Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

I've been having a problem that has been very hard to diagnose, because its so random, it happens on the road, but never in my garage when I try to fix it.

It seems to be that every now and then the engine will cut out for a split second. Enough to throw you forward in the seat real quick. It feels like alot stronger of a jerk than just a single cylinder misfire. It does not trigger the check engine light either. Seems to happen most between 2-5K RPM's

It actually completely cut out about a week ago and wouldn't start up anymore, but I replaced the distributor cap/rotor at that point and the car worked again (although the engine sounds alot different, not necessarily bad, just it used to sound like a vroooom honda rice burner, now it sounds like a rooooar muscle car, just quieter). Anyways I thought that solved the problem, but its happening again. I've got all new spark plugs, cap/rotor, and fuel filter. the plug wires are about 2 years old, the igniter is about 2 years old.

2007-02-19 16:55:57 · 3 answers · asked by Rockstar from another dimension 1

I was thinking maybe laquer thinner? any suggestions would help.
Thanks

2007-02-19 16:45:19 · 4 answers · asked by draymond31 1

I have a 1993 Toyota camry with 200,000miles. The things that i need to repair is front and rear engine mounts, oil pan gasket, valve covers, piston rings, timing belt, front seals, water pump, antenna, middle seat belt, driver side and passenger side window regulators. I have a small oil leak and frame damage to the underside of my car. Are these major problems? Should I just replace the vehicle with a new car? I have already spent about 900 dollars in 4 weeks getting a tune up and brakes. I need something dependable for my children and I. I have an option of getting a 2005 pontiac grand awith car payments within my budget. I just don't want to keep spending mone if the car has ran its course.

2007-02-19 16:24:07 · 13 answers · asked by So S 1

its a 1982 chevy 383 motor 400 transission, 4 barrel carboratot

2007-02-19 16:18:17 · 15 answers · asked by Mrs.C.A.T. 1

2007-02-19 16:15:35 · 4 answers · asked by james 1

I have an 88 chevy celebrity, On three occasions now I turn the ignition and the engine doesnt turn on but it sounds like everything else is, I dont know how else to explain it, it sounds like fans or something. I turn it off and then it starts right up. What could this be?

2007-02-19 16:15:05 · 4 answers · asked by Samara 2

Sometimes (not always) when I drive and after I hit the brakes, after the car's stopped, I will notice there is a medium-volume high pitched grinding noise (like a really fat bee right next to your ear) which sounds like it's coming from under the hood. Could it be the brakes even though the car already stopped? I've tried shifting into neutral and parked (it's an automatic and yes I let off the brakes in park)....the noise still happens. However, after I drive for about 1 or 2 more blocks and stop at another red light, the noise will be gone. Any ideas?

2007-02-19 16:08:38 · 7 answers · asked by RandomQuestions.. 2

Lately when I start out driving, I notice a shaking or vibration from my car that is very noticeable, especially to passengers with a little more auto knowledge than me. Once I get going up to speed it seems to go away. Is this a tire problem where maybe a simple rotation could be the solution? I drive an '01 Grand Prix.

2007-02-19 15:59:26 · 9 answers · asked by G-Lanz 3

I was just wondering, my mom and i bought a 1987 Buick Century today and my mom is wanting to buy a new muffler for it and we were just wondering how much a new one would cost. My brother-in-law is going to put it in and i was just wondering how much they would run up to. Thanks for the help.

2007-02-19 15:49:00 · 3 answers · asked by tommi_ghurl_2006 3

My car was getting hot and over heating. How can you tell if the block is cracked? The engine light and oil lights came on. I checked, it has coolent and oil.

2007-02-19 15:47:04 · 6 answers · asked by Teslajuliet 4

Hi , I am going to be rebuilding my 4.3. I want better performance on the road and more towing power. I got some ideas in mind but would like some advice or other ideas to do. Also what brands are best to go with for example what brand of cams ,pistons, roller rockers. ect....Here is what i am considering so far. I am planing on boring out .030 over. I am getting a higher performance cam and roller lifters. I am possibly going with a different intake manifold and am for sure getting headers that elimante chevys exhaust donut problem. Anymore ideas or thoughts would be appreciated THANK YOU

2007-02-19 15:39:57 · 2 answers · asked by Hunt&Fish 3

Ran f150 for awhile with little or no oil. Engine is ruff upon acceleration. also engine light came on. Is engine ruined or will a tune up and oil change work?

