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Just barely passed CA Smog 2

Car is 1988 Mazda 323 1.6L EFI non-turbo Just got the car tested under CA Smog 2. Passed. But the 15MPH test was close,...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by birdman
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by birdman

After Market Cruise Controls

All, Has anyone purchased a aftermarket cruise control kit? Is there certain ones to stay away from or certain ones tha...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by solomon_man
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by solomon_man

How to lower "NO" levels for a SMOG test

I just failed a SMOG test because the reading said my "NO" (also called NOX) levels were a couple of units above the ac...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by the_brantster
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by the_brantster

clacking noise under valve cover

I have a 1990 Plymouth Voyager with 130,000 miles on it (Mitsubishi 2.5L 4 cylinder engine). Recently a leaky radiator...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dt
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by dt

Tire leaking below 32F (0C)

Tire is leaking when temperatur is below 32F (0C). It's OK if temperatur is above 32F (0C). What's the reason? How to re...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hyh
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by hyh

96 Ford Contour Zetec engine - hard to work on?

I'm looking at purchasing a 96 Ford Contour GL at a dealer's lot. It has 128K on it. For the most part I like the car....
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by zirconx9
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by zirconx9

CMFI fuel injection question.

My '93 Safari with a 4.3L W code(CMFI) engine will not start. It has compression and spark but no fuel. I checked the s...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by firedome57
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by firedome57

92-96 Camry: Sludge? Common Problems?

Hi all, I am looking at getting my girlfriend a used 90-91 or 92-96 Toyota Camry (either sedan or wagon). I have heard...
61 comments posted 22yrs
posted by duckman66
61 comments posted 22yrs posted by duckman66

Direction Signal "Click"

I have a 1999 Toyota Camry - for the last couple of weeks the direction signal "clicker" sounds off periodically for no...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by artl1
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by artl1

Loss of electrical power, but car still ran

Hi there, I own an 89 Chev s-10, and while driving a couple of nights ago, all the lights, radio, etc. died, but the ca...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by m.doyle
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by m.doyle

Replacing universal joint on Ford truck ?

My gardener has a 68 ford pickup with standard trans...he needs to replace his universal joint...is this a big job...or...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by trinaz
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by trinaz

A starter question

should a starter gear shaft stick out frist or spin frist?
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by wee336
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by wee336

1992 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD trans trouble

I have a 1992 Rodeo 2wd with the GM 3.1 in it. It has 89,000 miles on it. It has been slow to go into drive for a while...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by uncledodo
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by uncledodo

remanufactured master cylinders any good?

I need to replace my brake master cylinder and was wondering if remanufactured ones are worth it. I've been told that r...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bitterdave2000_NoCannedHam
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by bitterdave2000_NoCannedHam