Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

Due to icy conditions and low traction, I revved my engine really high while the clutch was only partially engaged. Immediately after, there was a burning smell, which I assumed was the clutch.

The smell is gone and the car still shifts smoothly, but there seems to be a loss of friction when I engage the clutch, and the engine doesn't rev as high when I downshift from higher speeds. Long story short, I'm afraid there is some slippage going on.

This is a brand new VW Rabbit with only 1000 miles. Do I need to have the clutch inspeced and perhaps replaced in order to prevent future problems, or can this damage be chalked up to normal wear and tear?

2007-03-20 11:33:25 · 7 answers · asked by drowzycat 1

2007-03-20 11:29:01 · 7 answers · asked by jenny_garci8 1

I need to replace the VSS on my 99 Taurus LX 3.0 V6. The guy at AutoZone asked which trans I have (AX4N or AX4S) I don't know, how can I tell?

2007-03-20 11:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by ♠LISA♠ 4

my car got the stereo stolen when this started,

2007-03-20 11:10:21 · 9 answers · asked by Latricia W 1

It is an automatic. I know that can't be good. Does anyone know what could be making it do that? Sometimes I am scared to drive it. It does it at any speed too. Any time it needs to shift it revs up that high!

2007-03-20 11:08:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently my car (a P reg Corsa) has started making a noise if I take a corner at speed, or go quickly around a roundabout. It's hard to describe the noise, but it's like a grinding/rubbing sound. The wheel is nowhere near full lock. Any ideas what could it be?

2007-03-20 10:57:34 · 17 answers · asked by martin_burrow 2

2007-03-20 10:48:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

how to overhaul a transmission for a 1996 gs lexus where to find information about an overhaul

2007-03-20 10:42:58 · 2 answers · asked by jetuiin y 1

write a paragraph ok
thanx

2007-03-20 10:42:39 · 3 answers · asked by r_ptl123 1

list of things i need to get my car ready (oil change, tire rotation, etc.) along with prices on how much it will cost.

2007-03-20 10:38:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it about right to expect to pay around $700 to repair a transmission leak? The estimate includes the replacement seals and labor. Also the labor would take about 1 day to complete. Sound right?

2007-03-20 10:32:47 · 4 answers · asked by L C 2

2007-03-20 10:26:46 · 1 answers · asked by michelle m 1

i have a 93 vehicle and the little bit of body behind the back door and in front of the back tire has fallen off due to rust.seein as it is a pretty big hole to fill, what can i start out with to plug the hole so i can start bondo'ing to paint? is bondo gonna hold up or eventually fall off again, and is there a better option that will last longer?

2007-03-20 10:09:31 · 3 answers · asked by wizzpack 2

but when i put on my code scanner it shows no codes; it is a ob 2 code reader; so what is the problem? the code reader should tell me what code problem it has such as fuel pump; right;

2007-03-20 10:09:29 · 4 answers · asked by perry r 1

We bought the car in 2005 , and during January 2006 & 2007 , the external temperature display has shown up to 60 degrees Celsius during periods of varied cold / average weather . Last year , it reset itself pretty quickly , but this year , it's stubbornly showing at least 29C , with no apparent intention of rethinking ! Any ideas ?

2007-03-20 09:56:25 · 2 answers · asked by Phil F 1

put in radiator stop leak tabs in and it still leaks. replaced a 90 degree hose for idoler assembly and put in new water pump and is still leaking. checked both areas and no leaking coming from either place. just not sure where leak could be coming from.

2007-03-20 09:51:05 · 11 answers · asked by Dan W 1

I was given a 1997 Nissan Altima that runs fine, but the check engine light is on. I took the car to school and used one of their code diagnostic units. I plugged the cord into my car's connector and set everything up on the unit. It was compatable with my car as it recognized the VIN.

When I selected code diagnostics for the engine, it initiated the connection process. However, it then told me that it failed in connecting with the car's chip.

Are there any specific areas of the car that I can check for loose connections? Could a particular fuce be blown, disallowing a connection with the car's chip?

I know that the car runs fine, so don't tell me not to worry about it. I want to rectify the underlying issue.

2007-03-20 09:49:23 · 4 answers · asked by Nick S 2

My husband is trying to replace my shoes and drums on my rear brakes. I have a 1998 Dodge Stratus. What can we do to get it off? He has tried hitting it from the front, sides and back with a hammer to loosen it and it is not coming off. It almost looks like it is warped. We don't have the money right now to take it to a mechanic.

2007-03-20 09:45:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i drove the car and all of a sudden it would sputted and shut down. the car is 87 SI Accord 2 dr. The engine has been replaced, along with the fuel injection module twice. i sold the car to a friend and now he is having the same problem. he does not have internet so i figrued i would see if there was anything i can do to help. he has the car and now it is not running. I believe that it is something with the fuel injection or the connectprs to it. if anyone has experienced this or knows anywhere i could search better than here , i would greatly appreciate it.

2007-03-20 09:43:26 · 1 answers · asked by questionaskingtime 1

My mot test was not sue til may but i had it done today. Anyway, my mate (who is a mechanic) looked at it this morning - and he said the car has the following faults:
1. Front registration number plate broken (cracked)
2. Shock Absorbers (rear) leaking
3. Steering rack leaking!!! (Expensive job to fix!)
4. Free play in steering wheel
5. Handbrake too many clicks (needs adjusting)
6. Wipers need replacing

The car passed without even an advisory or anythin. How can it pass with all the following faults? I put it in for MOT before my mate did the work, so he could only do what needs fixing. But now I am concerned! Especially about steering rack as steering may go! I am replacing shock absorbers anyway, as the car bangs a lot from rear - but should the gargage get away with this?

2007-03-20 09:42:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a set of reverse E.L gauges for my car and, they didnt have any instruction on how to connect the wires, can anybody tell me where to get the power source from?, because it has a positive and negative wire, I know the negative will go to ground, but i dont know about the positive.

2007-03-20 09:39:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is coming from the engine. My uncle thinks I threw a rod. Any ideas? 1994 Toyota Celica ST Coupe

2007-03-20 09:34:36 · 3 answers · asked by baller 2

What are the rules on failing a car on its front number plate. All my letters and numbers are in the right place and its black on white - what else could have been wrong?

2007-03-20 09:33:19 · 7 answers · asked by Jackie 4

Does anyone out there know about swapping out an old ecm in a 97 saturn with a 2006 one I just had one put in and its doing the same thing as before, check engine light is back on, the temp and battery light are flashing again..
If anyone can give me some insite I would appreciate it..
Thanks
Kandi

2007-03-20 09:29:10 · 3 answers · asked by sunflowergirl@sbcglobal.net 1

I want to buy my husband a torque wrench for his birthday. He needs one today but he is going to rent one. I was looking on the internet and I have no clue where to start. I see they come in different sizes!?

Today he is using it to put in the gasket and retighten the head. He asked me to call auto zone and ask if they rent one and told me no bigger than 1/2 inch.

I want him to be able to use it for lots of different things. I think he would mostly use it on the car. So what do I need to look for?

2007-03-20 09:22:19 · 10 answers · asked by Peggy Pirate 6

Front end collision, car pulling to left, auto body shop did not perform alignment b/c there was "no damage to wheel" took car to midas, had calipers replaced, now car still pulls to left. was the original auto body shop supposed to have done an alignment?

2007-03-20 09:15:44 · 7 answers · asked by ShallyOh 1

The first thing I noticed was that my heaters were no longer pumping out hot air, only cold. Pressing the air conditioning button results in a louder than normal 'whirring' sound, even the button for the rear heated windows madkes a loud click. Also, a couple of lights on the centre console are out.

Are these just a number of trivial, isolated issues or could they be ponting to something more serious?

For the record it's a 2002 Astra SXi 5 door hatchback, 1.6i.

Thanks.

2007-03-20 09:11:34 · 4 answers · asked by jonnyjpa 1

I have 2 sets of alloy wheels that I need to get refurbished. I live in Portsmouth, Hampshire and ideally don't want to have to travel that far.

Can anyone suggest a good refurbisher?

Thanks

2007-03-20 09:09:38 · 1 answers · asked by bryonyp 2

2007-03-20 09:08:08 · 1 answers · asked by #1 Lucy Fan 4

my car was recently broken into and the parts where the A/C is are all torn out and was wondering who replaces parts like that where the cd player goes?

2007-03-20 09:01:40 · 3 answers · asked by yukmouth 6