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Brake Freeplay goes away

I have a 1986 Toyota Dolphin RV. that has a brake Problem. Problem is when I first drive it the Brakes have about 1 inc...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mikehelms777
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by mikehelms777

Engine not "broke in" properly?

In the City, I drive a street sweeper. It's a 1999 cabover Ford Model truck, with a 190 hp diesel engine, (don't know w...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Ducaire.2ucsnd
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by Ducaire.2ucsnd

Ford 8.8 lube

are the outer axle bearings lubed by the axle's gear oil, or do they need to be periodically removed and repacked? thank...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by njnagel
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by njnagel

94 Plymouth Acclaim - No spark

While driving down the road a fire truck with its lights was coming up behind us. I went to pull over and the car died...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by he1vis
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by he1vis

windrush 122

I recently bought an eldely caravan (Windrush 122). It is in good nick etc. However nobody can tell me if I need to hav...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by slow.coach.2ucdvq
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by slow.coach.2ucdvq

2002 Camry brakes lock up.

*I replaced the master cylinder on a 2002 Camry because the pedal was fading. Now the front brakes lock after using the...
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posted by rjcar.2uca4s
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by rjcar.2uca4s

CV Joints--Problems / Symptoms

Vehicle: 2000 Pont. Grand AM 3.4 Just wanted to ask besides the common "clicking" noise in turns what other systems wou...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mab992
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by mab992

3rd transmission for Explorer, what's the deal?

My brother bought a 96 Explorer 3 years ago. 2 years ago the torque convertor and transmission failed. They were replac...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by runderwo
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by runderwo

Car Insurance, Save On Premiums!

Car Insurance, Save On Premiums! http://car.insurance.tips.googlepages.com/car_insurance_save_on_premiums
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 1careeradvice
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by 1careeradvice

whitworth sockets

I am trying to get my hands on a 9/16 ww long reach socket (1/2" drive) Anyone who can help me please let me know. thank...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cigamps
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by cigamps

Can/ Should one buy radiators online?

Our 1991 Civic's hatchback needs a new radiator. Is this something we can buy online instead of getting from dealer to...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by squash
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by squash

plastic screws and tool for them?

Does anyone know if there is a special tool to pop those 'inset' plastic 'screws' that are used to anchor lightweight o...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by barn104_1999
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by barn104_1999

High mileage fluids.

I see more and more oils, anti-freeze, fuel system cleaners, etc advertising that its for high mileage cars. Do cars wi...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Lauren__C
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by Lauren__C

Jeep, Mercedes diesel engine.

I read in the paper that Jeep is going to offer an optional diesel engine. It will cost about $2700. Mercedes diesel en...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Lauren__C
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by Lauren__C

Hybrid ccar battery tech

http://www.hybridcars.com/technology-stories/lithium-ion-batteries.html bob
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sound
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by sound