Maintenance & Repairs - November 2006

2006-11-06 12:38:15 · 5 answers · asked by Ruby P 1

I'm not familiar with Ford Brakes. I just replaced the rear shoes & drums. The adjusting quadrant on both sides was pretty crusted over. They didn't move freely. I was able to free them up and they work fine. Also, the parking brake lever doesn't move - frozen somewhere. The park brake light was on initially but went off after a few seconds. When driving it sounds like the shoes are scraping the drum. I know they're supposed to touch, but should they scrape? Is the adjusting off somehow? I pushed that little curved/toothed tab all the way back when installing drum.

2006-11-06 12:31:44 · 3 answers · asked by Jim C 5

My neightbor gave me one of his old car's, that he hadn't driven in about 3-4months, its a toyota camry 1990, has a little over 140,000 miles on it, and its kinda rusty, its going to need minimal brake work, and for my first car, its perfect, no need to worry about putting the best gas, or having the best insurense, but what i dont know is, if its worth it, hes giving it to me for free, so im not going to complain, but does anyone have any tips for the rust, without making it pricy, and what do you think about the deal, is it worth it, it looks pretty shitty on the outside, but the inside's perfect, so please any advice, or opinons keep um coming, i dont know what to do

2006-11-06 12:30:26 · 6 answers · asked by Vprincess 5

I have replaced all brake part including the ABS unit. What else could cause the light to stay on?

2006-11-06 12:27:38 · 7 answers · asked by mitchell b 1

I'm not sure why this is happening, but it's the same sounds as the car makes when you first start it. I just had the car serviced and it's leaking oil pretty badly now. Anyway, I'm wondering if the sounds it's making is related to a low oil warning or what it could mean?

2006-11-06 12:24:56 · 1 answers · asked by Potion9 1

My t-bird used to run good every once and a while. But now more often it starts and idles rough and when I push the gas pedal it has no power, top speed of 10-20 mph. It just bogs down and sputters. The check engine light is on and goes off and on at random. It has done this for a number of years and the Ford dealership had no answers. No codes in the box either. Any help would be great.

2006-11-06 12:24:21 · 2 answers · asked by Josh L 1

my ignition will not turn it is stuck in lock position. i have already experienced the key getting stuck and not releasing, that was a transmission relay. its been fixed this is not the same deal. this time the ignition just will not turn and the steering wheel is locked as well as the igniton. i need to start the car. what do i do for a temporary fix? without hot wiring? i thought about crossing the starter to get it to start. if i do this will the steering wheel unlock? or will i be stuck with a running car that wont move? also i am not sure where the starter is if it will work.

2006-11-06 12:08:31 · 10 answers · asked by sct2406 3

It is a1978 Puch Newport

2006-11-06 12:08:24 · 3 answers · asked by Tyson 3

question 1 question 2. which of the following is not a basic
cylinder arrangement?
a.timing belt
b.timing chain a.slant b. inline c. u-type d. v-type
c.timing gears
d.all of the above

question 3.

A cylinder, inline engine's firing order will be:

a. 1-3-4-2
b.1-2-4-3
c. 1-2-3-4
d. either a or b

Question 4

in an overhead cam engine, push rods are not needed to operate the:

a. rockers and valves
b. camshaft and valves
c. camshaft and rockers
d. all of the aboves

5 question

the engine type that uses a triangular rotor instead of conventional pistons is called a?

a.rotary engine
b.opposed engine
c. cam-in-block engine
d. spark ignition engine

question 6.
a two-stroke-cycle engine requires how many crankshaft revolutions per power cycle?

a. one
b. two
c. four
d. none of the above

2006-11-06 12:02:24 · 5 answers · asked by amanda c 1

truck runs fine for weeks, then just all of a sudden, usually in the morning will not start. then later in the day truck will start. sounds like it may have been flooded with fuel. any ideas of what the problem is and how to fix it, is appreciated.

2006-11-06 11:57:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Iwanted to buy a new car, but i noticed the new model had rearwheel discbrakes. Having had a bad experience with this type of brake on a previous car i wonder if it really makes sense to choose a car with this kind of brakes.

2006-11-06 11:49:08 · 13 answers · asked by Maka 7

A.CAMSHAFT
B.CRANKSHAFT
C.ROCKER ARMS
D.VALVE SPRINGS

2006-11-06 11:43:40 · 7 answers · asked by amanda c 1

2006-11-06 11:34:22 · 1 answers · asked by Cinnamon64 1

I need the reflector panel that attaches to the trunk lid. This is the plastic reflector part that has the word "CONCORDE" emblazed on it. I'm sorry but I do not know the technical name for it. It situates between the tail lights when the trunk is closed and raises with the trunk lid. It connects with six plastic nuts from the inside of the trunk lid.

