Maintenance & Repairs - October 2006

If anyone can help me find one online, this would be great! Thank you, car enthusiasts! It has a 1.8 DOHC B181A motor... Also, maybe a exploded view of the intake manifold assembly, or an online manual would help! I'm rebuilding the motor. Any help would be awesome!

2006-10-24 14:06:50 · 3 answers · asked by smartestassofthemall 3

2006-10-24 14:04:17 · 3 answers · asked by ygyg_98 1

2006-10-24 14:01:28 · 5 answers · asked by crazybitch 1

Every time I make a turn there is a sound I hear. I took it to a car repair shop and they said that I should have the Rack-&-Pinion assembly replaced but when I took it to another shop for a second opinion the sound vanished. They checked it out and they said everything is OK. Should I ignore the first warning? Who can point me to a site which can help me? Thanks.

2006-10-24 14:00:56 · 5 answers · asked by George S 4

I need to move my car and can't afford a tow - I need to know how far you think my car will go on a jumped battery or how many times per mile it needs to be jumped

2006-10-24 13:59:01 · 7 answers · asked by suzi7693 2

2006-10-24 13:56:04 · 2 answers · asked by ogre 1

the pcm is good. knock sensor is new. oxygen sensor is new.
service engine light wont go off.

2006-10-24 13:50:24 · 3 answers · asked by sue r 1

2006-10-24 13:17:58 · 9 answers · asked by cliff d 1

2006-10-24 13:13:16 · 3 answers · asked by John R 1

Would like it to look nice, but making it gas-tight is most important. The plastic cap is also cracked.

Any ideas?

2006-10-24 13:08:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have changed the bodies off of two truck frames so the lines have been disconnected and reconnected between the two. The brake pedal and clutch go straight to the floor when pressed. you do not get no fluid at all when trying to bleed them. I refilled the tanks but they drained empty when the body was off the frame.

How do I bleed all the air from the lines to get ready to start bleeding like normal?

2006-10-24 13:07:40 · 5 answers · asked by ronnny 7

Thank you all for your help. I got it off and it looks like it has mud in it. The thermostat was not lined up on the gasket properly. Can I just line it up right, clean it out and reuse. And would this possibly have been the cause of my car, that had coolent, over heating?

2006-10-24 13:01:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fuel injectors seem to be dirty. Iwant to try something myself before taking them to get pro. cleaned.Anyone have any suggestions on what type of product. to use.

2006-10-24 12:45:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

need to know if any one knows where the thermostat is on a 98 mustang 3.8 l v6.
Having trouble finding it.

2006-10-24 12:34:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-24 12:23:55 · 9 answers · asked by Love Patience Peace and Kindness 1

I have an F150 and I have a hard time opening the tailgate, I have to lift the handle several times and really push up on it for it to open. What is an easy way to fix a spring or whatever it is I have to fix. Or should I just get a new handle?

2006-10-24 12:03:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently changed my fuel injector on my 97 ford Taurus. Now my car feels like I'm pushing the gas when I"m not. Even at a stop light it feels like i'm pushing the gas and the brake at the same time. Could it be air leaking out of the manifold or the injector is giving to much gas or any thing else

2006-10-24 11:54:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are better yet ,How much time it taks to put in aspark plug.?

How much for a coil,it fits on the spark plug

How much ,for a DTFE Sensor

Hoiw much for a fuel filter.

The time for each one seperate.

2006-10-24 11:52:37 · 5 answers · asked by howaboutit99@sbcglobal.net 2

2006-10-24 11:44:06 · 9 answers · asked by jerrylbrownmillpondkid73 1

I have a '92 Cadillac DeVille, with a 4.9 ltr V8. My car has recently started idling very high, from the moment I turn it over. When I start it, it revs really loudly too. The worst part is that while i'm driving, it tends to accelerate all on it's own, and my gas mileage is horrible!!

Any ideas on what's causing this? or what I can do?

2006-10-24 11:42:54 · 5 answers · asked by MattMan 3

It is just the rear left window that doesn't roll down.

2006-10-24 11:41:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just brought my car in for an oil change and lube service. The place I go to is pretty good about service and repairs in that I can drop my car off in the day, and pick it up in the early evening for service other than oil changes.

However, I noticed that several times (today included), the mechanic would call and say something like "We did the oil change, but noticed the other fluids could use a change -- coolant, transmission, power steering."

When they say that, are they being good mechanics by watching out to keep the cars they serve in tip-top shape or are they just giving a soft sell to make extra services?

Would love to hear from other customers and if you work(ed) as a mechanic and have any inside knowledge. Thanks.

2006-10-24 11:21:05 · 15 answers · asked by QueAndAy 1

sparks plugs keep burning out

2006-10-24 11:14:07 · 7 answers · asked by rhicks112003 1

thanks

2006-10-24 11:10:01 · 4 answers · asked by believersvoice 1

I'm thinking of offering this as a service to make a little cash here and there as I find it easy to do, mainly with non-ecu TD's. Would this be a good idea?

2006-10-24 10:41:37 · 7 answers · asked by puggtiracer 3

My pontiac grand am gt 95 has no oil pressure. Do you guys have any ideas of what it could be and what i can do to fix it it makes a knocking noise.

