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Does my radiator have a freeze plug?

I noticed that I was dripping a little antifreeze and stuck my head under the machine (Lexus ES250 aka 1990 Camry) to s...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by NgPoster
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by NgPoster

Which Cooling system cleaner works best???

I see three on the market: 1. Oxalic acid with a seperate neutralizer (Prestone Heavy Duty) 2. Sodium Citrate (Prestone...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hennyhorowitz
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by hennyhorowitz

Ford, GM mis-spell "hybrid", waste $720 million

G.M. and Ford Plan New Six-Speed Transmission By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: April 19, 2004 Filed at 7:37 p.m. ET D...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by no-spam
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by no-spam

Oil Weights and such

I'm a newbie DIYer and I was pondering on the issue of Motor Oil weights. During my short 19 years on this great earth,...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by efstathios
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by efstathios

Neon won't start

All, I posted here about a week ago looking for advice on a problem with my Nephew's car. He was going to have a friend...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doug.schuler
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by doug.schuler

ford distributor bushing

Hello, I've been looking for counterweight bushings for a ford distributor (vacuum duraspark type) without much luck. An...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tdfbarn
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by tdfbarn

damn, if it aint another overheating problem

quick question: i have a 93 ford tbird lx and the temp gauge goes and stays at the half way position and goes no furthe...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rowest
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by rowest

1989 Mercury Topaz Throttle Cable

My throttle cable is broke and this part is obsolete. Not available from local FLAPS or Ford. Summit Racing and Jegs ha...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rvpatano
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by rvpatano

89 Caravan Rebuild: 3- or 4-speed tranny?

Hi, gang: I'm rebuilding my 89 Grand Caravan (don't laugh! I love the thing, and the old-timer I bought it from 4 years...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kirk
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by kirk

Engine Noise

I have a 1999 Camry LE with 89,000 miles. I have had oil changes every 3,000 miles and have done all scheduled maintena...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by e.carpenter
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by e.carpenter

robot car with burned ignition key

Hi! Any thoughts or comments on this idea? Robot Car The essence to the concept is that the ignition switch is a DVD, w...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by project-first-cup
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by project-first-cup

Please Help! Vacuum problem - 78 Monte Carlo

I've been having problems with my 78 MC stalling at speeds over about 50 MPH. It seems once the car shifts from 2nd to...
24 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jksinbox
24 comments posted 22yrs posted by jksinbox

Help! 1998 Chevy S-10 Manual Tranny question

Hi, I am looking at purchasing a 1998 Chevy S-10 pickup. It has about 55,000 miles. I know the owner of the truck. The...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by radney4
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by radney4

93 4Runner - power doors & alarm problem

I seem to have developed a problem with my power doors (after going through a power wash). Symptoms are noticeable when...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by **navajo
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by **navajo

dt 466 overheating

I own a 1999 international truck with a dt466 engine. This engine has been great until 1 yr ago. it has been running ve...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by buehler91
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by buehler91