Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

I moved the mirror to clean behind it, pushed it a little too far and the whole fitting came off in my hand. Im now left with the small circle shaped attachment on the windscreen that the fitting clamps onto but can not seem to re-fit the mirror. It seems to need alot of force to push the fitting back onto the attachment, i dont want to over do it incase i permently break it. Is this a garage job or is there a technique to do it yourself? Any help would be great.

2007-01-21 01:12:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know in a very simple quick form -
1- how the clutch works on a car
2- how to reach the biting point
3- know when you are at the biting point.
please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-21 01:10:34 · 16 answers · asked by sexy 1

I have a 98 Honda Civic with a crack in the exhaust manifold, which is cast iron. It causes my engine to run louder, and my car smells like exhaust when I'm stuck in traffic. To replace it will be costly. Is there a way I can patch the crack for a fraction of the cost?

2007-01-21 00:46:35 · 10 answers · asked by pete_rn 3

I had just got new tires and work done on my transmission on the same day. It only happens when I hit the gas going forward not reversing. I was driving on asphalt which would cause my new tires to make noise. The ticking doesn't happen when my car is just on and idle. Only when I move forward. I can't hear it if I have my windows up. And my husband says if it were a problem under my hood, I would be able to hear the noise windows up or not. Everybody suggests I give my new tires a week to break them in. Please help, the noise is so annoying!

2007-01-21 00:36:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My corsa is a bit sluggish Sometimes, after i have been stuck in traffic. It has done only 35000 miles and i have had it serviced regular, it is 7 years old and i have had it from new, it pulls up hil fine, only happens in the lowest gear

2007-01-21 00:00:51 · 5 answers · asked by anne w 2

when first started it seems to have less power if I take off with the motor cold. If I let it warm up to operating temp it feels to have more power. Could this be caused by excessive carbon buildup in the engine. It has 222,700 miles.

Also I recently noticed if cold the clutch seems to chatter when take off cold. It also goes away when warm. I replaced clutch 120,000 miles ago it was the second clutch since new.
I drive mostly interstate miles. Not much in town

2007-01-20 23:42:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-20 23:21:56 · 6 answers · asked by WENDY Y 1

2007-01-20 23:01:37 · 9 answers · asked by tim -wi 2

2007-01-20 21:49:40 · 2 answers · asked by AZAD TOFIQ 1

i'm asking because the Summits are 100 dollars cheaper and i've always thought Goodyear made great tires. so what gives

2007-01-20 21:38:03 · 4 answers · asked by Sleepyguy 4

my car hit a curb in the rain. since then the alignment was messed up and then i was driving home from work a few days after and my car jerked to the left and i slowed down and stopped. i got out to look at my car and the front driver side tire was at an angle of about 30 degrees. i need to know what this could be or is and about how much it will cost. its a 1986 camaro.

2007-01-20 21:19:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have got chewing gum stuck to my car seat. I have managed to pick most of it off but there is still some white residue left. Any tips how to remove it please.

2007-01-20 21:14:49 · 14 answers · asked by Linda C 2

2007-01-20 20:37:46 · 5 answers · asked by joe h 1

we have a 1994 mazda 626, the engine has thrown a rod. is it better to part it out since it will be an expensive engine repair?

2007-01-20 19:56:12 · 5 answers · asked by silentdreamin 3

I have a 2001 audi a4. Last week the turn signals worked spiraticaly. now they have come to a complete stop. The bulbs are all fine, and the hazzard lights work fine. I'm not sure where to start. Any Ideas?

2007-01-20 19:20:46 · 8 answers · asked by s_t_e_p_2 2

I have a Ford laser wagon 92 model and it keeps boiling and i have no clue what it is, it isn't the thermostat (its new) it's not the fan cause it works and there is plenty of water in it. has anyone got any ideas of what it could be and how i go about fixing it.

2007-01-20 18:39:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I unfastened the back part of the tank from the frame and can get my hands on the connector but am unable to get the two apart.
I can't feel where the little plastic release is, and I don't have a manual. Any clues?

2007-01-20 17:39:38 · 2 answers · asked by samiam677 1

I have a good conditioned year 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage (an avg. car that gives me a good 25mpg).. i've been getting oil changes every 4000 miles, and all seems fine..

can i go 5000 or more miles without an oil change?

is that safe or harmful to the engine?

2007-01-20 17:33:18 · 15 answers · asked by Chuck N 2

Mine is a dark brown.

2007-01-20 17:27:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does it recirculate the heat generated in the engine back into the passenger compartment? How do they prevent the Carbon Dioxide (or monoxide) from coming with the heat?

2007-01-20 17:15:09 · 7 answers · asked by ggs 2

can I reprogram it if I can't locate the code?

2007-01-20 17:08:11 · 12 answers · asked by eternallyjammin 1

my steering would not turen and my volt light anti lock brake light and it started bleeking that i was running hot

2007-01-20 17:06:53 · 4 answers · asked by kenneth w 1

How do you know if your car needs them replaced? What is the difference? Thanks!

2007-01-20 16:58:11 · 1 answers · asked by yakimablueyes 6

What is the difference between shocks and struts and how do you know if you need them?

2007-01-20 16:46:11 · 3 answers · asked by yakimablueyes 6

Trying to prevent ice buildup overnight.

2007-01-20 16:34:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

While Changing my oil today, I was looking at the quart, I noticed it said 10W 40. I know what the 10 means but what does the 40 mean?

2007-01-20 16:26:37 · 3 answers · asked by HVAC Man 4

1997 Chevy Cavalier 2.2L Auto:
First issue: During the cold spell we had in WA the engine would crank but not start. Knowing that the starter was weak figure would start by replacing the starter. After installing the new starter it began to crank over then just stopped. Now when I turn the key over nothing happens no click or anything. Battery is charged (started my s10 right up). Took the starter back to Napa having them test it, it worked fine there. Checked fuses all are in working condition.
Also second Issue (or the original problem): The car was starting just fine this week and then the next morning it was just cranking. In the past year we have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, ign switch, and ign module.
Any suggestions?
Thanks, Kevin

2007-01-20 16:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by K S 1

I have a 94 thunderbird and my boyfriend just left me here because Ive done it a couple of times already he wont help me and i cant call anyone this late at night??

2007-01-20 16:15:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is on a 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix 400 CI engine. Are the electric chokes super touchy on the adjustments?

2007-01-20 16:03:44 · 1 answers · asked by Navylou 1

It's a 1992 model. I was driving along, and the entire power system just went off. The car turned off and it wouldn't restart. It is not the battery because it cranks over and I've had the computer rebuilt since this happened with no success. There is no ignition - no fire to the plugs - and I can't get a reading off the ECM. Any suggestions?

2007-01-20 15:59:49 · 9 answers · asked by tiff_scifi 3