Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

2007-03-27 07:30:44 · 13 answers · asked by suliman 3

2007-03-27 07:30:01 · 1 answers · asked by unclegrimm23 1

I recently had a 1997 Geo Metro given to me. I had to learn how to drive a manual transmission from scratch. Needless to say, I haven't driven it very much yet. Yesterday, I accidentally drove with the emergency brake on for 5 minutes or so. I immediately shut it off when I realized it, and the car wasn't doing anything strange. I went to the grocery store and came back home with no problems using the emergency brake to secure my parking. Now today the brake is stuck in the air and will not go down to shut off no matter how hard I press down. Did I seriously screw something up? I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

2007-03-27 07:28:07 · 7 answers · asked by Britney 1

2007-03-27 07:23:48 · 3 answers · asked by albert s 1

Hey, i just got my car lowered with tein s-tech springs with stock struts. I havent seen my car or had a chance to drive it. But should i leave my car like this, or just go ahead and get some new shocks and struts, and if so what kind. thanks

2007-03-27 07:22:15 · 1 answers · asked by diamnd15 2

I have a 94 camaro ...I want to get it repainted the same color...its got cracks and all the rock chips...i want to paint it white with black racing stripes. I hear those are the cheapest paint colors. Any guesses about how much to expect it to cost?

2007-03-27 07:20:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1997 Chevy Express 1/2 ton van. I brought it in for an alignment today. The mechanic tole me that the "first alignment" is more involved and he explained that he needs to switch the upper control arms with each other before he can adjust the caster and camber. He wanted $300 for this. The van is 10 years old but I only had it for 2 years so I don't know if this is the first alignment ever but he claims to know that from looking at it. Does this sound like the normal way to do the "first" alignment? I told him to just set the toe-in ($75) and to wait on the caster and camber so I can check this out. What's your opinion?

2007-03-27 07:15:57 · 5 answers · asked by jimsimm1 3

Ok, I am a single female who is comletely home-repair retarded. I bought a new doorknob this afternoon. Is this a project I can do on my own or should I wait until I have someone who knows what they are doing? To give you an idea of my skills (or lack of skills!!) I know I need a Phillips screwdriver (and I know what that is), but the instructions talk about a chassis and spindle, and I have no idea what those are.

2007-03-27 07:10:06 · 8 answers · asked by Libby 3

just last night i started hearing this weird clanking noise coming from the front right side of my car.. i tried some tests on it to try and figure out what it was comming from, and this is as far as i've gotten...

It only happens while the car is in gear. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th (all of them). when shifting back to neutral, the noise stops right away.

any ideas on what it could be coming from? im guessing something with the trans...but i dont know what.

2007-03-27 06:45:45 · 6 answers · asked by pickel7824 2

the rep said that the K&N fliters are really bad for fords and dont seal well. then he told me that caused my master censor chip to go out. the best part about it is it cost me 600 bucks. when the that was the fliter they had on it when they sold me the car. are K&N fliters really bad??? also if the car is not accerating would that be the chip
thanks

2007-03-27 06:29:29 · 6 answers · asked by walker texas ranger 1

I have a Toyota Celica 94 GT and one day I notice that some smoke was coming out the muffler, it was weird cuz that never happend before. so i took it to a mechanic and he told that I need a Cylinder head for the valve job with the valve seals and that i also have oil pan leak the estimated price is 950. is it too much ? the has a lot miles on it 163k but i really like the engine but i don't know if i should replace it or just get another car? please help

2007-03-27 06:20:54 · 9 answers · asked by Roberto Carlos 2

i want to use it to clean the oils and stuff from the road on my nitro car but the gas lines are in clear view and they are made of rubber

2007-03-27 06:14:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 06:13:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a vauxhall corsa 1.4.It is 4yrs old and i have had it for almost 6 months with no problems. But just recently i have been experiencing some jumping/jolting.I can be driving at a steady,constant speed and it will suddenly jump.Also when stationary the engine judders,and is louder than normal,i have booked it into a garage but just wondered if anyone has experienced this and is it gonna cost me!

2007-03-27 06:03:42 · 6 answers · asked by nikki r 1

How much should it cost to change out a Solenoid and the sensors in a 1998 Ford windstar?

2007-03-27 05:51:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 05:45:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 05:41:12 · 2 answers · asked by jessica w 1

2007-03-27 05:38:59 · 5 answers · asked by Crystal M 1

As i have a hole in a hose which is leaking water would it be ok to just use a punture repair kit to seal it just as a tempory measure? or would either it over heat or maybe the glue on the repair would affect the engine?

Because i have been told that the hose i need is really arkward to get to and you have to remove alot of things to get to it.

As the strip used to repair is made of rubber just like the hose is.

Oh and my car is a peugoet 405 1.9 GLX TD.

Any help would be appriciated thanks.

2007-03-27 05:38:28 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 91 cutlass sierra and i need to change the ignition switch. does anyone know any good websites i can go on to show me how to do it?

2007-03-27 05:37:28 · 3 answers · asked by racer88crx 1

best engine to put into a 1969 camaro yenko???
best to pick a supercharger or a turbocharger???

2007-03-27 05:34:00 · 8 answers · asked by evo_drifter70 1

The engine in my 1998 megane coupé has slowly (over a few weeks) become really noisey. Almost like a hole in the exhaust or something off center in the engine. Not too bad when ticking over, but bad at mid speed (even if you pop it into neutral). Causes no real loss of power... any guesses?

2007-03-27 05:32:43 · 6 answers · asked by uk_malc 1

I recently purchased a used car with 80k on it. Two weeks after ownership the transmission blew on it. Under the federal law all cars requires a buyer guide and typically under normal conditions the car gets a 30 day warranty. Now the dealership is taking car of the repair but it is going on 2 1/2 weeks now it's been in the shop and they said yesterday it was going to be done tomorrow and now they are telling me today three more weeks maybe. My question is what should I do I already called stating this is nuts and I need a loaner as I military with 3 small children and one car just isn't cutting it. Both children have medical conditions which require to see medical specialist and sometimes the appointments are booked 3 to 4 months in advance. It is becoming very difficult on our family to get around with just one car on the days I work as I pull 12 to 14 hour days gone from 4:00 am till about 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Can I request them to move it too a repair station of my choice?

2007-03-27 05:19:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 05:08:44 · 20 answers · asked by ebdinwiddie 1

2007-03-27 05:05:41 · 0 answers · asked by shell shell 1

I have replaced the battery, starter solenoid, some new wires to the solenoid. It has "cutoff" switch that needs to be pressed to start her. It is wired directly to the solenoid to the "s" port. The battery is connected to the solenoid as well, and now it wont start and my lights wont even turn on. I have no blown fuses. Someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-27 05:03:09 · 3 answers · asked by ynks_17 1

On each side only one brake pad was completly worn out while the other brake pad was good, this was on both sides of the car that this happened. What went wrong can somebody explain to me why this might have happened, I have a 2000 Chevy Malibu and we already changed the brake pads and rotors on both sides again.

2007-03-27 05:00:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just changed the oil a few weeks ago and there's the right amount on the dipstick

2007-03-27 04:52:53 · 5 answers · asked by dellaibra 1

Noise started today,need advice b4 going garage

2007-03-27 04:52:09 · 6 answers · asked by Paula W 1

Mustang, all original matching #s 6 cyl engine currently under restoration considering a 289. worried that there was more than one platform for that make and additional power could damage the car? Am I crazy? how do you know you're right? I am not doing the work, I am not experienced, laymens terms will be appreciated. I have heard both yes it could damage. and, No way it could. I don't know who is right.

2007-03-27 04:49:30 · 5 answers · asked by troy 1