Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

2007-03-22 01:35:44 · 2 answers · asked by Keith 2

This van is skipping, cutting off when stopped,loss of compression, not smoking nor are any engine lights on. I suspect it might be a bad injector but, have been told by a few mechanics by them listening to it run of a possible bad valve. I don't want to get ripped off.

2007-03-22 01:33:48 · 2 answers · asked by Keith 2

rear brakes

2007-03-22 01:23:08 · 3 answers · asked by Greg O 3

I'm told the Mitsubishi built 3.0 liter engine in my 1997 Grand Caravan has a weak top end. I'm told the ticking noise I'm hearing is the valves tapping because the valve guides are worn out. I'm told the repair will cost around $2000.
With 95,000 miles already on the drivetrain, is it worth doing the repair or should I just consider swapping the whole engine (or maybe just the cylinder head) for a remanufactured one?
If I do go the replacement route, can I drop in the 3.3 liter engine instead or am I stuck with the 3.0?

2007-03-22 01:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by Allan 2

2007-03-22 01:00:58 · 8 answers · asked by metroman 1

I only put 9,000 miles on my car last year, and forgot to get the oil changed. How bad is this?

2007-03-22 00:20:19 · 17 answers · asked by junebugger 2

I can locate the plugs themselves but they seem to be a bit of a pain in removing. Not sure if it just a fiddly job or if there is a trick to doing it.

2007-03-22 00:12:46 · 6 answers · asked by Jimbobbin 1

my escort encore should have 14 inch wheels but i found out recently that it for some reason has 13s on it.at the mot it needed new tyres and i got the work done by someone i know (which is cheaper but not always as good!)he didnt have any 14s so he put 2 ford 13s on the back and had to put 2 renault 13s on the front as the new break pads wouldnt fit with the ford 13s!!all a bit confusing i know and i intend to get it sorted as soon as i can afford to but for now i just really need to know what pressure i should have in the ones iv got??thanks in advance!xx

2007-03-22 00:01:24 · 7 answers · asked by curious 2

If you have a 4x4 and need to pay £400. for tax, would you keep it or get rid of?

2007-03-21 23:36:09 · 20 answers · asked by LouLou 4

The Scoop.... 1996 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L V6 100,000 on the engine , been told it may need a new head gasket. I went to get estimates from 4 auto shops, 3 of the 4 had no problem doing a head gasket, the 4th shop said they refused to do it since they said the bottom half of the engine would probably fail within about 10,000 miles, suggesting a new engine would be their approach. Obviously a new engine is way more expensive, but is it true that the bottom half the engine is doomed for failure within 10,000 miles ? I certainly don't want to spend 1200 on heads and gaskets for the engine to blow within 10,000 miles.

2007-03-21 23:19:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

drive shaft,yoke, ect. what do i need to make it work

2007-03-21 22:03:50 · 3 answers · asked by kenjackson1977 2

It was nighttime so I couldn't tell if it was smoke or just steam. I left the car running for a while hoping it was just water that got in/on the radiator. Am I on the right track? Do I need a mechanic?

2007-03-21 21:08:12 · 8 answers · asked by Rosa 2

someone poured too small cups from mcdonalds of water into my gas tank... what can happen

2007-03-21 20:52:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-21 20:20:06 · 3 answers · asked by agadiram 1

I know about tune ups, oil and air filters.
Will lowering the truck and putting in after market rims or posibly upgrading the exhaust increase my fuel economy?

2007-03-21 20:14:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i press the clutch the smallest fraction i.e 4mm it becomes really high pitched but if i depress the clutch half way it goes. it is a new clutch so im not sure if its normal or needs looking at.

2007-03-21 19:29:18 · 8 answers · asked by mike 2

The car has around 170k miles and the timing belt has not been replaced as far as I know...

1. Is it possible that the belt has never been replaced and has lasted this long?

2. I plan on driving this car for at least another year or two. To replace the belt would cost about $500 according to a few local repair shops. Should I try replacing the belt myself? Is this a very difficult job?

2007-03-21 19:17:09 · 10 answers · asked by Chris 2

and are these parts expensive and hard to install

2007-03-21 19:08:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just wanna drop it 5 in. i dont want to slam it to the ground....

2007-03-21 18:23:02 · 1 answers · asked by ricardo 1

2007-03-21 18:12:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just curious, I change my oil but I was wondering, I wouldn't want to try it just cause my car is my only transportation.

2007-03-21 18:08:03 · 8 answers · asked by WINGS 4

I have a 1998 ford econoline van 6 cycl. I was getting error codes from an obd 2 scanner for po161 o2 sensor, po156 o2 sensor, and po305 cylinder 5 missfire. I replaced the spark plugs, wires, ingnition coil pack, and wiring harness to the ignition coil pack. I still have the same codes in the computer. I cant drive the van as I just bought it, so I cant clear the codes with the drive code clear method. How can I get this dang van to pass the emissions testing in st louis mo. I have fail four times and I am really upset.. Thanks

2007-03-21 18:00:37 · 4 answers · asked by caring_kindhonest 1

bought blazer like 2 months ago and had remote start and alarm installed by friend everything was fine but then like a month ago the rear back glass pops open by itself like in the middle of nite like a ghost or something and when im driving too and starting the car up could it be the wiring from the alarm and remote he didnt do the alarm and remote start rite or is there another problem.please help me

2007-03-21 17:54:41 · 4 answers · asked by matt12882003 3

I have no knowdledge about cars yet but I learn fast and I am good in repairing broken house hold items such as electric fans, flat iron, stoves, and stuff... I can also install water pipes and I can do minor repair on doors and hinges. I don't know if that could help. But I really want to try...

2007-03-21 17:54:07 · 2 answers · asked by Babie 1

im looking for the seal and/or boot the goes around my transfer case shifter in the floor. aftermarket or GM made, it does not matter to me. thanks

2007-03-21 17:52:55 · 2 answers · asked by seventy4k10 1

i want to know what can cause the uneven turning effort on a power steering rack and pinion.

2007-03-21 17:47:10 · 3 answers · asked by sophie_esmeralda 1

2007-03-21 17:47:05 · 4 answers · asked by iroc_z 1

Im looking for a good site or some advise on getting a lot more power out of my 3.1 litre multiport engine
its from a 1990 z24 cavalier or looking for maybe a high performance engine to swap thanks for the help everyone

2007-03-21 17:26:05 · 2 answers · asked by Nit 1

Should I do it?

2007-03-21 17:17:52 · 7 answers · asked by Vladimir S 1

the problem. can you guys give me any ideas? To what the problem could be?

2007-03-21 17:08:28 · 3 answers · asked by katieortman 2