Maintenance & Repairs - December 2006

i just finished replacing my timing chain cover. on a 1997 f-150. had to take out cam syncronizer and reinstall. put it as close as possible to same position as before. new cover came with new oil pump. when i start engine i hear a tapping sound.

2006-12-10 00:08:42 · 5 answers · asked by bigfred1954 4

2006-12-10 00:04:38 · 8 answers · asked by haithamrifai 1

my jeep won't start i think it might be the fuse of the glow plugs the 50a fuse in the box is burnt black but all other fuses are a copper colour would anyone know anything about troopers.

2006-12-09 23:27:48 · 5 answers · asked by joyline 1

2006-12-09 22:31:17 · 6 answers · asked by wllm_chick 1

Gday, my cousins mat had his cars body removed and replaced with a custom made ferrari body, i was just wounder if any one knew what its called when they do that or know where it can be done.

2006-12-09 22:24:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a new battery and a wk later it was completely drained after truck not being started for 2 days, after recharging battery and starting vehicle, battery was disconnected and it continued to run.

2006-12-09 22:22:40 · 7 answers · asked by Janice 1

Just purchased a new car besides regular oil changes what can i do to make sure my car runs smoothly for the next 8 years?

2006-12-09 22:11:58 · 4 answers · asked by BossHogg R 2

wot coulds this be.MY CAR IS A FORD PROBE 2L M REG

2006-12-09 22:02:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

To the gentleman that said the car manufacturers work with the tire companys! The major car company's do not give two you know what about what kind of tires go on their vehicles. They want the cheapest tire possible. Its all based upon cost. Trust me, I sold these things, I asked questions, I got the same answer everytime from managers, distributors. Also the 40k i got off my tires, those are factory, and I baby my Jeep. Every other tire in the country can probably get about 70k on their tires given the same situation. I've seen your picture, you are like 80 years old and you're talking to a bunch of teens and twenty year olds, find another hobby you pervert.

2006-12-09 20:05:57 · 5 answers · asked by sweet t 1

2006-12-09 19:58:03 · 3 answers · asked by spice 1

2006-12-09 19:45:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Manufacturers put a specific tire pressure for their vehicle. May I include that manufacturers do not check or care about the tire that they put on their vehicles. They have a contract with that company for that vehicle. The tires themselves are rated by the company their made from, not the vehicle they are going to go on. I sold Jeeps for 3 years, and am a Jeep owner. It does not matter about the vehicle, it matters about the tire. I will also add that a major tire company that starts with G and ends in R is a very bad choice for the Jeep Wrangler. I've put only 40 K on this set and they have no tread left. You morons that believe that tire pressure is set by the car company's recommendations.....your wrong it's set by the tire company.

2006-12-09 19:36:57 · 5 answers · asked by sweet t 1

I've just noticed that when I have to slow way down and the engine slows down...my lights will dim slightly. I'm sure there is a reason....I have had a few cars that have done this. Finally, I figured I'd throw this question out to you guys.

Thanks for your answers! Happy Holidays!

2006-12-09 19:21:34 · 12 answers · asked by treefrog 4

2006-12-09 19:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to put the motor and trans in a 1985 olds cutlass and i changed the alternator but the battery keep dying i need you guys help!

2006-12-09 18:23:43 · 8 answers · asked by caddyman 1

1995 toyota 4 runner, rebuilt engine with 67,000 mi. car losing coolant getting hot. took to shop they replaced thermostat, housing, couple of hoses. put back together then decided my water pump needed replacing. now got new timing belt water pump. now my heater only blows hot air in the back seat not front seat. why? does this have to do with the work that was done?

2006-12-09 17:51:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Engine is a v8, no cats, and still has the factory exhaust manifolds. Higher mileage engine, newer plugs/wires, yet the exhaust manifolds burn red hot.`The engine sputters just a small bit and has roughly 90000 miles on it. It was also well maintained and has never been over abused.
Why is this?Please give a detailed answer, and thank you very much.

2006-12-09 17:35:19 · 9 answers · asked by kyle s 2

I have an '83 Olds Cutlass Supreme Brougham. The engine is believed to be out of an early to mid 70's Delta 88 (350, 4bbl). I was driving to work on a road with a 50MPH speed limit, but I couldn't get the car to do even 45. When I pulled into the parking lot where I work, the car died. I was able to get it running again long enough to get near a parking space before it died again. I had to get a couple of co-workers to help me put into a parking space.

The mechanic across the street from where I live thinks this is a fuel line problem. I can start the car and in Park or Neutral the engine will run if I keep giving it gas. If I try to put it in any gear, the car might get me a few blocks. While watching the engine idling with the hood up, the engine shook quite a bit. When putting the car into gear, the whole car shakes to where things in the trunk jump around. I pulled out the fuel filter to make sure the engine was getting enough gas, no improvement noticed. Wassup?

2006-12-09 17:27:06 · 5 answers · asked by navig8r 3

i have fuel injected EG8 civic 92 model....yesterday i pulled out one of the spark plug WIRE out of the socket to check if the plugs firing but right after i did that the engine started shaking up & the idle drop ..a few minutes after the car shut off i tried starting it back but it won't ....it's tumbling good but it's not starting can anyone tell me why this happen...? prior to this i have been dealing with a serious shaking problem with the engine .....the car moves like it's straining to pull the vehicle .....it burns alot of gas & moves lazy

2006-12-09 16:45:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am replacing the stock coil with a Jacobs ultra coil and I cannot tell for certain from the four wires how I should hook them up to the new coil which only has a negative and a positive terminal. There are two smaller gauge wires that come from the distributor. One is red, the other is white. The other two wires come from the wiring harness and are larger in gauge. Again one is white and the other is red. I have looked at the wiring schematic in the Chilton manual but it’s very little help. I am also installing a Jacobs FC 1000. Has anyone had experience installing these especially the coil? Thanks for any information.

2006-12-09 16:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by pinchot 1

2006-12-09 16:13:26 · 5 answers · asked by Yours Truly.. 2

I have read tons of posts about this problem but I want to know where it is so I can try and fix it thanks guys

2006-12-09 16:04:26 · 6 answers · asked by chrissmcguiree 2

I took it to the dealership many times, they always change a sonsor, and it works fine for a couple of days, then it goes back on again.

2006-12-09 15:54:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in central Texas and we dont have to worry about automotive rust. But I am thinking of moving up north, maybe Colorado, where it would be a concern. I know you can rust proof your car, but how much does it typically cost? Is it easy to find a place that will do it for me?

2006-12-09 15:49:45 · 14 answers · asked by Kendra 2

2006-12-09 15:18:43 · 12 answers · asked by ? 4

how important is a PCV valve? what does it do? can u check it? how often should it be replaced? how easy or how hard is it?

2006-12-09 15:03:44 · 11 answers · asked by jim b 2

can i take the 4.3 and put it in my firebrid im sure i can but where can i get the moter mounts for the swap

2006-12-09 15:03:02 · 6 answers · asked by bigprimo3 2

I have a 92 Toyota Paseo that I need a used transmission installed in. I just want to know if anyone knows a roundabout figure of the cost of installation. I live in Tallahassee and I am using Aamco. *the transmission is already paid for. Thanks in advance for anyone's input

2006-12-09 14:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by Lexy500 2

2006-12-09 14:45:56 · 2 answers · asked by MR. EARL 3

I own a 3 month old car with only a1600 miles on it. Recently the engine got overheated and completely broke down as a result of a manufacturers defect on its fan. Now the whole engine block is being overhauled by the manufacturers agent. How does this affect the value of my car?

2006-12-09 14:37:37 · 10 answers · asked by goody2 2