Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

2007-02-21 16:50:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 16:45:14 · 3 answers · asked by Aus Watts 1

I currently have a 88' jeep wrangler with 2.5litre amc motor. Is it possible and is it easy to do a motor swap to a 4.0. Can I use the same tranny. Is it necessary to buy a new wiring harness, What details are important

2007-02-21 16:21:03 · 2 answers · asked by kingerc8 1

2007-02-21 16:14:45 · 3 answers · asked by shridhar 1

I manufacture magnetic fuel saver in Malaysia and aslo been appointed as sole distributors by Fueltreat Malaysia for their auto care products. Products i have in hand are listed below:
1) Magnetic fuel saver ( petrol,diesel ) Brand JGSAUTOCARE
Motorbike,Cars,4 x4,trucks,boats & heavy machinery
2) Fuel Injector Cleaner F1-700 ( petrol vehicles )
3) Fuel Biocide BC- 250 ( diesel vehicles,plant & machinery )
Brand SUREFIRE
4) Flash Lube additive stabiliser ( petrol & diesel vehicles )
Brand FLASH LUBE
5) BIO-Radiator & Engine Flush ( petrol & diesel vehicles )
Cars,trucks,ships,heavy machinery & plant
Brand BMS 608

2007-02-21 16:10:43 · 1 answers · asked by jgsautocare s 1

to be kicked in the vagina, or to be punched it the breasts? witch one hurts more

2007-02-21 15:54:49 · 13 answers · asked by timmycky13 1

2007-02-21 15:54:00 · 5 answers · asked by Kathy P 1

The transmission just went out today, and I was told to check the fluid.

2007-02-21 15:36:38 · 10 answers · asked by Starbud99 2

2000 Toyota Solara SE V6did somthing bad will happend to the engine besides the knoking

2007-02-21 15:34:53 · 7 answers · asked by Black GT 1

I own a 2002 Chevy Malibu, V6, with 46,000 miles, which I have driven for 10 months now. I check all my fluids monthly. Last time I checked my coolant was 3 weeks ago. Today when I checked it I found muddy looking clumps in the tank. My coolant is green and it looked fine last month. The car runs great and doesn't use too much oil (in my opinion. It's needed 2 quarts in the past 4 months) There is no antifreeze smell while driving, it doesn't overheat...what could the problem be? I am hoping it's just over due for a radiator flush. I've owned many cars much much older that I've never had this problem with and also never actually preformed regular scheduled maintence on. I'm freaking out. help!

2007-02-21 15:31:07 · 5 answers · asked by tara b 4

Manufacturer
The manufacturer screams about being ripped off by the dealership for inflating warranty repair hours, and that the dealership is doing unnecessary warranty repairs. Both accusations are probably correct, but not necessarily for the reasons suggested by the manufacturer.

Dealership
The dealership moans and groans about how unfairly the manufacturer establishes and even reduces the hours allowed for each warranty repair. They also claim they have no say in how the hours were established in the first place. Both of these accusations are entirely correct. Manufacturers also have a policy of not paying for repeated warranty repairs to fix the same malfunction. How does the dealership respond to this? It’s not good. If the dealership sees a repeat problem, they must somehow make it appear to be different that the original malfunction. Charitably, this can lead to untruthfully describing a problem on the repair order. Remember, four repair attempts for the same problem is one of the criteria that defines what is and is not a lemon. Where’s the incentive to do honest, quality work?

Mechanic
The immediate effect of manufacturers cutting the flat rate (piece work) times is a reduction in the mechanics paycheck. In order to maintain the same pay rate the mechanic must work that much faster. Faster is not consistent with quality repairs, quite the contrary. At the same time the manufacturer is demanding higher quality repairs. It’s a Catch 22 wherein everyone loses. Add to this inadequate training at best and one has a recipe for the Lemon connection.

Consumer
The consumer has no idea about the complex business relationships that exist between manufacturers and dealers, nor do they have any interest. Why should they? The consumer’s needs are quite simple. Sell me a car for a decent price that does what the advertisements say it will. If it needs a repair, have someone competent and well trained do the work and for Pete’s sake get it right the first time.

Final Thoughts
There’s something seriously wrong with the system. It’s a system that rewards all the wrong things. Like many such systems in other parts of American business, this system rewards quantity, not quality.
There seems to be an inherent inability among business managers to draw a connection between quality and business success. The manufacturer sets up quality rewards systems, such as Ford’s Blue Oval, then turn around and cut the work/task hours arbitrarily, probably to allow a senior executive to look good by improving the bottom line of a quarterly report. The result is an immediate drop in quality work at the dealership. There are so many contentious viewpoints, and so little willingness among the players to correct the situation.

