Hi, I have a 2003 E250 van with passenger side barn doors. Does a 1998 Club Wagon doors, passenger and passenger side barn doors interchange? Both have 8-lug wheels. Thanks, Bob Answer They ought to, if both vans have the same wheelbase. Bu...

I have a 2002 GMC Envoy with weak springs. I hate to replace them with the same type of spring. Do you know of any stiffer spring that would fit this car, either used or new. Possibly a pickup spring? Answer The Envoy bears no relationship...

I HAVE A 74 FORD F350 FLAT BED DUALY WITH A 302 2BARREL MOTOR. THE CARB IS JUNK AND I WANT TO REPLACE IT WITH A HOLY. WHAT HOLY CARB DO YOU RECOMENED? Answer The right Holley for that use would be a 4412. It is designed to fit on a Ford and...

I have a 2004 Ford Escape 3.0L Duratec V6 4 speed automatic. It's currently at the dealership to have the power steering pump and hose replaced. They're telling me the hose is back ordered until mid october, but I'm not sure that is the cas...

I need a new fuel pump for my 97 Chevy Camaro, where can I find one at a good deal and how much do they regularly cost, most I have seen are in the $200 range? Answer pump Airtex sells just the pump for about 125 dollars. The module, comple...

QUESTION: I have a 2004 Ford Escape 3.0L Duratec V6 4 speed automatic. It's currently at the dealership to have the power steering pump and hose replaced. They're telling me the hose is back ordered until mid october, but I'm not sure that...

I have a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The car has been vibrating pretty badly at the point when it's crossing 100km/hr and above. If I raise my foot off the accelerator at that speed the vibration goes away...but once I mash the accelerator the ent...

Hi Mike, I'm trying to find a new air pulse tube that has rusted through on my 86 olds V8 5L engine. Im trying to keep the car as original as possible,or I would disconnect the system. Do you have any suggestions as to where to find one or...

'You tube' has an article on a "Z5" air intake part invented by a Jewish teenager which is reported to increase gas mileage and reduce pollution by a large amount. Some of the reports on Z5 indicate that other countries have already adopted...

how to replace ball joint on 2002 altima Answer The ball joint and the control arm are one piece. The control arm is held onto the chassis by two bolts and the bolt which passes through the bushing. That's a simple matter of taking the bolt...

QUESTION: what transmissions swaps with a 1997 gmc 1500 4x4 ANSWER: They use the same transmission in '96 and '97, although even then they have two different units. One is a two-piece case and the other is a one piece case. So, any Chevy or...

Hello, I have a 2002 Chevrolet 1500 silverado extended cab and I'm looking for a part for it. The vents in the back seat do not work and air continuously blows on our feet in the front. We looked in the floorboard and it looks like it is mi...

I have a 93 Buick Skylark 2.3l,4 cyl, quad, w/o.h.c. with a no-start situation. Before it quit it sounded like it was trying to choke itself out and wouldn't let me go over 45 mph. When I shut it off it wouldn't start back up. I tried to st...

I have a 2002 Galant and my dash lights, headlights, windshield wiper, and backlights are not working. All other lights work. What would cause this and how can I fix it. Answer Ordinarily I would think this was a fuse issue. However, all of...

I replaced the alterntor and removed the tensioner. Now I do not know how to reinstall the tensioner. Can you please provide instruction on replacing the tnesioner. thanks Answer tensioner Since the tensioner is held on with a single bolt,...

QUESTION: I replaced the alterntor and removed the tensioner. Now I do not know how to reinstall the tensioner. Can you please provide instruction on replacing the tnesioner. thanks ANSWER: Since the tensioner is held on with a single bolt,...

My 2002 Audi A8L's air conditioning system will not always run. I'm sure the heater will do the same thing when it gets cold. It just doesn't come on at all. The fan speed indicator runs across the screen like it is on, and all indicator li...

i have a 2004 Ford Expedition w/ a 4.6L. its pulling trouble codes for cylinders 1-4 misfire and bank 1 sensor 1 O2 sensor stuck rich. i have replaced all the spark plugs and the "faulty" O2 sensor. Vehicle is still not running right. i can...

The tailgate ajar warning light stays on all the time 1988 oldsmobile custom cruiser wagon What can I do? Gayland Answer At all of the other door stations the doorjamb switch, which turns on the dome light when the door is opened, is also t...

If you can help me find used cranks for engine 3.0 L Yamaha Ford Taurus SHO 89. I live in Costa Rica and can´t find it here. Thank you very much for attention. Answer I sincerely doubt if you can find a used crank anywhere for that engine....

What windshield wiper units are compatible with a 1984 chevy camaro? Answer Assuming that we are talking about the windshield wiper motor, the same one was used from 1984-1986 on all G, F, and A body GM cars. That's Celebrities and their il...

The drivers power seat on our 2002 camry is stuck in the front position all the way forward. It will not reverse even though the motor still runs, how do we get it to go back ? Answer It may have gone beyond the end of the track. You could...

I can not find the light bulb for my 2007 hyunda sante fe, any suggestions, the dealer wants $50.00 just for the bulb and not to install it. thanks Answer None of my catalogs list the fog light bulb for the Santa Fe. This is potentially goo...

What should I do if the dealership is telling me they cant cut and program the key i have offline to my 2001 voltswagen jetta, whats the problem with the key i ordered? Answer Well, it may be the wrong key, it may be a bogus key, or the dea...

i have a 1994 honda accord but every time it gets below a half a tank of gas, it waill randomly miss and then if i stop, it will sputter and shut off. Answer Could be several things. Now I'd like to know, when it shuts off, do you have to p...

