Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

I have a 98 Chevy Cavalier 4 cylinder
The bolt on the end of the red wire that conects into the alternator is stripped on the threads on the alternator itself. Is there a way to fix this? The threads on this bolt are fine. But without the threads in the alternator the wire won't stay in.

2006-11-13 19:54:32 · 4 answers · asked by morman620570 2

2006-11-13 19:00:12 · 7 answers · asked by prettyinpink03@verizon.net 3

2006-11-13 18:35:23 · 4 answers · asked by BAMA G 1

2006-11-13 18:16:11 · 6 answers · asked by POBOY 1

I noticed when i get to a certian speed on the freeway my steering wheel and car start to shake, my car only has 59,000 miles on it. could it be the wheels arent balanced properly? Funny thing is i dont even know what im tlaking about right there...but i sounded smart right?! but seriously...whats wrong and how much does it cost.

2006-11-13 17:58:02 · 13 answers · asked by courtiepie4u 1

I was driving and stopped at a light. Put my foot on the brakes when suddenly my van, which had till then an idle that I was proud of, popped forward as if to over power my braking. It wanted to go. I threw it into neutral to listen to the idle and realized that my beauty of an idle was now a pretty high reving idle that was not due to my foot being on the pedal or my throttle linkage not springing back into position. Can someone help me out here for it is hard to drive like this not to mention stop.

2006-11-13 17:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by Waca 1

I need to know if the 440 I have is a 6 pack motor. Please tell me what #'s etc. to look for on the motor, thanks!

2006-11-13 17:15:14 · 1 answers · asked by Deb 3

I have a 1998 Ford Escort and the transmission is going...I have heard this is a sealed unit and computer controlled so it cannot be repaired...DOes anyone have an idea of how much a replacement would be? Or what else possibly could be repaired on a transmission with rough and slipping shifts. The problem is the worst when the car is cold.

2006-11-13 16:50:04 · 3 answers · asked by Terry J 2

2006-11-13 16:24:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2.3 mustang I I was wondering what type of muffler should I get in order to get a low rumble from my car I just dont want the Import Tuner sound what should I get?

2006-11-13 16:08:20 · 8 answers · asked by Big Daddy 1

I was just wondering if anyone would be able to let me know why my car is idling hard. What is happening is that when i start it up at times the rpm race to 2000 then when I put it in drive the car shakes and makes a "clunk" sound. Can anyone help me????????

2006-11-13 15:24:56 · 5 answers · asked by Craig B 1

2006-11-13 15:23:00 · 5 answers · asked by Nina A 1

i really never heard of a 310 wild cat motor before but thats what it says on the air cleaner top,the problem i'm having is the car has been parked for a number of years and before that i drove it every place and it ran fine, now after refueling and clean filters and plugs it ran good for maybe 1 hour then started pinging and labor knocking seams to be because of the no lead gas but i'm not sure, i really don't wish to add little bottles of stuff every time i drive to help the no lead gas problem, and don't like the newer electronic controled motors so a engine trade is not in the picture, the car has 28000 miles and rides like a dream, what could be done to make the car run the way it needs to and be able to make long trips like 2000 miles without problems about the new gas, their are many classic cars running around and i don't think they all have newer running gear setups, please give me some help to make my ride run good again, thanks and have a good day.

2006-11-13 15:00:33 · 4 answers · asked by JALISCO 2

I own a 1999 Toyota Camry (4 cyl) and recently I changed the radiator. Ever since then, my mileage has gone down.
Prior to the change, I used to get around 30+ mpg on the hiway and 23-24 miles in the city. Now, I get an average of 22 miles, after filling up, and I've driven on both highway and city roads.
Any suggestions as to what may have happened? and what can be done to fix this? Can something on the gas lines be messed around with? I'm thinking of talking to my mechanic but I wanted an opinion. I know there are some really knowledgeable people here. Thanks in advance for your help.

2006-11-13 14:58:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 99 explorer is trippin on me, in the morning i turned it on, i decided to give it some gas...., next thing i know i seen smoke coming from under the truck i checked it out, and it was steam, it turns out all the cooland was coming out, the coolant came out thru the middle of the engine on the opposite side of the belts, and fan.... by the fire wall, i tried letting it cool, 4 hrs later i put water in radiator, and it all came out thru the same place, it was comin out alot as i pour the water that fast it came out.... HELP!! Please....

