Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

I got a whole new(newer) rearend for my 97 formula recently and it has a computer controlled transmission and the rearend I put in isnt the same exact gearing and it seems to shift too late now and my speedo is off, I realize there is programmers to change shift points and change ratios, but I am not sure what the new ratio is... and if I did know, how would I go about changing this back to stock shift points(or better) for cheap or free. all I know right now is that when im going 55 mph, my speedo says roughly 68-69 mph, give or take a bit since I was just using a pace car with cruise on. Any help on this would be great!

2007-11-03 01:17:24 · 2 answers · asked by lordbling55 3

2007-11-03 00:07:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have chrome wheel and my tire leaks costantly. Can the lining of the wheel that meets the tire be repaired? Where can I take it?

2007-11-02 19:32:52 · 3 answers · asked by Carlos 2

what happenes
if u drive on snow tires in the summer?

2007-11-02 18:49:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi i have a tercel with 180 K KM last time watepump and timing belt was changed at 90 K KM in 2001.

as i saw here that if timing belt broke it will damage the engine as well.

so should i change it now, however now problem right now,

what will be cost including labor at a private independant workshop

thanks for help

2007-11-02 17:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by cuteman 3

i got no spark or no fuel but i dont want to pay a mechanic to check it because i am too cheap and all mechanics are rip offs. i want a free fix and i want step by step instructions on how to fix it for free myself can anyone help me for FREE???
2001 ford taurus 3.8 thanks for all your free input

2007-11-02 16:42:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 98' model Toyota Corolla since one year. It runs perfectly fine and never had any problems so far. But it takes an engine oil like a hell! I checked with my local repair shop and found out no leakage on the engine but burns an oil quickly. I have been feeding an engine oil every twice a week to make it wotrh it. The engine also makes a weird noise when i press an accelerator (0 to 20mph) and then stops gradually when it takes the speed. If i feed an oil the noise is lower and cannot be heard for couple of days and after few days the noise is same ....! Do you have any idea to abolish my engine noise and save some money on oil?

2007-11-02 16:20:23 · 6 answers · asked by Naya Mantra 2

I was reading TSB's on a 2001 Ford Windstar i have with 150k miles. I know i have at least 2 of these TSB apply to my car. Do i get free repairts at the dealer? thanks

2007-11-02 15:51:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

without hurting the car a lot and spending $$$$$ of money, i know to add like 200hp it need's a little to much money but still save some money would help!! DONT WANT ANSWER's LIKE NITROUS OR JUST DONT DO IT!!!

2007-11-02 15:49:02 · 8 answers · asked by Monish A 1

My 1994 Ford Escort wont start. The battery is fine so I've been advised to check the starter, the solenoid or the ignition relay but I have no clue as to where to find the solenoid or the ignition relay. The car makes a very faint click sound when I turn the key but no other sound and just one click per turn.

2007-11-02 15:30:57 · 10 answers · asked by Darla D 1

hey i bought new wheels for my ripstick and i have a problem. when i put the wheels in they didn't fit. help if u can. thanks

2007-11-02 15:08:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to replace my brake pads. I deliver a Postal mail route with about 500 stops per day.
What type of pads will last the longest and give good performance?
Semi-metallic, titanium, ceramic, or other???

2007-11-02 13:44:37 · 8 answers · asked by kaseyburrell98 2

my sensor light came on suddenly on my sierra, 5.3 litre, was driving through water, puddles when it happened, power still seems good and runs good so what is the most common cause of sensor lights in these truck to save me the 150 dollars on taking it to a dealer for sensor

2007-11-02 13:42:48 · 2 answers · asked by cndtroops1 3

2007-11-02 13:40:05 · 2 answers · asked by wrenchbenderottis 4

only for a brief moment then it is smooth again any idea what this could be

2007-11-02 13:34:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 13:33:49 · 12 answers · asked by michael32184 1

My chrysler makes a really bad squeaking rusting noise every time I turn the wheel. Whats wrong with my car and can it be fixed?

2007-11-02 13:27:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

do i need to replace the hose or the water pump,and do i need to drain the radiator as well.

2007-11-02 13:01:14 · 7 answers · asked by jorge c 1

I have a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and want to see if this is possible to do: I want to weld in a Y-pipe right before the cat, and have one pipe lead into the normal exhaust (cat, muffler, etc.), and then the other end of the Y to just be open. Also, I'd want to put a plate in the Y-pipe to make it switchable between the normal exhaust and free flow (to pass inspection). Is this somewhat common? Also, does it burn up the valves at all because there isn't as much pipe between them and open air?

Any comments are gladly accepted!

2007-11-02 12:39:41 · 3 answers · asked by jimmy 3

my man went to fill my car up with diesel. only he put 4 pounds worth of PETROL in it! he then went on to fill it full of diesel it seems to be runnig fine just really worried in case its going to go bang any one else had this problem???

2007-11-02 12:02:46 · 18 answers · asked by lauren r 1

There are times when it hurts really bad!

2007-11-02 11:50:30 · 12 answers · asked by mb 3

2007-11-02 11:20:21 · 8 answers · asked by JG 1

When I park my car it makes this noise that I cant explain, sounds like a screaching, loud, annoying sound, what can that be? I dont hear it all when I am driving, only when I am backing my car up. When I press on the brakes while backing up the noise stops, once I let go it starts up again, does anybody have any idea? Anything I should look for, suggest I should do, any help would be appreciated. Thanks

2007-11-02 10:44:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

is this right?

2007-11-02 10:40:07 · 12 answers · asked by jay j 1

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Also how much would it cost at the dealership?.

2007-11-02 10:21:47 · 4 answers · asked by the rocket 4

Sparks have started coming out of my tractor exhaust, is there any reason why this might be happening, it is not constant and only appears to happen when reved hard, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-02 10:21:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

it's a small little thing and it's just being held up by a couple of bolts. it looks real easy but i just wanna make sure i do it right, plus i don't want to screw anything up cause i've never done it before.thanks for the help, and if it's any consolation, you'll get 10 points

2007-11-02 10:12:25 · 3 answers · asked by Misses Mia Wallace 5

Ill try to be as specific as possible (I know NOTHING about cars) I drive a '98 Grand-Am. Ive had it for 2 months, still getting used 2 it. I live in Illinois, our nights have been about 20 degrees (really cold) My car is good on transmission fluid, water, & coolant.
The ppl who I sold me the car from said they changd my oil, but it doesnt seem like it has been changed. Its really dark, could just be really heavy oil. This happened for the 1st time yesterday, (I had drove 2 school, come home, went inside for an hour, & then returned 2 my car and it did this) & it happened again this morning before I went 2 school: I started up my car (it rev'd, my tacometer said it was running, heat worked, all was good) I put it in reverse 2 leave my driveway & it didnt move at all. so I tapped on my accelerater a little to get it 2 go. nothing happened. after putting my car in drive, then park,then drive, so on, I finally got it 2 move. after driving for a few min, I heard a "liquidy" sound

2007-11-02 09:49:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 09:41:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend has a 1999 300m ,but when he has his 20" rims on the steering shakes,but when he put the stock 17" rims back on it did not shake. What could be the cause of this. I know about Chrysler steering problems such as the Rack & Pinion but I'm hoping it could be something else.

2007-11-02 09:39:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous