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About Mike Evans
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Expertise
Auto repair and parts questions on any year or make including older and foreign makes(MG and DeSoto, for example)

Experience
30 years as an auto parts counterman and parts manager, both wholesale and retail

Education/Credentials
B.A. in english, minor in physics

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Mike Evans 
In Category  Auto Parts

SubjectDate Asked

trouble finding parts11/25/2009
  Q: I can't seem to locate any parts for my project, a 1956 M274 "army mule". Even searching the web I ...
  A: OK, I don't have any real idea about the mule. I googled it and found a site that did parts ...
milky headlights11/24/2009
  Q: Why do headlights get milky with age? Seems like a lot of cars from the late 90's and early 2000's ...
  A: The headlights you are referring to are called "composite" headlights. The composite part is ...
Car Radio Trouble11/22/2009
  Q: my name is dragan. This is my first time asking a question online to a stranger no offense. I drive ...
  A: You're going to want to get someone who knows what they're doing to look at it. But, I can ...
releasing parking brake11/22/2009
  Q: why doesnt parking brake release? show diagram please. thank you
  A: Well, that's a pretty vague question. If I knew what car I might be able to help. Most ...
kia sportage repair11/22/2009
  Q: my 2001 kia sportage began running poorly recently. the check engine light came on and I took it to ...
  A: So, the balancer self-destructed. I'd like to see that picture of the crank nose, specifically ...
1991 Geo tracker rotor button11/22/2009
  Q: I have a 1991 Geo tracker 1.6 liter. I tried getting a rotor button at advance auto and autozone. ...
  A: Well it sure looks like the right one (I sent you the wrong picture). Is it possible that the ...
1991 Geo tracker rotor button11/22/2009
  Q: I have a 1991 Geo tracker 1.6 liter. I tried getting a rotor button at advance auto and autozone. ...
  A: Did any of the rotors that you were shown look like the old one, aside from the size of the ...
washer transmition11/21/2009
  Q: How do you install a washer transmission on a 1982 firebird
  A: I assume that you mean the wiper transmission. If you already have the new one, you know that ...
96 integra i think electrical problems?11/20/2009
  Q: First off heres the story got a car yesterday, drove it around fine first day started it probly 3 ...
  A: First of all, let's be clear what we mean by not starting. Does it not crank at all (engine ...
Ball joint replacement11/20/2009
  Q: Is it possible to replace the ball joints without replacing the control arms (upper and lower) as ...
  A: Yes, definitely. I don't know if Ford sells them separately, but Moog and everyone else does. ...
98 chevy astro van11/19/2009
  Q: i have a pain in the ass 98 chevy astro van, 2wd. it was very reliable until a year ago. for some ...
  A: Jeez Louise! This truck hasn't had a tune-up since you bought it? Don't even think about ...
speed governors for cars11/19/2009
  Q: How long have governor's been placed on vehicles- such as school buses or on private cars as an ...
  A: Governors go back a lot further than cars or buses. Those spinning balls you see on antique ...
Auto parts names11/19/2009
  Q: Please help me out on this. I leave in a Portuguese speaking country. My car got broke and I need to ...
  A: The long thing with the gear on the end is the vehicle speed sensor. That other item has me ...
Weird electrical problem.11/19/2009
  Q: 95 Suburban 350 4wd. It is wired for a trailer with either 4 or 5 prong connector. We just got a ...
  A: That white wire is usually the ground. However, I wouldn't make that assumption without ...
Weird electrical problem.11/18/2009
  Q: 95 Suburban 350 4wd. It is wired for a trailer with either 4 or 5 prong connector. We just got a ...
  A: Yes, there could have been a short, and it could have burned out a wire. There could also be a ...
1988 Honda (Acura) Legend11/18/2009
  Q: I have tried looking everywhere, I was wondering if you could help me... I have a 1988 Honda Legend ...
  A: Almost all newer cars have this feature. I don't know if it's the government or the insurance ...
Weird electrical problem.11/18/2009
  Q: 95 Suburban 350 4wd. It is wired for a trailer with either 4 or 5 prong connector. We just got a ...
  A: It is almost certainly the trailer plug causing the problem. I would get a new harness that ...
trans11/18/2009
  Q: Will a 4l80e out of a 1994 G30 van fit and correctly hook up in my 1995 G30.It has a different code ...
