Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

i have a 95 chevy barreta and i know that i have a messed up gasket thats as much as i know what ways are there to figure out the exact problem you know blown head or what and how much would it cost to get it fixed or would i come off cheaper by buyin a "new" used motor by the way its a v6 one more thing any one out there willing to fix it for me for a reasonable price

2006-11-30 11:20:30 · 7 answers · asked by ray b 1

its not fireing whats the batteries haft to do with that i have got the most stupid answers if you dont know anything do write anything check the starter i would have said it will not turn over you all are stupid i feel stupid for reading what you have wrote

2006-11-30 11:20:29 · 12 answers · asked by lee c 1

I honestly have NO IDEA at all about what it is. I know that it happens in convertibles but what exactly is it. My dad said that a cowl is where the windsheild is in the car like in front on the outside and the top of the dash inside. Whats it matter if you have cowl shake? Is it dangerous? does it effect handling?

2006-11-30 11:19:59 · 3 answers · asked by hippoflyer9000 2

Hi, I have a '94 Cavalier with the 2.2L engine. Parked it in the drive way 2 nights ago.. went out last night to drive it and would not start. Noticed a few things right off.. vapor or 'smoke' coming from the dipstick tube when cranking with dipstick removed. Also, it would try to start when floored-like start to fire a few cylinders-but never get enough to get going. I have done some more probing and maybe this info will help.

I decided to check the OBD to see if there were any codes showing. Found info that told me to jumper Pin A and B to set computer into diagnostics mode.. Car should show code 12 at first then flash out any codes in the computer. Well, I could not get anything to happen by jumpering these two pins. Also, took all plugs out, they were all wet, checked all plugs for spark and they all spark. My timing chain has been making alot of noise for a while, my guess is that it skipped a tooth and is causing fuel vapor(verified by smell) to blow into the crankcase

2006-11-30 11:02:33 · 6 answers · asked by Larry R 1

I just purchased 2 tires because one of my rear tires was flat and not repairable. My car is front wheel drive and when I asked the tire center about putting the new tires on the front, he abruptly said "It's best to keep them on the back" with no explanation. I've always thought the best tires should be on the front in a front-wheel drive vehicle. Am I wrong?

2006-11-30 10:26:38 · 15 answers · asked by JF 1

the other night i was workin on my 92 mustang and the tranny all of a sudden stopped workin, it wont go in gear and it wants to go forward in neutral. i dont know what could be causin this so i would like a detailed explanation on how to check or fix this or troubleshoot it if anyone can help thanks very much

2006-11-30 10:24:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 10:19:07 · 8 answers · asked by bopbo 3

I have a Olsmobile Cutless Cierra..It won't shut off. I was parking my car and when I went to turn it off the key in the ignition won't turn off. help!

2006-11-30 10:11:50 · 3 answers · asked by leesa_ann_69 1

My car blows white smoke and my oil looks like musturd. if i put antifrezze in it,it looks like im spraying the town 4 misqetoes. i dont wanna spen any money on a new head cause it is an old car but the only car i have..so i have 2 fix it..can u tell me if my head is ruint from what i have told you? or is it a head gasket hopefully

2006-11-30 09:50:14 · 6 answers · asked by tankkaray 2

A 6 speed gearbox in a 40 mph area

2006-11-30 09:44:51 · 15 answers · asked by colin050659 6

Does it waste more gas to leave the car idling in place or to stop the car and turn it on? (while I'm sitting and waiting on someone for, lets say, 10 to 15 minutes)

2006-11-30 09:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2001 ford focus with 76k on it. I just had the water pump, gaskets and valve gasket replaced because I was leaking coolant.Now it only leaks collant when I turn the heat on. A friend told me this could be a heater core problem, is this true? I live in the Chicagot so it's getting cold. Is this something I need to get fixed right away or can it wait for a month or so?

2006-11-30 09:39:44 · 6 answers · asked by Janel S 2

I bought my VW Golf in July of 2004. I bought an extended warranty with it. Last year my battery died and I took it to the dealership (it was covered). Last night, my car wouldn't start (it wasn't the battery). Is the starter covered under warranty? Don't Volkswagens have a limited warranty that automatically come with the car when you buy it? Is my extended warranty useless? Also, even though I get my car serviced regularly, is it normal for the starter to malfunction only after 2 years?

2006-11-30 09:34:03 · 5 answers · asked by Ilovepeanutbutter 3

After a visit from a door-slammer (hard enough to make my ears ring), the passenger door on my 2-door 1994 Integra will not unlock. I have tried using the power lock buttons on both sides, the handle, the lock button, the key on both doors. All of these things lock and unlock the driver-side door, but not the passenger-side door. I tried jiggling the handle on the outside, jarring the door, pushing it in, everything but using enough force to break off the key or the button. I'm currently living overseas. Thanks.

