Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

2006-11-13 03:05:50 · 3 answers · asked by Albert 1

I have a 1991 Caprice with a 5.0 v8. The car has been taken care of emaculately!, However when the car reaches full opp. temp. and I try to start out from a dead stop the entire ignition system cuts in and out. I have checked the fuel pump, replaced the distributer cap, rotor, wires, ignition mod. , coil, ignition swich, all filters and the problem persists! The car starts good even in cold weather and idols smooth. the engine is in good shape it burns no oil or makes any strange sounds. Its driveing me crazy!!!! I have also checked all ignition wires to and from the distributer but found no falts. anyone have any ideas????

2006-11-13 02:44:05 · 4 answers · asked by Lots of money but no sense 2

I have a Subaru Legacy '02 (wagon) it has 47000 mileage on it, my local Dealr sent me a mail that it has pass the time for me to do tune up on it, he estimate the cost to be &500, which i cant afford at the moment, my brother in laww is a car freak , he just offer to help me change the plugs, filter etc and then go to the dealership for oild and fluid change,
i am am not sure what do , i dont know much about cars.
i need help, please be nice with your answers.
also what do mechanics do to a car when they perfrom Tune ups.

2006-11-13 02:24:15 · 6 answers · asked by Robots 4

2006-11-13 01:52:37 · 15 answers · asked by amber 2

WIth companies now making hotrods out of the Morris Minors with the Rover and other engines, I thought this would be another alternative. It is the right size physically it seems. Any opinions?

2006-11-13 01:51:55 · 4 answers · asked by hooligan169 1

2006-11-13 01:50:19 · 8 answers · asked by Dolores s 1

changed 351w engine and C-6 trans. Return fuel line was not connected on the engine removed.

2006-11-13 01:21:53 · 3 answers · asked by Steven H 1

i recently had my van fixed for a engine problem and when i got it back the transmission is acting up. I cant go into reverse. I called the shop where i got it worked on and they told me it must of been like that when they got it. The transmission was fine. What should I do?

2006-11-13 01:18:04 · 3 answers · asked by luv_meforever_06 2

its for a 1990 grand am if that makes a difference-any info at all would be helpful...thanks

2006-11-13 00:45:35 · 4 answers · asked by cassiepiehoney 6

just involved in accident on the front right portion of the vehicle. after repair, the engine will have difficulties in starting up and will die off 2-3 secs later in idle.

2006-11-13 00:25:16 · 4 answers · asked by leslie_goh 1

I have an MG-ZS due for a service, a friend recommended Bosch's Super 4's are they any good?
Which would you recommend and why?

2006-11-13 00:21:05 · 12 answers · asked by losparx 2

2006-11-13 00:15:04 · 2 answers · asked by Bob M 1

Where are the grounds for the switches on steering column on a 1990 Camaro RS?
I'm told they are on column, close to bottom. What do they look like, and exactly where? Are they black wires, or what color? There are several connectors around column, but none at bottom of column. I know one connector is for diagnostic, one for instrument panel, and there seems to be one connector for airbag. I'd appreciate all information dummytized so I can comprehend, please. My wife wants to drive her Camaro, and we can't afford to take it to a real mechanic. please help!!

2006-11-12 23:48:23 · 1 answers · asked by slowboy 2

At the beginning of September, I had my serpentine belt replace (almost 100,000 miles on my car). Since that time, it has jumped off 3 times (as of yesterday). First, the mechanic stated it was the water pump barrings causing it, so they replaced my water pump. The second time, they said it was the tension spring, so they replaced that. Because it happened on a Sunday, I've not got an answer for this time, but WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS!!! I've already sunk almost $1,000 in it over the last 2 months and it's an 8 year old car!!!! Help, anyone who knows all about cars. This is a 98 Ford ZX2 if that helps.

