Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

I was given a $220.00 estimate to have my flasher replaced at the dealer and found out I could do it myself but don't really know where to start and if it's easy enough to do. I have already picked up the part needed for the work from and auto parts place but need to figure out how to get to the area I need to replace it.

2007-03-01 07:16:29 · 6 answers · asked by dangerbug_80917 1

I need to get a flange tool to make a french lap for welding a section of quarter panel in. I have no interest in buying a $300 tool as this is a one time deal. I was told there are cheap ones that look like vise grips, yet I can't find anything like it. Any ideas where to get one and what they are "officially" called? Are they adjustable for various steel thicknesses? A search for flange tools keeps showing an air tool, not these cheaper ones I was told of.

2007-03-01 07:15:32 · 2 answers · asked by sonyfan66 2

2007-03-01 07:11:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-01 07:11:09 · 4 answers · asked by harryhair111 1

car will start and run but when you give it gas it will not rev up in fact it will sometimes try to quit, also when you put it in drive it will not go anywhere and sometimes quits

2007-03-01 07:05:41 · 2 answers · asked by Robert I 1

My fuel pump runs when the ingition is off. My oil gauge drops to 0 but when I pound on the dash it comes to normal. My transmission shifts to 1st gear at low speed re-acceleration and won't shift out. I have to turn off and restart engine and then it's fine, till next time. I've had the trans.shift sensor, the relay modual and inertial switch replaced, full tune, battery new, neg. battery term repaired. Problems persists.

2007-03-01 07:04:59 · 3 answers · asked by Patricia L 1

The car has an HKS sports suspension set up with tapered
springs, but they no longer do them for the MX5 Eunos Roadster.
Car failed mot on defective shock. Can you recommend two
rear shocks that might be compatible with the existing front
HKS ones

2007-03-01 06:59:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have already replace a sencer by the water pump spark pluggs ,alternatder ,and the air intake sencer i dont no what else to check its werd it will run fine one day and the next acted up some one please help me

2007-03-01 06:59:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

01 Daewoo Laganza. Replaced 3 fuses and an O2 sensor that was bad. Took it to a towing shop that does repairs. What do you think it should cost...(estimate).

2007-03-01 06:59:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I manage a fleet of semi-trucks, and I need a fast and efficient way to wash them. It normally takes 2 hours to wash one truck with a hose, spray nozzle, and brush. I need to know if there is a portable pressure washer out there that can clean a dirty truck without the need for scrubbing with a brush. This should reduce the wash time to less than half.

2007-03-01 06:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by GC 1

I drive a 1994 buick century. the belt has been squeaky for a long time now, but its condition seems to be fine. it also seems to be properly lubricated. any ideas? again, it runs fine. it's just loud sometimes (even a mechanic said that it didn't need repairs)

2007-03-01 06:54:27 · 3 answers · asked by blaze 2

I have a 1999 Saturn SL2. Its starts off really bad, even dies frequently until warmed up. I can have the gas all the way down, barely stays alive, then engine roars, engine dies. Once its warmed up, not so much a problem. Turn it off for a few mins., return, dies alot again. i thought it might be a fuel filter, but I cant find one anywhere. Any suggestions?

2007-03-01 06:41:47 · 2 answers · asked by Eddie 1

The problem is that it will start, no problem, but after a few seconds it will either kangaroo hop madly or stall or just sound very throaty and that it is in danger of stalling. I had problems with the spare keys when I bought it, and someone suggested using the master key. I have used the master key and it did improve things - at least car did not stall. I have had both the cold start sensor and the lambda sensor replaced, all to no avail. This week, the alternator blew. The guy who came out to get it to the garage offered to programme the spare keys for me. I then used the spare once the new alternator was in - worked great for a bit - but on second journey the hopping was really bad. I went back to using the master key today and all right this morning but when journeying later (especially when car warm) hopping terrible. HELP!

2007-03-01 06:38:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for some help on replacing the alternator on my 1993 Camry. It's a V6, if that makes a difference. I never changed an alternator this is new to me. I really don't feel like caughing up all that money to my mechanic when I can change it myself (and learn something new). I pretty much understand that its a bolt on piece. But how do I get the belt off and on? Do I have to put it back in a certain way? I'd appreciate any help anyone may have. Especially detailed step by step directions. If you've got pictures even better...I'll take it!!!! Thanks!

