I just recently bought this acura with minor damage.. The fuel gage and speedometer are not working at all.. An the lights for the speedometer and fuel panel are out as well. I was wondering about the process of getting those hooked up.. Wo...

I have several hairline stress cracks where the spokes meet the rim of the wheels, and a couple that are at the rim running perpendicular to the edge of the rim. I am concerned that the wheel is not safe and will come apart. What should we...

Gordon Brooks: Yesterday I bottomed out. I am driving with my shocks/springs touching the tire and can smell the burning rubber. How much would it cost to fix this problem? Will I need to fix both rear shocks? Thank you in advance, Law Answ...

Hey Gordon. Thanks for the attached reply. I will try the Bendix IQ pads for my Mazda. Can you tell me if I can get them at my local Advance Auto Parts Store in NJ or are they a special order? Thanks again Mike H ------------------------- F...

I have toyota avalon 1997 & it has engine light on. Toyota service center recommend to replace following valves after diagnostic test. 1) EGR valve. 2) Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) 3) Vacuum Duty Switching Valve (VSV duty) I know about firs...

i had been to a mechanic shed when a check symbol was showing, so he diagnosed the car has problem with oxygen sensor and converter problem, i fixed the sensor but not converter which he said is costing around 1200$, so i want to know if i...

I have a 2003 chevy HD 2500 and I have installed 2007 chevy trailering mirrors on the 2003. They were a simple bolt on too the factory holes, however the wiring connector are different. Does anyone make a connector that will join the old co...

QUESTION: what is the tourque requirements for a 97 honda accord. 2.2 liter engine ANSWER: What specific part do you need the torque ratings for? Example.. heads, intake, exhaust manifold.. etc.. ---------- FOLLOW-UP ---------- QUESTION: ha...

Hi, I like to know where the "Vacuum Supply Pump" which should be located under the rear seat. How can I remove the rear seat bench? Thanks, Dieter Stute Answer are you sure the pump is under the back seat? most of them are belt driven off...

I have a 2002 V6 Chevy Blazer. I need to replace the drivers side knock sensor to pass emissions but I cannot find it I have a haynes manual but its not helping can you please help me locate the knock sensor? Answer The knock sensor is basi...

Hope you can help. I want to purchase a 2004 GMC 2500 series 4 door diesel truck from a car dealer. He says it is not running now because the bracket which holds the injectors is bad/broken and he states that this problem occurs frequently...

i have 75 torino my dash lights are dim i replaced alt,bulds,voltage reg, and there still dim what could it be. Answer did you try checking the dimmer switch itself? most of the time that is the culprit. after being in the same spot for so...

just wondering where i could find out how to rebuild a transmission? wanting to rebuild my own. Answer The best thing would be a builders manual. i would try checking with either the dealer or the local transmission shop. If you've never do...

were is the fan relay located on a 1999 /jeep/cherokee/ 4.ol. at frist the fan want come on.and now it want go off.which is now running my battery down. Answer are you sure it is the relay? sounds like it could also be a bad coolant temp se...

where is egr located and what does it look like? Answer the actual egr is either on the exhaust manifold or on the intake. i'm not for sure which one on your volve. depending on the year, anything older than say an 85 will almost look like...

what are all the specialty tools? ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- just wondering where i could find out how to rebuild a transmission? wanting to rebuild my own. -----Answe...

Hi, is it possible to replace the fuel tank to a bigger one ? because I own a car with 4L engine and I want to replace the engine with a 7L engine but should I replace the fuel tank too ? If yes can you tell me which Gas Tank should I buy (...

do you have any knowledge about 100% Kevlar brake systems, why are they not used in consumer vehicles? Answer kevlar brakes are used in racing because they will take a lot of abuse and heat with out failing. racing teams also change thier e...

it is a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse GT have a problem when i start my car in the morning most of the time when its cold it idles at about 1 then drops down very quick allmost dies then goes back up to about 2 rpms then drops back down till it a...

I have a 93 Tempo and the manual shifter linkage bar has rotted out making it difficult to shift. I have been unable to find one. I've had an 88 tempo and the same thing happened so I'm a little shy about locating a use one from a reseller....

please may i know what other tool can i use instead of engine ridge cutter(reamer) please reply Answer if your trying to remove the ridge and the engine is still in the car that is about your only hope. just use extreme caution. the first t...

Hi Steve, I don't know much about cars. After getting the front brakes pads and rotors repaired due to brake hoses cracked, the inspection people said the intake manifold gasket got to be removed and replaced. What is this? And is it really...

My step-dad has an opportunity to buy a 2001-2001 Ford taurus. Someone told him that these cars have ALOT of trouble with their transmissions.. Something about a plastic gear in them. Could you please give us some kind of advice on this mat...

Dear Steve Myers, Today we are contacting you in regards to our engineering Design and Development project. We are two senior students from Porter High School of Technology. My name is Fred Board and my partners name is Jessica Chapa. Our s...

