Maintenance & Repairs - January 2007

going around a round about the backend steps out on my volvo does anyone know what it might be . it has two new tyres on the rear (kumho) and the anti rollbar bushes look ok .

2007-01-15 07:03:26 · 4 answers · asked by EDDIE W 1

2007-01-15 07:00:33 · 10 answers · asked by chris j 7

i drive a Fiat Punto, over last week it has been struggling to start (especially when cold). When I turn the ignition the engine does not turn over and I can hear a whineing sound which I think is the starter motor? I don't think it will be the battery as I only changed that last year..

I can get car started after a few attempts. I want to know if this is something I can easily fix myself, or what needs done.

Cheers

2007-01-15 06:59:24 · 4 answers · asked by Robbie S 1

1990 Dodge van with a 360 that uses about a quart of oil per tank of gas. If I check the compression and it's ok then replacing the valve quides should fix it right? I've replaced the PCV valve already.

2007-01-15 06:53:32 · 2 answers · asked by kindabored2 2

It seems my block heater isnt turning on when i plug my car in. I took a look at the end on the cord and its in pretty bad shape. Just wondering what the proper steps are to replacing it. Im not a genius with cars but i know my way around under the hood. And dont want to waste the money taking it to my mechanic that charges an arm and a leg just becuase it is a Honda and i dont like letting anyone else touch my car.

2007-01-15 06:41:28 · 5 answers · asked by nikkol_207 1

I want my white letters to be bright white, but I cant seem to get them clean enough. Whats the solution?

2007-01-15 06:27:48 · 8 answers · asked by Rote 2

When a person takes a car to an auto repair shop for an estimate where does the mechanic get information on how many hours it is supposed to take to do a certain job? This is called "real time" correct? And is there an online site that I can look up this information for free? I want to start an automotive repair shop and have a mechanic, but I need to know if this info is available online or do I have to sign up with a company like Alldata? I was also wondering if you can get free schematics online also. Or is being a member of something like Alldata the best thing to do?

2007-01-15 06:24:02 · 8 answers · asked by smi_le_y 2

Recently I hit a curb and my tire on front right blew out. got it repaired and now I hear a humming and slight vibration only when I turn right which sounds like it is coming from the left side. Anyone know what this could be and how much a possible repair could be?

2007-01-15 06:14:44 · 10 answers · asked by ???? 1

1. The car will not start (or turn) if it sits for more than a day.
2. The battery has been replaced.

2007-01-15 06:02:42 · 9 answers · asked by D 2

Hey!!! I have yet to watch the documentary called "What Happened To The Electric Car?".

In a nutshell, does anyone know what happened?

2007-01-15 05:52:27 · 9 answers · asked by JiveSly 4

i have changed the fuel pump it is gas getting into the line i first used ether to start it but it just ran for as long as the ether was in the chamber and shut off its also missing a gas cap can that be the problem?

2007-01-15 05:50:37 · 9 answers · asked by dee s 1

2007-01-15 05:41:17 · 1 answers · asked by Aaron K 1

my van ran out of oil a small leak in the oil pan it seized three times but it still starts can it be saved as long as its not driven from now on and a ton of luck?

2007-01-15 05:40:11 · 9 answers · asked by mask_187 1

I was told bolts had to be removed and would be charged extra time to do this at a local NTB shop. They charged roughly $62 extra for .8 hr. I was told of this ahead of time and had chance to decline. I was only in shop a total of an hour.

2007-01-15 05:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by Mr Tony 1

Wondering if anyone has ever had a vehicle painted with Maaco?
What was your experience?

2007-01-15 05:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by MommaG 2

Ok I have a 1999 mercury cougar V6 with 104000 miles on it. basically I want to find a way to gain some horsepower without spending a lot of money. so you might say the question is what is the cheapest way to increase horsepower in a cougar. plz I need some help. Ineed just a little more get up and go out of this car.

2007-01-15 05:08:12 · 9 answers · asked by mi2ws4u 1

The smoke is black and appears to be coming from the front/ top of the engine. The vehicle is a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant.

I haven't tried to drive it again since, does this sound like a faulty installation or should I expect more repair costs. I appreciate all of your help out there in Yahoo land.

2007-01-15 05:03:15 · 5 answers · asked by Jbrd 1

2007-01-15 05:02:27 · 5 answers · asked by amber d 1

Hi

Does anyone know:

Does the car have a timing belt or chain and how often should it be changed (if its a belt)
Where can I get body panels and bits for this car at decent prices.

Thanks in Advance

2007-01-15 04:55:42 · 6 answers · asked by A O 2

2007-01-15 04:51:02 · 5 answers · asked by Rena L 1

My back window leaks condensation onto the seat and now it's getting moldy. Does anyone know of anything that I can used to reduce the dampness and get rid of the mold?

2007-01-15 04:51:00 · 9 answers · asked by Renae Aubrey 1

I posted here before and was told that my heat shield is loose, its still rattling, and i want to fix it, on my own, i have a 1995 honda civic. also where can i find the mechanics guide for my car. i would like to purchase one so i can do some of my own basic maintenance work. thank you

2007-01-15 04:48:43 · 6 answers · asked by Guillermo T 2

It is cold here now.The van doesn't overheat when I drive it.Any ideas would be appreciated.

2007-01-15 04:45:45 · 5 answers · asked by jbc3d33 2

I've just purchased a 1992 Honda Accord LX (127,000) it does not leak any oil or any other kind of fluid. It seems to be running fine now. Just wondering with proper maintenance how long should I expect it to last. One more thing is there any way to know for sure it the original engine was replaced? Seller informed me that he replaced original engine 4 years ago, odometer read 265,000 miles. I appreciate any feedback, thank you.

2007-01-15 04:34:51 · 7 answers · asked by David S 1

I have a 95 cavalier. The car runs great aside from having to replace the starter since I got it I have had no problems...very reliable. I noticed a while ago (probably a year or so) that my coolant light came on, so I filled her up. Several months down the road the light came on again so again I filled her up. The problem is now the light keeps coming on quite frequent (anywhere from 3-5 days, so I keep filling it up). I can see the leak on the engine (nothing is coming out of the rad). There is no smoking, oil leaking or anything. Does this sound like a head gasket problem? Is it worth it to get it fixed (as it has been going on I guess for about a year)? Any ideas how much that type of repair job would cost?

2007-01-15 04:32:21 · 7 answers · asked by jennstarr 1

For the last couple of days, it's been cold- 20s 30's, with snow. yesterday, the snow on my car melted off, but now there's a thick coating of ice. I tried to start my car this morning to warm it up while scraping the windshield, but it just made a sort of clicking noise when I tried to turn it on. Please help me, this is my first car, so I'm kind of clueless...

2007-01-15 04:20:50 · 7 answers · asked by solitarymischief 1

Having difficult removing the crank shaft pulley that holds the timing belt. Any suggestions on how to remove the pulley?

2007-01-15 04:09:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-15 03:55:52 · 12 answers · asked by hasek3399 2

I have a 1971 chevy c-10 with a 350 4-barrel. The carb is needing replaced so my question is, can i (with little complication) put a junk yard throttle body or fuel injection on it. i do realize it will be some what difficult but i am willing to try. i dont think the fuel injection will work because of the computer and the O2 censor any one have a clue?

2007-01-15 03:52:53 · 5 answers · asked by remi50125 1

2007-01-15 03:50:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous