Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

their is this problem. I load up my 92 Ford Explorer with new anti freeze. I now see it dripping all over the bottom of my car. its comming from underneith the engine. my bro says it needs a new water pump. im not sure if thats true.. but i have enough for it and i want to take it to a shop cuz i suck at building things. what could really be the problem? i already bought a new temp gage with gasket.

2007-03-18 14:57:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I found the factory manual listed at Helm Inc's website for $135, is this the best way to go? I found an ESI Techline DVD manual on eBay for $40. Are there any other options, and which manual is the best to have for reference? In particular I need to do a brake job on my 2004 2500HD Diesel crew cab, but as I'm planning on driving this truck for many years, I'd like to have a good reference for the whole vehicle.

2007-03-18 14:55:59 · 2 answers · asked by Matt Richmond 2

I have a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS. The light on my gages wont turn on when I turn my headlights on. I checked the bulbs and they seem to be working fine so now Im trying to locate a fuse to see if that is the problem but I cant find one. Dont know what the problem can be or where the fuse is located. Can someone help me?

2007-03-18 14:46:16 · 4 answers · asked by shipis 3

I have a 1954 Willy's sedan, almost in running shape, but I have no idea how to lower it, and it looks way too high right now. Any ideas?

2007-03-18 14:44:29 · 3 answers · asked by HotrodCowboy 2

2007-03-18 14:41:52 · 3 answers · asked by freebird103 2

Here is the problem : 1993 Buick Regal , it's a 6 cylinder, 3800 and only has 108,000 miles on it. Runs beautiful. But when it gets down to about 25 degrees at night, it will (once every few weeks) idle fast when started (but it will NOT idle down). In fact, if I kick the gas pedal it idles even faster. If I turn off the engine and restart the car, the problem is gone. I have had 2 mechanics look at it and a few people on the Internet have offered suggestions. NO, it is not the Air Idle Control(already replaced), the ECM computer (already replaced), or the Throttle Position Sensor (already replaced). All the wires have been checked, the PCV has been replaced and there are no vacuum leaks. Also, the ohm settings on the Throttle Position Sensor have been checked. This problem never happens when it is real cold outside or if the car is in a heated garage. This is starting to piss me off. Someone must know the answer to this. Please help!

2007-03-18 14:38:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

After driving for some time i stopped and continued to idle i found that my temperature gauge started too rise to the last line on my gauge so i turned my heater on high and my temperature gauge started too go down? When i start my car the fan doesnt come on?

2007-03-18 14:36:52 · 5 answers · asked by . .Ovechkin 1

Input needed please?
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so i converted my jeep to a 350 and now i need a high output alternator, i have 2 12inch subs a lincoln mark 8 electric fan and some offroad lights. will this alternator suit my needs.

2007-03-18 14:34:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-18 14:30:19 · 5 answers · asked by freebird103 2

The brake light stays on even when I drive.

2007-03-18 14:25:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My nephew bought himself a 1999 Dodge Intrepid and now wants to hook it up but can't find any good looking tail lights. Can anyone help?

2007-03-18 13:51:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering if anyone knew how to get my ride pimped by the mtv's pimp my ride>? Any information will be very helpful. Thanks.

2007-03-18 13:43:54 · 1 answers · asked by Jason M 1

Is it legal to run a car without a muffler?Its a 1989 Thunderbird and I cut the exhaust off about a foot after the catalytic converters. Its loud, but i dont think its louder than any Harley. Can i get a ticket for not having mufflers?

2007-03-18 13:42:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2004 Honda CR-V EX
It's not the radiator cap that's missing, just the little plastic cap that covers the coolant reservoir... what you would take off to add more coolant (wonder how I lost it eh?!) ;-)

2007-03-18 13:35:27 · 11 answers · asked by calpolyarc 1

2007-03-18 13:25:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anna C 1

The Air Filter on the 2003 Ford Focus SE 2.3L seem to be located within the left front fender and apparently never needs to be changed.
Well, I know some people that think their underwear never needs changing, I beg to differ!
I'm looking for more info on this phenomenon! The Auto Parts dealers I've checked with have little to no info on this subject.

2007-03-18 13:25:18 · 7 answers · asked by ou812 2

I just bought an '84 Buick Riviera to drive whenever I feel like being afloat :-) Some of the aluminum pieces (like the door trims and the front bumper) are rusty. The rust hasn't gone through tho, just surface rust. I'm wondering if rust-fixing sprays are any good for restoring these pieces?

The body's also got some rust; again the rust is still on the surface and hasn't made its way through yet. What's the cheapest way to get these restored? Is sanding/primering/painting the only option?

The ceiling cloth of the car is kinda falling (I've seen it happening to almost every old american car). How would I go about fixing it? Do I need to cut the edges and glue it from inside? If so then how would I glue it and etc?

Thanks in advance for any useful advice.

2007-03-18 13:17:24 · 4 answers · asked by ready_to_rumble 1

I have a Citroen Xsara and yesterday whilst driving the exhaust fell off. Not the whole thing mind you, just the pipe that goes from the engine to the 'box'. I have managed to secure the loose exhaust to the underside of the car until I can get it to a garage but I would like to know what are the potential hazards of running a car in this condition, aside from the noise? It sounds like I'm driving a tractor!...

2007-03-18 13:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6

2007-03-18 13:14:28 · 8 answers · asked by jeannette o 1

2007-03-18 13:13:48 · 5 answers · asked by Nancy F 1

I took of my rims for storage last september and just put them on today. Noticed that one of the tires had lost its air. Is that normal? Is it a puncture? they were fine before I put them away for storage, no problems at all. I stored them laying flat on there sides.

2007-03-18 13:12:10 · 8 answers · asked by BUBBles 1

I know we are suppose to change our brake pads when the squealers make its sound but isn't that damaging something?

I guess I don't quite understand how the squealers make it sounds? It is this piece of metal on the pads with a certain height right? and it grinds against the disc along with the brake pads when the brake pads are used up/low enough?

2007-03-18 13:10:05 · 11 answers · asked by 3120007 1

While exiting my underground parking spot, my drivers side of both doors got scraped and dented by a pilar. It was the driver's door and passenger door behing it. Also part of the driver's door molding strip came off (about 3 inches). There were also dents around the bottom and middle of both doors. I need to know how much it will cost to get this repaired. I have a 2003 Mazda Protege LX 2.0

2007-03-18 13:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by saini_27 1

I am a disabled vet living on disability so must do this myself. I pulled some plug wires to shut it down, and removed the key but it will not go back in. Tried WD no help. I have a same year junker but not a clue how to make the part switch please help I live in the sticks and this is my way to the grocery store. Would be nice if Uncle Sam did a better job taking care of disabled vets.

definately not a desieling problem, seems in the lock mechanical.

2007-03-18 13:07:40 · 8 answers · asked by icheeknows 5

My son needed a new engine for his 94 sentra that had locked up. I found one, came out of a sentra that was stick shift, son's is a automatic. They are both 1.6 liter, engines look the same, but on the one that was a stick shift, when we bolt the flexplate on, it rubs against the oil pan.......is there a spacer that goes between the end of the crank and the flexplate?
If so, where do I buy one....dealer item?
BTW, there was no spacer on the original engine that we pulled out............................just wondering if there is that much of a difference on the clearance between the stick shift engine/automatic trans engines

2007-03-18 13:04:50 · 2 answers · asked by jonn449 3

I have a bmw 740il with an 8 Cylinder engine. Can I remove the Engine Cover from the top? The plastic top cover with the BMW logo; what mechanical function does it serve to be there? Can I cause damage to the engine if I remove it?

2007-03-18 12:59:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Timing and AC belt are new . Spark plugs and battery are good

2007-03-18 12:55:05 · 5 answers · asked by voxna 3

the windows in my 2000 pontiac montana stop going up. I can't close the windows, any help? I can put the window DOWN but they won't go back up.

2007-03-18 12:52:17 · 3 answers · asked by Grumpy d 1

I have a 1965 mercury comet cyclone 289,engine. It runs hot after about 20 minutes I have installed a new radiator a new water pump a new thermostat ,flushed fegine twice still no luck, radiator still has water when I check it when it cools off

2007-03-18 12:50:57 · 7 answers · asked by norrell s 1

during ice storm, regular wiper works, put on delay...stops dead. is there anything in the wiper area that could have got messed up from ice/snow, or is it a co-incedence? how is this fixed? thank u..........

2007-03-18 12:47:50 · 1 answers · asked by r77r7r 2