Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

Its a 94 Sunbird with a unique thermostat (you can open the radiator cap and pull the t-stat out with your hand). The t-stat has opened normally but then this afternoon it didn't open (upper rad hose was cool, but the engine was running hot). I pulled it out, and everything was cool (infact, overly cool without the t-stat). So I drove it home, and tested the t-stat in the boiling water. It opened properly this time.

I've since replaced the t-stat, and it works fine (for now). But my question is what would cause it to fail the once?

2007-03-04 09:27:28 · 6 answers · asked by The Bubba 1

Vehicle will stall when placed in drive or reverse. If car is placed in drive 1 the vehicle runs normal. - why?

2007-03-04 09:25:36 · 2 answers · asked by devans203 1

I have a 96 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition. just suddenly the tranny slipped while i took it out for a spin. When i put it on D drive, 2 or 1 it does not move forward. but if i put the gear on Reverse it moves. Can anyone help me with this problem? Do i need to replace the whole tranny? is this problem major? I`m afraid to take to the shop then find out i have to pay couple G`s to fix it. Any suggestions? PLS HELP! TY.

2007-03-04 09:24:29 · 5 answers · asked by mrtw0 1

I have a 64 chevy truck want to know where do i run my wires from inside the truck to the alternator?

2007-03-04 09:23:26 · 6 answers · asked by JT S 1

Between 13-20 mph I have an irritating noise/vibration it is like whoo-whoo-whoo-whoo and increases with speed up to 20 mph. The hub assembly is over $200.00 so I want to be sure it is the problem.

2000 Firebird Trans Am

2007-03-04 09:19:41 · 3 answers · asked by Jace 4

2007-03-04 09:14:42 · 5 answers · asked by B-RO 2

I bought a 94 cougar from an auction. It has 100k miles on it. When in park, the engines revs up somewhat normally. When in gear, engine barely revs to 1500rpms with the pedal all the way down. Engine also vibrates and shakes at idle. From under the car it looks like it got stuck on a high curb. Radiator and oil filter are clearly bent up. The lines from the radiator also seem bent up. Is it possible that i could just have some cloged lines, or is the car shot?

2007-03-04 09:10:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-04 08:42:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend has had his car hot-wired and stolen, and now the ignition won't start. She will get it checked out and repaired, but I was curious to know how it's done--is it like what we see on TV and movies: to randome wires put together to create start the engine? How does it shut off? Furthermore, not only does the engine not start, but the radio, automatic locks, and choke won't operate. (Of course, answers may vary based on type of vehicle, but all responses are welcome.)

2007-03-04 08:21:51 · 6 answers · asked by maple 2

It looks like an upright Gravy Boat with a drip coming out of it.
Checked oil level and it is fine.
What does this symbol mean? I dont have an owners manual.

2007-03-04 08:07:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1999 plymouth voyager that hass 155,000 miles,and i know i should be changing the timing belt pretty soon,but what i want to know is at what mileage are these timing belts suppose to be changed by?And how much is the cost or more or less what would it cost?and im guessing i would need to change the water pump at the same time..

2007-03-04 08:07:01 · 8 answers · asked by Prostidude 2

i start the car if i put a penney under the switch it stays on .how hard is it to change or fix this prob.

2007-03-04 07:41:43 · 1 answers · asked by HILT 3

i have bmw 320i 1988 and when i start the engine its will turn of but when i start the engine and press on the gas pedale it will work . but when the engine be worm if i turn the engine off and restart it it will start without press on the gas , i change air filter with cold air intake and new plugs but its not help me .plz help me on this

2007-03-04 06:55:21 · 4 answers · asked by MOHAMMAD A 1

I had 3 different cars try to jump it off and then sears automotive too,,, it acts like it's going to but never turns over,, and the lights on the dash go haywire,,, and if the jumper cables aren't on when your trying it eventually run completely down and you can't get anything out of it

2007-03-04 06:29:54 · 2 answers · asked by bigpunkdrummer 3

2007-03-04 06:17:37 · 3 answers · asked by Ryan 2

its a golf mark 4

2007-03-04 06:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by sexy red head 2

The gasket material lining the space between my 2000 Saturn LS's hood front and the frame came off. I'm a car maintenence dummy but I don't want to spend a bunch of money on this car I'm replacing soon. If it's a vital part or it's loss will damage the car, I'll do what I must. Please advise. Thanks!

2007-03-04 06:13:41 · 1 answers · asked by Holly R 6

i have a motor master eliminator battery that i bought for my 84 camaro v6. id need to know can it go in an 91 mercury sable v6.

thanks in advance

2007-03-04 06:11:49 · 4 answers · asked by nathalie b 1

i have a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse spyder gts
i love it but lately it seems when i am on the highway at about 50-65 miles an hour it shakes real bad for a while then once i het 70 or so it is either gone or much less. someone said it could be the drive shaft if it is how much does that cost to replace? or what is your opinion? thanks!

2007-03-04 06:03:46 · 6 answers · asked by Kim T 1

I have a 1993 Nissan Quest and the fuel door no longer latches. I have tried repeatedly pushing the release but it won't loosen. It seems the latch on the car side of the mechanism is the problem, the male part that comes out to latch the door won't come out. I have tried pushing in back in to loosen it and tired gently to pry it loose but no luck. Any suggestions?

2007-03-04 05:48:15 · 3 answers · asked by nurse betty 2

I am having a problem installing my distributor. I am rebuilding a 79 351 windsor using stock parts except for the distributor. It is a Mallory distributor. When I try to install the distributor it gets caught up and won't seat all the way on the engine block. I have it set on TDC while trying the install. Does anyone know how big the distributor gear is supposed to be? The distributor gear and cam gear don't seem to mesh together. Any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-03-04 05:47:16 · 4 answers · asked by dublups22 1

I recently purchased a 1989 Ford Escort to get back and forth to work with. This vehicle has been sitting for some time and I have replaced many things on it. I replaced the starter, the battery, the ignition switch, and a few other small things. When I start the vehicle, it runs smoothly, as it does when I push in the clutch, until the gear selector passes into the gate for first gear, then the RPMs drop dramatically to around 100 and idle become very erratic. The vehicle eventually dies if I do not press on the gas to keep it at a higher idle. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, I am stumped.

2007-03-04 05:46:59 · 7 answers · asked by ckoura33 1

Engine overheating, 99 Jeep Cherokee classic 4.0 in-line 6

i drove my car about a mile and i could smell radiator fluid so i looked at my temp gadge which was normal so i stopped, opended the hood and noticed it was pretty hot for driving such a short distance. there was also a trail of coolant drips behind the car, which makes me think the water pump is bad, i checked the oil it was at a safe level but it was dark and kinda thick. so anyway i was just a block from home so i took it home i heard so valve clicking noises pretty sure it wasn`t lifters.

in september i replaced the radiator, waterpump, thermostat, hoeses and tempiture sending unit.
i just got the car in august im thinking the oil wasn`t changed very often

i`m wondering if the sluggish oil is causing the engine to over heat and/or the thermostat is bad causing the waterpump to go out.

any ideas where i should start,
thanks

2007-03-04 05:44:04 · 11 answers · asked by lweber_2112 2

2007-03-04 05:43:16 · 2 answers · asked by james m 1

2007-03-04 05:35:16 · 4 answers · asked by Witchdoktor 1

F-150 V8 and a F-250 diesel?

2007-03-04 05:34:16 · 6 answers · asked by joey 2

you put it into gear and it coffs splutters and then dies is this because of a bust exhaust or am i looking in the wrong area?

2007-03-04 05:33:11 · 6 answers · asked by andrew p 1

where can i can find and what size fuse would it be?

2007-03-04 05:31:08 · 9 answers · asked by Jd 3

I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan. I have had the resistors for the low and intermediate blower motor changed 3 times. They keep burning out in a couple of weeks. My mechanic has checked the current draw from the blower fan, and says it is not drawing too much? It works fine on high.

2007-03-04 05:26:04 · 2 answers · asked by Rated G for Gangsta 3

2007-03-04 05:16:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous