Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

2007-08-19 20:22:45 · 1 answers · asked by zpango2000 1

i have no idea about cars... i think my power steering belt went out cause it always makes a annoying noise when i turn the wheel and just today it was really bad and while i was driving the battery light went on and then i looked under my hood and felt one of the belts and it was very loose it wasn't snapped off through and the belt is right next to the altonator or whatever. could someone please tell me what you think is the problem and how to fix it and how much the cost it and if i need it in the shop.. I HAVE NOT A CLUE... please help..

2007-08-19 19:46:45 · 5 answers · asked by amanda h 1

I just noticed that my car is leaking oil. and i know i am suppost to check if i have any oil. whats the first step i should take when a car leakes oil? and should i take it to the dealer or smaller shops would do? and repair cost? the car is fairly new 2004 honda accard with 40k miles

2007-08-19 19:26:19 · 4 answers · asked by staepuff 2

I'd like to heat it up and try to vice grip it off but its so rusted on there and stripped I can't get a grip on it.

My Questions are:
What kind of torch?
Where can I buy it?

I tried: Vice Grips, Wrench's, Hammer, Screw Driver, Hack Saw, WD40, and a Pipe Wrench. It is completely rounded. What do I do? This is frustrating! Please give me ideas. Thanks.

2007-08-19 19:16:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-19 18:52:13 · 11 answers · asked by Suresh 1

2007-08-19 17:58:51 · 7 answers · asked by gracie 1

I have a 79 Datsun/Nissan 280 zx that I am trying to put back in working order! I just had the engine rebuilt. We just got it back, we drove it this afternoon, and tried to start it about 5 hours later and Nothing! The lights were Off and there is no radio. It appears the starter was in the off position. Can anyone offer me any tips or suggestions on where to start to find the problem? Thanks.

2007-08-19 17:24:14 · 6 answers · asked by blondechick 2

Why does the Ford 4 cyl ranger engines have 2 spark plugs per cyl i mean thats 8 plugs per engine but any ways why does it?

2007-08-19 16:50:56 · 3 answers · asked by Rolls-Royce Man 2

2007-08-19 16:28:14 · 6 answers · asked by Sagittarius 2

It was doing this before, and I replaced the ignition. It worked for a little bit, but then it started doing it again. Sometimes it can take up to 15 frustrating minutes to get the key out. I have had people look at it, but no one knows what is causing the problem. My car is in Park when I try this.. I have tried several different keys, and I do try to move the steering up and down but it rarely helps. I would leave the Key in the ignition, and just lock it and use another key to open the door, but the lights stay on on the dashboard when the key is in the ignition, and this would drain my battery to leave the key in the ignition.

2007-08-19 16:01:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

in My 04 chevy Impala, i am getting rain water entering the passenger cabin through the blower motor housing and filling up the passenger foot well. if you could tell me how i can stop this, i would gratefully appreciate it.

2007-08-19 15:59:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My bicycle has handlebar brakes, and the rear brakes are way to loose. My bike uses a cantilever "center-pull" brake system. Also, I'm not bike savvy, so can someone help me answer this question by also be kind of specific? It would really help! Thanks!

2007-08-19 15:51:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently took a "lemon" to a mechanic and he advised not to buy it because the transmission was slipping. In the process of talking with him he said that one of his employees had a car that he wanted to sell. This is when I received the offer of the '97 Lumina. I asked the mechanic if the car had a/c and he said that it was leaking and did not know how much trouble it would be to fix it. I figured "if" you are a mechanic then why would it be "trouble" to fix it? I think that he was going to try and hit me up for more money if he fixed the a/c. What do you think? Thanks again for your help.

2007-08-19 15:45:44 · 8 answers · asked by motherofgradn04 1

i am getting my car painted and im not real sure what happens. am i right in thinking that i have to buy the paint and then just hire a painter to paint it for me? anyway i want to paint my 1971 dodge demon with chryslers sublime color and i would like for someone to tell me where to find this paint or if i even have to or if the painter just has it for me?

2007-08-19 15:18:42 · 1 answers · asked by Ryan R 1

2007-08-19 15:12:22 · 2 answers · asked by bruce s 1

I've got a 4 wire convertor kit for it but im having trouble with finding the correct wires to hook it up

2007-08-19 15:00:49 · 1 answers · asked by hitech_djeric 1

My family took a trip in 2003 Sienna and noticed that the the seats in the back were shaking a lot. A couple of minutes later the low pressure warning light lit. My dad added more air into all 4 tires to the recommended psi and the warning light was gone. On the trip home the same thing happened with the warning light and the shaking (which never stopped even after my dad added more air). my dad checked the pressure again, and they were at the right amount. The car was just balanced a month or two ago and there's no holes in my tires, and the bolts on the tires are on tight (my dad said). Does anyone have any suggestion on what he should check? Thanks in advance.

