Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

on my chevy 350 someone told me that my valve guide seals were bad and thats why i was burning oil, is this right what are other symptoms of this problem

2007-03-12 13:42:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I drive my 6cylinder 1996 Honda Accord it feels like there is resistance when I accelerate? It feels like it is not in the right gear, however it is...

It is similar to the feeling when you drive with the emergency brake slightly engaged. That resisitance feeling, if that makes sense to you... And no, the emergency brake is not engaged.

There is also a low moaning noise that gets louder with acceleration and quieter when I slow down.. I have new tires on the car. Any idea what is going on? thank you for your help.....

2007-03-12 13:39:28 · 4 answers · asked by just curious..... 1

there's a hose the goes from the radiator to some thing with several hoses coming out. One of those hoses (one that goes towards the engine) is leaking. It's a black hose, probable an inchish in diameter. I put tape around the hole, but it seems to have just made matters worse. I just need to get it home (10 highway miles). Can I drive it? Should I add water and drive it?

2007-03-12 13:31:00 · 17 answers · asked by brendan_cw 1

I disconnected mine as many others with an LT1 have and have noticed no negative effects so far even at -30.

2007-03-12 13:26:13 · 3 answers · asked by Firebird Farmboy 3

When I first start my car in the morning, it starts fine, but while I am waiting for the car to "warm up" the engine starts to die out while I am just idling, not driving. I have to keep giving it gas so that the engine does not fully die out. If I don't give it gas it completely dies out and I have to start the car again. Once I take off, the car is fine and doesn't die out at lights or anything like that. What could be the cause of this and/or what repairs need to be made to fix my problem?

2007-03-12 13:21:37 · 5 answers · asked by Jackie 2

I am in Australia. the Supercheap staff told me there is normally a plate close the engine. But I cannot find it?
Thanks firstly

2007-03-12 13:16:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 85 Riviera has 71,000 miles on original carb. Its on an olds 307 and is a Holly Q-Jet which is the original carb. My car runs relitively good and starts good but I get bad fuel economy. I also seen some stains on the crab near some of the gaskets so i assume it might have a small leak somewhere. And where could I purchase a rebuild kit?

2007-03-12 13:09:54 · 2 answers · asked by Jim572 1

2007-03-12 13:04:27 · 2 answers · asked by ants79 3

2007-03-12 13:04:10 · 3 answers · asked by TarasBoutiqueAtEtsy 4

2007-03-12 13:01:30 · 12 answers · asked by jeffy 1

I got to work this morning and let the car sit. then after work I put some fluid in the radiator. this fixed the overheating problem, but the engine now has a hard time working as if some spark plugs are blown out. I realized that I must have drove to work 30 minutes on the freeway with no fluid in the radiator this morning.

what should I do now?

2007-03-12 12:57:07 · 9 answers · asked by caveman 2

i have a 96 eclipse, and my friend changed the spark plugs like a month ago, and i have noticed that i get around 70 miles less with each tank :( wats up with that?

wat could cause this?

2007-03-12 12:49:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 12:28:29 · 6 answers · asked by Jose A 2

How much would it cost to get just the trunk of a 1999 (black) bmw 528i repainted? I know I have to bring it in to get an estimate but I'm just looking for a ballpark figure based on anyone who has gotten a similar paint job before.

2007-03-12 12:17:54 · 3 answers · asked by Mightie Mouse 3

2007-03-12 12:17:38 · 4 answers · asked by pedro casas 1

Ok it started off just dieing when i was turning as stated in a previous question. Now it also seems 2be dieing when i pull off or maybe hit a pot hole. tried the suggestion of turning headlights and ac on didnt really notice a change in idle? 1985 monte carlo v6 4.3 fule injected. checked fluids, vacuum leaks, loose connections on battery, starter.

2007-03-12 12:13:23 · 7 answers · asked by Lee S 1

The knob broke off my ac control in my car and I've tried super glue with very little success. Because of it's location I need something to set fast. A new AC control unit costs $400 so I really need to fix it!

2007-03-12 12:13:22 · 5 answers · asked by bissel 2

I have a 97 Pontiac Grand Am. I was told my water pump needed to be replaced. It is making a grinding sound and sounds like the bearings are not good. This sound just started in the last day or two. How long should it last before I need it replaced? and How much might it cost?

It is not leaking any fluids. Nor dose the thermostat show that it is over heating.

2007-03-12 12:13:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my car is started and it is in park or i am stopped, the car starts to shake almost like its jumping. and If i get up to a certain speed the steering wheel starts to shake really bad. Can anyone tell me why it does this and how to fix it?

2007-03-12 12:04:13 · 6 answers · asked by Brittany 2

Ever since then my steering wheel shakes when Im driving.What could be the problem now.Do I just need to get my tires balanced ?

2007-03-12 12:03:31 · 7 answers · asked by swanlbby 3

My brother has an 1997 ford ranger xlt. When he turns the key all lights and electronics come on but when he tries to start it nothing happens. Not a click like from a dead battery or anything. What could be the problem?

2007-03-12 11:58:33 · 10 answers · asked by Adam 5

Hi, I have just bought a Renault Laguna Estate (s reg) so the older version. It only had one key with it and its a bit of a pain as hubby could do with one too as a spare. I have seen them on Ebay for not a lot of money but I assume they need to be programmed or something to work the central locking and ignition?
Does anyone know if this is right and if so roughly how much it will cost me to get it done please.
I am in the U.K.
Cheers.

2007-03-12 11:54:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so today i noticed a problem with my rpm, before this problem my car had overheaten and i took it to the dealer to take care of it.. while in the dealer they found other problems and replace them, which they replaced the camshaft head gasket and the computer.
now when i step on the gas to put the RPM at high it delays.. like i have the pedal pressed and all of a sudden it acts as if i released the pedal and stepped on it again.. u get that little pull.. if antyone knows about this please let me know... the make of my car is a nissan sentra SE-R 2002
Thank you.

2007-03-12 11:53:24 · 2 answers · asked by backupsorc 2

My 1986 Cougar has the proverbial rusted out bottom of doors due to the window belts (the parts the window slides through into the door). I have no welding experience, but also very little money. Would I be okay renting a welder and cutting/welding new metal to the doors, or should this be left to a professional?

Thanks!

2007-03-12 11:33:44 · 4 answers · asked by gcos7 3

my cars all have over 150k on them -- why is one better then the other? please weigh in on this debate i need to know the truth--thanks

2007-03-12 11:30:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-12 11:26:54 · 4 answers · asked by big_wa2000 1

i posted this question before and got a mixed bag of answers-- i have a 97 toyota with 240k miles i want it to not burn oil and protect all the worn metal engine parts -- why not use a nice thick oil? i live in california it only gets to 48 degrees at night. so it is a common seller why not use it ---please help answer this debate.

2007-03-12 11:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The transmission fluid in our 9 month old rebuilt automatic transmission is a milky color. The radiator fluid is perfect and it has not been driven through high water. What causes this and how to fix??
It is a 1992 ford van
5.0 engine

2007-03-12 11:23:26 · 8 answers · asked by cth 1

I have a '77 Chevy Nova I'm restoring, just got some nice tail light lenses.. How can I make sure they won't leak?

2007-03-12 11:20:11 · 2 answers · asked by Brian 3

Well, the light in the car comes on and says that it needs coolant, so I put coolant in it. All is fine, don't see any leaks but every time I drive it, the collant level goes down. I have put over 2 gallons in it and it just keeps going down with no sign of leaks. What could this be? Thanks

2007-03-12 11:18:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous