Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

from the driver side tire, have brand new pads and rotors, new struts, new axle on pass side, driver side axle is about 2 years old, calipers arent hanging up cuz i had car jacked up and wheel off and in drive to see if the pads were rubbing or locking up, nothing there, if i even drive it around the block and park it, theres a pretty decent amount of smoke that comes out from the driver tire, took the tire off while smoking and honestly couldnt pinpoint where the smoke was coming from, i had a couple people tell me they think its could possibly be the wheel bearing, the problem is theirs no noise whatsoever from the car when driving, not one bit, it drives smoothe, turns great, doesnt pull when stopping and stops awesome, i acutally took the pads and rotor of and recleaned them to make sure there was no grease left on them, but i just need any opinions i can get before i go spend 120 on a wheel bearing and hub, thanks, any and all help greatly appreciated!!!

2007-05-27 04:45:06 · 9 answers · asked by djpapesh 1

2007-05-27 04:30:48 · 11 answers · asked by monty0811 2

Reverse is gone and first is basically gone. Clutch was acting up now fine I think but am not sure if I need to buy clutch or rebuild tranmission oh this is for a 77 GMC truck

2007-05-27 04:30:40 · 7 answers · asked by truely human 4

after replacing egr valve as stated before and resetting code engine light will stay off for about two days then come back on any suggestions

2007-05-27 03:54:44 · 5 answers · asked by dennis719 1

I own a Dodge Dakota with 80k miles.

When I am driving, the oil preassure guage goes slightly past the "high" level.

But at a light or a stop sign, the oil preassure drops down to normal.

What is the cause of this?

Is it bad?

Could this be causeing me to burn much more gas?

What could be wrong with it?

What can I do to fix it?

2007-05-27 03:48:18 · 6 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2

Im stuck and not much choice. Would i damage my focus ?

2007-05-27 03:44:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

a dodge caravan

2007-05-27 03:41:03 · 6 answers · asked by anthony d 1

Hello People!
I have an 2003 Ford Taurus. I noticed a small leak on the pavement and noticed it was tranny fliud. When I checked, I saw my pan had some wettness around a a small area on the pan, I also noticed a drop accumulating around a bolt when running. Do you think I just need to get service and replace the gasket and fluid? Or something else. The car rides great with no slipping in the gears...Please help Guys!

2007-05-27 03:24:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 02:59:40 · 10 answers · asked by SOLO 2

I just bought a new Dodge Caliber with a factory warranty of 3 years 36,000 miles.

They are trying to get me to get the extended warranty for an additional 3 year bumper to bumper. Which includes a rental if it is being serviced and a $100 deductable (after the factory warranty has expired).

It is $960.00 plus tax. I would rather NOT finance an additional $1000. I am a FOOL for NOT taking it?

Tell me your experiences.

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

2007-05-27 02:17:11 · 9 answers · asked by Penny 5

here is a 1996 explorer transmission is this a good deal ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96-FORD-EXPLORER-4-0-4X4-4SPD-AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33727QQihZ011QQitemZ320118291483QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

which one is the better deal


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Auto-Transmission-95-96-Ford-Ranger-Explorer-4x4_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33727QQihZ013QQitemZ230000751311QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

i wont be able to get the second one till christmas though

2007-05-27 02:11:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have it turned and vice grips on it but I can't pull it out, if I had drilled a hole in it that would have just pushed it up further. Need advice.

2007-05-27 01:54:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 01:23:23 · 9 answers · asked by Solid 2

2007-05-27 01:13:34 · 6 answers · asked by tabovia28 2

Is there a procedure for adjusting the brake switch? There are a million different positions it could be set at. The brake lights are working with the new switch I put in but the cruise control isn't. The cruise control worked fine until I changed the switch.

2007-05-27 00:48:24 · 4 answers · asked by 14tbird 1

I have just bought a VW Passat Estate 2001. And the boot release doesnt work. Can anyone suggest why and how I should attempt to repair it.

2007-05-27 00:32:07 · 4 answers · asked by Matt33098 2

I have a 98 Ford Ka2 and recently ive noticed a rattling nosie from the back, it seems to be from the back wheel. i can only hear it when i got on uneven roads, the more uneven the more noise. does anyone have any idea what it could be and if it would be pricey to repair?

2007-05-27 00:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by Vickyka 2

Took my car in for an electrical problem, they said it was the ignition key switch, and replaced it, but yet the problem was still there, AND they have had my car for two weeks now trying to figure out what the gremlin (problem) is...

2007-05-26 23:03:54 · 3 answers · asked by nupectbrad 1

Is there any cleaner or anything out there that I can clean my car's exterior lights with?

2007-05-26 22:33:35 · 7 answers · asked by slowhand6780 1

2007-05-26 22:10:59 · 3 answers · asked by Paul L 1

Im going to have my van in the driveway for the summer.. and im thinking of doing a lil frankenstein with it. and i have a Civic 4 cyl engine out back and the engine in my van is a 4 cyl. they are about the same size but it is it possible!!!

2007-05-26 20:28:45 · 6 answers · asked by emi_16@verizon.net 1

2007-05-26 19:25:59 · 12 answers · asked by anmarie_smith 1

2007-05-26 16:55:50 · 1 answers · asked by bmanwarren1979 2

Have a '99 Explorer. Sensors went out before. Replaced them. Few months later they're bad again. Not going to replace them again till I fix what's making them bad.

2007-05-26 16:39:00 · 4 answers · asked by grasshopper 2

I found out there is a problem with my water pump and when I got home the engine was overheating really bad. I hosed it down with cold water ( which I realise is a big mistake) and it shut off as I was spraying it. Now every time I start the engine it cuts off if I don't feed it gas. Please give me some help on trouble shooting. I know I messed up, please just help me fix it. This is my first car.

2007-05-26 15:53:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can someone explain what those numbers mean? I need to get replacements and see a few on ebay but either the Pnumber is off or the 70 number is different. Would I be able to use my factory rims on anything other than P205/70R16? Like P245/70R16? Thanks in advance.

2007-05-26 15:52:44 · 6 answers · asked by taxday201 1

gf's lil bro bought one, seemed to be a okay car and the price was right, 800 bucks. a week after he got it we found it has a cooling system problem, thought it was the thermostat, so i swapped it out for him. this is where i get confused, the thermostat he got was a 48 mm, which is what a 2.8 should have according to all the books, well it was too big, so i took the old one to the parts store and they matched it to a 44mm out of a 91' fire bird with a 3.1 okay...the engine was changed out 10,000 miles ago, said they did a direct swap with a reman, i believe it was a reman. any idea whats going on? where do i look for a id tag or what not. i know the 2.8 where a bastard child . i have owned one in my time, this car still has the badged 2.8 fuel system, any info would be great.

2007-05-26 15:45:05 · 3 answers · asked by propanepower 2

My car makes a slight knocking sound over bumps and rough surfaces. Mechanics have checked the suspension and bushes and no one is entirely sure of the cause. I would like to find a vibrating road simulator so I could see under the car whilst it is being driven over simulated bumps. I live in the north west of England.

2007-05-26 15:43:43 · 9 answers · asked by Skidaddle 2

I have like 4-5 jugs of car oil from changing the oil in my car and I'm not sure what to do with it. Any ideas?

2007-05-26 14:48:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

for example a/c switch light and the rest

2007-05-26 14:43:36 · 2 answers · asked by David 2