2007-02-21 15:28:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-21 15:20:54 · 5 answers · asked by acomochin 1

I need the radio support bracket that bolts on to the rear of the radio unit. This part then slides on a rail inside the dashboard. It is a triangular shape(plastic).

2007-02-21 15:20:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a friend who's havin car problems. His car is completly dead an whenever he try's to start it, it jus makes a loud noise and the engine is moving like its trying to fire but no power. And everytime he trys too start it, there is oil leaking from his engine rings, an onto his spark plugs. Any idea what the problem could be? and if, so would it be exspensive to repair?

2007-02-21 15:18:57 · 4 answers · asked by jennifer H 1

I have a friend who's havin car problems. His car is completly dead an whenever he try's to start it, it jus makes a lound noise and the engine is moving like its trying to fire but no power. and everytime he trys too start it, there is oil on his engine rings, an his spark plugs. Any idea what the problem could be? and if, so would it be exspensive to repair?

2007-02-21 15:15:41 · 11 answers · asked by jennifer H 1

i change the 3 on the front but cant get to the other 3. does any body has worked on a Solara? its a 2000 SE V6 5speed

2007-02-21 15:13:33 · 1 answers · asked by Black GT 1

We have changed the plugs and wires, it started, then quit when it dropped below 3500 rpm. We dried off the spark plugs and it started again, and did the same thing.

2007-02-21 15:12:19 · 6 answers · asked by tesstay3 1

my car wont start when its get warm .but cold its start every time.will that make it run rough

2007-02-21 15:00:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

now four wheel drive only engages sometimes. I know the transfer case is working because the front drive shaft turns.
It seems like the front differential doesnt ingage. how does the electric mototr on the front diff. get its signal to lock the front diff into four wheel drive(it is a 96 chevy silverado)
is there a switch on the transfer case?

2007-02-21 14:55:37 · 3 answers · asked by Bluebeith_79 2

I removed Steering gear box,replaced orings and shaft seal,Filled
pwr steering pump cranked eng and smoaked the pump and belt .This is 85 chev 1/2 ton p.u.

2007-02-21 14:54:37 · 1 answers · asked by section hand 6

i recentlly got a gauge that measures VAC (Vacuum), but i dont really know what vacuum on a car is, can someone help me?
and how much VAC should my car have?
1991 honda accord lx

2007-02-21 14:47:41 · 4 answers · asked by b3nsonx 2

2007-02-21 14:39:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was recently in a car accident on the expressway. I was cut off and forced to run into the wall on the passenger side. I bounced off of the wall and ran back in to the vehicle that initially cut me off. Then I hit the wall again and maneuvered to the far left lane and slammed into the left wall. I have front end damage, a flat tire, a bent frame, and side damage. My question is why didn't my airbags deploy? It was a Ford Truck.

2007-02-21 14:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by E G 2

I have a chevy 93 g20 conversion van. the abs light has been on the past couple of days with the parking brake light on as well. Before I take it to get the computer scanned i wanted to check my brake fluid levels to make sure it wasn't just the brake fluid level being low. Although i am still concerned about getting the abs light checked im completely confused as to why the parking brake light is coming on too.

2007-02-21 14:23:27 · 5 answers · asked by curt a 1

u usually see it on old cars like the 72 chevelle nova or something

they look like engines on top of the car-but there not engines-they let in air to the engine can breathe and make your car go faster!?!?!?

what r they
plz help

2007-02-21 14:11:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, oil change, air filter... Anythin else? Anything that I have listed that is not necessary?

2007-02-21 14:08:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 77 firebird and want to go tri power can anyone help

2007-02-21 14:02:25 · 5 answers · asked by oldrbel 1

My car battery, there is 2 terminals.. one has a rubber cover and the other terminal doesnt. The one that doesnt have the cover, keeps building up acid and today I couldn't start my engine (Had to do a jump-start). Do they sell stuff that could prevent this?

2007-02-21 14:02:06 · 8 answers · asked by anonymous 3

I want one small enough to put in my truck's engine compartment. Preferably under $40.

2007-02-21 13:53:04 · 3 answers · asked by muscles 1

2007-02-21 13:49:50 · 3 answers · asked by jojo 1