  A: It should work. I would try to get a new (rebuilt) converter to go with the newer trans, ...
1999 olds alero11/17/2009
  Q: I was driving my car when all of a sudden it started to run rough i took it to get it scaned and it ...
  A: If you replaced the MAP sensor, and you are still getting this code, then it's one of two ...
barren replaceing11/17/2009
  Q: how to replace front wheel barrens on a windstar van
  A: I am going to assume you are referring to the front wheel bearings of a Ford Windstar. Here's ...
1999 olds alero11/17/2009
  Q: I was driving my car when all of a sudden it started to run rough i took it to get it scaned and it ...
  A: That's just not enough info for me to tell you anything. I will tell you that just getting it ...
96 toyota corolla shifting problem11/16/2009
  Q: What would cause the shifter to pop out of fourth gear when I accelerate?
  A: There is probably a weak or broken mount (could be trans or engine, they're kind of all ...
Transmission question...11/16/2009
  Q: will a transmission from a '95, 2.3L Ford Ranger, 2WD, 5-speed...hook up in a '93 2.3L ford Ranger, ...
  A: It should work, but there are bound to be some things that are different. You won't know what ...
my honda civic problem11/16/2009
  Q: I have honda civic 2001 model vtec,i bought it as used car please,i want to ask if this type of ...
  A: The fuel filter on injected Hondas is generally located under the hood, near the engine. It is ...
Engine swap11/14/2009
  Q: I have a 1999 grand am with a 2.4l 4 cyl engine and I would like to swap it with a 5.0l 8 cyl from ...
  A: Well, let's start with the obvious, your Grand Am is a front-wheel-drive car and the Lincoln V8 ...
86 Ford F150 shutting off / starting up11/13/2009
  Q: Hey Mike, I got an 86 F150 4x4 with the 300, I installed a new master cylinder a couple of weeks ...
  A: So it cranks well but won't start and doesn't run good when it does, right? That's almost ...
heated o2 sensor Hyundai tucson11/13/2009
  Q: I need a heated 02 sensor (rear) for my 07 Hyundai Tucson. I called a autoparts store they wanted ...
  A: I assume that you at least tried to get the dealer to warranty it. Emissions parts are ...
shocks11/13/2009
  Q: I use it a few times a month to carry a lot of books (about 40 -50 boxes, seats are out, average ...
  A: You may have damaged the rear shocks. But not necessarily. If you only do this four times a ...
shocks11/12/2009
  Q: I use it a few times a month to carry a lot of books (about 40 -50 boxes, seats are out, average ...
  A: When I was in college I worked for a moving and storage place in the summers. Mostly they ...
switch for convertible cap11/10/2009
  Q: The switch /lever that controls the release of the cap on the back of the car which holds the top ...
  A: You can't find one in a junkyard because there are very few of these Camaro convertibles ...
80 Dodge Club Cab11/10/2009
  Q: Will a transmission out of an 87 Dodge Single Cab 4x4 pickup fit in my 80 2wd Dodge Club Cab? I plan ...
  A: That's a big maybe. If they're both 727 transmissions and you can save the tailshaft from the ...
air con11/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1974 Firebird with a match # 455 which I am rebuilding however I do not have the brackets ...
  A: If you are working on a car with factory air, then you will want the factory brackets. There ...
1999 Lincoln Continental will start but will not move11/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1999 Lincoln Continental and the car starts fine,it is just that when I shift from park to ...
  A: Well, I'd be tempted to peek under the car and see if the drive shaft is turning when this ...
General battery / alternator issue11/7/2009
  Q: I am not looking for you to give me any legal advice. I just am asking you as someone who knows ...
  A: Actually, I'm inclined to believe that the battery was damaged in the pothole incident. ...
RPM Tachometer11/6/2009
  Q: I have 1997 Toyota Tercel Manual transmission, but it doesn't have RPM guage :S. So my question is, ...
  A: I would go to a website such as summitracing.com and look at what tachometers they have have ...
'79 Blazer no power uphill11/6/2009
  Q: I have a '79 Blazer K5, 350, 4x4. Put in new plugs, wires, roter, dist cap. Also put in a new ...
  A: It's very hard to place a value on an older vehicle, there are so few comparables. Keep in ...
'79 Blazer no power uphill11/5/2009
  Q: I have a '79 Blazer K5, 350, 4x4. Put in new plugs, wires, roter, dist cap. Also put in a new ...
