Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

Why? ...If you you don't how can you say something is actually fixed if you haven't tried it under normal operating conditions. If you are not a mecanic do you expect them to try the vehicle before returning it to you?

2007-03-19 20:49:15 · 6 answers · asked by emmandal 4

I have A '98 Ford F-150 Super Cab 4.6 V8. I just got it 3 weeks ago. The engine light flashes for a little while then stays on. If i give it a little gas it starts to shake and spit and sputters, but if I give it alot of gas or idle I have no problems. Im thinking its the plugs and/or wires. Is their something else i need to worry about?

2007-03-19 20:14:46 · 5 answers · asked by fireman6625 2

I need to change the water pump on a 1994 kia sepiaha the water pump runs off the timming belt i changed the w/p on the same kind of car before do you have to have it top dead center the one i changed before some one had messed with it and the belt had a lot of play and it ran for 50000 more miles

2007-03-19 19:57:58 · 6 answers · asked by talonmcl 2

It is related to metal products

2007-03-19 19:53:08 · 5 answers · asked by mike m 1

My 88 Chevy Beretta has a 2.0 Liter engine, its a 4cylinder, automatic. The scraping noise only happens when I accelerate, not when its idling. The noise appears to be coming from the drivers side of the motor. I cant afford to take it to the shop to be fixed, and I need to get this repaired before it becomes something major, if it hasnt already. If anyone has any suggestions for me I would appreciate it. I have added more details about the car, This is about all the information that I have. Thanks. SLP.

2007-03-19 19:26:59 · 3 answers · asked by SHEILA P 2

I'll be getting a new set of tires and wish to mount them and get a wheel alignment at 2 different places (cost difference). Should I get them mounted first and then do the alignment or do the alignment first and get the new tires mounted? Or, should they really be done at the same time?

Thanks

2007-03-19 19:26:06 · 11 answers · asked by owt76 2

2007-03-19 19:05:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

will it work and what do i have to do.

2007-03-19 18:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by getmoney1601 1

Can you do it on your own?

2007-03-19 18:41:08 · 5 answers · asked by JessieKallie 1

it's a 1990-1993 ford festiva hatchback.

it's a manual

i just got the car ignition turning
over since i've lost the key...

i just need a battery and a tire..

should i fix it and drive it..

maybe experiment with it..

and do doughnuts or some crazy ****

or what ?

2007-03-19 18:34:40 · 3 answers · asked by cvc7chris 2

If I open the bleeder drain then close it runs for a few seconds then stalls. turn the key again, starts then stops right away. I put brand new batteries in. I even got the Haynes Techbook for diesels can't figure out what to do. I could really use some help. thank you in advance.

2007-03-19 18:06:56 · 3 answers · asked by BUTCH 1

Say if I poured several litres of nitro into a petrol car fuel tank, that was half full of petrol. So 50/50, would it cause the car to explode at any point or will it just wreck the engine? Is there any substance that when poured into a petrol or diesel tank will blow the car up on ignition if there is still petrol in the tank?

2007-03-19 17:27:40 · 14 answers · asked by ssstormofficer 1

if it does start you have to keep your foot on the gas or it will die. please help can not figure what it is.

2007-03-19 17:23:22 · 6 answers · asked by hotege1 1

2007-03-19 17:06:13 · 9 answers · asked by cmhunnads 2

I am about to do up (fix up) a 1979 Holden HZ Kingswood 253 V8 sedan, there is a lot of work involved I know, but am prepared to put the time and effort (and as little money as possible) into the project. It was Dad's car and I love it so I really want to get her on the road again.

Major issues identified........so far....

Floor pan (front both sides)
Diver side pillar..... rust damage

Am a bit scared to have the windscreen taken out for fear of what lies beneath.......

I think it's called a cow panel maybe its channel not sure, its where the front vents sit, between bonnet and windscreen, anyway whatever its called, it is probably in fairly bad shape considering the extent of damage to the floor.

Any way I am a fairly mechanical girl and am not scared of attempting welding or of any power tools, my goal is to get the car fit and well so I can get it registered and usable.

I have the pans ready.

Hope someone can give me a few clues on where to start.

2007-03-19 17:04:31 · 7 answers · asked by jury1404 2

I plan to buy either slotted or drilled rotors. Which do you recommend for every day driving and why?

2007-03-19 17:02:17 · 8 answers · asked by suavemonkey14 1

how do i fix speedometer? is there a fuse for this on a s10 chevi 1991?

2007-03-19 17:00:16 · 2 answers · asked by manuel 1

A few days ago, I back my car and accidently hit the curb. Now my car is making really loud noises (like a truck) coming the exhaust system or the right corner of the back of the car. I think it could be that my muffler is broken because I heard noises coming out of it. My car is not that old so should I get it repair or replace the muffler? I think the muffler is the only part that was broken, not the pipes or exhaust system.

2007-03-19 16:51:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

when car starts to slow down it starts to shudder then when it comes to a stop it cuts out and then it will start but when i out it in gear it then cuts out again it will run after sitting for a couple of hours what could be causing this???

2007-03-19 16:44:46 · 3 answers · asked by k_9efx69 1

91 auto eclipse gs drives good for 5-6 miles then overheats. I think cuz of lack of coolant wich i believe is in one of da hoses tat goes to da water pump. and u have to put water every 6 miles in da hose

2007-03-19 16:44:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to learn to drive stick and might buy a car that needs a clutch

2007-03-19 16:44:36 · 5 answers · asked by J Rock 2

In another words, if i am running a 3000watt dc to ac inverter on my car, drawing a 19 amp from battery. Can my alternator charge fast enough towards the 12 vdc 66 AH battery, inorder for the inverter not to fail operate at all time. Alternator will be power by my diesal engine at all time at idling speed.

2007-03-19 16:41:17 · 4 answers · asked by Henry N 1

My car was recently repaired after an accident, the mechanic replaced radiator, battery, all front lights, and the computer. Now the turning lights on the right side are always on, they do blink when you signal to turn but stay on when you already turned, the same thing on the brake lights left side, they stay on even if you are not pressing on the brake

2007-03-19 16:33:16 · 4 answers · asked by ArturoDiaz 1

The droplines on the main manifold for the cooler injectors have frozen shut and the back bleed of the plazma coolant has taken my first and secondary engines offline. I've fallen out of warp and my impulse seems to be compromised.

Any thoughts???

2007-03-19 16:22:40 · 8 answers · asked by M.S. Mom 4

I have a 10 year old Volvo and it runs and looks great, with exception to the interior's ceiling. At first, little bubbles showed up on the laminated cloth interior. These just grew and grew, now I have bags bumping on my head. If I just rip this out, it would look awful. How can I "glue" this fabric back on?

2007-03-19 16:22:29 · 15 answers · asked by Kitiany 5

Any new word on these? I've seen a lot or recent chatter that they really don't do anything more than the old fluid and filter change from the pan.

2007-03-19 15:57:34 · 9 answers · asked by Jallaway 1

2003 Chevy 2500 Cargo Van. 4.3 liter

2007-03-19 15:50:39 · 4 answers · asked by ldshultz2006 1

2007-03-19 15:40:00 · 4 answers · asked by l0stboy23 1

after running my car and it warms up the fuel pump wont turn on, untill i let it sit for about fifteen minutes, and sometimes when i start my car when its cold it idles really low and i have to self idle it and the rpms jump other times it runs perfect. I just replaced the fuel pump so i dont know what else it could be

2007-03-19 15:37:06 · 4 answers · asked by jason 1

New or rebuilt is fine and anywhere in the US-
Thank you

2007-03-19 15:34:42 · 3 answers · asked by Lainie 1