Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

OK, so I just got my car back from being painted. I have a black on black honda. I dont know what those jerkoffs got on my dash and console and gauges, but it looks like it was dusted with baby poweder. Gone is the black shine i feverishly armoralled everyweekend for 4 years to keep. My boyfriend seems to think its somekind of paint thinning compound. My question is, what can i buy, if anything, to fix it. Its so ugly now, they ruined it, im not even gonna get started on why i had to take it back 3 times and why they had it it a total of 4 months, but regarless, its NOT going back to them again, and i want my beautiful black interior back. Any body know what the white spattery splotchy stuff is and how i can make it go away?

2006-11-01 07:45:42 · 3 answers · asked by Let ME be President! 4

I went to start my car early in the morning after it was -10 overnight and forgot to plug my car in. The car turned over once then would not turn over again. The battery is still good but it on won't turn over. Can anyone help me with this problem as soon as possible. Thank

2006-11-01 07:40:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-01 07:20:39 · 5 answers · asked by Leahlah 1

i have a cadillac with a northstar engine 1997 deville but my head gaskets are bad. and have (coolant to oil) how can i clean the engine. those heal.a.seal works on fixing bad heads if not, is there any thing that will work. with out paying $2,500 for the work.

2006-11-01 07:04:09 · 5 answers · asked by ISRAEL R 2

2006-11-01 06:53:03 · 14 answers · asked by tictak kat 7

,,,,almost as if there were no compression (as when the ignition module has been fried). Sometimes, the engine will crank and run, very poorly, for two or three seconds.

I suspect an engine diagnostic computer would be unable to help, since I'm never near one when the temps are high enough to cause the engine not to crank.

By the way, thanks for the answers, and I hope you'll forgive my not giving you sufficient info. I didn't know you couldn't add another comment in answer to the answers.

Thanks Y'all!

Sahagan

2006-11-01 06:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by Sahagan 1

I need to replace a fuel pump on a 1978 ford f-150, when I changed the fuel pump on a chevy there was a push rod that needed to be lifted to push the fuel pump in, on the chavy pump there was a little dished area on the end for the push rod to go in. on the ford pump there is no dish it is longer than the chevy too. I was wondering if the ford pump used a cam instead of a push rod? and finnaly is there any trick to changing the ford fuel pump?

2006-11-01 06:27:42 · 8 answers · asked by o7buster 3

2006-11-01 06:27:30 · 3 answers · asked by nanny 2345 1

My 2004 dodge stratus will not start, replaced battery still nothing....my brother said it could be the starter. My question is if it is the starter how long will it take to get a new one and fix it if I get a mechanic to look at it.

2006-11-01 05:59:24 · 9 answers · asked by MJ 2

Driving home last night which was a brilliant idea in the first place, I hit a curb with my right front tire. The whole wheel is moved back a few inches and the tire is actually rubbing against the inside of the wheel well. The tire is definitely toast, much of the tread is ripped right off, but the car drove the rest of the way home.

So my question is if anyone has an idea how badly I screwed myself, and whether this was just knocking the wheel way out of alignment or did I more likely break/bend something vital to my car's general well-being. Just wondering if anybody knows about wheels. It's a Honda Civic. Thanks.

2006-11-01 05:56:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-01 05:44:10 · 4 answers · asked by supraman 1

My engine temp moves fast enough that my temp gauge was almost describable as bouncing today. It also took an unusually long time for the truck to heat up. I checked the oil and am waiting for the truck to cool to check the coolant. The truck never overheated it just got warm and cold ridiculously fast. I was driving 55 mph and its about 60 degrees out on a clear day so its not environmental.

2006-11-01 05:40:38 · 5 answers · asked by bigalexe 2

The pulldown motor does not work. I cannot find a used one and a new one cost more than the car is worth. I just want to close the trunk (so it doesn't get wet when it rains) and never open it again.

2006-11-01 05:36:04 · 2 answers · asked by zalinarose 1

...to replace a heater core on an '88 Plymouth Caravelle?

