Maintenance & Repairs - April 2007

i took the valve covers on my 84 s-10 off so that i could clean them and the rest of my engine and now i put it back on and the engine wont start, any ideas?

2007-04-17 13:09:57 · 2 answers · asked by trivium332 2

2001 Volvo S40 1.9t. Slow to start up for a while until this morning when the engine wouldn't even turn over. Just heard a rapid clicking noise (lights and stereo worked). Jumped the car and it ran fine, turned it off and it would not start back up. Put in a new battery, car started up but still slow. Now (with new battery) car starts right away sometimes and slow other times. Car is tuned up regularly and was last tuned in JAN '07. What could be the cause of the starting problems?

2007-04-17 12:40:44 · 4 answers · asked by Santa 2

2007-04-17 11:59:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 11:58:59 · 4 answers · asked by phantomx43 1

I was driving home and the engine just died. It didn't seize or make any funny noises before it died. I have replaced the coil and the SBEC, and it still won't work. I have also checked the fuel filter, and that is not the problem either. It isn't the battery either. I have no idea what to try next. Any suggestions would be amazing. Thanks.

2007-04-17 11:57:15 · 4 answers · asked by librarian_girl03 3

I owe a C-30 1 ton gmc 1986 with a 350 motor... serial colde "M". I was told that this motor is unique to this perticuliar model... Is that true and if not what other motor could I use ?
Thanks

2007-04-17 11:56:16 · 6 answers · asked by pierredenis_montreal 2

The fuel gauge on my 2001 deville dhs was bouncing around for a few days and now just shows full all the time.

I know generally its caused by the fuel tank sending unit, but i noticed when I went to order this part that there was another part called the "Fuel Level Sensor" for 100+ dollars.

Can someone explain the difference from these two? I thought the fuel tank sending unit (under ten dollars) was what told the gauge how much gas you had left...

Thanks.

2007-04-17 11:39:56 · 5 answers · asked by Hank Aaron 2

i took the heads off today. got them check out and they r good.
should i do the bottom end of the engine too or just put the heads on. i not tr0ying to race nobody because i not ready yet. i just want to ride.
wat should i do.

2007-04-17 11:38:10 · 3 answers · asked by da man 2

2007-04-17 11:31:31 · 11 answers · asked by mklee176 1

Engine is not running smoothly, it is rough and making alot of vibration, also when revving the engine up you hear a high pitched whistling noise

2007-04-17 11:22:54 · 6 answers · asked by phantomx43 1

can anyone tell me where to find a breakdown on the net for a steering gear and which way do you turn the adjustment screw to tighten lash in the steering? 98 suburban

2007-04-17 11:21:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 11:17:54 · 5 answers · asked by Derek 4

About how much would it cost to get all new shocks and struts on a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero?

And how do I know if I actually need them?

I've had the car for 2 and half years, and they haven't been changed since. I'm not sure when the previous owner had them changed either.

There's about 65000 miles on my car.

2007-04-17 11:05:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The car is a 2000 ford escort Zx2 2.0 litre DOHC

2007-04-17 10:49:24 · 6 answers · asked by ~†~§amueL~†~ 2

Hey,
the car got a leak on the inside, i believe its coming from the water tank the radiator uses. it is some how leaking into the footwell on the passanger side. its not the window wash bottle. there is no leak on the outside. it also smells inside the car abit like a metal smell. could be anti freeze but not sure. the colour is brown rusty colour that staining the footwell. when i got the car i cleaned out the old radiator water which was the same colour and flushed it tho with more water. it held the water before but now its slowly going down.

there no leak on outside of car or in the engine department.. it is only on the inside passenger side of car.

it was abit damp yesterday but all of a sudden today a hissing noise like gas escaping i could hear from inside the car only. no noise on outside or engine. even when engine off it is hissing. sounds like it coming from the vents by the front window but not sure.

if any1 can tell me what is wrong?
its a Renault Laguna 2.2 96 Dsl

2007-04-17 10:49:16 · 16 answers · asked by Ben 3

I just changed the oil in an 03 tahoe and i put 5 quarts of mobile clean 5000 (full synthetic) but i guess i actually needed 6, what will happen if i add 1 quart of the super syntheric (the one that's suppose to last 15000 miles? will it add a 1000 more mile to the oil change or will it mess it up? (obviosly getting the same viscosity 5w 30)

2007-04-17 10:48:58 · 2 answers · asked by Jeff Mad. 2

The Honda Accords '97-2000 notariously have transmission problems, which my daughter did not know when she purchased her '99 Accord from someone 1 1/2 years ago. She's had trouble with the car over the past year; they told her it was because of the way it had been driven and it had to adjust to her manner of driving. ?? She's put enough money into the starter and other suggestions that never solved her complaints. Now she's being told she needs a new transmission. Is she better off to just get rid of the car and try to buy another used car, or replace the transmission and keep the car? She doesn't have the money for either, but we'll help her out as best we can. Not sure how many miles she has on the car, will add that as soon as she emails me back.
Thanks for any professional opinions.

2007-04-17 10:46:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 10:32:26 · 3 answers · asked by princesscampa13 1

I suppose there is a noise from wheel to alert if a brake is needed to replace. So, if no noise is heard, the brake is no need to replace? My car has been driven for 47000 miles without replace the front brakes. Is it normal?

2007-04-17 10:26:29 · 12 answers · asked by jolin10 4

my 3.3 got extermily hard on gas,changed all sensors,new plugs & wires,no gas leaks.would computer or injectors have anything to do with it..thanks

2007-04-17 10:23:48 · 2 answers · asked by fishman 1

My temp guage has recently started to flucuate.when i'm sitting still it will rise to where it normally is but when i'm moving it tends to drop off. what could be some problems?

2007-04-17 10:02:30 · 8 answers · asked by momadman666 1

I take my car in to get it fixed. Later in the day he phones and says my engine is missing. I am really upset cause when i gave it in to them my engine was inside the car, how else would i have gotten there duh. Whats worse is that there was a dumberer guy there that told me that he was gonna lift the car up again to check something. nobody is that strong. youre thoughts.

2007-04-17 09:50:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello!

My steering wheel vibrates violently while driving. It seems to be more intense when I'm driving around 30-40 mph. While driving straight, it shakes very bad. While driving at a slight angle, it seems far less noticable. Can anyone help me figure out what the problem might be? And, how can I diagnose it myself? I was going to try to replace a Tie Rod end (I'm a car noob, so this should be interesting) but I really wanna make sure that's the problem first.

Thanks in advance!

Car Noob

2007-04-17 08:58:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-17 08:46:59 · 4 answers · asked by Josh L 1

That aren't diesel, I was watching this ford f-150 drive by and my buddy told me it couldn't be a f-150 becasue it was a diesel, i asked him how he knew and he said it was from the sound f it, I said there was a way to get a vehicle to sound like a diesel and he said only if the oil were low, i think there are other ways, also i did not smell the usuall smell that one does when a diesel passes from this truck.

2007-04-17 08:31:16 · 2 answers · asked by theotherguy8883 2

when im taking off and releasing the clutch i ear a click coming , and have no idea what it is? and someitmes when im in 2nd gear? coming under i think maybe on left side

2007-04-17 08:19:01 · 4 answers · asked by rman87061 1

There is an orange light on my dads car in the shape of the outline of an engine. We have no handbook for the car thanks to my uncle (long story) anyway dose enyone know what it means. oh and its a mk 3 ford modeo with about a billion miles on the clock. oh, its not the oil or water.

2007-04-17 08:12:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

1992 honda prelude 2.2L S sohc

ok my batt light turns on one day so i check the alternator and batt, both are good, then i test my batt another day and its bad so i have new batt and still the batt light is on and and car doesnt hold a charge and dies out once i shut the car off, what should i do had same problem for 2 weeks...should i jus put a new alternator in b/c the one in now isnt in good shape.

2007-04-17 06:44:20 · 4 answers · asked by rico R 1

sprayed it starting fluid, it starts for 3 seconds, then died. I wont be able to start it without starting fluid. what is wrong with my jeep? help!!!!

2007-04-17 06:34:14 · 10 answers · asked by cris r 1

Don't get me wrong, he knows what he's doing...I am just disappointed. I had a blown lower intake gasket and he tore 1/2 my engine apart and fixed it. BUT...now the engine is shaking while the car is idling, the check engine light is now on and it sounds kinda clunky when I drive it. I am so sad. It's a 2002 Chevy Malibu, V6, and I still owe payments on it for 3 more years! What can I do (besides stick a brick on the pedal and drive it off a cliff, I am using that as a last resort)

2007-04-17 06:23:49 · 12 answers · asked by tara b 4