Hello, and thanks for your assistance. I have rebuild the complete front end of my 1991 Fifth have 3.3l w/150k miles, including the axle shafts. From take off, I hear three thumps which seems indicitive of the CV joints. I do understand that...

Are the front seats of a 1986 Mazda 323 hatchback ambidexterous -- that is, can the adjusting mechanisms be switched without too much trouble? The driver's seat is falling apart, and what I'd like to do is swap the driver's and passenger's s...

I replaced both the driver's side and passenger side mirrors on my 2003 Chevy Tahoe but can't figure out how to transfer the mirror backing to the new mirror. Can anyone help?Are you just replacing the glass or the assy? Just the glass isn't...

My 1997 Dodge Dakota will not start and these are some of the problems I am having. the fuel pump will not shut off the engine will not turn over Do you mean fuel pump stays on even when the key is out? And what does "not turn over" mean? No...

i have a 2000 dodge ram and when i'm driving it the rpms drastically drop when i take my foot off the gas and then seems to 'slide' it gets back to normal when i press on the gas again. also when it is stopped and idleing it doesn't idle eve...

Hi, I have a 1992 Toyota camry and I am experiencing a noise problem from the rear left wheel. I know I have a bad bushing but I am not sure how parts are actually called ??? I have taken a picture and I am requesting your help to make sure...

The hood 'bellcrank' (mechanism attached to the cable inside the hood) on my 95 Cherokee Sport is corroded and bent from my quick 'field' repair of the broken hood latch cable a few years ago (I used a bicycle cable and fed it through the ol...

noise starts whenever i turn car on and continues until its shut off. I believe it's near alternater area but not sure. It becomes louder when i turn AC and Heat on alsoIt may be your belts...try tightening up or greasing it up...

It's been raining for the past couple of days and since then the O/D light keeps blinking and the engine light won't go off...Does anyone know if it may be the computer which I need to replace? Please any replys will help. Thanks.[/email] me...

front brakes locked,brake pedal moves by itself when turning steering wheel.brakes release only when battery disconnected but lock again when reconnected....

Hi, water has accidentally been added to my engine oil filter - long story. What should I do now? Any help appreciated. ThanksHave you put the filter on? If not - don't and get another. If yes and engine has been run drain it all out and ano...

ford focus, 2000 front strut removal and replacement instruction, simple breakdown. InReplyTo ford focus, 2000 front strut removal and replacement instruction, simple breakdown. do i need to compress coil spring before removing strut assembl...

The car is a 2000 Toyota Corolla. Recently within the past 2 weeks, a strange phenomenon was observed. I would start the car. If I back out of a parking spot in R gear with my foot on the break pedal, then switch to the D gear, as soon as I...

Seems like this is a prominent problem with Acura's but I have a '94 Integra that starts fine when cold, but once I turn it off I have to wait for the car to cool down to start it again. The starter cranks and it seems to have plenty of batt...

I have a 2000 Alero. In the last 3 months I have had brakes front and rear, tune up and a month ago I replaced the compressor for my AC. Since getting my car back it is very sluggish and it has lost all power while driving down the street 2...

Hello: I have a 92 achieva v6 3.3l with 131k....just got it and my oil pressure goes from 70 at start to 40 after a few minutes or so and then the check oil lite comes on. Upon acceleration goes back to 70 then down to 40 at stop. Doesnt alw...

I bought a 1991 Ford Taurus GL for my daughter. The Key -in- ignition warning will sound when the driver door is opened even without keys in the ignition. Every time the driver door is opened the warning sounds. When the door is shut the war...

I drive a '94 Ford Explorer that is basically in good health, even though it has 230,000 miles on it. Today I noticed that there is a dark fluid dripping from the center of the engine area. (I noticed it in my garage.) Should I be worried? I...

hello, i'm looking for brake help on my 93 honda accord.i was going to replace or machine the rotors on the front,and after removing the caliper and hanger.i removed the axle nut,the rotor wouldn't come loose.i was told it is a trapped rotor...

What is procedure for removing old shift knob and installing replacement? The sun has caused old shift knob to come apart, and it needs to be replaced. Do I need to get knob from dealer or can I find from after-market supplier? Is there some...

I NEED HELP.... i have an older mustang and i have been having some problems latly and i need to find out whats wrong..... okay im not even sure how to explain it, but sometime while im driving like once i stop or im turning on to a road its...

I have 04 ranger with the air bag light blinking every now and then. No collision damage. It had a prior collision in the side, but I cannot see any damage to the sensors.Either count the flashes or have a scan tool installed and read the sr...

Recently my car has been giving me a few electrical problems. The car seems to almost die when I'm trying to start the engine. Even when I am driving down the road if I turn on to many accessories(AC, Window wipers) then usually the radio wi...

how do you replace the driver side cv shaft for a 96 honda accord...

Hello- I have a 1996 Honda Accord and about 2 weeks ago my passenger door started to come "un-latched" just enough to make the light on the door, the dome light in the car, and door ajar lights come on. This happened when the car was in moti...

I need to replace the hood release cable on my 1998 honda civic, and I'm not exactly sure how to go about replacing the whole thing. If someone could give me some step by step instructions or advice it would be much appreciated thank you!I b...

