Latest threads in Automotive Technologiesshow only best voted threads
| Subject | Author | Posted | Replies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Re: '93 Mustang 5.0 stalls after starting and idles rough
The problem turned out to be a cracked vacuum hose hiding under the upper intake manifold. It is hard to see. The hose is rubber, not one of those small plastic hoses. To help find a problem like...
—
|
20 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
fuel economy
can anybody tell me when the air con is on does it use more fuel?
6
|
20 years ago
|
6 | |
|
|
special tools req'd to rebuild ps pump?
Are special tools required to rebuild the power steering pump on a 88 Ford Taurus 3.0L v6 with the rebuild kit from oreilly's? I was figuring it would be cheaper and I know it'd be done right. Thanks
2
|
20 years ago
|
2 | |
|
|
Viva Touring tires -vs- Regatta 2 tires
Hi all, I was in the market for tires and found some tires I liked... I wanted to get some feedback with regard to these. 1. Goodyear Viva Touring (from Walmart). 80,0000 mile tires. 2. Goodyear...
—
|
20 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
Chrysler 3.0 water leak - Part II
I determined a while back that my '93 Shadow was losing water from the water tube under the intake. Of course, with the intake installed you can't actually SEE where the water is coming from. So, I...
13
|
20 years ago
|
13 | |
|
|
question for the gurus
I am pretty clueless about vehicles so I wanted to throw this question out there for the experts. I just had the fuel pump replaced in my 1992 Buick Regal. The car was fine for the first few days but...
1
|
20 years ago
|
1 | |
|
|
Info on replacing shifter cable on 94 Probe
Hi all, The shifter cable broke on my son's Probe, I have the new part in hand, but am having trouble figuring out how to get at the screws holding the plate on the firewall, and how to get at the...
—
|
20 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
Best glue for headliner installation
I am going to try to replace the headliner in my 89 F-150 standard cab. I bought the headliner material at the fabric store and a can of 3M foam fast 74. Is this the best glue to use? Will it hold up...
3
|
20 years ago
|
3 | |
|
|
Is "form-a-gasket" sealant any good for an oil pan?
I have had no luck in the past trying to seal oil pans. I tried twice on my '87 Accord and the new gaskets leaked both times. I now have to seal a pan again, this time on a Toyota 22R engine. Someone...
16
|
20 years ago
|
16 | |
|
|
Problems with 1998 Grand Voyager Check Engine Light - The saga continues
For six months I have been trying to help my SO fix her mini-van. The mini-van is a 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 3.0L V-6, Automatic with around 128,000 miles. Several months back, her check engine...
24
|
20 years ago
|
24 | |
|
|
Ignition timing problem part II :( need help.
Hey guys, so this is the story. 99 Nissan Altima with 49,000 miles, failed the functional part of the smog test in CA because the ignition timing was 12 degree BTDC. The correct timing is 20 degrees....
5
|
20 years ago
|
5 | |
|
|
power steering seeping out of overflow hole
88 ford taurus when yuo run it for a while, all of the power steering fluid leaks out of the overflow hole in the power steering pump reservoir! the steering sounds pretty squealy what do you think it...
—
|
20 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
Update on coughing 1983 Mazda B2000
Well, changed out all the emission hoses. Changed out the spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor. Kitted the carb and made real sure that all hoses are routed properly. Cleaned the after burn...
—
|
20 years ago
|
— | |
|
|
3800 intake TSB?
Our Bonneville is currently at the Pontiac dealer with a melted intake manifold. I thought this was a known problem with this engine and that GM had issued a service bulletin. The dealer says he's...
1
|
20 years ago
|
1 | |
|
|
shift kit for 4T80E?
Does anyone market a shift kit for a 4T80E transmission? I installed a Northstar engine & transmission in my rebodied Fiero and I would like it to shift a little crisper. Thanks for any information....
3
|
20 years ago
|
3 |