Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

the differential in my 1963 chevy 1/2 ton pickup ate a bearing.

It was the one on the "third member" shaft
(the part that connects to the driveshaft)

I replaced the bearing and have it all back together now.
What torque wrench setting should I use when reinstalling the brackets that hold the races on the axle bearings? what about the pin that holds the rod in the center that keeps everything in place?

any other helpful hints?

thank you

2007-03-25 15:08:45 · 1 answers · asked by brainiac 4

1994 Chevy K1500 P/U 5.7 liter 350 4X4 5 speed. When the truck is under a hard pull the valves start knocking, the knock sensor adjust the timing and the check engine light comes on. The code for the light is "not detecting knock sensor". I have changed the pcv valve (which was suggested) and no change. This has went on for about 5 years. Doesn't matter the grade of fuel I use. Routine maintance and tune ups have been done to this truck. The converter was taken off 7 years ago because it was clogged. The truck runs rich after the timing adjust. The light resets itself when it is turned off. ( the code is saved)

2007-03-25 15:07:40 · 8 answers · asked by bamafan1550 1

Can anyone tell me what the timing and firing sequences are for a 1996 Chevy Corsica 2.2 are? Or where to find this info (for free of course)?

2007-03-25 15:07:37 · 4 answers · asked by moonbabydragonfly 2

My son scribbled pen all over the back of my Odyssey seat and now I can't seem to get the ink off. Any ideas?

2007-03-25 14:56:24 · 8 answers · asked by b 1

my 1985 ford f250 runs great when i advance the timing , but then wont crank over well ( barely turns over) i set the timing to where it turns over well and wont run well .. i changed dist, computer, coil, is there anything else to check ?

2007-03-25 14:54:00 · 4 answers · asked by joe h 1

Looks like seller had oil changed every 5K miles by the dealer except for once it went 15K (9 months) with no service (based on dealer maintainence record) -- I know that's not good but if all other oil changes were as recommended by Toyota (5K) and I am scrupulous with future maintainence, what kind of life expectancy does the engine probably have? I'd like it to last past 200K at least, it has 50K currently and I'll be driving 100 miles a day every day....

2007-03-25 14:44:56 · 7 answers · asked by Steven F 1

different paint job and rims

2007-03-25 14:42:28 · 1 answers · asked by such_a_lady 1

When the engine is starting the carb is flooding from all over the place. The engine is back firing. All this is becoming a fire hazzard.

2007-03-25 14:42:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its because im herculining the entire vehicle, and don't want to buy to much because it is expensive. Thank you for your help.

2007-03-25 14:41:09 · 1 answers · asked by BansheeRacer 1

I have replaced the Spark Plugs, Plug wires, Ignition Coil Pack, and Ignition coil pack wiring harness. I still get the same code before all the things I replaced which was P0305? What is wrong with my Ford Econline 150, 6 cylinder van? How do I trouble shoot this matter? Thanks

2007-03-25 14:34:46 · 8 answers · asked by caring_kindhonest 1

the lights and radio work. my friend and i jumped it and it still won't work. whats wrong???


the engine doesnt even sound like its trying to start

2007-03-25 14:31:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, my husband drives a '81 Ford F100 truck less than 5 miles to his work and back every day. How often should we change the oil? We usually do it once or twice a year. Is this bad for the truck? It has been in my family since it was bought new and it was my fathers pride so we want to take good care of it. Thanks for any help!!

2007-03-25 14:28:59 · 17 answers · asked by ArkyGirl 3

OIL COOLANT LINES

2007-03-25 14:27:35 · 6 answers · asked by Ashley 2

My 98 Jeep Grand cherokee eats batteries at least one a year! I checked the alternator/starter/ wires and there all good. It charges fine ,but at least one a year i have to buy a new battery? The first one was a el-cheapo so I thought that was the reason. But every battery after that has been a Very expensive on like Interstate-Duralast and now a Optima I just bought last year this April is DEAD!?? It's on a charger now. Should i just get cheap ones again?They last just as long as the pricy ones.Maybe get one WAY BIGGER than I need or the biggest i can fit in the battery bay?

2007-03-25 14:22:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I may need new shocks on my honda crv. I'm just not sure of the tell tale signs. The usual sign of course would be if and when one hits a bump the vehicle may rock more than necessary or bounce more than normal. Thanks for any and all help in advance.

2007-03-25 14:21:13 · 5 answers · asked by The Baby 1

2007-03-25 14:12:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

would it like, honk every eight seconds? how could you drive THAT around?

2007-03-25 14:09:29 · 12 answers · asked by Pepper 2

2007-03-25 14:07:51 · 6 answers · asked by pponiatow 1

My fuse that controls my blinkers blew out yesterday. I got a new one today and replaced it. The new fuse blew out almost immediately.

It is my understanding that there is probably a 'short' in my dash which is causing the fuse to blow. Can somebody please explain exactly what that means and what it is going to take to get it fixed.

My blinkers were working fine yesterday afternoon, and then by last night they were not.

2007-03-25 14:00:57 · 9 answers · asked by Ashley G 1

I dont have a car yet but when I get one im thinking about buying a short-ram air intake. I want an exhaust system too but I dont like the sound of some of them, is it because the crappy ones I hear are cheap systems? All your Feedback will be very appreciated.

2007-03-25 13:56:09 · 8 answers · asked by TheIVJac|{al 2

My weatherstrips on the doors windows became very hard and by the time i found replacements (is a Mustang '74 and they r rare) the had allready made some very bad thin long scratches on the windows glass.Is there any way to fix them or at least make them less vissible without using those market products witch i dont trust?

2007-03-25 13:42:49 · 5 answers · asked by Sport Man 4

2007-03-25 13:41:15 · 5 answers · asked by Dimitar D 1

hi
anyone use a ENGINE TREATMENT for there petrol car?
i have had mine serviced,oilchange and filter but just wondered if using a ENGINE TREATMENT 'Greased Lightning ' was any good, as my car is 3 years old and would like to keep it runing smoothly

2007-03-25 13:37:47 · 10 answers · asked by jollyroger6464 1

I would like to replace the hydraulic lifts on both the rear liftgate and window. Is there any special tools/precautions that need to be taken? I have the OEM Ford CD and could not find it. Please help!!!!

2007-03-25 13:25:30 · 2 answers · asked by cbb08 1

2007-03-25 13:19:31 · 4 answers · asked by Josh H 1

2007-03-25 13:19:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Could the oil pump malfunction if the oil pan is removed?

2007-03-25 13:06:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 13:04:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-25 12:50:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i drive a company car most of the time, i work for toyota, so i drive different toyota's every now and then, but then i have a nissan maxima 1998 gle, automatic, i love this car, and i have been doing some reaserch. and for around 15k i could do alot to this car( manual jdm transmission swap, jdm engine swap, body kit, projector head lights, dual double exhaust, clear tailights, blacked out bumper lights, custom hood, custom fender, supercharger, flywheel, performance clutch, air intake, y pipe, sway bars, strut bars and complete black paint ecct. ect.) i think it would be a crazy *** car! what do you think??

2007-03-25 12:45:40 · 7 answers · asked by XPX 1