Good evening- I don't usually like to bug other people with my problems, but I am at my wits end trying to troubleshoot this car problem. I'll outline the problem, and then maybe you can make sense of it. -The car is a Olds Ninety Eight -His...

How easy is it to replace a heater core on a 1999 Silverado pickup truck. Engine size 5.3 liter with AC not an extended cab but a 4x4. How long would an experienced mechanic work on completing this task.I believe that one is a nightmare and...

Ive got an 02 citreon C3, 30,000 miles. over the past month or so its developed a high pitch whistling noise whilst im driving. It whistles at any speed; 70 to 5mph 1) starting from cold is OK, no noise fine, but its when im about 15miles in...

Hi, The first problem is the ABS light sometimes stays on when I start the car. Sometimes it comes on while I'm driving. I can turn the engine off and restart the engine and the light goes off. Any ideas? The second question is about the HVA...

I have a 1972 Cutlass Type S with a 350ci Chevy motor in it...I haven't started it in about 6months...The last time I started it it started right up very easily and ran good...the motor and trans is recently new with less than 5000miles on i...

i need a diagram or someone to explain where the vacuum hoses go. My truck backfires so i'm thinking that since these hoses are off once they go on the backfiring will stop. Any help would be much appreciated!...

2001 Intrepid Valve Tick, Rapid Ind. and Defrost Sqeal Multiple problems from my wife's '01 Intrepid. Any help is greatly appreciated and will get me out of the doghouse : ) 1) What is best described as a valve tick. It does not diminish wi...

I have an 88 olds cutlass ciera and when i sit at a light or in park for more than about aminute the service engine soon light comes on and the battery gauge and the oil gauge start to flick up and down a little and the car feels like its ro...

Have a 1988 GMC SWB fleetside truck. Some kid tried to lower the truck - to lower it he put the rear end "over" the leaf springs. I am trying to find out where to get a diagram to show me how the rear end should be set up to put it back to s...

My sunfire keeps leaking coolent, at first I thought it might of been the radiator, but the puddles of coolent seem like they are more over the reserve tank, also, It doesn't seem to leak all the time, I can put coolent in one day, and it'll...

I have had my 1995 ford windstar for a year and a half and never had a problem out of it until the frist of this month, sence the frist I have replaced the radaitor and the serventine belt and the idleling pully.. Now it is making a funny no...

When I push down or release the clutch pedal it squeaks (pretty loud). Does anyone have advice for how to fix this? This is a 1990 Honda Civic Wagon. Thanks.There is a "throwout" bearing that is working while the pedal is pushed. It is proba...

Can someone please tell me how to fix my cigarette lighter and and the plug in on the side of the consoul for my cell phone plug in. Both are not working. Going on a big long trip and need to have power for a dvd player for the kids. First t...

I have a 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix, and tonight when I got into the car I turned the lights on first (I never do this; I'm kicking myself), and then when I put the key in the ignition and turned it, the lights shut off and the car made no atte...

Hello, One of the 2 exhaust bolts broke joining the flat flanges between the flex joint and pipe leading to the muffler. This cased the gasket to separate and decay eventually making my car sound more like a motorcycle. These 2 rusted in bol...

I have a service bulletin that says I just need to pull the M-1 fuse for ten minutes to reset. I don't have an owners manual. Can anyone tell me what size and where the M-1 fuse is on a 2001 Stratus SE? Thanks...

hello I have a 97 ford aerostar 3 liter engine runs great ,but have a problem with the turn signal hazard signal not working ,checked fuses bulbs all o.k. any ideas of how to trouble shoot this problem ? can't seem to find a service book for...

Trying to locate block heater 2000 civic...1.6 litre motor...if I need to install one,should I gho with block heater or maybe a rad hose type......any replies would be greatly appreciated...thanks...

Hi All, I am a single female that tends to fix things on my own, but this time I have no clue... I am trying to fix my Heater Fan, it has just stopped working. Also the Air conditioner sticks on especially when it rains.. Could some one plea...

Am I being told a story here or is this possible? I have a '03 Ford Escape that has developed a steering issue. A loud buzzing/humming could be heard when the car was being steered and accelerated. I thought the problem was with the wheel be...

How can I bypass the tpms system in my bentley Cont. GT. I have aftermarket 22" HRE wheels. The dealer won't help at all. I don't care if it works or not I am just tired of hearing it chime when I get in the car. Thanks for the help. MonteDo...

How do you replace a power steering pump on a 1998 Chevy Malibu?" anything to help wise would be great ! no ideal about any of it first time to be doing it! not car smart but have to get fixed asap to get to work! any manuels?instructions?an...

I am trying to replace the belt on my wife's 2004 corolla. There is a bolt that appears to move the belt on the inside of the alternater, but it just moves it.. doesn't seem to loosen or tighten it. Any suggestions? Thanks, Nathan...

I have a Honda Passport 2000. The serpentine belt broke. I manhandled my car into the parking lot of NAPA auto parts and bought another belt. But the one I bought seems to be too big? What gives? Is there a diagram anywhere about how to inst...