2007-02-19 15:33:01 · 8 answers · asked by shawn c 1

I KEEP BLOWING MY BLINKER FUSE IN MY TRUCK WHEN I GO TO TURN MY RIGHT BLINKER ON BUT WHEN I TURN MY LEFT BLINKER ON IT DOSENT HAPPEN .......PLEASE HELP!!

2007-02-19 15:31:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's stuck tighter than any bolt I've ever had to deal with. I've used both heat and cold, but it's no use. It's part of an extremely expensive (>$1000) piece of exercise equipment, so I can't use too much force.
I'm really going crazy over this. Please help me!

2007-02-19 15:26:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends, and tires balanced, plus had a front end alignment done. It seemed fine for a few weks, but now I'm getting a solid vibration the the steering wheel, especially at around 45-55 mph. Any ideas?

2007-02-19 15:06:29 · 8 answers · asked by Quanisha 1

2007-02-19 15:02:48 · 2 answers · asked by craig c 1

2007-02-19 14:58:03 · 7 answers · asked by harvman 2

i lost the key to my safe and i need to know if a locksmith will open it

2007-02-19 14:44:35 · 0 answers · asked by kaveeona 2

After a very cold night (~10F), I would try to start my car the next morning. I would turn the key and the starter would crank normally like any other day and the engine would fire up, but when i release the key, the rpm drops, engine sputters, then dies. If i turn the key and hold it in the cranking position for roughly 2-3 seconds after the engine fires up, everything seems to be fine.

2007-02-19 14:37:28 · 8 answers · asked by Mui A 1

2007-02-19 14:35:25 · 1 answers · asked by curious_inquisitor 1

2007-02-19 14:27:30 · 4 answers · asked by D B 2

I have the special tool but am not sure how to use it.

2007-02-19 14:25:51 · 4 answers · asked by bpflyguy1990 2

2007-02-19 14:25:23 · 11 answers · asked by Laea 3

i drained all my oil then i couldnt find my tool to remove my oil filter? so i just went ahead and filled the crankcase with motor oil without replacing the filter with the new one i bought. is it ok for another 3000 miles or am i gonna have to redrain the oil and do it all over again?

2007-02-19 14:18:19 · 18 answers · asked by shortstoperic7_2000 2

The motor mount on my 88 Mazda 323 (front side) has gone out. It hasn't broken yet, but the rubber insides have deteriorated. SO, the motor has started to jump on me a little bit.

I've checked prices at the local major retailers (AutoZone, Advance Auto, NAPA, etc.) and found prices seem to be between $80-$90 for a replacement aftermarket part. After looking online, though, I have found onlin retailers with prices as low as $35! Should I trust the manufacturers or these less expensive mounts, or is this too good to be true?

On a side note, how hard is to change a motor mount? I can change my wheel bearings or tweak my engine with little difficulty, so I'm no novice. However, if this is major surgery (like trying to change a head gasket), I think I might leave it to a shop.

2007-02-19 13:52:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Took my 2002 Ford Winstar in for a oil change and they said the coolant was brown? Is this serious and what could cause it?

2007-02-19 13:43:05 · 16 answers · asked by Laea 3

2007-02-19 13:20:42 · 5 answers · asked by korf1269 1

One in the transmission, one in the engine. He says that for the transmission the part needed for the repair is a filter joint. Would someone kindly tell me what this is? The part and oil is 86 dollars...labour 166..is this reasonable? What could cause this to leak? Second he said the engine is leaking oil somewhere too. He will clean the engine and find the leak. How could these two things happened at the same time??? Is my engine finished?
Also, didn't have a oil change done for a few months (6), I know I should have but whats done is done. Learned my lesson. Could this have something to do with the leaks?

2007-02-19 13:16:07 · 7 answers · asked by Laea 3

2007-02-19 13:10:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to change out my rims and get racing tires. Will this affect my tire pressure monitor system?

2007-02-19 13:05:57 · 5 answers · asked by gambitleblanc 1