Maintenance & Repairs

How to remove broken screws inside maxima engine cover?

2009-03-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

To change the spark plugs I had to remove the engine cover, so while trying to remove the allen screws that secure the engine cover of my 97 maxima, (with an allen wrench) I ended up breaking 3 of them inside the engine cover. Do you know of a way to get them out? I heard of easy-out screw extractor, if that is something you recommend then do you have any suggestions on how to use it. Thanks
How to remove broken screws inside maxima engine cover?
either drill them out or replace the valve cover

Why are my indicators blinking too fast?

2009-03-28T06:04:00.000-07:00

None of the bulbs are burnt out, but both sides front and back all blink so fast that they barely turn off at all. I%26#039;ve tried cleaning off the contact points on two of them, but that didn%26#039;t help. It%26#039;s a %26#039;75 Mercedes, so I really don%26#039;t want to go buying four new bulbs only to find that they weren%26#039;t the problem.
Why are my indicators blinking too fast?
the wrong wattage bulb will cause that
Why are my indicators blinking too fast?
more than likley you have a bad flasher
Reply:could be an indicator that a bulb is failing and will blow soon!

not an expert on cars but just buy one bulb, and replace the old bulbs one at a time, and see if the rapid flashing stops after changing each one! that way you%26#039;ll find the bad one!

or if you changed the bulbs the same time last time, maybe they are failing the same time! if that don%26#039;t work go to a garage and ask them to take a look at it as indicator lights flashing to fast is illegal! (in UK)
Reply:Sounds like the flasher unit has gone bad,
Reply:if you are sure there are no bulbs burnt out try a flasher.

it%26#039;s under the dash by the steering collum and costs about $5
Reply:It could be anything really but here are a few things the Voltage could be wrong, The self life of the Bulb could be a problem in some type of bulbs. I had put %26quot;new%26quot; bulbs into my Camaro and with in 2 days the left bulb died. They just told me sometime bulbs do that. And the pnly other answer i can come up with is usually when they blink like that it means the bulbs are dying... sometimes the %26quot;idiot lights%26quot; dont reset correctly. Blinkers are in the system just like the rest of the indicators.

Hope that helps. I know im a female, but i know alot about cars.

Is this a reasonable price?

2009-03-28T06:03:00.001-07:00

I hit someone%26#039;s parked car the other day...a cooworker actually, and she agreed to work out the payment without insurance companies...

I only damaged her bumper, and she needs a front end alignment. also there were some paint scratches on the back of her car.

She took it to maaco and they said she needs to replace the bumper.

All total, for a replacement bumper, spot painting, and the front end alignment costs $1250 and they need to keep it for 7 days. Is this a realistic price?
Is this a reasonable price?
you shouldnt need an alignment if you only scratched the bumper on a parked car?...but for a new bumper, painted and everything should only cost around 7 or 800
Is this a reasonable price?
I would say that is a pretty reasonable price due to the fact it needs a new bumper and the alignment is what cost the most.

Hope this helps
Reply:Sounds about right, if you think it%26#039;s not fair have them get a second estimate. But that does sound in the ball park.
Reply:My last damaged bumper was $1100.00 painted and installed with a new light that was also damaged.
Reply:Depending on what kind of car you hit, those plastic bumper covers run from around 400 bux to over 1000. then to paint is going to be around 200 bux. the alignment is only going to cost 50 to 75. Yeah it sounds about right...I have work in body shops.

HELP PLease, Just got starter fixed and new flywheel BUT...?

2009-03-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

Now my car wont turn over it sounds strong mechanic said it could be the module(???) or something someone told me the module is something to do with the starter, is this mechanic respossible just got starter and fly wheel last week and now my engine wont turn over is he a crook ??/

I went through water in my car and now when I try to start it all that it does is clicks?

2009-03-28T06:02:00.001-07:00

It is a 96 grand am, and it wont even turn over.
I went through water in my car and now when I try to start it all that it does is clicks?
Stop trying to turn it on.... has it been long since the incident occurred? If not let it sit a day or two in the sun, if you are lucky it will dry out and if does not show any improvement, you probably flooded it and might have totaled it. This happened to me a month ago, I opened the hood, took the air filter out and let it dry out for a day, then I tried it again and it worked.
I went through water in my car and now when I try to start it all that it does is clicks?
if your battery has 12 volts and the wires are tight at the starter have someone try starting it while you hit the starter with a hammer[not too hard]
Reply:Water on or in the starter motor. if you can get to it, spray wd 40 on the starter motor terminal.

If you%26#039;re a do-it-yourself kinda person, you could take the starter off, disassemble it and blow compressed air on all the parts to get it good %26amp; dry. I%26#039;ve never worked on that starter, but they%26#039;re all pretty much the same.

It%26#039;ll probably dry out eventually if left alone, but corrosion might set in, then it%26#039;s just a matter of time.
Reply:how deep was it? if it went down the air intake, then you prob have an hydraulic lock- remove sparkplugs and try to spin it over to clean out the water. If no spin, then get a socket and tool and try to turn the motor via the crankshaft front nut-if it won%26#039;t turn, you%26#039;ve prob seized/warped the motor. check the starter motor if it does freeup, if it%26#039;s old it may just need new brushes/a recon job. Not too expensive.

How to Install a Blow Off Valve on a 95 Eclipse GSX?

2009-03-28T06:02:00.000-07:00

I have a 95 Eclipse GSX Stock, I want to add a blow off valve but I don%26#039;t have much experience working on cars, i don%26#039;t know where to put it in? Any help guys?

Mower cranks and cranks, runs after long cranking time, sputtering to life. Then runs fine?

2009-03-28T06:01:00.000-07:00

Hello. My mower was running great, now it just cranks and cranks when cold. Eventually it will sputter to life and run fine. I can even shut it off and restart it and it%26#039;s fine. But everytime it%26#039;s cold, it has to crank and crank a long time to sputter to life. Any ideas?
Mower cranks and cranks, runs after long cranking time, sputtering to life. Then runs fine?
check to see if the choke plate are closing off completely.

or if it has a primer system instead of choke plates, make sure it%26#039;s working properly.
Mower cranks and cranks, runs after long cranking time, sputtering to life. Then runs fine?
Make it run rich. Turn the screw on the front of the carb left.

Why does my car make this noise?

2009-03-28T06:00:00.001-07:00

my car makes a squeeling noise from the rear tires i cant tell which exactly right around 40 mph or when turning left it sounds like metal on metal contact and goes away @ 50+ mph. i drive a 2003 Acura RSX S wit ups that really dont affect this sort of thing
Why does my car make this noise?
Have you got your wheel bearings checked out? A bad wheel bearing can make that sound. Also could be something from the brake system being loose, but the wheel bearings are probably the cause.
Why does my car make this noise?
you have a brake pad worn down to the metal....check brakes for free at kwik fit or wherever

My key won't turn in my car. could it be my ignition switch and how much is it to fix?

2009-03-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

This happened to me-turned out my steering wheel was locked, which disables the ignition from turning. I turned the steering wheel a little from the locked position, and the key turned just fine. Hope that works for you!
My key won%26#039;t turn in my car. could it be my ignition switch and how much is it to fix?
Could be, depending on the car anywhere between 70 dollars and 600 dollars depending what kind of vehicle.
My key won%26#039;t turn in my car. could it be my ignition switch and how much is it to fix?
I agree with rysse? If for some reason you turned your wheel to far after you turned it off last, it sometimes wont allow you to start your car. I%26#039;ve done it to myself once and I had a hard time freeing it. Also at an oil change place it happened to my wife she had to get the attendant to start her car.

Put your key in the ignition and with your left hand start moving the wheel back and forth, while trying to turn your key with your right.

I am selling my car and have some repair questions?

2009-03-28T05:59:00.001-07:00

Okay my old car (2000 Sunfire) needs brakes, rotors and wheel barings. It needs a new coolant resevoir, bc it leaks and there is also an oil leak into the 3rd cylinder (I don%26#039;t really know what that means, mechanic tells me this). I am planning on selling the car as is, but I am disclosing all this info and hoping to figure out how much these repairs would cost a) from a mechanic and B) just parts to do it yourself. Just trying to set a fair price for selling it as is! Thanks, where I live this car in good working condition goes for about $2000-2500.
I am selling my car and have some repair questions?
well excluding the leak in the cylender...you looking at around 500 in parts for the brakes, rotors, bearings, and resevoir. at a shop, i have no idea. i do most of my own work.

If your being fair 1000-1500 would be fair, only if the tires are in good shape.
I am selling my car and have some repair questions?
Your price sounds very fair.
Reply:With the problems you have mentioned you might only be able to get $1000-1500 for the car. Sunfire/Cavalier were both very cheap built cars, designed to give the consumer the option to buy new under $10 000. If the oil is getting into the cylinder because of blown oil rings on #3 cylinder, the engine could very well be about to go.

Brakes and bearings won%26#039;t run a do-it-yourselfer a whole lot more than $600-700, coolant reservoir is really not a huge thing either.. but that oil leak in #3 cylinder could make or break the sale. It would also help to get a compression test done on the car.

Listing the mileage/condition of body and tires would be a great help determining the value.

Whats this car worth????

2009-03-28T05:59:00.000-07:00

My dad bought a 1979 Camaro last summer as project. He paid $1700 for it. The had been sitting for 7 years before he bought it, but when we went and looked at it it started right up. All that is wrong with it is the trasmission blew up. The guy gave us all the spare parts and stuff the car needs except a tranny. The body is rough but the frames straight. The engine is different from the original but only has 500 miles at the most on it. Is the car worth rebuildin with all the rust or should we junk the car and keep the engine??
Whats this car worth????
I%26#039;d junk it.
Whats this car worth????
put a roll cage in it and a full fiberglass body on...no more rust ever!
Reply:i would fix it if the car is not about to fold in half. if it%26#039;s really rusty sell it or parts it out. DON%26#039;T JUNK IT

2000 lumina sedan rebuilt tranny 165,000 miles . hard shifts still. new maf -o2 sensor-etc. any suggestions?

2009-03-28T05:58:00.000-07:00

A shop.
2000 lumina sedan rebuilt tranny 165,000 miles . hard shifts still. new maf -o2 sensor-etc. any suggestions?
possible throttle position sensor?
2000 lumina sedan rebuilt tranny 165,000 miles . hard shifts still. new maf -o2 sensor-etc. any suggestions?
try a new oil filter and oil change in the tranny first, after getting the gunk and sludge out try again, common to most thoughts, oil dont last forever

How do I find the maximum towing capacity for a 2001 Olds Silohuette Van?

2009-03-28T05:57:00.001-07:00

either the owners manual or the sticker on the tow hitch itself
How do I find the maximum towing capacity for a 2001 Olds Silohuette Van?
Well according to this site:

http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicles/n...

2,000 lbs. would be the max towing capacity.
How do I find the maximum towing capacity for a 2001 Olds Silohuette Van?
in the owners manual under towing or something with a similar name
Reply:look in the owners manual, all of the autos capacities and strengths will be listed, all you need do is look in the folder
Reply:Yes, the towing information will be in your Owner%26#039;s Manual....

LED Bulb breaking question. Please help?

2009-03-28T05:57:00.000-07:00

I got a new DOME light bulb for my car, but the glass that covers the LED lights got broken and there is no glass on it, the light works, but my question is, is it safe to use it? It works, it wont get electric sparks or anything that will cause fire?

the bulb is just like this one http://i22.ebayimg.com/01/i/03/4c/b1/47_...
LED Bulb breaking question. Please help?
the cover is only for looks or if you have a curious kid that likes to touch hot bulbs
LED Bulb breaking question. Please help?
well LED%26#039;s are known for producing basically 0 heat. So i don%26#039;t think your gonna have a problem with it. The LED%26#039;s in my car don%26#039;t have any glass over it (it came that way) and i%26#039;ve never had a problem with them. The glass is just to spread out the light probably. I Left one of my LED%26#039;s on all night (8+ hrs) by accident once and touched it - no heat. So i highly doubt your gonna be posing any sort of fire hazard with an LED. You can double check by emailing who ever you bought it from though.
Reply:it%26#039;s safe

My car overheated yesterday. Took it to a mechanic who changed the thermostat and flushed the radiator.?

2009-03-28T05:56:00.001-07:00

Within an hour of picking up the car, it overheated again and all the coolant spilled out from under the car. There was no white smoke coming from the tailpipe, no bubbling over in the engine, no white milky stuff on the oil stick - so what could be the problem? Help please!
My car overheated yesterday. Took it to a mechanic who changed the thermostat and flushed the radiator.?
could be that the mech did not purge the system after he made the repairs
My car overheated yesterday. Took it to a mechanic who changed the thermostat and flushed the radiator.?
Take it back right away, its not fixed obviously. It should be under warranty for the work that they did.
Reply:WHAT KIND OF CAR ? WHAT YEAR ? WHAT ENGINE ? REGULAR FAN OR ELECTRIC FAN ? ALL THIS WOULD BE HELP-FULL
Reply:it could be that the mechanic did not replace the gaskets after he replaced the thermostat. check for leaks off the sides of the coolant pipes.

Has anyone used flat tire fixer for flat tires?

2009-03-28T05:56:00.000-07:00

Just would like to know how it works. Do you have to find the hole? or doe sit help you find the hole or what is causing the air leak? Or do you just spray it on the flat? Thanks for everyone who answers. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31...
Has anyone used flat tire fixer for flat tires?
you put it in the same place you put air in a tire. it plugs the hole temporairly till you can get it fixed...just let them know where ever you get it fixed that you used the stuff cause it is flammable
Has anyone used flat tire fixer for flat tires?
Just to get to where i can get to change the tire. I would not use the stuff again. If it is more than a nail whole it will not work. You just put it in through the valve stem and drive to put more air in. May last a little bit or just a couple miles. I would rather keep a plug kit and a small compressor. Your tire man will hate you for putting this in your tire. It might get you off the side of the road though. If not on the side of the road i would not use it.

rd
Reply:I have used it and it repaired leaks permanantly and I%26#039;ve also used it where it didn%26#039;t fix the problem at all. Sometimes it%26#039;s just cheaper to go to a used tire place. You can get one for $15 plus mounting and balancing. You don%26#039;t HAVE to replace the stem regardless of what they say.
Reply:I have tried on a few tires, found only once that the garbage actually worked. Last time was on Saturday evening for a nail hole. I put the garbage in and went to a air pump station and starte filling the tire with air, it did not even hold up to make the 2.5 mile drive back home.

I will NEVER use nor ever recommend this junk to anyone.

I have used tire repair plugs before and for 9 out of 10 times they do well and fix the leaks. Either use them or just get the tire to a repair shop that puts patches inside the tire.

1983 F150 is it the starter, starter drive or engine?

2009-03-28T05:55:00.000-07:00

In the beginning.....trouble starting. I had to pump the gas a few quick times to get it to start. Now when I turn it over I hear a click but nothing else. Checked the battery and it%26#039;s good even tried a new battery.....still only a click. Plus now when I turn the key I have to turn it so far toward the dash that I have to use a wrench. There%26#039;s also a strange rattling noise and it smokes pretty bad under the hood from what I thought was a small oil leak. The temp. gauge shows no signs of overheating or running a bit hot. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
1983 F150 is it the starter, starter drive or engine?
Sounds like you kept on till you made this worse. Call someone.

rd
1983 F150 is it the starter, starter drive or engine?
the thing with the key well the lock cylinder is held in place by a bit that may have come loose letting the lock cylinder turn freely

it sounds like after the bit came loose you turned it to the point where the lock cylinder is moving on its own it is probably cranking the engine when the wiring is getting binded up to the point where the key turns

then you are pulling the wiring more and that means you need to turn the key farther to get the key to turn until either the wiring was pulled to the point something was disconnected or something stoped you from turing the key further

pick up a haynes book it will walk you through replacing the lock cylinder

if this doesnt fix the problem(im almost sure this is whats wrong)it may be the starter relay

it is located on the fender by the battery it has both positive and negative leads going from the battery running through it then going to the starter/alt or getting grounded out

if you use a screw driver (with the batt charged and the truck in netural/park) and touch the positive term and the negitave terms the truck should turn over if it does you have a bad relay

if not the problem lies somewhere in the wiring remove the starter and have it tested

Octane 91 gasoline?

2009-03-28T05:54:00.001-07:00

i have a 1991 Mercades 300SE and i just got it but eveytime i start it i get a a hessitation for about 3 sec then shuts of then i do it again no hesitation works great, my question is i filled it up with 87 gasoline and wounderd if that was the problom, or do i have some type of compression porblome with the engine,the owners manual did say the effects of it would be hesitation on idle or warmup
Octane 91 gasoline?
the check valve in either the fuel pump or the fuel pressure regulator is probably bad.
Octane 91 gasoline?
I have a C-240 and even tho its a 6 cyl it still calls for premium! I use to have a 300SEL 91 and it also called for premium. I asked my cool German mechanic and he said run hi test :-))

I told him once I out in regular and he told me to buy some octane booster at Walmart and I did!

I would recommend using premium bc if you don%26#039;t it will just burn it faster and then you%26#039;re saving more $$ that way !

Yeah MB owner :-)))

What is missing from the air conditioning system in 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS that connects to the condenser?

2009-03-28T05:54:00.000-07:00

I am trying to get rid of this car that my son was sold when he was a teen. I realized when it hit 100 degrees outside that the AC doesnt work. When I looked under the hood I found that the refrigerant lines end about a foot from the radiator where it should be connected to a part. I dont think the condenser itself is missing, I think that is in front of the radiator while this is behind it. Anyone know what part i am missing?
What is missing from the air conditioning system in 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS that connects to the condenser?
When you say the lines end before the radiator, I can only assume where they are coming from. Going against many a warning, assume I will...

fter leaving the compressor the high side line should go directly to the condenser. From there a receiver/dryer is usually present before the orifice tube. This tube is where the low side begins and continues to the evaporator in the dash. Exiting the dash and returning to compressor is the end.

Each of these components will have connections and its hard to tell you exactly what is missing without more information.

Also, you should be able to see connections for the condenser (I%26#039;m not saying they%26#039;re not hard to find) if it is present.

Trying to find out why my lights,wipers,radio don't work when it rains without even driving my 2003 Grand Car.

2009-03-28T05:53:00.001-07:00

This is a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Trying to find out why my lights,wipers,radio don%26#039;t work when it rains without even driving my 2003 Grand Car.
something may be getting wet.....oh yeah....check the fuse.....

Car is running rough-1996 Dodge Avenger V6?

2009-03-28T05:53:00.000-07:00

I can bearly take off from a red light. The car doesn%26#039;t want to go over the bridges. It sounds like a harley. Now I have a hole in the flexpipe leading into the catalytic converter but I was told this would affect the running of the vehicle. Most people says it%26#039;s spark plugs or wires. So far I%26#039;ve replace 3 wires, but it%26#039;s real expensive to replace the back 3. I%26#039;ve been told you have to remove the plennum intake. Soooo, any ideas? Anyone agree or disagree with what i have learned so far?
Car is running rough-1996 Dodge Avenger V6?
I would recommend you fix your exhaust problem first and then fix the other stuff as for your plugs and wires if you have to remove the plenum it%26#039;s not a hard job it just takes time good luck

Ways on how to remove wiggling on highspeed?

2009-03-28T05:52:00.000-07:00

I have changed my two tires (new tires in front, old on back) and all my tires are balanced. But still when I reach 90km/h up my steering wheel wiggles. What do you think I should do or check next?
Ways on how to remove wiggling on highspeed?
check the front suspension and the steering rubber bushings(uppper and lower) balljoints, and if all else fails.....you could even have a bent rotor...(brake rotors that are bent or warped will cause instability also).....but then again I am just a girl....lol a little speed rated tires never hurt anyone....my favorite are rated 150 MPH and higher.....heheheheheheeee.....
Ways on how to remove wiggling on highspeed?
Slow down to start then have some one check your front end which is much better than having some one check your rear end.
Reply:have the front tires rebalanced and check the rims to see if they are bent
Reply:most of the time when that happens you need an alignment.
Reply:90K? The usual speed for improperly balanced wheels to start shaking. Make them recheck the balance.

How much should it cost to replace rear shocks on a 2000 Ford Focus?

2009-03-28T05:51:00.001-07:00

Also, is it easy to replace spark plug wires?
How much should it cost to replace rear shocks on a 2000 Ford Focus?
little over a 100.00 bucks theirs just 4 plugs take it to a high school auto shop they can do your shocks too only cost you parts.

Is somebody able to switch a single band o2 sensor with a wideband, and have it working like stock?

2009-03-28T05:51:00.000-07:00

my single band o2 sensor broke and I got a wideband o2 sensor kit. can i switch the broken one with the new one and still get reading going to my ECU? which wire do I tap into?

Car in storage?

2009-03-28T05:50:00.001-07:00

im moving from california to texas and my classic car is going to be in storage for about a year while my new home gets built..will this have any negative effects on my car besides the battery?
Car in storage?
garage
Car in storage?
put some fuel stabilizer in it and top off all the fluids. put it on blocks to avoid flat spots in the tires
Reply:drain the gas and before cranking next year change all you fluids. And if stored in a climate controled storage, it will be fine. Oh yeah, put on jack stands to preserve the tires.
Reply:fill the tank to 3/4 and add a fuel stabilizer.....remember..... stabilizer for the fuel tank....it will help on the restart when you return...gas does go bad....best of luck.:) and be sure to give your car a hug before you go......
Reply:Definately get some fuel stabilizer in there, most people say to drain all the fluids, some people say to leave all the fluids in there and just drain it and refill before you start it up again, so thats up to you. Disconnect the car battery, get the car off the ground just a little (sitting on the wheels will make the tires flat after a while)

http://www.wikihow.com/Store-a-Car

http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_c...

^^maybe that will help you store it

I need to have my awd mountaineer towed to the dealer, but i lost my keys, how can i get it into neutral?

2009-03-28T05:50:00.000-07:00

I need a new key programmed for my car. it%26#039;s a mercury mountaineer (Ford chip key needed). I lost my keys and can%26#039;t two it because it%26#039;s AWD and the wheels are locked. I need to have it towed to the ford dealer so they can program a new key for me. I need to know other ways to put the car into neutral without the key in the ignition.
I need to have my awd mountaineer towed to the dealer, but i lost my keys, how can i get it into neutral?
a rollback can tow your car if all the wheels are locked
I need to have my awd mountaineer towed to the dealer, but i lost my keys, how can i get it into neutral?
it can still be towed with no keys
Reply:call a locksmith they will make you a key for mountaineer

Rialta 2003 owner's manual?

2009-03-28T05:49:00.000-07:00

Are you needing one? I have bought two owners manuals from e-bay for my car and van. I would try on e-bay.

What are some engines I can Swap for my 1993 ford escort i4 1.9l?

2009-03-28T05:48:00.001-07:00

I have a 1993 ford escort, and it has become my project car. I can%26#039;t find many performance parts for the engine it has, so i have decided to just swap the engine. Any suggestions?
What are some engines I can Swap for my 1993 ford escort i4 1.9l?
drop in the 2.0 out of a cosworth escort, you%26#039;ll be beating corvettes in no time!

Glass/clear spark plug?

2009-03-28T05:48:00.000-07:00

anyone heard of a clear/glass spark plug so that when you run the engine, you can see how and what color the engine is firing? My uncle just told me about it because he had seen it somewhere, and I can%26#039;t seem to find it, nor can he again...
Glass/clear spark plug?
Many years ago Champion Spark Plug Company had made some to use for their testing. I do not believe that they ever made any for the public market.
Glass/clear spark plug?
sounds like a dream to me but i found something for u.

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/642658...

1994 jeep grand Cherokee limited- Will Not Start!?

2009-03-28T05:47:00.001-07:00

I have a 1994 jeep grand cherokee limited- 4.0 motor.

wouldn%26#039;t start so I checked distributer cap%26amp; roter button.

roter buton was burnt up.I replaced cap-button %26amp; electronic in cap. no change wouldn%26#039;t start no fire.Changed coil. Still no fire.

