Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

ok while putting on my new flowmaster muffler i sprung a leak where the header connects to a Y pipe on the right side. My friend said it was a donut gasket that needed to be replaced. Will this cost a lot to fix????

2006-11-13 13:16:48 · 2 answers · asked by john 3

I have a 1999 Calillac Deville, recently I had problems with battery\alternator, I took it to a mechanic friend, he replaced it with another alternator, next day I experienced worse problems, car was dead, then took it to a Cadillac dealership,first they asked for an analysis fee for $110, which I agrred,next day they called and said they need to put a new battery to check and see the problem, price $ 180 installed,, I agreed to this too,following day they called and said they need to put a new good "Cadillac" brand alternator, price is $ 960, and then they said they will check to see if there are other problems,, my question is, am I stuck ? how much really an alternator cost with labor? thanks for your advices,

2006-11-13 13:16:19 · 10 answers · asked by jonatan3 2

Rear exhuast coming out white smoke.... sometimes have alot, sometimes abit only..........

2006-11-13 13:11:24 · 8 answers · asked by Alex W 1

2000 Mits Montero Sport. Steering wheel shakes between 50-55 mph. No other time, it doesn't matter if I am accelerating, decelarating or braking. The alignment is correct. The mechanic said the tires are 'out of round' and cannot be balanced. I have Yokohama tires that have nearly all of their tread. No weird tread wear on any of the tires. It seems odd. Also, the anti lock brake light is on, even though the brakes are good. Mechanic said that is a switch problem. Also, the 4 wheel drive indicator is blinking even though I am in 2x4. When I shift into 4x4 it stays lit steady and four wheel drive is engaged.

2006-11-13 13:04:43 · 6 answers · asked by tjadam2 2

does anyone out there know?

2006-11-13 12:58:14 · 6 answers · asked by djslikk_33_m 1

I was driving it when it broke. Not sure if I did any other damage internally to the motor but what is the best way to find out after I replace the belt?

2006-11-13 12:56:37 · 2 answers · asked by martin1170_2 2

2006-11-13 12:53:20 · 4 answers · asked by ALBERT R 1

my mechanic has had my jeep for 3 weeks,all i wanted him to do was install a new temp Guage a new electric fan and a new HEI distributor... should it really take 3 weeks...

2006-11-13 12:45:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 80 trans am has a 4.6 and is turbo charged. Its only rated at about 150 hp. Its slow and guttles for a V8 and eats gas like crazy. Does anyone know if they make chips for these, or a turbo booster enhancer? What can I do without having to take the engine out to ad more hp to it. Did they come with restricters or governors? Will adjusting the timing work? Anyone with suggestions please help.

2006-11-13 12:44:09 · 7 answers · asked by rlld23 2

2006-11-13 12:39:48 · 9 answers · asked by djnatura 2

2006-11-13 12:36:23 · 6 answers · asked by ALBERT R 1

Wondering if anyone might know what the problem is, just a guess, I don’t want to take it to the local dealership because they over charge, which kind of auto shop should I go to in order to get it fixed?? like an auto shop attached to a gas station?? Or some other shop?? Thanks for the help.

2006-11-13 12:27:58 · 5 answers · asked by Love LA 2

okay 99 honda civic ex with 94k miles, i have a tranny problem so it will be $1400 to fix that and $400 to get timing belt and water pump done (isnt required, but I never did it before so I need to get it done if iam going to keep car) soooo should i buy a new car and try to sell this one or do the service and see how long this thing will last me, thanks everyone!

2006-11-13 12:11:22 · 8 answers · asked by azsnoop87 2

Hello everyone. The problem I am having is the connection to my car battery. The car won't start (nothing - central locks, lights, etc) but when I jiggle around the battery it reconnects and I am good to go. I have this problem periodically so I had a friend help me disconnect the cables, clean the area and then tighten everything back on which helped for a while. But the problem came back.
I tried tightening the bolts but what "helps" is the angle at which the cables coming off the battery are at. I'm not sure what the cabes are cables are called but it is near a box labeled FUSE. Sorry I can't be more specific but I appreciate any advice. Thank you.

