Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

2007-07-06 11:34:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you set the timing on a 1990 chevy corsica 3.1L v6? or how do you set timing in general?

2007-07-06 11:12:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 11:05:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

motor quit working and was checking to see if it was the wiring or the motor and guess what it was the wiring .... window came down and pinched the wires off behind the window .... now i cant get to the wires or the motor ....please help

2007-07-06 10:42:50 · 2 answers · asked by kevin f 1

I questioned whether there was a way to keep a car from rusting anymore than it already is.

and found a post on yahoo answers saying:

"Stop it with RustSeal made by KBS Coatings. It's a super tough nonporous coating that permanently seals metal pores and blocks all access to water & oxygen. Unbelievable stuff! I've used it.
Source(s):
Hemmings Motor News
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/ "



Is this just shamless self promotion or are there really products that can stop and even prevent further rust?

2007-07-06 10:39:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm using a snapon mt2500 scanner yet doesn't give me a direction to go to.

2007-07-06 10:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by olemantx 1

The brake pads on my 1989 Ford Escort LX are worn out. Roughly, how much will it cost to replace them?

2007-07-06 09:57:17 · 10 answers · asked by Ray 3

a 2005 impala

2007-07-06 09:45:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My car has been sporadically getting hot...I found no steam, or drips, in the beginning, but now, I must fill the water collant all the time. There is water drips in the center midlle under the engine. However my air conditioner also drips. which makes things confusing to me.

I have heard different opinions from different mechanics, one said it could be the water pump, the other says it could be a blown gasket. How do I know the difference, the pump is cheap, the gasket job would be about $2000! Neither mechanic could "find" where it was coming from !?!

I don't want to waste my money fixing the wrong thing! How do I find out for sure if it is a water pump or a blown gasket.

Is it worth fixing at this time?

I need help here!

2007-07-06 09:23:44 · 10 answers · asked by schnikey 4

Brakes on Subaru Forester make a squeal sound. Was told this is because the brake pads are metallic and metallic pads will "squeal" as they get hot.

Car just was in for inspection and brakes were fine and passed inspection.

Doesn't make the sound all the time, but no pattern to the noise (sometimes will squeal when real hot out, sometimes will not, etc.).

Seems to make noise mainly on Passenger side of vehicle.

Any info would be appreciated!

2007-07-06 09:03:32 · 8 answers · asked by joeflaherty 1

Hello, I have a 96' mitsubishi eclipse, and recently it started to make this squieking noise when i turn left or right. It seems to be coming from the steering wheel. Also it became much harder to turn the steering wheel. Please help, people who know stuff about cars. What could this problem be? Solution? If I'll have to fix anything how much will it cost me?

Thanks everyone.

2007-07-06 09:03:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 08:32:30 · 17 answers · asked by jfrausto81@sbcglobal.net 1

I have a 1998 ford mondeo 2.5 V6 ghia. it is overheating, there is no signs to indicate a head gasket, (oil in water, water in oil etc) but it still boils the water, running into the red. this is even on very light journeys (couple of miles if that) we took out the thermostat, didn't work. then we replaced the radiator as the old one had some blockages, still no joy. any other segestions? Thanks.

2007-07-06 08:28:26 · 11 answers · asked by iainmackay85 3

2007-07-06 08:20:28 · 5 answers · asked by joey_sprlck 1

I looked in the manual and it does not tell me where either is located. it's too expensive to take it in to be replaced. can anyone tell me where they are?
Fuel filter
O2 Sensor
in a 96 Ford Taurus
Thanks

2007-07-06 08:05:34 · 5 answers · asked by purple dove 5

The man said they car was fine other than they found an axel fluid leak? and an oil leak? Is this safe to drive, what should I look out for????

2007-07-06 08:00:36 · 4 answers · asked by Mary K 1

I live near Burlington in Burlington County New Jersey. My car's passenger side window was smashed and I was advised to go to a dump but I don't know where to find one, how much it will cost, and if there will be an installation fee. Please help!

2007-07-06 07:40:04 · 3 answers · asked by mikeyjo 1

The A/C compressor broke in my car about a few months ago and it's going to cost me about $500-$600 to buy a new one then another $80-$100 to put it in my car. This is way too much money but at the same time it's so hot here in AZ..(temps. 104-115). Do any of you know any alternatives I can do to keep myself cool while driving while I save up enough to buy the compressor?

2007-07-06 06:34:07 · 7 answers · asked by Jenna 1

i want to know how long you have to let the car run before and what you do after..

2007-07-06 06:09:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ran an errand early this morning and my car started fine and sounded fine.

Later, I started my car again and it's making this weird weed wacker rumbling vibration sound when the engine revs up as I drive. Another analogy is it sounds like a lawn mower. The "weedwacker" noise gets very loud as I go up in rpms and I don't even have to go full throttle to hear that sound. The engines got merely 70,000 miles on it and I've had it for 2 years. I can't figure it out because I have no experience with cars.

Is it a busted cynlinder or belt somewhere? I have no idea, but it's freaking me out.

2007-07-06 04:57:23 · 3 answers · asked by noname 6 2

i hear its bad... but why???

[IN AN AUTOMATIC]

and probably a stick.

but someone PLEASE explain?

thank you very much :)

2007-07-06 04:43:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 04:37:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a 2001 pontiac grand am 3.4L. i have a hard time starting the car when its warm and is also less powerful when warm. my mileage is at about 12-13.. which is horrible. i sometimes hit the gas,, but i dont think anything i do justifies 12-13MPG.... car already had a tune up a couple of months ago. i think it might be a vacuum leak,, but how exactly do i check?
can someone list the whole procedure and signs to look for. I dont hear a hiss when standing still,, but when i was driving near a wall, i heared a broken hiss while i was doing 50mph...

2007-07-06 04:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 1

I have a chrome exhaust on my dirtbike. I was riding with basketball shorts and they burned onto my exhaust pipe. How can I clean or get it off since it seems like its burned on pretty good?

2007-07-06 04:32:57 · 4 answers · asked by Charles 2

How often should I rotate my Tires?

2007-07-06 04:14:07 · 7 answers · asked by David M 2

I thought i had brake problems. I hear clicking or popping when I turn. My friend says it sounds like something called a "cr boot". Can anyone tell me what that is? How can I tell if that's my problem? Also is it dangerous? Is it generally exspensive to repair? I have a 99 Chevy Prism.

2007-07-06 04:06:07 · 4 answers · asked by gotmilk53762 1

everytime my car is wet---say it rained or i go through the car wash----my brakes squeak really loud, this doesnt happen when my car is dry. i drive a 2005 dodge neon- i know---ick

2007-07-06 03:58:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-06 03:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do people recommend something better ?

2007-07-06 02:50:35 · 5 answers · asked by ajdin_bilajac 2

I involved an car accident. My car's value is about $3000-4000 before that accident. Because of insurence's policy, the most I can get is $500. The front of the car is damaged, including hook, front bump, coolant( so far I know, engine is ok.)
What do you think the fixing charge?
If the charge is too high(how high?), what should i deal with my car to get the least loss?

2007-07-06 02:39:14 · 7 answers · asked by L.J 1