Checked fuses all good .. what now? Dad has a 1993 that has same problem. any help please?
1994 jeep grand Cherokee limited- Will Not Start!?
Talk to click and clack :D
1994 jeep grand Cherokee limited- Will Not Start!?
only a few key components that will do that 1 is coil pack 2 is crankshaft sensor 3 is computer 4 is fuel pump relay or pump 5 is fuses 6 is a broken or burnt wire with this you should be able to trouble shoot it good luck
Reply:if you are sure there is no spark change the crank sensor

otherwise make sure you have fuel pressure
Reply:check for spark if none suspect crank sensor

Looking to do get some info on digital dashboard replacement. thats a replacement from a regular type dash.?

2009-03-28T05:47:00.000-07:00

websites

those blogg things

a friend or hookup downsouth

any info please......thanks
Looking to do get some info on digital dashboard replacement. thats a replacement from a regular type dash.?
try www.nordskogperformance.com or call 1-714-9991-9999

Also take a look at cars on display at car shows.

Where do you set the cam sprocket mark to line with crank sprocket?

2009-03-28T05:46:00.001-07:00

this is a 1995 toy 22re motor
Where do you set the cam sprocket mark to line with crank sprocket?
cylinder one.......top dead center/.//////
Where do you set the cam sprocket mark to line with crank sprocket?
if the crank has no marks align the cam mark with the key in the crank, they should face each other

make sure the #1 piston is at top dead center
Reply:You want the cam turned so that the valves on the #1 piston are both closed, and the crankshaft so that the #1 piston is TDC. This may be a close interference engine, so rotate the crankshaft off TDC before turning the camshaft. Turn it counter clockwise to do this. A little will do, most books say 1/4 turn others 1/2.

When you get the marks lined up for the cam shaft look for the marks on the cam and note them for next time.

How tight do I screw in the spark plug in my 99 Honda Civic, I dont have a torque socket thing...?

2009-03-28T05:46:00.000-07:00

How do I know when to stop tightening the new spark plugs in? I know if I over tighten the plug it could be bad for the motor, but i also dont want to under tighten the plug either. Do i just tighten until its pretty snug, but not to the point where its hard to untighten it?

This is the first time ive ever changed spark plugs so please give me advice!!!
How tight do I screw in the spark plug in my 99 Honda Civic, I dont have a torque socket thing...?
put in the plug to just seated and give the wrench another 1/4 of a turn.....no more.....oh yeah......put some anti-seize onto the plug threads before you insert it......:)
How tight do I screw in the spark plug in my 99 Honda Civic, I dont have a torque socket thing...?
^^ definately get that anti-seize in there. Heard of a few stories about people trynna get off seized spark plugs and braking the heads off, basically that means its time to get a new head.
Reply:i agree with her very good advice
Reply:stuke in HB has the right answer
Reply:I try not to go over an eighth of a turn past snug on aluminum heads. Aluminum is soft, it will seat easier and is more likely to strip threads when overtightened.

If it%26#039;s iron though, I see nothing wrong with a quarter.
Reply:hb is right but you need to get a spark plug wrench to take off and on.
Reply:just screw the plug in and then snug it up, heat will tighten it more.

Does it cost extra to repaint a car with a different color?

2009-03-28T05:45:00.000-07:00

i just bought a car that needs to be repainted.. would it cost extra for it to be repainted a new color?
Does it cost extra to repaint a car with a different color?
Yep. It always costs to do any work to a car.
Does it cost extra to repaint a car with a different color?
yes they will make you psy more to change the color
Reply:yes you have more area to cover , door jams and such alot more work
Reply:only if you want the door jams...under the hood and trunk...under the rubbers......that is if you want it done right....otherwise....they will just tape off the necessities and let it go.....
Reply:would be cheaper to paint the car the same color.

96 honda accord divers sit doesnt move back?

2009-03-28T05:44:00.001-07:00

is there anything stuck under seat on rail ,4 bolts hold seat down pull seat and look

Help!!!! 1999 honda civic lx not working?

2009-03-28T05:44:00.000-07:00

okay i was driving with the a/c on for about 20 minutes until the car started jerking and running hard, so i pulled over into the next neighborhood and it cut off. the oil light and the battery light came on. it%26#039;s not turning over enough for it to start.i had people look at the the fuel pump, it was fine, they changed the spark plugs, the wire were fine and every person whom looked at it was puzzled.....would you happen to kno what%26#039;s wrong with it
Help!!!! 1999 honda civic lx not working?
check the timing belt

2001 sentra sptaying water through ac ducts when ac is on.?

2009-03-28T05:43:00.000-07:00

i read this could be from the evaporator drain hose falling out of place. Does anyone have a fix for this problem?
2001 sentra sptaying water through ac ducts when ac is on.?
the evaporator drain is probably plugged. look for the two or three inch piece of rubber hose on the passenger side firewall on the bottom of the heater box and clean it out with a piece of wire

How do I install my van windshield. I am trying to find the right sealant/ caulk.?