  A: I doubt if the carb is the problem, especially if it's a new one. It sounds to me like a ...
oil change time % indicator11/5/2009
  Q: I recently bought a new 2009 Honda Civic, and so far have put 3,300 miles on it. The salesman ...
  A: Yes, the technology that they use to indicate oil change intervals is very good. It can save ...
98 blazer 4x411/4/2009
  Q: I recently changed my motor %26 trans (same time).pulled used motor%26tran from same 98 blazer but ...
  A: With four wheel drive it is essential that the gear ratios in the front and rear differentials ...
2000 cavalier whining11/4/2009
  Q: i have a 2000 chevy cavalier and i'm worried about what is wrong. when i push on the gas pedal there ...
  A: Is this while you're going down the road or sitting still? If it's sitting still, then one of ...
1999 Jeep Cherokee11/4/2009
  Q: there seems to be water in the passenger side front floorboard all the time. It is not a large ...
  A: It's one of two things: It could be a leak in the windshield or some other body seam. Has it ...
gas tank11/3/2009
  Q: i have a 96 saturn sl1 and i need a gas tank...i cant find one anywhere...can you help
  A: Well, normally you get replacement fuel tanks from a radiator supplier. I'm not sure why, but ...
switch engine11/3/2009
  Q: will a 1991 mazda navajo 4.0 engine fit in a 1995 Mercury mountaineer ....it had a v8 engine in it.
  A: It could be done in theory, but it would be a huge job. Plus, the '95 has an OBDII system and ...
PCV valve11/2/2009
  Q: How do you remove the pcv valve from a 1980 Pontiac turbo 301 engine? I tried to pull the valve up, ...
  A: I'm going to assume that the valve has never been replaced, or hasn't been replaced in about ...
dash bulbs10/31/2009
  Q: we have a 2001 Pontiac montana with burnt bulbs on the speedometer and radio controls. Also a 2003 ...
  A: I'm getting a lot of questions about burned out dash bulbs lately. Changing them is simple, ...
Gas Guage Light10/31/2009
  Q: When you turn on the headlights in my sons 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse all of the dash lights come on. ...
  A: It is almost certainly a bulb out. You will have to reach up behind the dash and find the bulb ...
Push starting/starting on a hill with a stick shift when battery is dead10/31/2009
  Q: Can you push start a car with a manual that has a prox key with push-to-start in the other sense and ...
  A: That's an excellent question. These automated starting systems are all different. You could ...
air intakes10/31/2009
  Q: I drive Toyota Ipsum /1998/ with SXM10G model. My car is 2000CC engine. But I'd love to drive ...
  A: A cold air intake will give more power, especially in colder weather. -30 is probably a little ...
power steering10/30/2009
  Q: Hey Mike, I have a maxima with power steering problems which i was told is morning sickness because ...
  A: Go to any auto parts store and buy whichever power steering additive they have, they are all ...
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier10/29/2009
  Q: I don't have an owner's manual. On the dash a light came on that says check and a picture of an ...
  A: That weird feeling in the brakes on wet leaves was your anti-lock brakes doing their job by not ...
A/C and heating Fan10/29/2009
  Q: The fan in my car stopped working. Where do i look to fix and what can i do to fix. Already looked ...
  A: Although looking at the fuse is a good idea, when a blower motor stops working it usually means ...
honda crv catalytic converter10/28/2009
  Q: our "03 CRV EX 4WD Auto had the complete exhaust replaced, 20 months ago including the catalytic ...
  A: Given the cheapskate attitudes of most body shops, I'm sure that they used an aftermarket ...
BMW sevice engline light, po171 and 17410/27/2009
  Q: My service engline light keeps coming on when my fuel level falls just below half a tank. I always ...
  A: Ordinarily I would suspect a vacuum leak downstream from the MAF sensor. The gas cap bit does ...
honda crv catalytic converter10/27/2009
  Q: our "03 CRV EX 4WD Auto had the complete exhaust replaced, 20 months ago including the catalytic ...
  A: This all sounds a little peculiar. First, the catalytic converter is required by law to last ...
Dual climate control10/27/2009
  Q: I am having a problem with the A/C. The weird thing is its working and taking moisture out of the ...
  A: You've got air coming out of the dash, but it's not cold? There is probably a problem with the ...