2006-11-06 11:28:33 · 3 answers · asked by mikeygonebad2007 1

2006-11-06 11:23:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know how to install a 1992 camry or have a website that they know is good for advice and tips on how to do it?

2006-11-06 11:22:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

A check engine light came on while driving. When I turned it off, I went to start it again, it turns over but wont start. Its full of gas. Any ideas?

2006-11-06 11:20:47 · 5 answers · asked by Ray S 1

About 6 months ago, or even less than that, I got my rear brakes completely replaced ( because the brake lines were leaking my brake fluid ). Anyway, so now that they have been fixed, they have started to screech really badly and grind a lot. I don't know if it is just the break pads? Please tell me I don't have to get my brakes totally replaced AGAIN!!

2006-11-06 11:02:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

was told by sears and wallmart i had to buy 4 tires as they would not be liable for the dammage it would cause.ie.(bending the frame)?

2006-11-06 11:02:06 · 9 answers · asked by bobd4 1

i am looking forward to purchase new rotors for my 01 maxima. and would like to know your experience with Cross Drilled Slotted Rotors and Blank brembo rotors. i have heard mixed reviews on cross drilled slotted rotors some says that they crack easily etc? now the wuestion is...should i go for blank rotors or the cross drilled slotted ones? thanks in advance.

2006-11-06 11:00:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am about to get this 1997 Chevy Cheyenne 4wd 3/4 ton 5.7 liter (350 cu) for a decent price. Got approved today. I will be doing no pulling or pushing and not using 4wd except only in winter, If needed. Will drive between 45-50 mph most of time. At 57 mph, the tachometer said 1500=1600 rpms, which is better the my 92 3.1 v 6 multiport it does about 2200-2300 rpm at that speed. Ive heard anywhere to expect 12-15 mph up to 21=24 mph. Can anyone give me a better idea? Dont wanna buy it and find out its gonna break me in gas... too late by then... Im talking ALL facts into consideration before I buy. Tomorrow I am goin to lot and crawling under truck to inspect for leaks and CVC joints and boots, ect. Thanks

2006-11-06 10:53:32 · 6 answers · asked by mombo323 2

I just had an accident and those are the three shops recommended by Geico. I need help chosing which to go to since I'm new out here and don't know anything about any of them.

2006-11-06 10:52:08 · 1 answers · asked by kimemeki 2

2006-11-06 10:49:17 · 5 answers · asked by JANICE M 1

It's a brand new 2006 focus.....if that helps:)

2006-11-06 10:37:36 · 12 answers · asked by browneyedgirl26 1

do you have to have a special adapter?

2006-11-06 10:35:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Obviously the band will need to be fixed on the transmission. I have a 1991 Ford Aerostar that may posess this problem. Is this an easy fix...I dont know. Any ideas of what this could run me financially? Should I trust my boyfriend to fix it (he's fairly good at mechanics) or is this a major complicated "take it to the experts" problem?

2006-11-06 10:34:55 · 6 answers · asked by somebodys_watchn_you 3

I changed the water pump and took off the belt ok and now am having difficulty installing the belt again. Can you provide a step by step on how to put the belt back on? The more details the better.

2006-11-06 10:34:30 · 6 answers · asked by Del F 1

The check engine light shows six codes all 5 are o2 sensor 1 is mutabule cylinder miss fire,The car runs ruff and blows black smoke. A fuel pressure check shows a quick leak down from 53psi to 20psi.I beleave a injector is leaking how do I find the bad one

2006-11-06 10:27:36 · 7 answers · asked by Jack H 1

a small rock hit my windshield and there is a little
crack about one half inch in diameter. Are there
any choices in figuring out how I get it fixed

2006-11-06 10:18:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The oil ight comes on intermittenly on my Volvo S80 and I get an electronic message that says "no oil pressure. Stop ASAP". Needless to say I stopped and checked the oil. I have plently (It's at oreven maybe a little above the top line on the dipstick). When I restart it goes away and will occaisionally return when the car is idling in gear on the road.

Is this just a phantom? Or a problem with the electrical syatem? Or fo I really have a problem?

2006-11-06 10:17:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous