Maintenance & Repairs - June 2007

2007-06-07 07:28:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got weeds/wheat all wrapped around the drive train and had to pull them off in order to get the car to switch out of first gear (they got so thick that it knocked the gears out of whack). There was still weeds wrapped around the back axle area when I started driving and most of them came off just by driving the car and there were still some hanging form the back axle when i parked it in front of my house. I came out the next day and there was a puddle under the back axle, around the area where the weeds were hanging so i just thought it was because the weeds were all wet and water dripped off them overnight but when i looked closer the puddle had the rainbow look as if it was oil or something. Im confused because i dont think that there could be an oil leak by the back axle but it has that look although it is more watered-down than oil would be. Could the weeds/wheat give that same rainbow appearance to the water? Or could there be an oil leak back there? Is there anything else?

2007-06-07 07:24:04 · 2 answers · asked by camo4213 3

2007-06-07 07:11:02 · 11 answers · asked by -naughtyprincess- 2

So I just purchased the above vehicle (it didn't come with a manual) and i have a few questions about it.
1- How can I program the built in garage door opener so that it is configured to my garage?
2- The passenger side door seatbelt won't move, similar to the way that it gets stuck when your foot is on the brake. How can I fix this?
Any answers appreciated. thanks!

2007-06-07 07:08:55 · 1 answers · asked by MZ 4

2007-06-07 07:05:44 · 8 answers · asked by JoSH B 2

2007-06-07 06:57:09 · 5 answers · asked by tenn_ford_man 1

I am having to put on new hoses in my car and can't seem to get the darn trans cooler hose on. I can only get it on about 1/2 an inch. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Is there an easier way to do it?

2007-06-07 06:51:02 · 3 answers · asked by guerita135 2

Looked on the frame rails and didnt find it.

2007-06-07 06:43:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

94 aerostar has a hard pedal and is hard to take off. vehicle sat for 9 mo. i also want to know what r the signs of poor compression and how can u tell if catlitic converter is bad. i already kno some wise cracker is gonna say get it diagnosed., well mabe latre.thanks to all that help answer

2007-06-07 06:33:50 · 2 answers · asked by big win 1

I asked a couple of days ago about my engine vibrating and was told it probably was an engine mount..well, its not.
So, I have a 97 Ford F250 7.3 diesel. I wanted to know if my injector pump is bad or an injector? How would I know? Yesterday it lost power bad, no exceleration (press on the gas and go no where), and vibrating. I love my truck and want it fixed but don't have a lot of money to drop, and have major trust issues with mechanics. A freind mentioned a "fuel water seperator filter"? Where is that? I guess I need to buy a book, I don't know where the injector pump is either. Any ideas would help!
It seems to run fine one moment and worse the next. I am prepared for bad news....I have had the truck a week by the way.

2007-06-07 06:24:36 · 5 answers · asked by Raise It! 3

I have a 2004 Buick Rendezvous that was hit on the passenger side front quarter panel,?
and after getting the estimate done, the repair guy tells me that the frame was bent but they could straighten it out. This to me sounds unsafe, anybody with more experience have an opinion?

2007-06-07 06:22:03 · 3 answers · asked by nobeach 1

well im just wondering if i route a wire straight to the battery with a proper ground will it kill my battery when my car is on?

2007-06-07 06:21:24 · 5 answers · asked by nicholas t 1

i need to change out the sprak plugs on a 1972 toyota hilux truck how hard is it, is there instruction's could get, were can i find the fireing order

2007-06-07 06:16:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What should I look for ? I dont realy want to spend the money to have it looked at
Any suggestions?

2007-06-07 06:16:45 · 5 answers · asked by Chaza Pender 3

I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant with 140k miles. Then engine light is on and when I took it to get checked out they told me it was the cat. converter. I took it to get replaced and the mechanic told me there was nothing wrong with it. The car has been getting lousy gas mileage and it burns oil off quickly, always requiring an oil change sooner then scheduled. The whole car shakes when stopped which leads me to think its the mounts, but considering all the other problems it points me to something being wrong with engine. I recently changed plugs and wires and was advised that they are firing correctly. Can anybody point me in the right direction?

2007-06-07 06:08:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i don't know if i have to repaint the car... but if i don't decide to... what is the best way to get rid of the scratch?
its one really long scratch

2007-06-07 06:06:51 · 3 answers · asked by miss_jane182 1

Hi Im trying to find a place in memphis TN where to rebuilt a mitsubichi 3000GT engine`s head

2007-06-07 06:06:47 · 3 answers · asked by cubanboy 1

2007-06-07 06:01:33 · 19 answers · asked by cambox 1

2007-06-07 05:58:19 · 4 answers · asked by lisa_chris_hays 2

When it rain do that be Frash water or Dirty water coming from the sky?

2007-06-07 05:57:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 94 bronco and the DS door wont close unless i lift up and shut ,,Can you adjust this or do I have to replace the hinge

2007-06-07 05:56:43 · 4 answers · asked by allen 2

I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhuette (minivan)

The brake lights are acting weird, when you press the brake, instead of just lighting up the brake light bulb, it lights up all 4 bulbs in the taillight assembly (brake, reverse, turn, tail lights)

On one side, the bulbs are all really dim, so at first glance it looks like the bulbs are out, but they really are on, on the other side, they are a bit brighter but still all of them light up.

If you use the turn signals while the brake is not on, they work fine, but when the brake is on, they act funny also.

Any ideas what could cause this? All bulbs are working, my thought is there is a problem with the computer but I'm trying to avoid paying the dealership to fix it.

2007-06-07 05:22:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We recently bought a 1994 GMC Jimmy from someone and it appeared to be a great truck. My husband took it for a test drive, tested out the 4 wheel drive, there were no problems at all with the truck. About a week later, once we got it titled and in our name it started having issues. The first thing we noticed was a good bit of white smoke while was driving. It's not constant, it just does it for like 30 seconds, then stops. It does it every now and then. When my husband was driving about 75 and let off the gas, the engine was still revving high and then slowed down. He said it was a loud whining sound, he thought the engine was going to blow. Then he started having troubles starting it. He would turn the key and it would make the cranking sound but it would take forever for it to start. Now today the battery light came on. We have had the truck for all of maybe 2 weeks now. What needs to be done and what are we looking at paying? Thanks in advance!

2007-06-07 05:14:51 · 5 answers · asked by mama of 2 2

i took my hydraulic lifters out cause one was making a really bad tapping noise so im just pulling them all and taking them apart and cleaning them and putting them back together, do you fill thel with oil before putting it back together r is there a way to fill it one its been put back together

2007-06-07 04:28:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 58 chevy that I need to tow to the mechanic. It hasn't been driving for quite some time, and I think most of the tranny fluid has leaked out. Can I tow it about 8 miles in neutral without fluid?

2007-06-07 04:14:49 · 13 answers · asked by Lance 1

1996 Nissan XE 4cyl 4x4
Symptoms: Squealing coming from front driver's side wheel area. Only happens after going over a rough bump or speed bump. Sustains noise for a minute to several minutes after going over the bump but stops when I stop or apply sustained pressure to brakes, even though the truck is still moving. Squeal reduces pitch as truck slows.

The squeal sounds like rubber rubbing against rubber.

The squeal isn't always constant but SEEMS to follow a slight warp in the disc of the front brakes. The braking is smooth and doesn't shake the truck or the steering wheel. The alignment is straight on.

Recent work: New right axle and boots. Corrected worn-out connectors of gear shifter to reduce wiggle in shifter. Had clips replaced at left and right brakes (were found to be missing from last brake job). Brake pads are in good shape. Had front suspension bars replaced. Had steering worked on to reduce play (dead spot in the middle of the steering).

Any ideas?

2007-06-07 04:12:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-07 04:07:33 · 6 answers · asked by Brett P 1

I was hoping to get better fuel consumption in my automatic car by moving to neutral and coasting down some of the steeper hills, instead of just taking my foot off the accelerator. Certainly the rev counter is lower when coasting. I was told ( by a pub expert) though I was not improving efficiency - and that in modern cars, if the engine is not labouring it shuts down the in flow of fuel somehow. I dont know......

2007-06-07 04:03:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a 2003 ford focus. I can put the key in the ignition but the key won 't turn. the ignition is locked. This morning the car started right up but now when I put the key in it won't turn. Somebody help!!!

2007-06-07 03:59:25 · 7 answers · asked by vedwards04 1

I posted a few days ago that my brake lights weren't working and neither was my left blinker.
Well the blinker fixed itself so it's just the brake lights now.
90% of you said the break light switch
...I found the brake light switch
....I see it...
....What am i supposed to do to it?
lol. Remember I'm 15. and a girl so I'm definately not "car smart"

2007-06-07 03:56:45 · 4 answers · asked by Brittany F 1