Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

I have Maruti 800,Model 1999.Recently it has started producing some ratteling noise-particularly when once speeded up ,followed by deceleration.On checking,I found that this noise was being generated within from the Catalytic Converter.Although I am going to get it checked it from the Maruti authorized Garage but still I would like to consult the experts .What could be the remedy? I am told that perhaps the baffels inside the converter have broken and they need to be removed.Will it work? Should I go for replacement of the entire converter which I think is very expensive? Pl suggest.

2007-04-30 23:33:22 · 11 answers · asked by Shiv C 1

I would like to know what is apparent about it from its appearence?

2007-04-30 23:30:03 · 5 answers · asked by Blueice 1

1995 Ford Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC 125k mi auto.
The ignition system shuts off after 5 minutes of operation (no spark).
It runs fine then quits after the idle goes down, when the choke disengages. No misfire, no running rough, it just quits.
After setting for 1 hour, it can be started and will run for another 5 minutes.

2007-04-30 22:41:37 · 3 answers · asked by hop-a-longmd 1

Is there any way or a chemical of some sort that I could use when I change the oil to remove the sludge? I've owned a few similar vehicles and never seen this before, but I love my 84 Lincoln Towne Car so I would like to keep her going as long as possible. Any recommendations or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-04-30 22:13:34 · 4 answers · asked by eternallyjammin 1

1948 22R engine carb just started to flood, ran fine till yesterday. Only way to make it start is to disconnect the fuel supply line. it seems to not send enough gas back out of the carb. Once the fuel line is reconnected it runs till it floods again. HELP

2007-04-30 21:11:06 · 3 answers · asked by nsthn m 1

I'm considering restoring a Studebaker Commander Starliner and was wondering what engine I could put in it. I know very little about car restoration, I'm just researching costs. I'm not shooting for authenticity, I just want a good engine that will fit and pass CA smog standard tests.

2007-04-30 20:17:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now the car will not go into any gear. Almost like it's disconnected? Any advice on where to start checking?
Thanks

2007-04-30 20:07:37 · 4 answers · asked by badasslingerie 1

I'm looking at buying my first car and was wondering how many miles are too many? How many are suspiciously low? Are old VWs easy to fix or find parts for?

Finally, what is something you wish you'd known about cars before you started driving?

2007-04-30 18:58:52 · 11 answers · asked by bookwerm88 2

im 16, i already have a chevy truck, but cant afford to drive it every day with $3.00 gas, im looking at a mitsubishi eclipse for sale, it has minor body damage, but the motor needs work

the manual transmission isnt connected to the motor, its bolts are loose, way loose. and pretty sure the gaskets need replacing.

also, the front motor mount is loose, not sure if it can be tightened or if it needs to be replaced. the motor shakes real bad when i let off of the clutch going up a hill today when i went to go look at it,

is this car worth $1200, it only has 159,000 original miles, and the current owners offered to fix the engines probs without raising the price

2007-04-30 17:12:43 · 16 answers · asked by dragon072891 2

I have an 86 pontiac carbuerated. original 29000 miles. new alternator, and new battery...won't start or keep charge? what else could it be? All the wires are tight, and if you jump it, it will run...but after a while it will loose power i.e. headlights will dim, interior lights will dim, and it will stall if not revved.

2007-04-30 16:43:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was driving home when all of a suddent the car would not move. The engine is running and reving but the car wont go anywhere. Help?

2007-04-30 16:28:37 · 9 answers · asked by desearee25 1

my car was leaking antifreeze i was pouring antifreeze in it almost every 3 days and it lost heat the only thing that camr from the vent with the heat on is cold air it would stilldrive so i took it to the place that services my car he got the heat working again but told me i should bring it back so he could check it out and let me know exactly what was wrong what could be wrong and what would be the most it would cost to get it fixed

2007-04-30 16:22:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is an 1989 model, sometimes the reverse is fine but often not. Could be the transmission stuffing up but a mechanic said it could be electrical. Want info on what electrics it could be and how to do it yourself. Thanks

2007-04-30 16:14:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 97 cadillac dev and it is leaking antifreeze the bottle that holds the antifreeze is on the left side but the leak is coming on the right side what could that be and what would the worst case senario be far as cost

2007-04-30 14:08:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

First off i just want to say that im a complete layman when it comes to cars. So here's my situation. I have a 96 chevrolet cavalier. A couple of days ago the car overheated and all hell broke loose. I noticed that i no longer had a belt. I got the car towed to a mechanic who told me that i needed to get a new ac compressor in addition to adding new belt. Had told me that the ac compressor was stuck and needed to get replaced. I didnt get the ac compressor fixed because the dude wanted $800 bucks for the repair. The belt was replaced. So my question is...Can i drive this car even though i have a stuck ac compressor

2007-04-30 13:51:34 · 10 answers · asked by chris l 1

I have replaced the oxygen sensor, replaced the hoses, tightened the gas cap, new battery, how can I stop it from coming on? TThe engine is great no blow by runs like a tuned violin except for this. thank you for your answers.

2007-04-30 13:50:36 · 3 answers · asked by netconnect2002 1

don,t come on is it the clutch or the switch
i can turn the compressor by hand
but when i turn it on the clutch don,t lock
to turn the compressor how do i test

2007-04-30 13:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by pid140 1

I own a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am. I am currently having problems. I drove the car today and it quit right in the middle of the road. I then tried to start the car but it would not fire up. After waiting a few minutes, I started the car and it fired but, it was sputtering really bad. As I was trying to make it home, the car would drop rpms to about 1,000. I pushed the accelerator to the floor and the car bearly chugged along. I could not go over 5 mph until it quit again. I eventually made it to my street but had to push the car all the way down the street in front of my house. What seems to be the problem here?

2007-04-30 13:14:03 · 5 answers · asked by FirebirdMan54321 3

My dad was telling me that my 1995 chevy cavalier 2.2l 4 cyl engine had 2 fuel filters... one in the fuel line on the back of the car (I can see it, it looks like a round cylendar) and one INSIDE the fuel tank with fuel pump.

I have 2 questions: #1, is the fuel pump INSIDE the tank? and #2: is there any other fuel filter than the one in the gas line?

Thanks

2007-04-30 13:10:47 · 7 answers · asked by Landon Parks 2

i actually regret it now but i bought the car at a ford dealership. there was a mechanic freind with me and the car was in pefect condition. so we thought! the car is at a chevy dealer now. i have already been through gm headquarters. they seemed concerned for the 1st two weeks and then said there was nothing they could do for me. the only thing i can think of to do now is either start throwing parts that might be the problem into it or get rid of it. i have only made 5 payments and hate the thought of taking a loss for it. any suggestions?

2007-04-30 13:03:52 · 5 answers · asked by tink girl 1

2007-04-30 12:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by airwad75 1

how do you know if your timing belt is going bad? i have about 101XXX miles on my ealge talon engine and never been changed. should i change it? how much will it cost at the shops?

2007-04-30 12:35:58 · 9 answers · asked by helloguy 2

2007-04-30 12:08:15 · 7 answers · asked by Joeschmo 1

Hi. I am trying to find out how much a mechanic would charge me to fix a dent on the front hood of a 93 inifinit g20? The dent is minor, but enough to cause a slight "pocket" or raise on the right side of the hood when closed.

If I need to get a whole new hood, how much would I be charged by the mechanic for part and labor to have it installed?

Also what needs repair if a car tends to overheat? And how much would that cost me if taken to a mechanic?

And oil leak repair is how much to have fixed by a mechanic?

If you have some ideas of how much this kind of repairs run (including parts and labor) please let me know. I'm trying to make a decision.

Thanks in advance.

2007-04-30 12:00:17 · 4 answers · asked by sugabari 1

I had the battery changed on my '96 Explorer last week, from an Interstate to a Motorcraft. Maybe it's my imagination or some other problem but I've noticed a tremendous increase in static while listening to may favorite local AM talk-radio station.
Any possibility that the change of brand could be the cause? Thanks!

2007-04-30 11:18:26 · 6 answers · asked by randyboy 7

2007-04-30 10:19:27 · 14 answers · asked by curious george 2

2007-04-30 09:52:04 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan L 1

2007-04-30 09:33:05 · 2 answers · asked by sunnydaze300 2

every time i turn a corner.. i squeal.. i dont take them fast or anything.. so does this mean that i need new tires? or are they low on air? it didnt happen when it was cold out.. but not that it has started to warm up.. it happens at nearly every corner.. any suggestions?

2007-04-30 09:18:47 · 9 answers · asked by randomfez 2

i already tried Auto Zone where else can I search .. >.

2007-04-30 09:15:39 · 5 answers · asked by nana 2