2006-11-30 09:25:13 · 6 answers · asked by mb 1

nor can I hear the clicking..However, when I activate my hazard flasher, I hear the clicking, but I still dont see lights. Im assuming I need to replace the turn signal flasher, but im not sure where its location?

2006-11-30 09:23:54 · 4 answers · asked by Michael a 1

Is there somewhere to find a diagram for all the sensor locations on an 87 chevy celebrity? Thanks

2006-11-30 09:18:46 · 4 answers · asked by angie112070 2

I am about to get a 1999 Buick Century and I was just wondering if it is possible to get it done and how much it would cost and does it matter where i go to get it done? Should i go to a buick dealership or can i just go to a regular car shop? thanks for the help.

2006-11-30 09:18:40 · 2 answers · asked by The one who knows 3

2006-11-30 09:18:24 · 1 answers · asked by JAMn1 1

2006-11-30 09:15:02 · 9 answers · asked by liordoron 1

Can someone please just list an AVERAGE mant schedule for an AMERICAN made vehicle. Every ??????? miles change the oil, tranny fluid, brake fluid, radiator fluid...(and for anything else) ..and so on. Thanks!
I would like this to be benificial for everyone thats why I did not list my car.

2006-11-30 09:03:52 · 5 answers · asked by Ben 1

I have checked all the fuses and tried swapping them around, but sadly it doesn't appear to be a fuse. Both main beam headlights stopped working simultaneously and previous answers suggest the switch, but it occurred to me that the problem coincided with the recent downpours and huge puddles, so I wondered if it was also possible something might have burnt out?

With my utmost thanks in advance to anyone who takes the trouble to respond

2006-11-30 09:01:23 · 5 answers · asked by thedogsbollock 1

I am car-clueless so please pardon my ignorance. I got 4 new tires installed yesterday. I also wanted a 4 wheel alignment but the shop doesn't do alignments (found out after I already had the tires installed) so I am taking it to another shop tomorrow for that. In driving the car today, it doesn't pull to the right or left; it rides like a champ with the new tires. Is the alignment necessary even though the car "feels" okay to me? I suspect that I should have the alignment done but I just wondered what you "auto-pros" on here have to say. Thanks.

2006-11-30 08:59:11 · 13 answers · asked by NightOwl 1

2006-11-30 08:49:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 94 Mitsubishi Diamante which I've had for at least two months now. I start my car the same way everyday, and usually allow it to run for 5-10 minutes until the meter (w/ the hot & cold letter) reaches half way.

Yesterday for some odd reason my car just decided not to start. It did but for like 2-3 seconds then it would die. I tried starting it over 5 times, and even reeved it a couple times to see if it would stay started but it still wouldn't.

But now after 24 hrs. I tried it again and there's no problem what so ever. I'm just worried that my cars playing some stupid trick on me. I don't want to risk going to school then finding out that it won't start again. I'm trying not to drive off somewhere then end up being stuck because my car wants to go stupid again.

EXTRA INFO:
The weather was like every other day. Chilly & Cold.
My battery was changed when I first got the car.
My oil was changed a week ago.
I'm low on antifreeze? would that cause the problem.

2006-11-30 08:42:07 · 9 answers · asked by Thara Ros 2

How often are the Cap and Rotor supposed to be replaced? And also spark plugs. 1989 Thunderbird

2006-11-30 08:34:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 08:28:56 · 3 answers · asked by madk63 1

along with the wheel bearing. My car drives fine with out any steering/suspension problems. Do I need to replace it or can I just leave it? The mechanic was doing an alighnment and noticed the left wheel a little loose due to the tie rod...

2006-11-30 08:03:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

it has broken off and is about 1 ft. by 1 ft. and weighs about 20 pounds

2006-11-30 08:03:26 · 4 answers · asked by repentance12 1

I have a 1995 toyota camry le. One door is always slightly ajar (I will fix it soon). Anyways, the door always ajar causes cabin light to stay on all night. One day, car won't start, battery too low. I hook the jumper on it, and starts up. I let it idle for 30 minutes, then go on a trip. Qver the next couple days, I drive total of 500 miles without incident.

Couple days later, I start the car and drive2 or 3 miles. It dies and engine won't turn over when Itry to start it. Only clicks are heard. I assume battery, so I hook the jumper up to it, let it idle for 15-20 minutes. I take the jumper off after that time, and car dies again.

I take home battery, a check reveals it still has juice. I charge the battery for a few hours, and reinstall. Battery should have been fully charged in that time. I reinstall, and start car. All is well, but the battery indicator light in the dash won't go off.

Alternator doesn't make strange noises. Why would battery light stay on?

2006-11-30 08:01:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

like bologna or silly string

2006-11-30 07:55:37 · 20 answers · asked by Joel 1