2007-03-01 06:23:43 · 3 answers · asked by Miguel G 1

my above motor home emits black smoke from exhaust and is painfully slow,has had full service with shell semi synthetic oil,diesel fuel conditioner engine flush.it starts first time and idles ok.has large camper van body so not expecting great acceleration,but black smoke is worrying.
any help?.

2007-03-01 06:23:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was interested in the new RainX Lattitude wipers. I have no idea how to install them or what size i should get ( sizes range from 16" to 26"). I have a '95 Nissan Maxima.

2007-03-01 06:19:20 · 10 answers · asked by dcal518 1

2007-03-01 06:18:03 · 5 answers · asked by kraygray 1

i have a 1993 cutlass supreme win my car is in park it idles to about 1500 rpm win normally around 1,000. it also gets really HOT if i let it sit in park 2. and as soon as it hits 1500 rpm it makes a clunking noise. wut could it be?

2007-03-01 06:03:30 · 2 answers · asked by MT 1

2007-03-01 06:03:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Trying to reset the check engine light on my vehicle and wondering if black or red on the battery needs to be disconnected to reset the electronic system or if both do.

2007-03-01 05:50:07 · 9 answers · asked by Peter P 1

My car windshield looks like it has dust particals all over it. I can barely see out it when the sun shines in...I have tried using windex w/ paper towels on the inside & out and it does not work...you can run your finger across it and there will be no streek. It's like the dust is in between two sheets of glass. Please help me I am going to end up wrecking when the sun is bright b/c it blinds me from seeing out of my dirty windshield.

2007-03-01 05:40:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i changed my alternator in my neon.. and now the car wont start ... i go to turn it on and all i get is a clicking noise... lights and everything else willgo on but the engine wont even try and turn over

2007-03-01 05:34:24 · 5 answers · asked by weighty25 1

It'll come so far and then it kinda stops until i release my foot and then it shoots up really quickly, obviously this causes the car to fly forward! Any idea what's wrong with it?

2007-03-01 05:29:35 · 7 answers · asked by I see you! 1

I have been told 2 conflicting answers to this question - my local Volkswagen garage has told me that it needs doing every 70,000 miles. However I spoke to a mechanic at a specialist VW garage and the guy said they don't really need changing till 100,000 miles, 70,000 is only really precautionary. Seeing as this will probably cost me £350 is it worth doing now considering I am probably going to sell the car when it has done 80-90,000 miles?

2007-03-01 05:27:05 · 9 answers · asked by chiggle 1

I have a 2003 ford fiesta semi-auto ive started to notice when im driving even at about 20miles an hr the car starts revving until it gets into the next gear its been doing this a couple of times it seems to slow down rev up then change gear its really worrying me as my brother said it could be the clutch.As it semi-auto im worried if it is its gonna cost a fortune.

2007-03-01 05:18:52 · 2 answers · asked by pinkdragon 3

2007-03-01 05:03:13 · 7 answers · asked by ricecube384 2

where is the fuse box on my car by the way the year 2002

2007-03-01 04:54:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK. My car alarm keeps going off no matter what i do. My remote seems to work, because the little light shows when i push unlock. Even when i put my key in the door and unlock it that way the alarm still goes off. I also looked under the steering wheel and there is no switch to turn iti off.What should I do? the alarm is called K-9 anti theft system and the car is a honda.

2007-03-01 04:51:48 · 2 answers · asked by bloomingflower 3

The timing belt in my 93 honda accord went out going about 45mph,i then paid someone 150 dollars to put in the new timing belt and it began to shake and he told me that the valves were bent.....i went to a local mechanic and he told me that the valves in honda accords dont bend...is this true?and how much is an average cost to repair the valves and pay someone to do all this?can i do it myself?

2007-03-01 04:42:51 · 3 answers · asked by Prostidude 2

I have a 2000 Dodge Stratus. I want to put rims on it, but they would look horrible with the color that's on it now.

http://www.ricemotors.com/auto/DealerImages/car%20002.jpg

It seems impossible to find a color that would look good on this car. Im thinking about just selling it, or trading it in as a down payment on a 4WD truck since thats what I really want. Help?

2007-03-01 04:33:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous