Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

Im taking an at home course for AC and they sent me a gauge manifold for r134a, but all I can find with 134a in it is my truck, and It won't hook up to the connecitons. Is there something I can hook up to that doesn't need piercing valves, or can the 134a gauge be used with r22? if not... why?

2007-06-20 12:48:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have been told that this new oil leak, had many and told they were fixed in the past few years, need a head gasket. thats all they said. they want 800.00 to fix this. they promised it will not leak again. I do not know who to trust. i am putting at least 2-3 quarts of oil in after driving 30 or so miles. anyone up for this question? this car has been known to have a defect with oil leaks.

2007-06-20 11:27:10 · 6 answers · asked by kjrjekjrje 3

When I crank it, it sounds like it wants to start but it never does. Someone told me it was the battery so when it didnt start we would try jumping it off. sometimes that work but sometimes it doesnt. than someone told me that it might be the fuel pump. The ignition is turning but it sounds like its not getting any gas. I dont know can someone please help me????????!!!!!

2007-06-20 11:13:05 · 8 answers · asked by Jay W 2

2007-06-20 10:59:43 · 13 answers · asked by bumble bee 1

My car is a 1992 Astrovan that has a lot of life left in it. There is oxidation on the roof. I am looking for an easy, cost effective way to fix this short of a paint job. I may be looking for another car next year.

Thanks.

2007-06-20 10:56:32 · 5 answers · asked by genesis50 1

I have an subaru 1800 1984mod, how do i remove the window cranks from the doors? just rip them off?

2007-06-20 10:50:23 · 3 answers · asked by gunnar t 2

I have tested the thermostat and the fuses, as well as the fan and the belts and the hoses. I just don't know what else could be making it overheat so easily, is there anyone out there that can give me some advice other than taking it to a shop?

2007-06-20 10:28:18 · 8 answers · asked by fatedecide 1

2007-06-20 09:51:57 · 2 answers · asked by sue 1

it is not a good gokart it was cheap but i don't have the money to get a nicer or better one and i don't have a store around me that can fix it all i can say that in the recoil starter there is these to plastic small parts that fit in these whole they brok where can i find them

2007-06-20 09:51:56 · 4 answers · asked by maxbauer49 1

Ok, so my husband was driving home one night when our truck died. now for some time (since like oct of '06) we had to manual start the truck where i would literally rock it from N to 1 to start it without push starting. which was rather irritating. Well, the night the truck gave out, my father in law went to get my husband, and they said while trying to start the truck, flames got spit out from the muffler i believe. Well, the other day we had to move it, and the key didnt start the truck obviously, but the radio came on, saying to me, battery isnt dead, but i need to figure out whats wrong, we looked at the timing belt, but it didnt appear lose it was acctually really tight, and the owner before us said they changed the belt but didnt time it, which we found apparent when everytime we went up a hill, the truck went from the 60's to the 20's...not so fun....anyways, if anyone thinks they know whats wrong, please let me know, and also, where can i find an owners manual online????

2007-06-20 09:15:46 · 4 answers · asked by ruspecialenuf 3

how do you clean your spark plugs not change clean and how do you no when to replace pictures are helpful ...85 toyota pickup efi 22r-e 4 cylinder

2007-06-20 08:55:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have the I have a Murray riding mower and when I start it up after jumping it, it dies when I release the clutch. I have jump started it to use it for the first time since last year. It will run after I jumpstart it but will not restart w/o jumper cables attached to running power. It will run until I release the clutch to go either forward or backward.

2007-06-20 08:45:05 · 10 answers · asked by a j 1

the engine is from a 95 accord.

2007-06-20 08:41:57 · 2 answers · asked by 210_SA_210 1

Recently a light came on in my dashboard telling me I got to put my car on a diagnostic computer. What possible problems are assoatied with this warning light. How serious is it and how money will it cost to fix

2007-06-20 08:36:45 · 5 answers · asked by tip top 1

For the past 9 months my car has been in and out of the shop due to overheating, or the a/c does not work. I've spent so much time and money having the radiator tested, the A/C charged, etc. and nobody seems to know what the problem is. I had a new thermostat put in about a year ago, and the antifreeze is not leaking out anywhere, but does sometimes spill out the top when the car is too hot. It's not only an annoying problem that won't go away, I'm worried it may be causing more serious damage. Anyway, i've now been told by 2 mechanics that the only thing it could be is the compressor or the heating core (or coil)...and that they'd need to take the dashboard out which takes about $500 in labor just to do. My fear is, what if they dont find the problem!!! HELP! Any suggestions? Ideas? Thanks so much.