Right now I'm looking for an alternator but, I'm also wondering about other parts for the future. Thanks ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- I have a 1988 240dl volvo and I'm h...

i was just looking for a basic description.. thanks ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- i was wondering, could u explain the process of the car once the gas pedal is pushed, ho...

replacing my starter in ford tempo (1990) the new starter only has one lead hookup,for the heavy power cable, where do I put the lead from the solanoid switch? the smaler wire? Answer your replacement should have an 8in. pig tail attached t...

hello, i owned a toyota corolla 1999 and i was wondering what an catalytic converter actually does. i took my car to my mechanic because the car starting making noises every time i accelerated, and it turned out to be that it was my muffler...

My "low amp" light on dash came on before my vehicle sputtered and cut out.It was reading 8 volts when it cut out. Battery is two months old and altenator was bad and was replaced today.Voltage started at about 13-14 volts and now back down...

How do i replace the driver's side headlight bulb on my '95 VW Golf GTI? Please be as detailed as possible, i'm definitely a rookie at this sort of thing! Thanks, Lia Answer with the hood open look directly behind the head light. you should...

I don't know if you can help me, but I'll try anyways. I purchased a brand new car about 8 months ago, with 4 brand new tires. Recently we had a big snowstorm. It was the first time I had actually driven my car in the snow. The car felt a l...

I have just completed an engine swap in my 1969 Nova from a 230L6 to a gmpp 350/290hp long block crate engine. Everything seems to be in place and the engine runs, but when I try to drive it, it has VERY little power. The timing is set at 1...

I was wondering how to test a turn signal flasher. It is a typical 2 terminal 12-volt "loud" flasher from my 1993 Buick Century. I want to eliminate the simplest thing first and I wanted to know if a simple continuity test will work. Thanks...

It'd been cold here in the mornings now (in LA , no less) and my Merc Benz a few days go wouldn't turn over. I called AAA to tow me to Sears (i thought i needed a new battery) but the AAA guy told me it was the Heating Coils. I plan to tow...

It is a Nissan Maxima 810 automatic. I am not technical, and do not know what a high temp cut-out is. If you could explain it in layman's terms what the problem could be. And getting a radiator flush will not help? -------------------------...

The light never comes on. Can it be replaced without droppping the transmission? Thanks. ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- My backup lights don't work. The bulbs are not burn...

In my 1998 Chevy S-10 Blazer the floor heat vent is no longer blowing any air. When I set the control to floor, the heat blows from the windsheild defrost vents only. All other vent controls seem to work fine. I already checked the vacuum l...

I'm not sure what gear ratio I have in my rearend......I've heard about counting the teeth? could you tell me how to discover what ratio I have.....oh by the way, it's a 64'chevy truck.thanx Answer steve sorry it took so long i got tied up...

I did get underneath and check the wires to the starter. Here's the deal with that: There's one little one wire clip harness deal that goes on there. The guy who did the engine obviously broke the part on the solenoid that it plugs into bec...

No, it doesn't crank over at all. But when it has cooled down it starts normally. ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- The water level in the radiator is good and had been fille...

can you put a 98-02 ford ranger am fm radio into a 2002 ford focus???....take care, ray wargo jr Answer ray you can do what ever you put your mind to! as to fitting in there properly i would have the slightest idea. i don't do radios and i...

In September I bought my first car, a 1959 Ford Custom 300. The electrical system appears to work well excluding the courtesy dome light which never turns on. I don't believe the door switches are broken and the light bulb is good. If you h...

I have a silly question that I have not been able to find an answer for. When did the "running board" first appear and where did the term running board come from? I am guessing it is from the wagon days and carried over to auto's then truck...

the check engine light has been on for awhile now and i just got new brakes and wires replaced and it was off for a little bit and now it wont go off. also today a light next to it came on it was a box with a arrow through it and a swiggle...

Do you happen to know what generally causes this problem and what I need to do to stop it from occurring again? Thanks ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- I have a 89 Plymouth...

I need to replace the exterior driver side mirror on an early USA produced (09/96) 1997 Camry CE V6. However, according to the images available from on-line suppliers, the JAPAN version seems the correct one. Should I order the USA or JAPAN...

Hi, Gordon, On a large, modern pickup truck, which parts of a typical radiator are copper, which are brass, which are aluminum, and which are something else? Thanx, Bob Copel Answer Hey Robert, The main part of the radiator, or the fins, ar...

my daughter has a ford tauras 2002 and has nothing but problems with it. she hears a noise when turning a corner and thinks it has something to do with transmission. do you know what could be causing this? Answer Hey Francoise, What kind of...

my daughter has had many problems with her ford tauras 2001 and is now concerened about what she thinks is her power steering when she turns the wheel it makes a creeking sound, have you any idea what is causing this? Answer Hey again. Ford...

i was just wondering where the fule filter was located on a98 plymouth breeze. thanks Answer Hey Ryan, I think the filter is located under the vehical , on the frame rail, drivers side, back by the tank. If not, you can always start at the...