Maintenance & Repairs - September 2006

I know it's a GM 4.3 V6. I don't know if it is a 262, 263 or 265. Is there something on the block that will tell me?

2006-09-07 18:52:19 · 5 answers · asked by strtshrk 2

1991 toyota corolla, going to be run in a demolition derby but i would like not to be the first one out with a blown engine. Car originally became problematic after being run with no oil for a short time. Knock quieted when run with very thick oil.

2006-09-07 18:11:01 · 14 answers · asked by jon 3

2006-09-07 18:09:19 · 5 answers · asked by ContessaVampira 3

i had the aa out for my sintra only for him to tell me that the sensor that tells the engine the temp of the car is faulty,so the engine thinks the car is always cold and is pushing to much petrol to the engine can anyone tell me the name of the sensor i need to replace

2006-09-07 18:07:20 · 9 answers · asked by LOUISE S 1

I need to adjust the timeing on a 84 nissian Maxima
I know its 8Deg BTDC And I know undo the bolt and move the dis- till I get to the 8Deg. But do I have to have a VAc Gauge or do I just plug the Vac line on the dis-cap? Also what side is best to look at the timing drivers side or passenger? Or is it under the car? If anyone can help ? Or give me a good web site that tells you how to set the timeing It would help me out alot
Thanks to all of you

2006-09-07 17:54:52 · 1 answers · asked by Kos 4

i just bought a 96 plymouth neon tonight and it may need a ball bearing or ball joint in the rear passenger side. i paid $750 for it so i am not too upset or anything...how long does it take for something to happen with it? i need to start working and get at least one paycheck so i can take care of it. would the wheel just break off or what? it's only moves in a little bit when i use my foot to push the top of the wheel.

2006-09-07 17:52:51 · 4 answers · asked by i_left_my_mind_with_the_baby 4

1987 pontiac firebird wiring schematics that i can download to my pc free of charge

2006-09-07 17:49:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bill is driving his Dodge along a country road and all of a sudden his car has a breakdown. He coast to the side of the road, gets out and surveys the problem. He figures he can't fix the car so he calls his friend George on the cell phone. George says he will be right there, gets in his Pontiac and drives to where Bill is. George looks the problem over, goes to his trunk, gets out a tow rope and has Bill tow his (George) Pontiac back with his (Bill) Dodge.

2006-09-07 17:31:38 · 4 answers · asked by tnagew 2

2006-09-07 17:29:47 · 3 answers · asked by Arcy 1

I bought a 84 GMC s15 jimmy the other day, and i went to change the fuel filter, air filter, oil filter, and oil because i live in california and there's strict smog laws. didnt want to risk failing the test so i was doing this. anyways, the fuel filter is the kind where it's in the carburetor and the fuel line goes into the housing for it. i guess the nut for the fuel line was stripped and it won't go back in. itll screw half a turn and then fall right back out. i tried using gasoline safe plumber tape and sealer, it went in a little farther, but it popped right back out when i started the engine and some pressure came through. what would you say is the fastest way i could get this fixed and back on the road? i need help quick because i need to get to work, might be able to borrow a truck for tommorow but i need it fixed QUICK. help?

2006-09-07 17:13:25 · 7 answers · asked by timvansickel 4

i know this happen quiet often and to us women it seems like something you don't mind because you do this more than wemen but i have been doing some reading on men and i found that you are fasinating creaters, you just dont show that much emotion,becase it seems like a weakness but go a head tell me i am listening and those other wemen who are reading this.

2006-09-07 16:59:48 · 13 answers · asked by porter1princess 2

2006 Chevy 3500 HD 6.6 Isuzu Diesel 6 spd Allison Auto Trans 6331 miles.
When I come into a town and coast down from 70 mph to 40 mph the trans stays in 6th gear lugging the rpm to 1100. Needless to say it gets pretty jerky. I have a Hobart 10k welder, Oxy/Acetylene bottles, Huge air compressor, and a 3ton 21 ft Auto Crane, Replacement filters for detroit 8v71 and 8v92 engines, 1 set swabs and liners for garner denver 4 1/2" mud pumps, 10gal 40w oil, 6 gal antifreeze, 5 gal 90Wt., and a complete master set of mechanics tools (sockets and wrenchs up to 3 1/2 " ) "oil field" The truck is weighed down pretty good.
It was purchased as cab & chassis.

Does anyone know of any updated calibrations that might address this issue. Keep in mind the symptom is intermittant. I just think it should downshift on it's own at 1100 rpm's maintaining 42 mph.
I checked alldata and got nothing.
The dealer was a waste of time too.
Please Chevy Guru's, tell me I have the wrong VB,PCM or calib.