2006-11-13 14:51:58 · 3 answers · asked by ballaticianz03 1

My parents tell me I should get it checked out becuase they say that I might have a radiatior leek. However my boyfriend says if I had radiator leek there would be fluid on the ground. But as of tonight he has had to put anit-freeze in three times and I am getting worried. Are there any car technicians that can help me?

2006-11-13 14:51:06 · 13 answers · asked by Kayla B 2

it's starting to rain here and my windshield fogs up like crazy even with the defrosters going, does putting shaving cream on the windshield keep it from fogging up? since it fogs up from the inside mostly, would you have to put the shaving cream on the inside aswell?

basically, i want to know if it works, and how to apply it. thanks

2006-11-13 14:37:47 · 8 answers · asked by fdsfsjk k 3

2006-11-13 14:34:03 · 2 answers · asked by jack 1

Both transmission are AUTO EX USA/Canda build. I know 2001 and 2002 will swap but I don't know anout a 2001 and 2003. Also the 2003 trans is from a 2 door EX and the 2001 is a 4 door EX.
Motor is a 1.7 vtec

2006-11-13 14:33:22 · 3 answers · asked by Jason B 1

2006-11-13 14:31:28 · 3 answers · asked by alysonesler 1

My car is a 2001 Kia Rio, and it has 81,567 KM on it.

2006-11-13 14:20:30 · 5 answers · asked by Genesis 4

Last week (150km ago) the left rear caliper seized. A pair of calipers, pair of rotors, pads, brake flush, slider guides etc and 800$ later I was happy in my new found security and itching to continue my drive from work to home and back again. Until this morning when a dreadful clunking sound matched tempo with the speed I drove. If it went away, all I had to do was take a right hand turn to get it going again. (didnt have any left turns to try). Took it to a dealer down the street and they wanted to know why I fully replaced the brakes but not the shims as they were making the clunk.

Shouldn't this of been fixed at the first shop who supposedly did a 'complete' brake inspection?

Can shims go bad? I thought (and may be wrong) that shims attached to the pads on a 93 MX-6 and it should be easy to tell if they were worn/wearing out. Are they not a part that would wear with the other parts? Why charge me 800$ and then skimp on 30$ worth of parts?

Any ideas?

Thanks
-Dea

2006-11-13 14:19:56 · 6 answers · asked by Dea Certe 1

2006-11-13 14:19:49 · 9 answers · asked by pipster200 1

When my tank is full, my car runs fine. When it gets to half (and down from there) it stops when i brake medium/hard. I have to crank it back up and it will run, until of course I brake again. Also stops when I'm on a slope (facing down). I have to put the car in neutral, in order for the car to roll onto an even surface, and the start it again. It also doesn't even start when the tank is close to E. What's wrong?

I have a 1992 Honda Accord.

2006-11-13 14:15:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous 2

I want to remove my KROQ sticker; I would cover it up with an Indie 103.1 sticker, but can't find one??? eBay seller wants too much $$$

2006-11-13 14:15:11 · 11 answers · asked by mightywok 3

what can i buy to make my mustang to trou fire from the exhaust

2006-11-13 13:40:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my Sunfire when I turn the wheel to turn the car either direction I hear a clunking noise. The noises is more prominent when I turn the wheel to the left, but it is also there when I turn it to the right. Can someone please help me diagnose this problem?
Thanks

2006-11-13 13:32:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 97 Gallant. We replaced the harmonic balancer b/c it went out. The car would start before we changed the part (couple of months ago) after replacing the harmonice balancer it will not start. The car will turn over but will not start. We changed the spark plug and spark plug wires, checked the fuses. Almost everything we could think of. The spark plugs and wires all work. We used some starter fluid to try and get it to start, but it didn't. We were told that the car could have jumped timing or it could be the fuel pump. Could it be either of these or is there something I haven't thought about?

2006-11-13 13:20:01 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica T 3

Lost tool to remove where can I find one??

2006-11-13 13:17:54 · 9 answers · asked by Peter M 1

I need to get my rear brakes replaced (yeah both). Mechanic said its been running on METAL on METAL whatever that means.. he said it's about $225 parts and labor for both plus tax ofcourse. Also i just had my ABS rings replaced for both brakes in front and it cost me $380 parts and labor am i getting ripped off???? i live in los angeles

2006-11-13 13:17:31 · 1 answers · asked by CDM 2