2006-11-13 12:10:01 · 7 answers · asked by yaachan3 3

I find so many late-model cars to be an awful pain to work on. Too many parts are jammed in some really awkward spots; in my '97 Ford Contour, for example, the factory service manual tells you to remove the cat and oil separator just to replace the PCV valve. This makes it about an hour job--at the very least--if you happen have hands of an 11-year old girl and about two cans of PB Blaster to free the badly seized bolts retaining the cat assembly. (Note: I managed this with a long screwdriver and brute force, something I wouldn't recommend anyone else doing)

So, back to my question. What are the easiest late-model cars that you've ever worked on?
I'm talking '99 and up, compact or mid-size.
Something you yourself would buy and drive.

2006-11-13 12:08:22 · 11 answers · asked by spelunker 2

2006-11-13 12:02:31 · 3 answers · asked by Scott B 1

I dont even know if I need a new one, I was driving it and then it downshifted, keep in mind its auto, then it downshifted again and then when I hit the gas it was like it was in neutral. Then I pushed it out of the road and in to a parking spot and it wouldnt push anymore. Some one said the something is Bound... I am a computer guy so I dont know too much about cars please keep that in mind. Thanks in Advanced.

2006-11-13 12:02:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 12:01:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I JUST BOUGHT A 95 SATURN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, I ALREADY HAD AN OIL CHANGE,AND NEW TIRES PUT ON. I WANT TO TAKE ABOUT A 2 HR DRIVE, WHAT CAN I DO TO CHECK THE CAR TO MAKE SURE IT WILL MAKE IT OKAY.SOMEONE TOLD ME I NEEDED A RADIATOR FLUSH, IS THAT A MUST BEFOR I GO FOR MY TRIP. THE CAR IS NOT OVER HEATING ????

2006-11-13 11:56:58 · 3 answers · asked by juicy 3

'88 Subaru GL wagon, parking lights all of a sudden are staying on when car is turned off.

2006-11-13 11:43:34 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

What would be the best spark plugs to put in a 1989 Ford Thunderbird with the 3.8? i have NGK in it now.

2006-11-13 11:42:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there a heater control valve in this car?...why do i have to run A/C? it of course blows cold air, but it is only way i can clear window. where should i start to diagnose problem?? thx. in advance..

2006-11-13 11:33:38 · 3 answers · asked by michal d 2

2006-11-13 11:13:26 · 2 answers · asked by ferdinand l 1

this has been goin on for a while now, i have a 6hp techumseh engine for yerf dog and the gas is leaking from the carbourator where the air filter is. i looked at the float and it had a hole in it, had someone fuse the hole where there is no more hole and tested it and it floats, it doesnt take on gas either. but when i put it back on i thought it would run, but as soon as i put gas in it, about 5min later, leakin gas from carb, and when it leaks, its no drop every 2 sec, its a steady stream, so i keep adjusting the part on the float higher and higher so it closes needle with less gas, more and more i did this it leaked less gas and i finally stopped adjusting it when gas leaked OUT OF THE BOWL, NOT AIR INTAKE PART, 1 hour from adjusting it, so i figure let gas drain then fill some w/ gas and try starting it.. no start. so i push down the float/needle adjuster thing to let in slightly more gas into bowl and then start it and it started, but it started and tried to take off on its own.

2006-11-13 11:08:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i turn the key it doesnt turn over i try again it goes too 3000rpms and then dies the only way i kept it running was too step on the gas little by little but sounds like it was rev ving up and down but when i released the gas pedal it quickly died.

2006-11-13 11:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by . .Ovechkin 1

2006-11-13 10:55:06 · 13 answers · asked by jl 1

can defrost be on low for windows to clear?..or does it matter?..

and how long should it usually take to clear up the windows and get the ice off windows?

2006-11-13 10:33:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't think it's out of alignment, because when we are driving on a straight road and let go of the wheel, it doesn't veer in either direction. Any ideas? Thanks!

Please be sure to tell me how you know. My husband will ask! :)

2006-11-13 10:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by SuzieQ92 3

here is some wier sound when i start the car, people say is my power steering go bad. wt will happen to my car if I don change it?

2006-11-13 10:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by duo_poon 2

2006-11-13 10:19:18 · 15 answers · asked by billy m 1