2006-09-07 16:37:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a used 2003 Toyota Celica GTS that has the "ABS" dash light indicator thats "on" when driving. Is there a way to check or troubleshoot the problem without going to the dealer?

2006-09-07 16:35:22 · 7 answers · asked by Mars 2

My truck caught fire inside my truck; under-neath steering wheel. The Wires were burning & there were flames. i had just turned off Ignition. Never did know what caused this? any comments. --I think my son-in-law (a mechanic) put a new ignition and did something else too --to fix the problem, but we still do not know what caused the problem. It was scary. just wondering if others of You had this same problem with same type Truck or other vehicles? thanks for any comments; answers, etc. -- It happened about 8 mo's ago and hasn't happened again since; but i still sort of worry!

2006-09-07 16:28:14 · 8 answers · asked by Brown Eyed Susan 2

It's a 2005 Ford Ranger Edge. It was about $10,000 worth of damage (drive train replaced, fuel tank replaced, some frame work, muffler, wheel stuff, etc.). People are telling me just to sell it ones it's out. Insurance paid $9000. Is it a good idea to sell it? Reasons to sell or not to? How much do you honestly think I can make from it? I also owe about 7 grand on it too. Whould it make sense to sell it and buy an Ranger XLT instead? Thanks in advance.

2006-09-07 16:27:04 · 4 answers · asked by drdrewo 2

Ford F350 SD 6.0L TDI Navistar Internation.

The injectors break mostly the retaining ring and upper o ring land where the galley tube inserts.

anyone know why they break?

2006-09-07 16:18:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been at the gas pump, or come out of a store or my house and try to restart my truck after it has been running awhile, and it has to totally cool down before it will start most times.....Anybody have any ideas?

2006-09-07 16:11:22 · 19 answers · asked by Laura 2

I REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND NOW HAVE MANY ELECTRICAL ITEMS NOT WORKING(HEAD LAMPS,HORN, BREAKLIGHTS,INTERIOR ETC)NONE OF THE FUSES ARE OUT THOUGH?!?!

2006-09-07 16:07:05 · 5 answers · asked by BRIAN F 1

around how many hours would a shop charge me for

2006-09-07 16:04:57 · 5 answers · asked by hooya 3

2006-09-07 15:40:18 · 11 answers · asked by Jason W 2

I have a 99 F150, I have no book for it, and the auto store gave me a 550 instead of a 650. (whatever that means) I was wondering if that would hurt my truck of anything??

2006-09-07 15:19:12 · 13 answers · asked by Kelly H 4

and does it have to deal with matching the tires and rims

2006-09-07 15:16:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember back when you could have your rotors turned 4 or 5 times before you had to have them replaced, now it's like you have to replace them on your first brake change. I don't know about you, but I smell a rat here.

2006-09-07 15:13:33 · 9 answers · asked by fordfan444 2

I would like to have power steering and disc brakes I would appreciate if somenoe knows to tell what frame to use on a 39 deluxe ford coupe because later I might put a small block in it and THANKS FOR ANY REPLY because my cousin has had this car stored away for many years i think since the 60s and has had no luck with anything because noone knows much around here i am only in my early 30s and love old school cars and would love to learn more about them thanks again

2006-09-07 15:11:35 · 3 answers · asked by arico f 1

A locksmith?

2006-09-07 15:11:11 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-07 14:51:40 · 3 answers · asked by arico f 1

I am restoring a 1966 dodge charger,,where can i get repo parts such as floor pans,,lower quarters and wiring ?

2006-09-07 14:33:13 · 5 answers · asked by skeets 2

I have a 1997 ford contour. My car cuts off on me most of the time when I am in stop-n-go traffic. Sometimes the engine will rumble a few times before it cuts off, but most of the time it just cuts off when I slow down. Can anyone tell me any possibilites of what could be wrong with it?

2006-09-07 14:12:33 · 7 answers · asked by mickey2005 2

I have been hearing a clicking noise when I turn the wheel. It doesnt always happen while I am driving.. But if I put the car in park with the car running and turn the wheel back and forth.. I can definately hear the noise. I have had the struts replaced, brakes replaced.. I have been told that it could be the rack and pinion or tie tods. How much do tie rods usually cost? Has anyone dealt with the same problem? They have also lubricated some parts to see if that would help. Nothing has seemed to work. I have been given the run around. So if anyone has an idea of what this could be and how much it would cost to repair it I would greatly appreciate it.. Thanks!!

2006-09-07 14:10:35 · 8 answers · asked by K.M. 1

The handle is still there it just doesn't open the door

2006-09-07 13:59:59 · 3 answers · asked by debi z 1