2006-11-12 23:38:29 · 5 answers · asked by ladygodiva0220 2

2006-11-12 23:09:01 · 2 answers · asked by mohamad g 1

I have a 65 ford f100 with 3 speed manual transmission and a 352 V8 engine. What automatic transmission do I need that will fit on the 352 engine with out modifications?

2006-11-12 22:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by Raul I 1

at times when at idle the truck will just quit. It does not happen all of the time but i need it fixed. I was told it is either the computer or the Max02 sensor, it only happens at idle and the truck runs great besides. Can I adjust the throttle or does something else need to be fixed?

2006-11-12 22:41:49 · 2 answers · asked by tiger 1

2006-11-12 22:40:39 · 6 answers · asked by mr_triplex_2000 2

some of the gaskets i,ve romoved were cemented but not all, it is easy to see that some idiot has pulled it apart in the past by the damage to screw heads and various score marks on the body.

2006-11-12 22:15:45 · 3 answers · asked by supernova2b1 1

oN a friends 99 blazer,. his headlight's stopped working? The other day they worked only when it was in drive, but when he put it park they would go ff, now they do not work at all, all new bulbs, all the rear lights work, we hooked a 12V tester to the light sockets and they are getting power,the orange blinker lights work on the front but NO headlights...Any ideas, Oh and we have checked all the fuses......Anyone have a problem like this.??

2006-11-12 22:01:34 · 4 answers · asked by ? 1

Can someone please tell me the best way to go about changing the "REAR" three sparl plugs, they are pushed right up on the firewall. Some people say from the top, from the bottom, whats the best way, I can't even see then looking from the top.........

Thanks in Advance

2006-11-12 21:58:42 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1

When building a car to spec you want to have the bumper etc made out of clay then the mold to be made over the clay. the proffesion that people go into and study that type of business, what is it called???

2006-11-12 21:05:27 · 3 answers · asked by devsmash 2

2006-11-12 20:52:53 · 7 answers · asked by Sora Aoi 2

While driving on the highway, the car seemingly drops its transmission/clutch. It could not get into any gear, but instead just revved up with the gas pressed. I thought my clutch just went. I pull over and turn the car off. I tried to start it and all I get is a whirring crank. It tries to turn over but is having problems cranking. It doesnt seem likely that the clutch went at the same time there was an engine problem. What could this be?? My best guess is the flywheel, but I am an amateur and want to diagnose ths before ripping the whole car apart to find the problem.

2006-11-12 17:52:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Jeep has been sitting up for a few months because the water pump went out on it, and I put a new water pump on it, and now it has this sputtering, missing sound when the engine is running. All gauges are fine, except the check engine light comes on but I have had a couple of folks tell me it sounded like a fuel issue. Any Help Would Be Appreciated!!!

2006-11-12 17:03:30 · 8 answers · asked by Brian R 1

Okay, I am getting ready to work on my truck and am looking for cost-effective ways to refresh the life of my engine's fuel injectors and don't want to send them somewhere to be rebuilt. I posted on a truck forum and was told a very effective and cost effective way to revive the life is to run them in some basic carburetor cleaner solvent inside a Ultrasonic Cleaner, like one that cleans jewelry. I have absolutely no reason to doubt my source, but would like some verification from an another source that this makes sense. I want to make sure that before I do this I ask around. Anyone heard of anyone using this method, and if so did it work?

2006-11-12 16:56:11 · 6 answers · asked by eaglefire5810 2

I can fill it up, and with in 10 miles it is empty with no signs of leakage. what could it be?

2006-11-12 16:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1990 Volkswagon Jetta GL. It has major vibration at idle that drastically reduces upon scceleration. I also have noticed some blue white colored smoke a couple times coming out of the tail pipe. Hope it is not what I fear: a leaking head gasket? I clearly can not perform the compression check for it, is there any other way of testing for this problem?

2006-11-12 16:29:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

WHat do they mean?

2006-11-12 16:07:04 · 2 answers · asked by Genesis 4

2006-11-12 15:57:22 · 13 answers · asked by Gustavo A (El TAVO) 2