2006-11-01 05:34:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I fix, without going to a shop, since it's an automatic window? Even if I can just put the window back on the rail for now. Can anyone help?

2006-11-01 05:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a '01 chevy suburban with rear a/c. It was working great the air was cold and then just stop working my compressor gets stuck when the clutch pops out the compressor don't turn at all. What could it be some mechanic says is the compressor other say is the freon, other says its the clutch. What could it be? Just the compressor is $580 plus tax & inst. need help please. Thanks in advance

2006-11-01 05:27:00 · 4 answers · asked by David 1

2006-11-01 05:12:30 · 8 answers · asked by paddy cakes 1

i had work done on my vehicle and i had a problem with their work after i picked it up, am i required to go back to them to correct it or should i go somewhere else

2006-11-01 05:11:37 · 6 answers · asked by Jack M 1

1998 dodge ram

2006-11-01 05:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by babydoll 1

Just had oil changed and air filter changed. I was just driving when I thought I smelled smoke. I then noticed a big trail of smoke was coming from my tailpipe. Not sure of the color but it smelled like burning oil. Taking into garage. I turned off the car and it seemed to be fine after a few minutes I drove another ten miles to work without another incident.

2006-11-01 05:00:04 · 9 answers · asked by disilva007 1

Sorting out my Mazda's front nearside shock/strut and after removing coil spring etc resistance is more going up than pushing down! In fact if left to its own devices, the thing just sort of tiredly slips down without a sound on its own! Presumably it's shot....is it? No rattly noises off it and no evidence of oil/lubrication leak - but it does look prettly old & manky!

2006-11-01 04:59:23 · 5 answers · asked by Ziggy 1

My transmission is leaking. It leak at front bearing. It leaks only when the car is running. The mechanic guy told me that I have to replace it with a used transmission. What can I do? Can I seal it or do I have to buy a used transmission. How can I add fluid? What type of fluid do I need to add? Where to add the fluid? Thanks guys.

2006-11-01 04:57:10 · 1 answers · asked by Peter T 1

hi my 2000 Toyota Celica GTS is having a problem with acceleration. When I start the car after it has sat for a few hours it has absolutely no acceleration even though I am slamming on the gas. After the car has run for about a minute it starts to gain more power. What is wrong with my car? Also I just got a new engine and transmission for the car because the car had been flooded (It was doing this problem before the flood as well as after). Please help me!

2006-11-01 04:48:49 · 6 answers · asked by Creston M 2

I'm wondering if the clutch is bad.

2006-11-01 04:47:33 · 6 answers · asked by bigjonesy48 2

I have this truck and it has broken down. I want to order the parts my self so that I may send it for the mechanic to fix it for me.
I need the OEM part numbers for THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. ISUZU 6BG1
and OEM number for a complete propeller shaft for the same truck.
Thanks and hope to have your support soon

2006-11-01 04:46:20 · 1 answers · asked by Kofi B 1

I am looking to buy a car and found a 1991 BMW 750 IL for 1500$
It has 133k miles and fully loaded. There are a few problems with it however. The AC is out because it leaked freon (sp?), and it leaks oil out of the valve covers. How big of a problem is the oil leak to the over all condition of the car and about how much would it cost to fix on average? The same with the AC? With these problems and a few cosmetic blemishes (Head liner drooping in a few places, small dent in drivers door, paint not perfect) how good is this deal? Thanks for your informed answers.

2006-11-01 04:45:20 · 6 answers · asked by johngrobmyer 5

It is blowing cold air and it's bloody freezing. I have changed the fuse but it's still not working.

Any suggestions?

2006-11-01 04:42:46 · 16 answers · asked by andipandi 3

Which motor of this year do you reccomend for reliability and durability?? Thanks

2006-11-01 04:40:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

or forward and it makes a knocking sound if I race the engine what couldd this be? thank you

2006-11-01 04:39:18 · 1 answers · asked by jenndriscoll530 2

2006-11-01 04:23:04 · 10 answers · asked by black jack 2