Maintenance & Repairs - May 2007

I have removed the alternator and the power steering pump, and still haven't found the sensor. Does the bracket for the power steering pump that has the tensioner pulley on it have to come off as well?

2007-05-22 08:34:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I drive a 1997 Audi A6 Quattro that i have replaced its battery in i believe at the beginning of the year. A few days ago i left my ipod charger in the cigarette lighter for somewhere between 1 1/2 - 2 days. My car wont start and i've had it on a trickle charger for 2 days straight, yet still nothing. There are no lights when i turn the key, even emergency lights dont show up. My dad told me that i need a new battery. Is this true, because i cant believe i killed an fairly new battery with an ipod charger

2007-05-22 08:32:05 · 4 answers · asked by Christian 1

2007-05-22 08:23:48 · 5 answers · asked by Aaron T 1

2007-05-22 07:33:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

When i stop at a stop light my car starts to trimble and then cuts off. Anyone can tell what might be wrong?

2007-05-22 07:25:32 · 8 answers · asked by handsomeblkbrotha 1

My rear-view mirror got knocked off today, and i dont know how to put it back on...Would glue work or do i have to use something else?

2007-05-22 06:49:40 · 6 answers · asked by S 2

im using 5w-30 super synthetic on my car at the moment.
will it be safe on my engine if i pit in 10w-40 super synthetic on my next oil change.
(car is Astra Coupe Turbo)

2007-05-22 06:45:48 · 9 answers · asked by sherminator 2

I have several rusty areas on my bicycle,
· How can I remove them and preserve them for the future?
· Would a coating of grease work?
· Is there a specific preserver for bikes?

2007-05-22 06:33:03 · 12 answers · asked by Kitty 1

Day before yesterday it started fine. Tried jumping it, would not turn over. Acts like something is locked. Radio works, dash lights work, dinger works to tell me I am not buckled up. What could be wrong? What should I do? Thanks

2007-05-22 06:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by Barbara M 1

2007-05-22 06:17:03 · 3 answers · asked by shan h 1

Ok, It began with what I thought was a bad starter. I took it off, took it to AutoZone and they tested it, and it failed on all tests. I got a new one, put it on, hooked it up, and nothing happens. It acts as if the battery is dead. I thought that I might have hooked it up wrong, so I switched the wires, and when I tried to put the battery terminal back on, the car tries to start itself.. A mechanic that I know said that it is a safety mechanism that allows the car to not start in gear, and to just move the steering wheel. I tried this and still nothing. Any ideas would be great appricaited.
Thanks,
Matt

2007-05-22 06:13:46 · 8 answers · asked by mlemons2007 1

I can't open my door from the outside. IF i reach around from the passenger side and open the door it works fine. How can I fix the door so I can open it from the outside again? Thanks!

2007-05-22 05:55:07 · 10 answers · asked by Tyril 2

I replaced the odometer in my 2000 Buick Century. The old odometer had 68,000 miles on it. The new one has about 3000 miles on it. Do I have to report the old mileage? I live in New York.

2007-05-22 05:51:12 · 3 answers · asked by David W 1

my windshield wipers stopped working. but i was hearing a "click, click, click .." noise when i turned them on, the speed of the clicking varying with the wiper speed. this made me think it was the windshield wiper motor that was bad. i just tried replacing it and it didnt work. I'm almost certain i didnt wire anything wrong or anything. but i also dont hear the clicking now with the new (used) motor. So now im puzzled as to what the problem is. any ideas?

2007-05-22 05:46:09 · 7 answers · asked by Michael C 1

I am looking for the most efficient and ergonomic method for removing valve seats. Lots of them. This is for a mass production environment. I have an "apparatus" that is currently being used, but I think it was originally a medeival torture device. Yes, it's that bad. If anybody can help me out or point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-05-22 05:45:58 · 3 answers · asked by Mike T 1

New battery, new alternator (14 to 15 volts), new belt with good tension and good connections to battery. After jump starting the battery the dash will go out after about five minutes. the car will not stay running with battery disconnected?

2007-05-22 05:24:29 · 2 answers · asked by biggspit 1

2007-05-22 05:20:54 · 4 answers · asked by Gill T 1

2007-05-22 05:15:24 · 3 answers · asked by C 1

what could be the cause of this? Should I be concearned? I have an automatic 02 pontiac sunfire. any help please!
Thanks!

2007-05-22 05:14:34 · 3 answers · asked by Hendrix 3

I have a 1992 Ford F150. I was told that if you pull the + cable off of the battery when it is running, and it dies your alternator is bad, because if it is good it should still run. Can anyone tell me if this is true

2007-05-22 05:05:11 · 5 answers · asked by thehazymoon 2

2007-05-22 04:47:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was changing the timing belt on a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Like an idiot I attempted to tighten the cam sproket, with an impact wrench (after changing the cam seals). Now the cam sproket has moved like six teeth forward. What are the options heafter? Have I bent valves? I took off the valve cover (Passenger side) and ther was crud galore in there. Any Advise is appreciated. Thanks.

2007-05-22 04:34:57 · 4 answers · asked by Wil T 3

how much do you think it will cost if i pull the engine out my self and take it to some one to rebuild it. its a 4.2L inline 6 258 engine. i would just rebuild it myself but i dont have any time to do so nor room to do the work. so about how much would i pay to have this thing rebuilt?

2007-05-22 04:34:12 · 2 answers · asked by ## 1

my dealership wants to charge me 600 dollars for a 38 dollar part? i haev a 2004 hyundai elantra. has anyone ever done it themslves?

2007-05-22 04:24:17 · 14 answers · asked by Jason S 2

i used goo-gone to get rid of some glue on my car, now while i was taking it off it was leaking down the sides. i finished taking off the glue, and then washed it off with water and soap, then rinsed, now the whole side of my car has white pale marks like drips that wont wash off, is my paint job messed up, or do i need some sort of product to get rid of that?

2007-05-22 04:11:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know if I need more fluid or is their a serious problem with the transmission.

2007-05-22 03:05:30 · 10 answers · asked by mosesncali_ou812 1

This site suggests:
http://www.zebraskimmers.com/oil_skimmer_products/metalworking_refractometers_pHtesters.html

"Tap water contains minerals that can harm your coolant"

I was just wondering if there was a better form of treated / pure / distilled / evian water to use?

Thanks.

2007-05-22 02:55:51 · 10 answers · asked by Joe Bloggs 4

2007-05-22 02:35:31 · 8 answers · asked by vlauricella 1

What's the best way to seal a leaky transmission? My transmission runs fine but leaks and I have to refill every 3 weeks or so. The leak is somewhere inside so the repair would be really expensive.

2007-05-22 02:17:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

1998 isuzu KB twin cab 2.8 turbo diesel. replaced all front tyrod ends and ball joints.

2007-05-22 01:21:52 · 6 answers · asked by steven b 1