Hi Mike, I recently went to an auto store and bought some interior neon lights. I bought a $20 neon light that you plug into the cigarette lighter to power it.... And as I was setting it up I smelled a burning plastic smell and noticed an o...

My Anti Lock Brake Light comes on intermittenly. Not often. The few times I have taken it too service shop I was told they couldn't find why it came on. It usually doesn't stay on but when it is on I do notice the brakes don't work as quick...

I have a 1938 plymouth sedan. How would I get parts for the motor, body decals, lights and such. does anyone have catalogs for this, I also have a 1955 Dodge coronet and a '55 royal lancer custom I need the same for. thanks Answer I'm not a...

yes i was wondering i have an 81 monte carlo it had the smallest v8 in it can i put a 400 small block chevy in it Answer Yes. All GenI small-block Chevys are externally identical and can be interchanged. The transmission will probably not w...

drained battery by leaving lights on how long should car then run to sufficiently recharge battery after a jump start? Answer If the battery is really drained driving the car might not be enough to recharge it. I would drive the car (not ju...

i need a crankshaft pulley drive hub for a 1982 amc eagle 2.5 iron duke. i found a pulley and hub for a 95 s-10 2.2. are these interchangeable or where can i get the hub at a reasonable price. thank you Answer When you say drive hub I assum...

We just purchased a 2000 Rav4 and it doesn't have keyless remote. Is this something that can be added easily without much expense. Answer Oh, yeah. You can buy a kit from any place that sells stereos and alarms. Or you can just go to the st...

QUESTION: I am trying to find out what the part is called under the front of my car the fog light was hit and the plastic that is under that area has all broken off.There is a long piece of plastic and on either end there are two smaller pi...

Mike , can you tell me how to remove the third row seat in my 2001 For Expedition EB? I just packing around unnesasary dead weight. Thanks Mike Lou Pimentel Answer Sorry, I really don't know how. My brother has an Expedition but it lacked t...

I got a 96 lincoln town car and it wont start.I checked the starter and it works and i notice that my oem alarm doesnt work any more i also checke the fuses and all were good.any help would be wonderful. Answer If it was an aftermarket alar...

Hello I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier SC that has a v-6 that is Super Charged. This feature has been a HUGE thorn in my side. so first any upside you could mention to me would make me feel better. As the Super unleaded and such just kills me....

Hi I have a 95 gallant standard shift it worked fine when i bought it,not bad for a used car, other than needing a front end alignment, back in April I replaced the starter with a used starter from a salvage yard, and changed the spark plug...

I have a 1988 ford e350 with a 460 motor when I turn the key on in the morning it takes about 45 to 60 seconds for the fuel system to charge you can hear the fuel pulsing thru the fuel rail. After this time you can hear the fuel pump seleno...

Can I convert my 64 B to a V6? If so where can I get information? Thanks. Dave Answer You could, although I don't know of anyone who sells kits or instructions. Believe it or not, the most common conversions with the MGB are V8s. The Rover...

I have a 2008 Toyota Tacoma pick-up with 24K. I have noticed lately that on start up I get a puff of white smoke. It doesn't happen all the time and there is no smoke while driving. Is this an indication of oil leaking past the valve stems....

I replaced a radiator on my 1991 GEO Prizm and also need to install a new radiator cooling fan switch. My old radiator was "52451159" which used a special cooling fan switch. I am unable to get it from local auto shops. Where can I order th...

How do replace the drivers side fog lamp bulb on a 2001 Caddilac DTS Answer You have to reach around the bumper to the back of the foglight. There should be cover clipped over the back of the lamp assembly which will have to come off. Many...

I have an 02 Kia Rio Cinco wher the gear shift is very loose. I literally need to look for each gear since the shift appears very loose. Pls. help Answer I'm not all that familiar with these trucks, never drove or worked on one. That said,...

i have a 2004 dodge ram which i have had a 4-6" rough country lift kit installed. But i have big problems. the lift kit is causing the rack and pinion to rip out due to the angle that the lift kit had creates it the rack and pinion tortion...

I need to have a look a diagram for the wheel barrens on a 1988 Ford Bronco. I have removed the old 1 and I tried to install the new rotor and it won't tighten. I'm not sure I have everything in the right order. Answer I don't have one I co...

I have a 2004 BMW X5 , 3.0 with a sports package , where could I buy an axle nut for the left front axle and an air filter at a reasonable price? Also how much torque should I apply? Answer You should be able to get an air filter at any goo...

I have removed everything down to the turn signal plastic works. I can't get the cylinder out, I depressed the copper looking button, but still It is stuck in there. I tried to remove the plastic works, but the emergency flasher won't allow...

I have a 2001 Buick La Sabre auto transmission. When it shifts into high gear about 40 or 50 miles/hr I have begun to hear a hum from under the hood, not the tires. What do you think it could be. Answer If the tone of the hum changes with t...

I would like to replace the factory 17" wheels from my 2006 Mercury Mountaineer to a more attractive set. Which other Ford model wheels (17" or 18") are interchangeable? (18" wheels were also available on my car) Thanks Answer All of the Fo...

I just bought a used 2007 Ford Focus zx5 automatic. It seems to be overheating when I'm suck in idle (i.e. traffic, lots of stoplights) especially with the a/c on. The temp gauge goes into the red in these situations but the engine doesn't...