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BMW 318 runs very rough.

I have a beemer question. 84 BMW 318 Engine runs very rough. Stalls sometimes. I pulled all the plug wires off one by o...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by no
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by no

What caused shaking on acceleration?

My 94 Dodge Caravan shakes on acceleration. This happens on any speed. The more I push the gas pedal, the more vibratio...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Xu_Feng_2000
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by Xu_Feng_2000

Small Holes in Trunk of a 86 Honda Civic

Hello, I have a 86 Honda Civic and along the edge of the trunk (where the gasket is) are a few small hole that allow wa...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by clifford_vann
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by clifford_vann

Torque converter problem?

Hi all, more and more often I am experiencing the following problem: As soon I shift the transmission into the Park pos...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Tito
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Tito

AntiFrezze leak. What seals this?

The dealer quoted me $1200 to replace the head gaskets on my 2001 Subaru Outback. While I am getting these gaskets and...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by PballwakeguitarL
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by PballwakeguitarL

emission test trick

I can't remember what website I saw this on but a dirty engine can cause a car to fail an emissions test. In this case...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ag384
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by ag384

Cadillac Deville 95 or 96?

I have been looking at a couple of Cadillac Devilles. I came across two that appear to be in very good shape: a -95 and...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kaatpocodotse.ihatespamandIwillstalkspammers
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by kaatpocodotse.ihatespamandIwillstalkspammers

98 Jeep rear end ?'s

I need some more help. Looks like the read end in our 98 Grand Cherokee is shot . It's been rebuilt once before I broug...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by R.Runkle(nospam)
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by R.Runkle(nospam)

RE: High Altitude Cars??

Previously, before car computers;etc, I understood the car makers to put in different jets;etc in the carburators to co...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by TThomas680
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by TThomas680

Thorsen Tools - what happened?

Whatever happened to Thorsen Tools? Didn't they used to make pretty good sockets and such back in the day. These were m...
17 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pgtr(deletethisandsubstituteatsymbol)bigfoot.com
17 comments posted 22yrs posted by pgtr(deletethisandsubstituteatsymbol)bigfoot.com

Ford multi-function switch (turn signal, etc)

(Note: I also posted this at alt.autos.ford before I found this newsgroup) I have been trying to track down a multi-fun...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmcdingus
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmcdingus

quick light question

whats the difference between candlepower and lumens?
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by erty0
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by erty0

Spark Plug (socket) Sizes?

Spark Plug (socket) Sizes? Years ago on American cars weren't all spark plugs using the smaller 5/8 socket? When did 13...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by pgtr(deletethisandsubstituteatsymbol)bigfoot.com
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by pgtr(deletethisandsubstituteatsymbol)bigfoot.com

Hydraulic clutch problem?

Hi, 95 Cavalier 5-spd with non-adjustable Hyd clutch, 90k miles. No clutch work done recently. From a standstill the tr...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by urbansherpa
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by urbansherpa

Outstanding Cars in last 10 Years.

NOT INCLUDING so called LUXURY cars or so called FULLY LOADED. EXCLUDE THESE. In the last 10 years what are the above a...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dmrbaptie
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by dmrbaptie