what size is a 1998 venture vans radiator..1 inch or 5/8. Answer The only way to tell for sure is to measure the old one. The Venture had a heavy duty cooling option available which included the 1" radiator as an upgrade over the 5/8" one....

have a 1988 lincoln mark 7 wondering if you can just put rear conversion kit and not the front the front air bags are 2 years old or do i have to put all 4 springs in. thanks Answer You can just do the rear, lots of people do. But, you have...

have a 1995 chev 1/2 ton 4/4 extended cab 350 w/4L60E trans. what does it take to put in a 700R4 trans? Answer A better question would be: why would you want to? They are the same transmission. The only difference is that the 700R4 is not e...

QUESTION: I have a 1996 lancer gli and it's (red) check engine lights goes on and off even when driving, the idle is not stable when i open the aircon, goes up and eventually the engine goes off. but when the aircon is not being used, the i...

i have a 1999 blazer with a 4.3 motor...i was wondering if the 4.3 motor out of my 96 gmc sierra 1500 would work ....with all the electrical and computer components ? Answer The engine's the same, but all of the sensors and controls may not...

Looking to save some money, need to bad. How do I go about replacing the serpentine belt on my 1999 Dodge Intrepid? Answer If you look around under the hood, you'll see a diagram of the belt's routing around the pulleys. One of the pulleys...

does the coolant temp sensor on a 1985 vw cabriolet control how the car idles. the idle control valve seems by all means to be functioning right. The car will not idle when it is cold but when it warms up it will idle but runs a little rich...

i cannot get my car to start , hit some tough weather and i let my tank go on E but didn't think that was the problem. battery went dead and try to boost it almost kick over. waited 2 days before grabbing a new battery with the hopes of it...

I plugged my block heater in last night. This morning, my car battery was completely flat. The door locks wouldnt even work! Anyone know why? The car is Forrester...i'm thinking maybe a short in the grounded extension cord??? Answer I'm jus...

Will any Porsche motors bolt on to a 1986 VW Golf GTI? Answer No, Porsche doesn't build any FWD cars. You might think that a motor is a motor, but there are a lot of changes that have to be made in order for an engine to work in a FWD car....

Hi! My Nissan quest has the air bag light blinking forever and the horn doesn't work. The repairman says it is the clock spring. The question is, there are some parts from the Mercury Villager that fits the 1995 Nissan Quest and there are o...

240 d oil cooler my mercedes is a 240D 1976 chassis number 115117- engine number 616916- my oil cooler is beyond repair and so I am looking for a new replacement part/top quality used part/identical spurious replacement part the original is...

QUESTION: my mercedes is a 240D 1976 chassis number 115117- engine number 616916- my oil cooler is beyond repair and so I am looking for a new replacement part/top quality used part/identical spurious replacement part the original is a stee...

Do you know whether the cam belt tensioner I have would be an automatic or manual? It's a 2002 (O reg,) MG ZR Thanks Answer It's automatic, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be serviced regularly. At eight years old, the car is probably du...

the left side of the heater control has no illumination (defog, rear defog %26 off buttons. have seen illustrations %26 photos and part number for bulbs (lexus #84999-60-360) but cant seem to find the bulbs themselves. also the emergency fl...

Dear Mr Evans for All Experts: Steam came from under the hood of our 1997 MB E420 and the coolant drained out right after filling. We were told that the radiator, water pump, and thermostat all need to be replaced. How typical is it that th...

How do you replace the wiper arm after it has popped off the motor on a 97 Rodeo? Thank you for your help Answer The wiper arm is held on by either a nut(in which case it would not have popped off) or a small clip on the underside. The serr...

I have a 96 pontiac sunfire and i need to replace the cylinder heads on it and cant seem to find a used one. I was sold one from a 99 cavalier and it did not fit now I am out the cash i so spent can u please tell me what cars are compatiabl...

I would like to know whether rims from chrysler vehicles will fit on ford vehicles ? example---Will any a 5 bolt pattern dodge fit a Ford taurus? or a Dodge Ram p/u fit on a ford f-250? is there a simple rule of thumb way of knowing without...

I, too, have a "vacuum leak" in my 2000 Malibu. The breaks are also acting strange. I am no longer using my automatic breaks, I am now having to use my manual breaks (pressing very hard, to the floor, to get the car to stop). I have wiggled...

I received a reply from Anthony Falcone and researched the part he said I needed. MY PROBLEM: I have 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2.4L non-turbo, that has a problem with idle after it is warmed-up (It surges from between 1200 RPM's to abo...

will a transmission from a '95, 2.3L Ford Ranger, 2WD, 5-speed...hook up in a '93 2.3L ford Ranger, 2WD, 5-speed; and if so, will I need to make any changes? Answer It should work, but there are bound to be some things that are different. Y...

What would cause the shifter to pop out of fourth gear when I accelerate? Answer There is probably a weak or broken mount (could be trans or engine, they're kind of all necessary since the engine and transmission are bolted in as one unit)....

I was driving my car when all of a sudden it started to run rough i took it to get it scaned and it showed to be a map-baro sensor replaced it and it ran the same got it scanned again and it showed low circut input what does that mean my ca...

how to replace front wheel barrens on a windstar van Answer I am going to assume you are referring to the front wheel bearings of a Ford Windstar. Here's how you go about it: Remove the wheel. Remove the brake caliper, but don't disconnect...

QUESTION: I was driving my car when all of a sudden it started to run rough i took it to get it scaned and it showed to be a map-baro sensor replaced it and it ran the same got it scanned again and it showed low circut input what does that...

Will a 4l80e out of a 1994 G30 van fit and correctly hook up in my 1995 G30.It has a different code # on the casing.I plan to install a new filter and fluid, is there any thing I need to do as far as the converter is concerned? Answer It sh...

Thanks for your time. 95 Suburban 350 4wd. It is wired for a trailer with either 4 or 5 prong connector. We just got a new boat trailer, and it uses 5 prongs (my previous trailer used 4 prongs but the new one uses 5 to deactivate the surge...

Hi, I have tried looking everywhere, I was wondering if you could help me... I have a 1988 Honda Legend 4-door sedan, and it has an annoying feature which automatically locks the doors when the car goes above a certain speed (10-20kph). I w...

QUESTION: Thanks for your time. 95 Suburban 350 4wd. It is wired for a trailer with either 4 or 5 prong connector. We just got a new boat trailer, and it uses 5 prongs (my previous trailer used 4 prongs but the new one uses 5 to deactivate...

Honda CRV 1998 Hello, Please help me out on this. I leave in a Portuguese speaking country. My car got broke and I need to import the bad parts from the US. My mechanic does not speak English and he can't tell me the parts names in ENglish....

How long have governor's been placed on vehicles- such as school buses or on private cars as an after market accessory? Answer Governors go back a lot further than cars or buses. Those spinning balls you see on antique steam engines are the...

i have a pain in the ass 98 chevy astro van, 2wd. it was very reliable until a year ago. for some reason my truck will work for 4 days then not work for a couple, then works again and then wont. it has been doing this for the last year. i h...

Hi Mike, Is it possible to replace the ball joints without replacing the control arms (upper and lower) as well on a 2002 Ford F150 pickup? Thanks. Answer Yes, definitely. I don't know if Ford sells them separately, but Moog and everyone el...

First off heres the story got a car yesterday, drove it around fine first day started it probly 3 times. car started again today. then couldnt get it when i got home and went to go start it again. wouldnt start got it jumped 3 different tim...

How do you install a washer transmission on a 1982 firebird Answer I assume that you mean the wiper transmission. If you already have the new one, you know that it is just a couple of rods and cranks. If you open the hood, you will see that...

rotor QUESTION: I have a 1991 Geo tracker 1.6 liter. I tried getting a rotor button at advance auto and autozone. All 3 buttons seem to fit a larger distributor shaft. The hole in the button seems to be about 0.030 larger than the old butto...

my 2001 kia sportage began running poorly recently. the check engine light came on and I took it to my local repair shop. It felt like a timing issue. I stepped on the gas and no power, or sometimes the car would stall. I took the car to th...

why doesnt parking brake release? show diagram please. thank you Answer Well, that's a pretty vague question. If I knew what car I might be able to help. Most parking brakes have a lever, either on the console or under the dash, that you mo...

Hi, my name is dragan. This is my first time asking a question online to a stranger no offense. I drive a 2003 Honda Accord. it seems there is something wrong with my radio. When i turn it on the display works and i can change radio station...

Why do headlights get milky with age? Seems like a lot of cars from the late 90's and early 2000's have this problem. Was it one manufacturer? Is there something other than replacing the whole headlight that can be done . I've tried cleaner...

I can't seem to locate any parts for my project, a 1956 M274 "army mule". Even searching the web I can only find parts for the more common 2 cyl. I have the original 4 cyl willies, they are very rare. All I need is a new magneto/distributor...

Clutch 1166 Hello! I am trying to identify some vintage clutch facings I got from a friend's attic, but so far I have not been able to find out more than this: * O.D. 11 inches * 36 rivet clutchplate * Part# "1166", which also should corres...

how to match a chevy starter with a 305 fly wheel Answer This all depends on how new a vehicle we are talking about. If we are talking about old-fashioned small blocks, then the answer is: 168 tooth flywheels use the starter with the bolts...

Hi mike,i have just bought a Honda crv 2003, 86,000 km, and although I have no warning lights coming on, and it supposedly all checks out it smells of sulfur just about every time we go out for a run mainly at the start of the journey.It ha...

I have a 96 STS with a dealer-installed cel phone system that works through the read-out on the instrument panel and paddles on the steering wheel and has voice recognition. It is analog and is no longer supported by cellular networks. Also...

I have lend rover frilender p1471.when the mashine wind up on the panel swich on service enjine soon. what it mean? i chainge the motor oil and motor filter .bat it still show me servis enjine soon what does it meen. Answer I am going to as...

QUESTION: I recently had my Blazer 4 x 4 towed from the front with a dolly under the rear wheels. During the tow one of the rear tires sustained damage (dragging along the ground left the tire with a flat spot) from coming in contact with t...

I have a clk-430 mersedez benz, year 2000 and I want to know Is it possible to change a clk-430 mercedez Benz automatic transmission to a manual transmission. And what turbo's are compatible with a clk-430 mersedez Benz. Thanks a lot!! Answ...

QUESTION: Recently the vehicle will turn over but not start. Pump comes on, when we spray the starting fluid under the hood (not sure what it was that it was sprayed into) but anyway, it eventually started up. Runs real smooth when started,...