2000 Deville drivers inside door panel10/26/2009
  Q: How do I get the door panel off?I need to get at the regulator.
  A: First you have to get the edge loose. The door panel is made of cardboard. Around the edge ...
2005 Toyota Rav4 Steering Link Gear Assembly10/26/2009
  Q: I was told I need to replace the steering link gear assembly in my Rav4 due to a clunking noise ...
  A: Well, I wonder what they mean by "steering link gear assembly?" This vehicle is not all that ...
2004 dogde cummins oil change10/26/2009
  Q: Could my 2004 cummins deisel oil be black after driving home from getting the oil changed? Maximum 3 ...
  A: Well, I am beginning to wonder. I think I would go out and buy a quart of the brand that they ...
2004 dogde cummins oil change10/25/2009
  Q: Could my 2004 cummins deisel oil be black after driving home from getting the oil changed? Maximum ...
  A: The oils used in diesels have some additives that color the oil very black. I used to get ...
honda passport clutch10/25/2009
  Q: my clutch pedal will not depress? how can i check the master cylinder or slave cylinder? what else ...
  A: You're saying that you push on the pedal and it won't move? That's not the master or slave ...
5 speed transmission shift cable bushings 1989 Toyota Camry10/24/2009
  Q: Shift cables have rubber grommet inserts with metal center at end - new cables $200 plus each DO NOT ...
  A: Pull one of the old bushings out and then go to a place that services lawn mowers and tractors. ...
Turn Signal Repair10/23/2009
  Q: I didn't get a reply from the Dodge expert, so I apologize if this isn't within your area of ...
  A: Do they come on but not blink? Or, do they not come on at all? Either way it is almost ...
ford transmisson10/23/2009
  Q: will a c3 and a c4 interchange in a 1980 fairmont inline 6 cylinder
  A: They both use the same bolt pattern to the block. You'll have to get a different torque ...
honda10/22/2009
  Q: were can i find cover plates for the roof bars on honda crv the bit that cover up the screws
  A: If you haven't tried the dealer then do that, of course. Honda is the only source for these ...
power steering leak10/22/2009
  Q: I have a 99 ford ranger xlt 3.0L. When I turn the wheel to the right fluid comes out of the boot on ...
  A: Yes. That boot is there to keep out dust and dirt. There is a seal in the rack that keeps the ...
sparkplugs10/22/2009
  Q: what is the difference between cj8 and cj8y sparkplugs? will a cj8 be ok if a cj8y is called for? ...
  A: The way that Champion numbers break down, they have the same thread and the same depth of ...
Ford Starter Relays10/21/2009
  Q: Do you know if all Ford models come equipped with remote starter relays as opposed to on-starter ...
  A: Yes, they do. Some even have both. Even when using a starter with a solenoid on the body Ford ...
tilt steering/column shift10/21/2009
  Q: Does anyone make a column shift 3 speed tilt wheel steering column? I have a 1968 Chevy 4 wheel ...
  A: I have never seen a three-on-the-tree with tilt. You could install a floor shifter for the ...
2005 Hyundai Sonata - Dead Battery10/20/2009
  Q: I bought a 2005 Hyundai Sonata in May, 2009. Up until now it has been a dream. I accidently left ...
  A: First of all, you can't go by the color of the cables. You have to actually look at the ...
Transmission in a 1998 S10 Blazer10/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1998 S10 Blazer (4.3L - 4x4 - automatic). Reverse is out of this vehicle (forward gears ...
  A: Well I hope you got a good price. Practically everything inside the transmission is cast ...
Transmission in a 1998 S10 Blazer10/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1998 S10 Blazer (4.3L - 4x4 - automatic). Reverse is out of this vehicle (forward gears ...
  A: They used this transmission from '97-'02 in the Blazer and S-10. Before you spend a lot of ...
1982 El Camino10/19/2009
  Q: I've been looking everywhere for a driver's side front interior and exterior fender for a 1982 ...
  A: Goodmark sells this fender for $200. Your local body supply warehouse probably deals with ...
Front Diff10/19/2009
  Q: Does anyone know how to put the front differential back in a 1996 Chevy Blazer AWD made just like ...
  A: I'm pretty sure that this differential housing is based on the housing used in the rear end of ...
pontiac grand am engine swap10/18/2009
  Q: i was wondering what engines i could swap out for my 3.1l v-6 in my 1995 grand am gt and is it at ...
  A: Any '94-'99 3.1 FWD would work in your car. There was a 3.4 version of this engine used in ...
fuel pressure gauge specs10/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1987 pontiac 6000. We have tested the fuel pressure(it reads 9), but we do not know where ...
  A: That pressure is way too low for a fuel injected engine. If my memory serves me correctly you ...
brake lights10/17/2009
  Q: brake lights wont turn off chevy truck
  A: If your brake lights won't go off then you almost certainly have a bad brake light switch. ...
used parts interchangability10/16/2009
  Q: i have a japanese built 93 civic i have the opportunity to pick up a U S built 95 civic for ...
  A: The mechanical parts might interchange, but I doubt if any of the body parts would. Honda made ...
replacing a bulb in a 1999 Lincoln Continental10/16/2009
  Q: What I was wondering was if if was possible to just replace a bulb in the dashboard cluster of a ...
  A: The bulbs can be replaced individually. You have to reach up into the space behind the ...
MB ml32010/15/2009
  Q: Every time i go to start the MB i have to turn the key once car wont start i have to pump on gas ...
  A: Well, first of all, on a fuel-injected vehicle pumping the pedal does nothing. On a carburetor ...
interchange10/15/2009
  Q: will a 3.1 out of a 2000 lumina fit in a 96 grand prix 3.1. motor and trans or just motor?
  A: The engine in the 2000 is completely different from the ones used in earlier years. It has a ...
2005 Explorer10/14/2009
  Q: Are brand new , not refurbished , rear wiper motors avail . My rear wiper is not working & fuses ...
  A: You might be able to order one from Ford. There is no reason not to use a rebuilt one, though. ...
1992 dodge spirit missing, sputtering, and losing power10/12/2009
  Q: i have a 1992 dodge spirit it has started sputtering, missing, and losing power. it acts like it is ...
  A: You don't mention the ignition system. You cannot tune or diagnose any car unless you first ...
Chevy Cavalier brakes10/12/2009
  Q: I did a complete brake job on my daughter's 2001 Chevy Cavalier about 1year ago. I replaced all ...
  A: The 2001 Cavalier has 4-wheel anti-lock brakes as standard equipment. It is a low-cost ABS ...
05 chevy malibu classis10/12/2009
  Q: i have an o5 chevy malibu classic and the cigarette lighter is not working were would the fuse box ...
  A: Did you look in the owner's manual? That should tell you where to look and which fuse to look ...
Camry 200810/12/2009
  Q: HAve a nice day for you..... I own Toyota camry 2008 and i faced troubles in my automatic ...
  A: This is almost unheard of, a Toyota experiencing problems like this so soon. Even though you ...
Seat Belt Latch Replacement10/11/2009
  Q: I own a 1993 Ford Explorer SUV and have experienced a broken (really a worn out) seat belt latch. I ...
  A: The bottom of this bolt pokes out into the space beneath the truck. The tip of the blot will ...
idnentifying headers10/11/2009
  Q: Hope ya can help me out here. I recently bought a 71 Chevy C10 w/ a 350 blah blah blah. In the shed ...
  A: There's no way to tell what they fit just by looking at them. You can tell if they have the ...
seized engine10/10/2009
  Q: I'm contemplating the possible purchase of a used Oldsmobile that's sitting at a repair shop close ...
  A: This car came with a DOHC six cylinder known as the "Shortstar." It is a close relative of the ...
2000 Mazda B250010/10/2009
  Q: What would make a 2000 Mazda B2500 with standard transmission die while driving. The day before it ...
  A: There are all sorts of things that might make an engine suddenly die. First thing to check is ...
94 Ford Aerostar heating10/10/2009
  Q: Just lately, when I turn the heat up to maximum, it results in reduced airflow from the fresh air ...
  A: Are you sure it hasn't always done this and you just noticed? When the system is on Heat, and ...
1985 280SL10/10/2009
  Q: What is an EGR? It is located right on the side of the motor.
  A: An EGR is an Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve. They were developed in the early '70's as a way ...
Honda rims10/9/2009
  Q: I'm thinking of buying replacement alloy wheel rims for my 2001 Honda Odyssey from a used parts shop ...
  A: Go to someone who sells custom rims. If the same rims fit both years, then the wheels should ...
my 2000 bmw 528i problem10/9/2009
  Q: the service engine lights turn on same with the brake and a sign eml turn on also but thats not the ...
  A: If I had to guess I'd say that you have an ECM failure. That would put the engine and all ...
first gen probe spindal and hub10/8/2009
  Q: hi i'm having a hard time finding a front driver side spindle and hub assembly its for a 89 probe gt ...
  A: I would normally go to a salvage yard for something like that. Since they didn't make many of ...
truck question10/8/2009
  Q: I have a 1988 Dodge Ram 50 it has a 2.0 engine in it right now it is going out what is the biggest ...
  A: The only other engine that Mitsubishi (which is who built your truck) used was the 2.6. You ...
Mitsubishi montero sport 4x4 solenoid10/6/2009
  Q: Expert, I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4x4 3.5L engine and would like to replace the ...
  A: I'm afraid that little goody is going to have to come from Mitsubishi. There may be a Mitsu ...
1998 Isuzu Rodeo Instrument panel wiring10/6/2009
  Q: I own a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo and the speedometer went bad. bought a 2004 model instrument panel to ...
  A: You'll have to get a wiring diagram for both trucks and sit down and figure out what is what. ...
hooker or flowtech10/6/2009
  Q: Me and my dad were talking about what brand headers to buy for that 351w and he said hooker is the ...
  A: I'm afraid I have to go with your Dad on this. Hooker has been in the business a long time and ...
cb radio10/6/2009
  Q: I have a 1981 Lincoln Mark VI that came with a factory Ford CB Radio... i think it still works but ...
  A: Does that mean you can find one on eBay? If it does, then I would buy it. I can't remember ...
transmision10/6/2009
  Q: 06 yuon 4x4 will not shift into 3rd or 4th gear could it be a sensor
  A: I suppose it could be, but I don't know which one. If you are not getting any codes (check ...
Airbag clockspring10/5/2009
  Q: I have 2005 gmc yukon denali,looking to replace the airbag clockspring vin# 1gkek63u85j103299. Where ...
  A: You are stuck with going to the dealer. This is a very critical safety item with a very slow ...
Engine interchange10/5/2009
  Q: I have a 1998 Oldsmobile alero with the 3.4L engine thats gone bad, will a 3.4L engine out of a 1999 ...
  A: They didn't sell the Alero as a 1998 model in the U.S. They started production in April of '98 ...
honda accord '9410/5/2009
  Q: hi i just got a 94 honada accored and i was wondering what upgrades to the engine would u suggest ...
  A: The two inexpensive things to do would be a cold-air intake and a performance exhaust. You ...
Safety of removal of steering linkage on '87 Toyota 2WD pickup10/3/2009
  Q: The Toyota guy is not taking more question, and this is really a very basic question that you'll ...
  A: Maybe I was misunderstood. Leave the centerlink attached to the pitman and idler arms. Just ...
Safety of removal of steering linkage on '87 Toyota 2WD pickup10/3/2009
  Q: The Toyota guy is not taking more question, and this is really a very basic question that you'll ...
  A: I am not a big fan of ramps. That said, you can do this without a whole lot of drama. The ...
hyundai elantra lantra transmission10/2/2009
  Q: i live in the Rep of Trinidad & Tobago transmission sliping
  A: Assuming that this is an automatic transmission, slipping can be caused by two things. One is ...
Actuator for H1 1994 Hummer10/2/2009
  Q: Where can I find a Actuator for H1 1994 Hummer. It is Hummer part#6002513 and is used to auto ...
  A: H1 Hummers are tough to get parts for. I think there will be some kind of online presence in ...
turbocharger10/1/2009
  Q: Is there a turbocharger that will fit a 3.4L V6 on an 04 Pontiac Grand am SE2?
  A: I don't think that there is anyone making a kit to put a turbo on that engine/car combination. ...
second thoughts10/1/2009
  Q: Mike Im thinking twice about my timing belt that I just put on the lft camshaft gear mark is dead ...
  A: Well, I hope you get it straight. I've never worked on a Lexus V8 so all I can do is wish you ...
pontiac and chevy9/30/2009
  Q: woundering whats the difference with chevy v-8 and pontiac v-8 can the share parts since they are ...
  A: A Pontiac engine and a Chevy engine have no parts in common. But we're talking about engines ...
veering when accelrating9/30/2009
  Q: my car veers to the right when accelerating. It is fine when braking, cruising or deaccelerating. ...
