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Celica radio vs. ABS computer

Who has some ideas before I REALLY dig in on my kid's car. 1995 Celica in good condition with low-average miles. Recent...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jmyers
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by jmyers

Defective Wear Tab on Brake Pad ??

I had the car in for state inspection yesterday. The metal wear indicator tab is about to contact the brake rotor, indi...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by user132384
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by user132384

2003 GMC 2500 HD

I was looking at a GMC 2500 HD with a 6.6L Duramax. The only catch now is that it hass 309,000 km anyone havean opinioin...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by danagoertzen
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by danagoertzen

Autozone and tool rental

I've seen people here say that Autozone rents vacuum pumps (the type for pumping down A/C). What's the magic incantatio...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by clifto
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by clifto

Steering systems

Can anyone tell me what kind of steering system they use on very long cars where the driver is far from the front wheel...
9 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lethaldriver
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by lethaldriver

My car runs rough when I turn on the ac... why?

I have an old 91 Toyota Camry with a V6 engine. It is a great running car except for a recent problem. I am finding tha...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by alkon
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by alkon

Need Help - AC problem with a 2000 Honda CRV AC

We are having AC problems with a 2000 Honda CRV. We just did a successful vacuum and leak test, then recharged the syst...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by genes
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by genes

th350 tq swapping

can you swap a torque converter from a glide or a th200 into a th350? My dirt Camaro has a TH350, my buddy has a couple...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by josespamseco
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by josespamseco

97 Dodge Stratus rough idle...help needed!

I have a 97 Stratus. When at a stop sign or red light it idles rough. If you put the transmission in neutral it smooths...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cwl
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by cwl

stripping spiral core wires

Installing a set of Accel 'Super Stock' wires - there's the yellow outer silicon layer, then the white insulating layer...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tapenick
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by tapenick

how are engine blocks made?

What do you call the process to make parts such engine blocks and crankcases? How are these parts made? How about pisto...
34 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lethaldriver
34 comments posted 19yrs posted by lethaldriver

2005 Ford Escape Fuel Filler Tube Flapper Valve.

I posted this on alt.autos.ford and got no response. Not sure why but I just thought I'd try here: I have an 05 Escape...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by blank
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by blank

1997 GMC Suburban Door Panel & Brake Switch

I've got a '97 GMC Suburban that has some sort of issue with the drivers inside door handle and it's ability to open th...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by coverlandNOSPAM914
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by coverlandNOSPAM914

96 Isuzu Rodeo fast idle

Our Rodeo (3.2L V6) idles very fast - about 2200 rpm. We had it worked on before for this and they replaced the "idle m...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by brims
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by brims