Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I am finishing up installation of a new 5.0 L in my 1990 Ford. I was thinking of getting a K&N air filter, but saw Fram advertises their "Airhog" filters as being as good. The Airhog is reuseable and orange like K&N and it only would cost $10 after Fram's $20 rebate (http://info.rockauto.com/Honeywell/FRAMDetail.html?PPA5056_012406.jpg) But if I get a lifetime filter I might as well get the best one right from the start. Anybody recommend Airhog vs. K&N or some other brand for the Ford 5.0?

2006-11-21 03:00:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok I need to replace the "a-pipe" on my car because there is a bad internal weld creating one hell of a buzz. I am 100% sure this is the cause of the annoying noise. I'm thinking just replace the whole piece with an aftermarket header because to buy the OEM piece would be much more expensive. The question is...will putting on an aftermarket header create any problems in that I will have maybe a more free flowing header coupled with the stock exhaust? I'm not after performance here, it's just that I want the noise gone and an aftermarket header is much less expensive.

2006-11-21 02:58:14 · 4 answers · asked by HJ8 1

do I turn the pipe wrench clockwise or counterclockwise? Just asked and everyone said counterclockwise till a women said it made a difference if you are looking down or up at it, so which is right

Also It is plastic and stuck and bits of plastic are flaking off when I try to turn, if it is stuck, what will help loosen it? I don't want to break it. Thanks for answering both questions.

2006-11-21 02:40:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 02:40:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to mess up my paint, but i don't want to just put a new sticker over it.

2006-11-21 02:30:47 · 13 answers · asked by lemonlime006 3

I just brought this car (see link) and i am looking for a good honest machanic to take on this beatiful car, all it needs is abit of tlc.

i need the car to be higher and put bump stoppers in, higher it as much as it can go without having to lose the 18" wheels as i love them just as much as car the both go 2gether

also some general body work and a new window washer bottle fitted as the one in car is cracked due to big wheels

have a look at the car, you can see what needs to be done and please someone take on this project i think you will really enjoy working on it.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200045482437&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=010

2006-11-21 02:18:06 · 2 answers · asked by Ben 3

On my way to lunch the the top radiator hose popped off so I pull over place it back.I get down the road and it starts to rattle really loud.I pull over at the gas station and the top radiator hose popped off again.We changed the Thermostat and Its still doing it,also I have no heat when it does this,And at the store no rattle,but the more you push the gas the louder the rattle gets,and the check engine light is on.Please help

2006-11-21 02:04:59 · 9 answers · asked by Tinkerbell82 1

I dont want to spend much money on the part . used part will be perfect. Any serious reputable website where I can buy it from?.PLEASE HELP. THANKS ! :)

2006-11-21 01:43:31 · 3 answers · asked by zweetangel23 2

2006-11-21 01:34:19 · 12 answers · asked by jess 1

2006-11-21 01:18:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 01:07:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

how does it really works, what are the benefits and the disavantages of using this technology, can it be applied on diesel engine, could it be applied with turbo unit,

2006-11-21 00:58:22 · 1 answers · asked by anderson leong 1

2006-11-21 00:48:20 · 5 answers · asked by che 1

I have a 93 JEEP Cheroke Laredo. Thanks all

2006-11-21 00:41:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I own an Astra 98' with 1.6i engine that has 75 hp. A friend of mine has a VW Golf that has 1.3i engine and also 75 hp. I was thinking that as mine has 300 cc more, it should have at least 10 hp more!? Is there any way, another air intake system, different sparks or something like that to give me a few hp more? Thanks!

2006-11-20 23:50:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-20 23:43:32 · 5 answers · asked by Hope R 1

2006-11-20 22:59:54 · 6 answers · asked by jimmie j 1

2006-11-20 21:55:10 · 4 answers · asked by vinnymiles 1

I am looking for window wiper motor for an LDV convoy Do you know of anyone breaking a van or somewhere i can get one, Van is a LDV 400 convoy 1999 Thanks

2006-11-20 21:52:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

from viewers ,but the problem remains unsolved.
1. I got the radiator thorougly cleaned,
2. I got the radiator coils removed,
3. I got the valve fitted in pipe line removed,
4. I got the radiator fan replaced fom 80W to 120W (solved problem to quiet an extent but not fully)
5. I got the head gasket replaced (on advice of a reputed mechanic)
I got the AC system inspected . What the mechanics did , they bypassed the thermostat as because of it the AC was repeatedly tripping.
The car now gets heated in summers to the extent that water starts boiling.
The ONLY option now seems left is to get the radiator replaced.
BUT what seemes to me is that the radiator in a factory AC car is of the same size and material as in a non Ac car.
With such an experience I feel that 1 should never get an Ac installed.
IF still somebody can advise, kindly do so.

2006-11-20 21:27:38 · 15 answers · asked by maindoc11 2

Is it possible to install air conditioning to a 1991 toyota hilux from scratch and will it be expensive

2006-11-20 21:27:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a 96 Chev. Beretta. Sometime when I drive up a hill or even sometimes regularly thru a straight street it acts like it wont switch gears. Whats going on?

2006-11-20 21:21:39 · 6 answers · asked by Mysturious 1

2006-11-20 21:17:36 · 18 answers · asked by Leah C 2

When i am sitting still in drive and in park after a lil while the rpms start going up and down my lights on my dash start to darken and then brighten it feels like my car is going to blow up what is a matter!!??

2006-11-20 21:13:55 · 4 answers · asked by Angela 1

2006-11-20 20:49:37 · 5 answers · asked by spadgeroo2012 2

i have a 1.6 mk5 astra estate x reg it is an automatic

2006-11-20 20:19:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a manual transmission 1999 Ford Explorer Sport. The parking brakes are not working. I'm wondering how much does it cost to get it fixed. If you had your parking brakes fixed in your car, how much did it cost? I'm trying to get a range estimate.

2006-11-20 20:14:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is a 92 700r4 out of a chevy pickup with a kickdown but the 94 has eletric shift no kickdown do the wires need to be plugged in or does it not matter

2006-11-20 20:07:37 · 2 answers · asked by tommy h 1

The front wheels of my WagonR make a clicking sound when I turn. The harder the turn, the more the sound. Why doe sthis happen, what needs to be fixed and how much could it cost for repair?

2006-11-20 19:12:56 · 7 answers · asked by patchy 1

After about a month the inner edge of the new belt has been torn off. And the pulleys to the crankshaft and tension seem to be worn.Can anyone tell me what would cause this or how to fix it.

2006-11-20 18:30:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous