Maintenance & Repairs - March 2007

Somebody drove into my toyota pickup, hitting just behind the drivers wheel but not the door. Because of the kink in the panel (side panel) I can't open the drivers door, and the mud protector (?) is bent as well.

Anyone know how much/how long this would take to beat out/spray paint if necessary? They other guy was at fault, so he will pay for it, but I'm just curious b/c I cannot afford to be out of a car for long.

2007-03-18 06:28:41 · 3 answers · asked by Aye 1

My 99 Alero 3.4 has begun making a weird noise I can only describe as sleigh bells jingling when I start my car.If I let it warm up and drive a couple blocks it goes away.It can be heard the loudest by my driver side tire well(the side with no belts).Its not the usual belt squeel.I rule out a heat sheild or exhaust clamp as it GOES AWAY!Could it be the breaks or frozen calipur?Had that happen before but it sounded different and came and went. I know its time for a brake job, but I dont hear any squeeking when I stop or drive.By the way,I recently had lifter tick that has gone away, this isnt the engine making this noise is it?!??!

2007-03-18 06:26:00 · 4 answers · asked by tia g 1

When ever i stop there is a very rought shaking in the front end of the car.

2007-03-18 06:12:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lately my car doesn't want to start. Sometimes it does, like seems to like the warmer weather more than the cold. However, this problem escalated this winter season. the winter was awful. we checked the fuel: was ok. Seemed like more of a battery problem. So we had it charged. It choked, and then someone said it was a coil pack. Others said there is no coil pack in the distributor. Now see, the car started after a full battery charge, but now she is acting up again. She makes the sound that she wants to start, but doesn't choke like she wants to actually fully start over. So we have determined it to be either timing or the alternator pulling power from the battery. Oh and it will NOT start in Neutral. Question is....what could be the prob. Would it be either of what we said, or something else? Any help and info GREATLY appreciated!

2007-03-18 05:53:23 · 2 answers · asked by persephones_mind 3

The power steering is not working and the battery light is on. I have replaced the battery. I checked my Chevrolet pickup and when I turn it on the belt does run.

2007-03-18 05:47:14 · 6 answers · asked by zorro22 1

I can feel my brake is sometime slowly sinks a little when i'm idling. Just wanna know if it's gonna be expensive.

2007-03-18 05:47:00 · 6 answers · asked by sirbomb 1

2007-03-18 05:37:11 · 5 answers · asked by brenpie69 2

I have rust on the cables, some of the frame, wheel spokes and my chain even the bits where the handle bars are, I have tried brillo pads and it works but it takes too long, is there any quicker way i can take this rust off, other than paint.

2007-03-18 05:34:56 · 5 answers · asked by blond s 1

There is a metal cylinder in the front of the engine that takes a fluid. Then there is a white plastic cylindrical type container near the rear of the engine that takes a fluid too. One of them has to be transmission and maybe power steering or brake fluid in the other? (that's right I,m female)

2007-03-18 05:33:21 · 2 answers · asked by Delta/Bravo 3

I have a 1997 Ford Explorer and every little move I make, It squeaks like crazy and it is getting worse. I was told that I may need to get the upper ball joints replaced (whatever that is) is that expensive? The SUV also just recently started turning off when i'm driving, but starts back when I take the key out and insert it back in, I was told that the chip in my key could be bad and its expensive to replace. Is that true? Someone please help, only mature answers are welcomed.

2007-03-18 05:17:06 · 4 answers · asked by BUTTAPECAN 2

Currently, my engine light came on. I have a 2002 Chrysler Sebring. I was wondering what this could mean and if anybody could give me some answers to this problem. Does it have anything to do with the transmission. I remember when I got my oil changed, the guy told me that I had a transmission fluid leak.

2007-03-18 05:13:43 · 4 answers · asked by pweezy 1

hydroulic tappets on 1.6 16valve engine. makes tapping noises

2007-03-18 04:59:44 · 6 answers · asked by meady638 1

Just trying to recharge and dye test a 1999 chevy 4.3 V-6 blazer. Bought it for a runaround, was told I needed to charge it when I bought it, but now am not 100% sure what type of refrigerant to use. As it is so low the compressor won't engage, I just want to throw a can with dye in it before I spend any real money. Do I use type 12 or 134?

2007-03-18 04:50:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

l have a 1993 auto mini next to the choke which is on the right hand side there is lots of buttons about 6 l think,then on the right hand side there is a pull out button with a clock type picture on it,l dont know what this is either(i have no clock in the car). please someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-18 04:48:08 · 3 answers · asked by hunnybunny 1

2007-03-18 04:45:22 · 4 answers · asked by kmstoddard_02 1

2007-03-18 04:35:19 · 3 answers · asked by jcr 3

my car engine broke and had to be fixed by a fiat dealer, i always top up at a tesco garage in Thurrock and would like to speak to someone to see if i can claim back the £600 excess i had to pay?

2007-03-18 04:26:15 · 5 answers · asked by kate o 1

how to fix mufflers on 94 dodge van

2007-03-18 04:24:26 · 4 answers · asked by shatasha h 1

where to get a diagram or a picture?

2007-03-18 04:22:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-18 04:07:45 · 4 answers · asked by skeeteral 1

I am restoring a 1980 Pontiac Formula Firebird, I've installed Red interior, but I don't like red on this body style car, It is currently Black, But I'm not liking the straight black look with the red interior. Can any-one suggest good color combonations that look good white Red interior. Thank You for your in-put.

2007-03-18 04:02:56 · 24 answers · asked by denny 4

2007-03-18 03:57:10 · 9 answers · asked by s_hamilton2003 1

i have a 1997 ford explore and my tires are wherein out on the front inside tires.i jacked it up and wiggled the tires and no play in them.can someone help me find out what the problem is

2007-03-18 03:51:02 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Back and front passenger tires are not the size that should be on vehicle. Front driver is. Bought vehicle that way.

2007-03-18 03:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by Mr W 1

im trying to install a master cylinder and i need to drain all the old oil out hou can i go about doing so plz help thanks

2007-03-18 03:33:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 99 firebird has service engine soon light on and sucks alot of gas and has lost power. New spark plugs didnt fix it and I noticed on old plugs that 2 looked less burnt than the rest.my car wasnt properly repaired when left front fender was damaged years ago so the computer will not read codes.Most of the time I can detect where my car is sick and needs attention but when it comes to pumps and injectors I'm lost.. Is it a fuel injector problem that may be the blame or maybe fuel pump? I replaced cata con. wks ago, new plugs, new coils so now what? Never used fuel inj cleaner but thinking it may be ok? The car has 126k on it.

2007-03-18 03:25:03 · 7 answers · asked by ttopjenn29 1

2007-03-18 03:06:08 · 2 answers · asked by tonytouch215 1

( most the time )My car won't go into reverse unless I put it on level ground and let the car heat up. Is it the transmission or something else?

2007-03-18 03:04:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-18 02:58:38 · 22 answers · asked by Soilderblue 1

2007-03-18 02:43:55 · 3 answers · asked by Philodigy 1