Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

when i try to kick it down the idle fluctuates between 1500 and 2000 until its warmed up then i dont have any problems.

2007-03-09 11:51:19 · 2 answers · asked by miles 1

2007-03-09 11:50:41 · 5 answers · asked by Jao 1

i replaced the water pump,the thermostat,and the car steal overheats and won't keep coolant,everytime i put coolant it overheats and pour out the coolant throught the overflow tube,what else could be wrong with the car??

2007-03-09 11:46:22 · 10 answers · asked by karl 1

my car is mercedes 350sdl (turbo diesel).

this problem is really odd. I have great pickup from a red light to Go, but it is very poor from a moderate speed , say 40mph, to a high speed 60mph or above.

what is REALLY odd about it is that if I use the cruise control system to speed myself up (instead of pushing the gas pedal), the pickup seems good.

For example I was on the highway last night doing about 55mph, I wanted to accelerate to around 75 so I push down - nothing happens ... I floor it - nothing happens really, it does eventually speed up but it is verrry slow and there was no pickup at all.

It seems like the engine is not getting enough power?? But why would it be good at low speeds...

my mechanic is going to test drive it tomorrow so hopefully he will figure it out.

when I go to have "maintenance" done at a service station , what do I ask for if I want the engine/acceleration completely checked / gaskets make sure there are no cracks etc.
Thanks in advance.

2007-03-09 11:29:19 · 1 answers · asked by odysseyxltd 1

I have an 84 Suburban with a 6.2 Diesel engine, I just put a new starter on and it keeps breaking bolts and grinding the flywheel, had to replace flywheel once. Still cant get it to work right for more than a day or so before it break another bolt or just starts to grind. Please, if you have any ideas let me know.

Details:
84 Chevy Sub' 4WD K10 6.2 Diesel Engine marker "C"

2007-03-09 11:27:28 · 6 answers · asked by hardtruth101 2

Know the ac needs freon, but only the defrost is working with heat and air. What is causing this?

2007-03-09 11:18:01 · 1 answers · asked by rwhz199 4

2007-03-09 11:17:09 · 1 answers · asked by dan h 1

Can the vehicle still run?

2007-03-09 11:15:32 · 8 answers · asked by J 1

Is it bad or does it just plain waste gas? I usually let my car idle for awhile before I take off to let the engine get off of the cold mark. I'm also looking into a remote car starter that would run for about 10 mins or however long you set it before shutting off again. So that leads to my question.

2007-03-09 10:58:51 · 7 answers · asked by dubsperformance 1

Or can you direct me to a site that has that information?

2007-03-09 10:49:10 · 1 answers · asked by Navi 2

I have replaced the water pump, radiator, thermostat, hoses, and head gasket. In the last two months, the heater blows as cold as ice, and the car runs near hot after 5 miles, any ideas would help. The mechanic I use says the head gasket needs to be replaced again, (did this last year). Hellllp!!!!!

2007-03-09 10:47:56 · 15 answers · asked by Terrence P 1

I know FL has no state emissions tests and most everywhere else does have them but where can I find a list of which states do have them and what the pass levels are per state

2007-03-09 10:47:29 · 4 answers · asked by David W 1

I have 2001 ford focus and it just recently started running funny when I am stoped or slowing down, it will run rough and then even die completely.. it starts right back up.. any ideas of what the problem could be..

2007-03-09 10:45:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

do they last as long as the maintainance free ones?are they worth the "hassle"?heard that only need to top up water once a year.if it's true it should be ok.anyone have any good recommendations for a non-maintainance free battery?thanks!

2007-03-09 10:44:07 · 6 answers · asked by ABKT 1

For the life of me I cannot get the inside of my front windshield streak free. Any suggestions for proper cleaning technique?

2007-03-09 10:42:54 · 7 answers · asked by Greek27 2

2007-03-09 10:30:37 · 5 answers · asked by drop and destroy 1

I need the measurements of a 1971 Impala coupe steering column. I am ordering an Ididit chrome column and need to know the length of the stock steering column so I can get the Ididit column the same as stock. I bought the car without the original column so I can't get the correct measurements from my column. Any help would be nice Thanx

2007-03-09 10:26:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-09 10:23:06 · 4 answers · asked by finander 1

I have this issue where sometimes when I turn the ignition the dashboard lights and everything flashes on but the engine doesn't turn or react. If I do this a couple times I will eventually hear a soft clicking noise and then 2-3 tries after the engine will finally ignite and rumble to life.

So far I've always been able to get the car started - it can just take several turns of the ignition.

If it makes a difference, it's a 1977 Chevy Nova (350 v8).

I'm thinking it may be the starter or the alternator, but you guys may well know better than I.

2007-03-09 10:20:49 · 5 answers · asked by Mike K 5

2007-03-09 10:00:11 · 6 answers · asked by caveman 2

My car repair manual says to use a univeral joint for putting the spark plugs back in... no idea what it means... whats it look like and when can i get one. With a name like univeral joint is sounds like a useful tool.

I'm not looking for any joint/spliff/weed/ganga jokes.

2007-03-09 09:52:58 · 7 answers · asked by Joe Bloggs 4

Hi how do you tighten the big crankshaft pulley bolt after youve done the cambelt and waterpump. I got the bolt off alright using the engine start method- using the torque from the engine to undo the bolt but now that everythings back together i'm unsure if the engines running safely as you cant tighten it ( the belt just goes around clockwise aswell, can somebody help?

2007-03-09 09:38:46 · 4 answers · asked by tb7896 3

My new jaguar just got keyed twice, one is about 2 in. long and the other is about 6 in. long. I know, you will think it is my fault for getting it keyed, but I only drive it to school, and I park where no one else is so they won't dent it. The car is white, but can anyone give me an estimate on how much it might cost to get it fixed?

2007-03-09 09:37:35 · 3 answers · asked by veghead566 1

I don't want answers like "Why would you want to do that?" or "That's a big job...I wouldn't bother." All want to know is whether or not it is possible....and potential roadblocks along the way.

I would assume, that since this model was originally made available with manual transmission as well as automatic, that all you would need is the manual tranny, the extra pedals and hardware, and to possibly cut two new holes--one for the pedals to be put in, and another for the stick shift.

Anyone ever done this kind of thing before, and if so...any advice?

2007-03-09 09:37:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-09 09:36:09 · 11 answers · asked by florida t 1

What's the little black 'valve' thing that's connected to the washer pipe near the washer bottle for? Water sprays out of a small hole every time I wash the windscreen! I assume it's faulty.Is it really necessary or can I just remove it and connect the pipe straight to the motor? Can I buy a new one? What's it called?

2007-03-09 09:15:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a car has been sitting for a while and the oil resettles in the oil pan, will starting the car cause any damage to the engine.

2007-03-09 09:07:16 · 5 answers · asked by X 1

I always thought the two worked together or not at all.

2007-03-09 08:56:08 · 2 answers · asked by ulragincajunfan 2

I have a 2001 silverado with no fuel pressure. I pulled off the fuel line before the fuel filter and turned the key and there was nothing. I changed the relay and it still didn't work. Is there anything else that would cause the fuel pump not to run?

2007-03-09 08:49:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i spray lube on it. it fixes the problem but is only temperary

2007-03-09 08:44:12 · 4 answers · asked by paintballer 1