a noise like an air gun??
We took it off to find nothing visible for problems and also bench tested came out good
Ring gear is also good

When you try to start it ,,sounds like the starter is turning but not kicking in.
The ring gear does have a shinny spot where the starter drive was trying to kick in.??

Why does the bench test come out good but when installed it seems not to kick in all the way.

it always work fine til just recently

The engine is a 2 cyl. Detroit Diesel in a Bull Dozer.

2006-09-26 08:21:38 · 7 answers · asked by Vulcan 1 5

air shocks on lincoln continental won't air up. checked the fuses and all that. is there a reset switch or anything i can reset. would also appreciate any suggestions on websites where i can get free advice on car repair. thanks

2006-09-26 08:18:17 · 7 answers · asked by a very happily married woman 3

I have a 99 GMC Sierra, sometimes it wont start but then after a few minutes it will. They told me it is the passlock system cause the SECURITY light stays on while I drive. The system is around $600 to fix, does anyone know how to disengage it without spending alot of cash?

2006-09-26 08:18:13 · 4 answers · asked by rudy c 2

I am trying to time the engine but the camshafts never line up becuase of the floating/spring-loaded camshaft gear. Does it ever line up again after two turns of the crankshaft? What am I doing wrong?

2006-09-26 08:14:55 · 3 answers · asked by Presagio 4

i have a 99 pontiac grand am. i've never had any major problems with it except the alternator. when i turn my car over, all it does is make a clicking noise. if i leave the key on,,,in the on position my radio works , my dash lights light up, my door will ding. what is the problem? could it be my starter? i've had 2 people tell me that it's probably my battery. please help me.

2006-09-26 08:07:16 · 16 answers · asked by April P 1

i've herd of the radiator stop leak... any suggestions

2006-09-26 08:03:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've got a set of 2 2-ton jack stands and a floor jack so I can work on my car (a smaller car . . . Chevy Cavalier), and I was thinking that there are times when it would be really handy to have the whole car off the ground, say for example when you want to change your oil and fuel filter.

Do you think it'd be safe to put the car up on 4 jack stands?

Thanks!

2006-09-26 07:50:53 · 10 answers · asked by Mike D! 1

The original motor was a 283 small block V-8. My question is, the original fuel pump is of the mechanical type it's mounted on the side of the 283 motor. Now that I'm putting in the ZZ-3 crate motor, is there a electric fuel pump that I use or what!! Help!!!

2006-09-26 07:50:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

has a bubble emerging from the edge on the side of it? Anyone know what has caused the bubble? And will this mean i need a new tyre or will repairing be sufficient?
Thanks.

2006-09-26 07:43:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

A new website, basic, and adding features requested by you. Anything of use to the motor trade.

2006-09-26 07:42:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

what's the easiest way to change a tire, for a woman?

2006-09-26 07:38:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 07:33:45 · 18 answers · asked by altpro9 2

My car is a 93 Geo Prizm with about 141,000 miles on it. I was driving down the road, pressing on the gas, and it suddenly started making a low grumbly sound and would not accelerate. I coasted it into a parking lot and now it turns on fine, but whenever I press on the gas it doesn't move. I am afraid it may be the transmission, and if it is is it worth the money to get it repaired?

2006-09-26 07:33:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 07:15:06 · 3 answers · asked by Big Daddy B 1

I was at school today and i jokingly drop kicked my friends windsheild........and i cracked it.........not horrible but its bad enuff i kno........she could drive ity like that but she worried about wat her moim is gonna say.......Does anyone kno how much it usually costs tol get a windsheild fixed........The car is a toyota camry..Im not sure wat year though......I just needan estimate really so i can kno how broke im gonna be for a while......thanks tho

2006-09-26 07:11:15 · 4 answers · asked by pro_boarder07 1

2006-09-26 07:02:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

1999 Subaru has 78k city miles on it, replacing the original clutch today. the shop is recommending the flywheel replacement.

2006-09-26 06:43:07 · 14 answers · asked by Miranda G 1

2000 Ford Mustang, 3.0L V6 engine - I am having a "valve job" done, due to a large oil leak through one of the valve guides. The mechanic who took the heads off (to send them to a machine shop for the actual work) says the Piston to Cylinder clearance is too big, and I should replace the engine - though prior to removing the heads all six cylinders compression tested at 175PSI. He has not yet gotten in there with a feeler gauge and actually measured the gap, but I have told him I'm not buying an engine until he does.

2006-09-26 06:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by Ohari1 3

I own a 1993 Nissan Altima and I've just noticed that my car rattles when accelerating, but stops when I reach around 25mph. What could this be and what would the estimate be on how much it would it cost to fix?

2006-09-26 06:24:57 · 7 answers · asked by dragon_volley 1

I've heard this because they must remove the engine to get to the nessesary parts and if you have it done anywhere but the dealership, your warrenty will be voided?

2006-09-26 06:13:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-26 06:04:52 · 2 answers · asked by Unknown 3

2006-09-26 05:59:28 · 4 answers · asked by jesus c 1

We live in CA. My 16 year old daughter took her car (hers by possesion, not legally) in for an "oil change". She walked out with a $300.00 bill charged to my credit card (she is an authorized user). I was out of town, out of cell range, so she could not get a hold of me. This was a place that we have used for over 6 years on all of our vehicles including 2 other teenage drivers and cars. They have stated that a 16 yr old can sign a contract for service on a vehicle in California? The car is not registered under her name, it is under ours. I have searched and cannot find any code that states this fact. Ethically I convinced them that a 16 yr old versus a knowledgable adult mechanic should have resulted in an oil change with an estimate for the additional services to be reviewed by her parents. They have agreed to refund, but I am curious if there is such a statue?

2006-09-26 05:58:00 · 11 answers · asked by Juls 1

2003 2.7engine

2006-09-26 05:52:41 · 7 answers · asked by adriennejimjr 1

I brought my car to the mechanic today and he said i needed an induction service, spark plugs and wires. Isn't this the same as a tune up? I'd just never heard the phrase "induction service" before.

2006-09-26 05:47:54 · 7 answers · asked by darryl887 1

I drained the fluid from the transmission pan and don't know how to put it back in. I have read that you fill it through the over fill? But, how do you do that? Can I make a pump, and how? Does the truck need to be idleing during the entire procedure or just when checking the overflow?

P.S. Hubby will be doing most of the work ;)

2006-09-26 05:22:11 · 1 answers · asked by Amy S 1

car wont start ?? so what are the major componets for an engnie to start and also how do you test them ??

2006-09-26 05:10:27 · 15 answers · asked by latinlover280 1

1995 opel astra 2.0 well here goes at first it would start run for a couple of sec. then it would die .now it wont even start and the check engnie light comes on..so what could be the problem ??

2006-09-26 05:07:33 · 5 answers · asked by latinlover280 1