  A: Has it always done this, or are you just paying more attention because of the repairs? Most ...
engines 1995 firebird9/30/2009
  Q: I have a 1995 firebird with 3.4l. I'd like to put a 350 in it but I'm not sure what to look for. ...
  A: You could put any LT1 or earlier small block in this car without a lot of trouble if you aren't ...
second thoughts9/30/2009
  Q: Mike Im thinking twice about my timing belt that I just put on the lft camshaft gear mark is dead ...
  A: I don't know what engine you are working on but the marks should line up perfectly if you have ...
pistons9/30/2009
  Q: Sorry about asking so many questions but would my stock pistons work good with edelbrock cylinder ...
  A: The 351W, right? I would think you'd want to get something with a little more compression. ...
1994 Chevy Truck Steering Columns9/29/2009
  Q: My truck is a 1994 Chevy 4X4 1500 Standard Transmission non-tilt without cruise control. Can I ...
  A: You could do this. The best way to do it would be to take the harness out of your old column ...
dodge transmission9/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1995 dodge duster 3.0 the transmission pops into 2nd gear when the car gets warm about 2 ...
  A: If this is an automatic transmission we're talking about, then you have what is known as ...
Rav4 engine9/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1999 Rav4 with a blown 2.0 engine. I have a line on a used 2.0 replacement from a 1997. ...
  A: There's no way for me to tell that. Even if it's the same casting, it could be machined ...
Uncomfortable Seats9/28/2009
  Q: I've got a 2008 Honda Fit Sport. The front seats are uncomfortable on long drives. I understand that ...
  A: This would not be super cheap, but you could go to a local upholsterer or "trim shop" and get ...
Motor swap9/28/2009
  Q: Can you take a 3.1 motor out of a 2000 malibu and put it into an 1998 malibu and it hook right up? ...
  A: I doubt it. Although they are related, they are more like cousins than brother and sister. GM ...
cylinder heads9/28/2009
  Q: I took what you said and told my dad. He said that we will find a good enigne block and put some ...
  A: If you're going to get another 351W and rebuild it, there are some excellent kits available ...
flasher9/27/2009
  Q: the turn signal and flasher don't work should i replace the flasher or is it in the steering ...
  A: There is no timing belt on the 96 Regal, whether you have 3.1 or a 3.8. There is a gigundous ...
1996 328i convertible9/26/2009
  Q: The check engine coolant message keeps coming on after I have had EVERYTHING (hair pin leak, ...
  A: If the warning is part of your OBDII system, then you will need a scan tool to erase the ...
Chevrolet 4.3 liter V-69/25/2009
  Q: I have a 95 chevy 1500 with a bad motor. Would like to replace it with a used engine but with the ...
  A: If the truck is registered as a '96, then it is a '96. I can't tell you how may times I sold ...
2001 Hyundai Elantra Transmission problems9/25/2009
  Q: My transmission slips between 1st and 2nd gear and I have to back off the gas to keep engine from ...
  A: Well, I have to admit that it sounds like a problem in the transmission, not one of the ...
roller rockers on a 1974 corvette9/24/2009
  Q: I just bought aluminum edelbrock heads with a roller rocker set up. Can you tell me when i am ...
  A: The nut adjusts the rocker, the allen screw locks it in place. So you do the adjustment, then ...
2007 ford expedition9/24/2009
  Q: I have a 2007 Ford Expedition. It currently does not have the heavy duty tow package, but I heard ...
  A: You should be able to buy an aftermarket trans cooler just about anywhere that sells auto ...
2007 ford expedition9/24/2009
  Q: I have a 2007 Ford Expedition. It currently does not have the heavy duty tow package, but I heard ...
  A: A factory towing package includes a lot of things. Usually it will include a bigger capacity ...
2001 vw passat buy or not9/24/2009
  Q: A guy is selling me a 2001 vw passat v6 4wheel drive 138k for $3500. Interior is great, its leather ...
  A: The axle seal leak can probably be handled by adding whatever fluid is leaking when it needs ...
glass packs9/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1983 ford bronco xlt with a 351 windsor and an c6 automatic trans. I want to install a set ...
  A: The closer the mufflers are to the engine, the quieter the sound coming out of the pipes. I ...
I Need Help changing the serpentine belt9/23/2009
  Q: I basically want to know how to change the serpentine belt on a 2000 Toyota 4runner? It has 150,000 ...