2009-03-28T05:42:00.001-07:00

I know it is urethane, but what brand- where to get it--- Auto Parts- I know.
How do I install my van windshield. I am trying to find the right sealant/ caulk.?
3m makes really good windshield adhesive and most parts store carry them
How do I install my van windshield. I am trying to find the right sealant/ caulk.?
you answered your own question it don%26#039;t matter what brand it is

What do you call ?

2009-03-28T05:42:00.000-07:00

Those long shifter lever%26#039;s people some times have in their trucks. The ones that are at dash board height. Where can I find one.
What do you call ?
colum shifter...

are you looking for a replacement? or you want to move your shifter to the colum?
What do you call ?
Either you need a shifter extension or an aftermarket shifter.

I don%26#039;t like long shifter handles, they make the throws longer.
Reply:I think you mean %26#039;ape hangers%26#039; but that refers to motorcycles, so im not actually sure if thats what your trying to get at?

Do you waste more gas running your ac while driven or with the windows down?

2009-03-28T05:41:00.001-07:00

do not use ac if you can avoid it, the windows up will have a little to do with it too so just walk everywhere jk
Do you waste more gas running your ac while driven or with the windows down?
You waste more with the windows down. It creates more drag on the vehicle. It was proven on Mythbusters.
Do you waste more gas running your ac while driven or with the windows down?
Highway... run the ac... you get more drag from having your windows down at that speed.

in town.... roll down the windows.
Reply:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...
Reply:I saw this on myth busters... the proved that if your driving on the highway you wasting more gas with the windows down. but they did it on a race track so im not sure about street traffic.
Reply:If it is climate control yes you will as it will continue to try and get the desired temperature. If its an older car without climate control it probably wouldnt make any difference.
Reply:much will depend on how fast ur going, too fast, and the window drag become greater, too slow and the compressor drag becomes greater. either way, you use more fuel than windows up and compressor off.
Reply:For best MPG

HWY : AC ON - window closed

Street: AC OFF - window open or closed

===

Forget all those %26quot;SAVE GAS%26quot; scams. This was on NBC morning TV show. The difference is as much as 38% (their claim). There are very simple rules to save gas:

(1) drive slow - not too much past 55

(2) accelerate slowly

(3) don%26#039;t brake unnecessarily

(4) use cruise control - whenever it is safe to do so.

Don%26#039;t coast - it is NOT safe and it does NOT save gas.

The above really works. Using those simple rules I was able to drive from Boston to NYC (210.5 miles) on just 5.112 gallon (94 Civic). That%26#039;s 41 MPG (94 Civic 187K miles). Actually I was speeding at 72 MPH so I could do even better at 55.

WOW !!

Good Luck...

Keys in ignition won't come out!?

2009-03-28T05:41:00.000-07:00

i have a nissan pathfinder and i started the car, then the car jumped forward and i was scared so i turned the car off, only the key would not come out of the igntion

how do i get it out?!
Keys in ignition won%26#039;t come out!?
make sure it is in park
Keys in ignition won%26#039;t come out!?
Make sure the car is in park. If the key is still stuck, jiggle the steering wheel back and forth.
Reply:You probaby put the ignition in a key lock. Most Nissans have this. Just push the key in and turn the lock back and forth until it lets go.
Reply:Try starting/turning off the car again to see if they come out after that...sometimes you just have to turn the steering wheel a little bit too.
Reply:Try turning the wheel back and forth until the tires are straight (all the way left/right and back to center) - I%26#039;ve had an old Geo and it happened to me a couple of times. They won%26#039;t come out and you can%26#039;t turn the car back on until you get it %26quot;unlocked%26quot;. Hope it works for you!
Reply:Turn it on, then turn it off.

If this doesn%26#039;t work, wiggle the key.

If that didn%26#039;t work... it%26#039;s possible that one of the little pieces of metal has fallen out of sync. In that case, it may take somebody that knows something about cars.

When this happened to my car, we had to work to get the keys out. Once we did, somebody went in there with tweezers and got the little metal piece out. It%26#039;s a pain!

Have somebody who knows something about cars try, assuming the on/off method doesn%26#039;t work.
Reply:First of all make sure it is in park and you will have to turn the steering wheel as you pull the keys out. All cars have a automatic steering lock.
Reply:spray some wd-40 or pb blaster in the lock, it might just be stuck, or take a pair of needle nose plyers and see if it will come out.

I have a rebu crank to install in a 98 3.8 V6. Is it possible to change it without pulling the transmission?

2009-03-28T05:40:00.000-07:00

The oil pan is off. I had a bad connecting rod. I sent for a rebuilt crank and rod and new bearings.
I have a rebu crank to install in a 98 3.8 V6. Is it possible to change it without pulling the transmission?
No it is not possible. Attached to the transmission end is either a fly wheel or a flex-plate. There is no way to unfasten this component with the engine still bolted to the transmission.
I have a rebu crank to install in a 98 3.8 V6. Is it possible to change it without pulling the transmission?
the fly wheel is bolted to the crank, so yes you have to pull the trans or the engine
Reply:you%26#039;ll have to separate the motor and tranny, and be able to remove the flywheel. That usually means the motor comes out.
Reply:you will definitely have to separate engine and trans (engine being the easiest to remove since your working with that part of vehicle)the trans is connected to the back of the crank. That%26#039;s how the trans basically receives output from the engine to move the vehicle
Reply:NO, you need to remove the transmission. the torque converter is attached to the flywheel which is attached to the crankshaft.

96 honda accord drivers seat wont move back?

2009-03-28T05:39:00.001-07:00

power or manual seat?
96 honda accord drivers seat wont move back?
There could be few reason. (1) something stuck in the rail. (2) your rail is rusted or just stuck.

Look under the seat with a flashlight and see if you can find any thing foreign (like coins, etc.). Then try some pray lube (like WD-40).

If that doe NOT solve it, you will have to remove the seat and actually take it out and look at it outside. If anything is still stuck or rusted, you will see it better.

Good Luck...

Why do people doubt acetone works wheni have done it for 3 years?

2009-03-28T05:39:00.000-07:00

acetone
Why do people doubt acetone works wheni have done it for 3 years?
Because its something other than what the engine is actually built for. Also nobody has really seen the long term effects of it, maybe your car has had it for 3 years, but who knows how other cars would hold up to it.
Why do people doubt acetone works wheni have done it for 3 years?
People say it works. But most people don%26#039;t know how to accurately measure their MPG. Getting a round figure is not good enough (at least in my opinion). So can you tell us if you measured it ACCURATELY.

If you want to accurately measure you MPG, do these steps:

(1) fill you tank to the max

(2) reset the odometer (tripometer)

(3) drive on the HWY (at 55 for comparison to other cars)

(4) drive using cruise control - to eliminate bad habit (VERY IMPORTANT)

(5) drive about 30 minute / 30 miles (longer = more accurate)

(6) now get gas again - fill it the MAX

(7) note the gallon just filled AND mile drive.

(8) calculate MPG = miles / gallon

You cannot use your GAS gauge to know if you finished using the gas. Also if you don%26#039;t use the cruise you are putting in your driving habit, traffic, etc. on different days as variable. So you should do this at evening or night hours.

You can also use this technique whenever you think your car is gets better or worst MPG. It only cost you about 1 gallon of gas ($4) and that is cheaper than paying a mechanic to find ghosts (problems that doesn%26#039;t exists).

Good Luck...
Reply:You run your car on ACETONE??

wtf
Reply:if acetone has similar or better calories/$ than petrol, then I guess you might be justified, but heaven knows what pollution your making, and sourcing the necessary acetone is prob quite hard, unless you%26#039;re in the %26quot;know%26quot;. Not to mention the non-payment of fuel taxes..........
Reply:Acetone works for what ?

Why does my car shake, vibrate, sometimes stall as I accelerate?

2009-03-28T05:38:00.001-07:00

I have a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo, 3.2L V6. It shakes and runs very rough as soon as I turn it on. Recently, it has begun to stall as I accelerate. I have already changed the spark plugs, may need to change the wires and/or coils. Also today it started to overheat for the first time. I don%26#039;t know if this has anything to do with it; I haven%26#039;t checked the water/coolant yet. Anyone have any more difinitive ideas?
Why does my car shake, vibrate, sometimes stall as I accelerate?
Sounds like it may be out of time. Have you had the timing belt changed ??
Why does my car shake, vibrate, sometimes stall as I accelerate?
Have a mechanic check for a head or head gasket problem. If you want to try to check it yourself begin by taking radiator cap off and allowing vehicle run until it reaches operating temp while watching coolant do you see bubbles in the coolant? Another way is to pressure check the coolant system to check for pressure drop if their is an abnormal pressure drop than you could have an internal leak from a head or head gasket. It could also be the converter or the tuneup like you stated. You could have one problem or several problems. I don%26#039;t know the history of your vehicle so I could be way off base but I am stabbing in the dark without actually having the vehicle in front of me.Also did you do the plugs because of this problem?
Reply:It is due to wrong firing timing of engine. Show the vehicle to an auto electrician who will adjust the timing

What will they check when I take my car in to be inspected?

2009-03-28T05:38:00.000-07:00

I live in Utah and I just want to make sure I%26#039;ve got everything taken care of before I take it in so I can get it registered immediately after. We just got the windshield replaced and the brakes fixed. What else should I be checking?
What will they check when I take my car in to be inspected?
Generally they will check the VIN number, emissions systems (Either through a 5-gas analysis or visual inspection), hazard, turn, backup, and head lights. Running codes on an OBD-II vehicle (1996 and later), and the general safe condition of the vehicle.

Sometimes, but not always, they will verify engine displacement, Usually by comparing a part number to the VIN number.