2007-08-19 14:54:57 · 1 answers · asked by Maicia 3

Does spark occur in each electrode with equal intensity as the single electrode? From what I know about electricity, unless you drastically increase the secondary voltage, say from 20K volts to 80k volts, the expected spark from each of the four electrodes will be 1/4 the intensity. No free lunch you know.

2007-08-19 14:44:35 · 9 answers · asked by Don S 5

I drive a 1987 Ford Thunderbird (V6 3.8L)

The radiator keeps leaking on me pretty bad. I have tried to use the sealant stuff in a bottle from Prestone & BARS, but it seems to just be a temporary solution before it's ultimately leaking again.

Where do I go for a replacement radiator? How much should I spend? Any advice would be helpful, I don't know a whole lot about cars. Thanks!

2007-08-19 14:14:33 · 9 answers · asked by Dan R 2

Alright, 1997 Chrysler Concorde. Took off the radiator and flushed it, changed both upper and lower radiator hoses. At the time, I figured I would see if I could also flush the flow of water through the engine. I stuck a hose in the thermostat housing and it flowed through...So I took it off to change the thermostat, and someone had removed it totally. So I put a new thermostat, new thermostat housing, both radiator hoses, and flushed the radiator. The coolant reservoir isn't leaking, but the cap is. However, it is still overheating, just not as quickly. The water pump is working, the top hose gets hot. I am thinking there is a possible clog in the return line from the reservoir to the engine/radiator, but does anyone else have any ideas? After changing everything (also new coolant, 1gal concentrated, rest water) it idled for a while, but the coolant bottle never dropped the level. It stayed full completely. Any ideas? Fans work, thermostat is within temp range. Properly bled radiator.

2007-08-19 14:11:37 · 5 answers · asked by zanilth1984 4

I was putting some motor oil in my car yesterday and I spilt a few drops onto the top of the engine itself. I wiped it up but some residue must have remained because when I got home and checked under the bonnet, there was smoke coming from where I had spilt the oil. Is this going to cause a problem or will the oil just burn itself out without any damage? I know I should have been more careful when I poured the oil, I feel like an idiot and have already invested in a funnel for the future! All help will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

2007-08-19 12:43:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

what can I do.

2007-08-19 12:13:19 · 5 answers · asked by dustin_del1 1

I think Armor all is the culprit. It may have caused the stains... But I am hoping someone has discovered an inexpensive solution!

2007-08-19 12:12:34 · 2 answers · asked by juls 2

How to balance turbo after rebuilding at home?

2007-08-19 12:06:57 · 1 answers · asked by gorann123 1

I need to give it gas to start it and need to keep pumping the gas to keep it from dying. what is wrong and how can i fix it??

2007-08-19 12:00:49 · 5 answers · asked by ch35t3rmohr 1

It's the kind you've got to get out with an allen wrench. When I was trying to get it out the first time it stripped out the inside where the allen goes. The next size allen up won't fit and the one i was trying to use just turns around freely in the bolt. Any ideas of how to get the bolt out now?

2007-08-19 11:51:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-19 11:50:19 · 2 answers · asked by ? 6

Need Gear ratio help.Have a 1988 Silverado 4X4 with a broke axel.These numbers are stamped on the ring gear (1 gm 1235128 12 41 2 88) and was told the gear ratio was in these, but i'm lost and in need of help. THANKS.

2007-08-19 11:49:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,
I have a gallon container (half full) of Prestone Antifreeze and a gallon container (3/4 full ) of Prestone purified water. I bought these about 14 years ago. Can I still use these to top the coolant level in my car from time to time ? . Is there really any such thing called expiry date on these things ? Thanks for your responses in advance !!!

2007-08-19 11:49:23 · 4 answers · asked by gary b 1

I have been trying for 4 days now to get a timing belt pulley wheel on the bottom of the engine off. There is a 18mm bolt on the pulley that is stubborn and wont come off. I have used a ratchet set with a 24 inch extender bar. I have used a Torque wrench, I have used an impact wrench, and I have even used a standard 3/8's ratchet socket wrench with a 5 foot bar, and still no budging. any ideas? BTW I did spray it with WD-40 and it still wont budge even the slightest, and I even tried to impact it by tightening and loosening it, and still nothing, if I cant figure something out, I am tempted to try a breaker bar, but I dont want to break the bolt... need advice!

2007-08-19 11:40:48 · 5 answers · asked by JsneedUSMC99 1