2007-06-20 08:15:34 · 8 answers · asked by sweethucksdbd 1

2007-06-20 08:14:34 · 6 answers · asked by nate 2

What is the best car battery to buy for a 1997 Toyota RAV4...does cost matter...what is the difference between a battery that is $44 and one that is $148...

2007-06-20 08:04:34 · 7 answers · asked by Dagainesexyback 1

Is it a Compressor / Condenser or something else ?

2007-06-20 07:52:30 · 3 answers · asked by pd_keeper 1

My sunroof is jammed/broken and I plan on fixing it myself ('98 Hyundai Elantra). I got a quote from a mechanic that he would charge $200 just to take off the lining (inside the car on the ceiling) just to get to where he could look at it. So needless to say this must be tricky or take some time. I just don't want to tear up the lining or do something irreversable and create more problems. You don't have to give me full instructions but tips would be appreciated (i.e. "most importantly . . ." or "make sure not to do this . . .")

Just on the removing of the lining, I worry about the actual sunroof when I can get to it and take a look

2007-06-20 07:49:44 · 2 answers · asked by badmoodtaylor 1

2007-06-20 07:00:50 · 5 answers · asked by bluebird60406 2

ok all idi id the day before it satrted doing it. i added one qt of oil, addded some antifreeze, changed a hose from the air filter to the head (top) of engine and another from near the throutle body to anothre side of the head of the engine. then the next day i drove it for 20 min @ 70-80 mph, shut it off for an hour started it drive away and once i hit higher RPMs (3000+) white smoke comes out.

its a 1995 eclipse Non-turbo, manual 135,000 miles on it.

2007-06-20 06:58:58 · 8 answers · asked by Alberto D 1

However, the car started up when jumping it with another car.

2007-06-20 06:57:22 · 5 answers · asked by sf 1

It's a 94 gallon tank. Thanks for your info.

2007-06-20 06:46:54 · 3 answers · asked by Adam A 2

I have a 1995 Pontiac Bonneville. The battery is only two years old so I dout that is the problem. I have been having to get my car jump started, the battery has been completely dead after leaving it sit overnight. The alternator is charging the battery because i can still start my car 4 hours after i have been driving it for 15 minutes. What could be draining my battery? I also pulled out the fuse the controls the chime and the radio. thanks

2007-06-20 06:42:46 · 5 answers · asked by J B 1

can i do it myself? is it easy to find a piston the same size?

2007-06-20 06:40:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-20 06:36:38 · 4 answers · asked by carolyn h 2

to 3rd, 2nd and 1st..(with the clutch in of course). Or do you just move the stick from 4th directly to 1st. Or does it really matter since you have the clutch in. thanks...i've always wondered if one way is better than the other.

2007-06-20 06:36:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everytime i turn the car off i have to jump-start is to get it started again, but when i actually get it started it will run until i turn it off so that tells me that it possibly couldnt be the alternator because if the alternator was bad then the car wouldnt run, but this is why im asking to the world, is it possible for the alternator to be bad enough to not keep the battery charged but still run the car??? The battery is about a year old give or take a little, any and all help will be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-06-20 06:32:24 · 2 answers · asked by djpapesh 1

I am starting an auto touch up business and need a catchy name i like Touch Me Up but it seems that is tied to a porn site. i will be performing body shop quality touch up and scuffed or cracked bumper repair and at a fraction of the body shop cost. also repairing paint chips.

2007-06-20 06:32:12 · 3 answers · asked by Michael M 1

I got these rotors about 3 weeks ago, and I just noticed that all four rotors have rust on them. What could be the problem? Is it something I should get fixed immediately?

2007-06-20 06:31:28 · 4 answers · asked by Sal H 1