2006-10-24 10:39:39 · 5 answers · asked by bballate 1

yesterday, when i was driving my son to school, my 1998 chrysler concorde's engine shut down while driving. then it shook a little and i had to turn it back on (while driving) would you consider this a problem that i should get some1 check out?

2006-10-24 10:31:38 · 5 answers · asked by legendaryfrog 3

The transmission is for a 1996 Olds Bravada.

2006-10-24 10:20:24 · 7 answers · asked by Joey M 1

1. An automotive engine's camshaft rotates at
A. the same speed as the crankshaft.
B. one-quarter the speed of the crankshaft.
C. one-half the speed of the crankshaft.
D. twice the speed of the crankshaft.


2. The type of engine that contains one camshaft mounted in its cylinder head is called
A. an overhead valve engine.
B. an overhead camshaft engine.
C. a double-overhead camshaft engine.
D. a push rod engine.


3. The part of the poppet valve that contacts the valve seat is called the
A. face.
B. stem.
C. margin.
D. head.



FIGURE A-1—Use this illustration to answer Question 4.

4. Look at the engine block shown in Figure A-1. The engine shown in this figure is
A. a four-cylinder, in-line engine.
B. a six-cylinder, V-type engine.
C. a four-cylinder, horizontally opposed engine.
D. an eight-cylinder, V-type engine.


5. Which of the following components controls the opening and closing of the valves in an engine?
A. The crankshaft journals
B. The camshaft lobes
C. The rocker arms
D. The push rod



FIGURE A-2—Use this illustration to answer Question 6.

6. Look at the engine shown in Figure A-2. What type of valve system does the engine shown in this figure contain?
A. An overhead camshaft design with solid lifters
B. An overhead valve design with hydraulic lifters
C. An overhead camshaft design with hydraulic lifters
D. An overhead valve design with solid lifters


7. The crankshaft parts that are supported in the engine block by bearing inserts are called
A. rod journals.
B. main journals.
C. crankshaft throws.
D. lobes.


8. During an engine's intake stage, what passages inside the cylinder head must the incoming air-and-fuel mixture flow through in order to enter the cylinder?
A. The intake ports
B. The exhaust manifold
C. The valve guide
D. The cylinder bore


9. Which of the following components serves as both a cover for the bottom of the engine block and a reservoir for engine oil?
A. The valve cover
B. The oil pan
C. The front cover
D. The lubrication retainer



FIGURE A-3—Use this illustration to answer Question 10.

10. Look at the illustration in Figure A-3. What method of driving a camshaft is shown in this figure?
A. A timing chain drive system
B. A timing belt drive system
C. A gear drive system
D. A direct drive system


11. In most engines, the head of the intake valve is
A. slightly larger than the head of the exhaust valve.
B. much smaller than the head of the exhaust valve.
C. the same size as the head of the exhaust valve.
D. a different shape than the head of the exhaust valve.


12. In an automotive engine, the wrist pin connects
A. the connecting rod to the crankshaft.
B. the crankshaft to the camshaft.
C. the piston to the connecting rod.
D. the valve to the cylinder head.


13. Which of the following components helps to limit the front-to-back movement of the crankshaft?
A. The cam bearing
B. The flywheel
C. The thrust bearing
D. The vibration dampener


14. The up-and-down motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion by the
A. cylinder head and the valves.
B. bearings and the piston rings.
C. push rods and the rocker arms.
D. connecting rod and the crankshaft.


15. In a typical automotive engine, the piston contains _______ compression ring(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four


16. Which of the following components is an external passageway that connects an engine's fuel system to a cylinder head port?
A. The exhaust manifold
B. The intake manifold
C. The intake valve
D. The exhaust valve


17. Which of the following lists the stages of the four-stroke engine cycle in the correct order of operation?
A. Power, intake, exhaust, compression
B. Intake, power, compression, exhaust
C. Exhaust, power, intake, compression
D. Intake, compression, power, exhaust



18. The space between the top of the valve stem and the rocker arm is called the
A. valve clearance.
B. end play.
C. bearing thrust.
D. valve margin.


19. The component in the cylinder head that holds a valve in place and prevents the valve stem from moving side to side is the
A. valve spring.
B. valve guide.
C. valve cover.
D. retainer clip.


20. The top of the cylinder head is sealed by the
A. valve cover.
B. front cover.
C. oil pan.
D. oil retainer.


21. The area in the cylinder head where the air-and-fuel mixture is burned is called the
A. combustion chamber.
B. intake port.
C. exhaust port.
D. valve guide.


22. A typical oil control ring consists of _______ separate part(s).
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four


23. During engine operation, the total distance that a valve opens is called the
A. rise.
B. lift.
C. duration.
D. stroke.

2006-10-24 10:20:00 · 5 answers · asked by TomBongMan 1

I am taking a night class in welding and am trying to get W.A.B.O certified (Washington State) in vertically up using 7018 stick. One instructor says you can oscillate stightly the other says you can't you have to use string welds who is right? And are there any other pointers also? Thanks in advance

2006-10-24 10:17:56 · 5 answers · asked by DEE W 7