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Manually adding oil to an A/C compressor.

I`d converted a functioning A/C compressor from a Honda to be used as an air paint gun supply. It works like a charm pr...
8 comments posted 23yrs
posted by RickySpartan
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by RickySpartan

converting older cars to alternate fuel?

Hi! I have a 1973 VW Type III that I was thinking of converting to an alternate fuel source vehicle. My husband assures...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by adingus
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by adingus

Removing silcone ahesive?

Hi all, I am trying to help remove some aftermarket add on door edge guards on a friends car. It looks like the materia...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by none
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by none

Honda Civic DX Hatchback question

Posting for a friend: I have a 1991 Honda Civic DX Hatchback, manual transmission. Recently, I have noticed that the ca...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by skmenon
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by skmenon

Invisible Glass?

Hi folks, anyone used this product , Invisible Glass? Is it really any better than Windex then Vineagar? I'm about to d...
5 comments posted 23yrs
posted by otsinekwar
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by otsinekwar

rough idle -- explained?

hello, would any of you experts be able to post a Web site (or suggest a source) that explains *rough idle* (generally)...
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posted by seeAddress
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by seeAddress

Ford Taurus Starting Problem

1990 6 cylinder, turns over strong but won't start, had this problem periodically before but it would usually start but...
5 comments posted 23yrs
posted by Goldfeller
5 comments posted 23yrs posted by Goldfeller

clutch whining on acceleration

I have a 92 vw jetta, 5 spd manual. It has almost 200,000 miles. The strange thing is, when I first bought it, I hadnt...
12 comments posted 23yrs
posted by hgoodale_msp
12 comments posted 23yrs posted by hgoodale_msp

self adjuster on drum brakes

if my drum brakes have self adjusters, when i replace shoes, can't i just adjust the shoes so they EASILY allow the dru...
8 comments posted 23yrs
posted by odiegoogle
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by odiegoogle

How to bypass a/c on Astro Van?

Compressor seized so buddy took it off and now wants to bypass it altogether. Is it a simple "get shorter belt" or is t...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by jdumont
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by jdumont

1998 Subaru Outback ...trans/steering problem

1998 Outback 2.5L.... When I make a left turn from a standing still position, and start moving, I get a sensation that...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by jon.salnick
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by jon.salnick

A/C problem/question

My 98 Astro A/C is suddenly not working. The compressor is cycling and there appears to be refrigerant in the system bu...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by nobody
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by nobody

90 cherokee oil filter housing

I have been trying to find out how to remove the oil filter housing, so i can install 3 O-Rings to stop a leak, on a 90...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by bonnell
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by bonnell