  A: As near as I can tell, the 4runner doesn't have a serpentine belt. It has three individual ...
O2 sensor problem after clutch repair?9/23/2009
  Q: Mike - I just had the clutch replaced on my 03 Hyundai Elantra GLS. After picking the car up I ...
  A: They probably had to disconnect it to get the transmission out and do the clutch job. You ...
Ballast resistor9/22/2009
  Q: Mike, A question on the ballast resistoe for a 1964, 283 Chevrolet V-8. The ballast resistor is ...
  A: Older GM cars had a ceramic ballast resistor mounted on the firewall. At some point in the ...
s-10 fuel injection9/21/2009
  Q: 2 litre..it has been having a problem for several years with the engine missing on 2-3 cyl after ...
  A: All of the injectors share the same power wire, and the ECM grounds them in order to fire them. ...
s-10 fuel injection9/21/2009
  Q: 2 litre..it has been having a problem for several years with the engine missing on 2-3 cyl after ...
  A: The best way to check this thing out would be with the parts that you already have. First try ...
driveshafts9/19/2009
  Q: looking for a inner cv tripod type to fit my 1600 crx vetec number of splines on spider are 33 ...
  A: Every biggish city has a shop that rebuilds CV axles. You need to find the one in your area ...
2002 S40 1.9L Turbo9/19/2009
  Q: After getting back from a football game, my car wouldn't start after letting it sit for about 20 ...
  A: Sounds like the MAP sensor, which is generally referred to as a Baro sensor on boosted cars, ...
transmission9/19/2009
  Q: I have a plymouth Neon Highline Manual 95 and i dont know what to replace but it has to do something ...
  A: I don't think it is the transmission. I think you broke a cv axle. On this car you can ...
Seat belt locking9/18/2009
  Q: One of my passenger seat belts in my year 2000 Golf has locked into place while nobody was sitting ...
  A: You'll have to take apart the inertia reel assembly. It's not hard to do once you remove the ...
Air Compressor9/18/2009
  Q: I bought a '95 E350 Shuttle Bus. It appears that the air compressor is not working. I have no idea ...
  A: I'm assuming that this is a big bus with a E350 cab in the front, and that what you are ...
01 Saturn SL2 Plastic Intake Manifold9/16/2009
  Q: I have the above car and just found a leak n the tube where the heater hose connects. It has split ...
  A: I have run into this before. You can try to stop-drill the crack and patch it, some people ...
Rear Air Shock conversion9/15/2009
  Q: I'm in need of rear air-shocks w/sensors for my 1998 Cadillac STS. New shocks are way out of my ...
  A: There are two different suspension systems on these cars. One is the electronic suspension, ...
crane cam specs9/15/2009
  Q: I have a cam dynamiics s.b chevy cam part number cd10013 and would like the specs. I hope you ca ...
  A: I do not have a copy of the Cam Dynamics catalog. Since Crane has gone through a ...
1968 chevy camaro9/14/2009
  Q: but in new battery starter cables alternator the car starts sometimes,but othertimes nothing. can ...
  A: I assume that by not starting you mean not cranking. If you changed the cables, did you make ...
chevrolet 1500 vent parts9/14/2009
  Q: I have a 2002 Chevrolet 1500 silverado extended cab and I'm looking for a part for it. The vents in ...
  A: I have no idea what GM might call this part. I am also certain that it is going to have to ...
transmission swap9/13/2009
  Q: what transmissions swaps with a 1997 gmc 1500 4x4 ANSWER: They use the same transmission in ...
  A: Your engine and transmission are both electronically controlled. The new transmission, if it ...
altima 2002 ball joint9/13/2009
  Q: how to replace ball joint on 2002 altima
  A: The ball joint and the control arm are one piece. The control arm is held onto the chassis by ...
Z5 Invention9/12/2009
  Q: 'You tube' has an article on a "Z5" air intake part invented by a Jewish teenager which is reported ...
  A: While anything is possible, I would be willing to bet a large pile of money that this is ...
86 olds- air Pulse tube9/12/2009
  Q: I'm trying to find a new air pulse tube that has rusted through on my 86 olds V8 5L engine. Im ...
  A: Are we talking about the tube that delivers air to the catalytic converter? If so, Airtex and ...
Car Vibration9/12/2009
  Q: I have a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The car has been vibrating pretty badly at the point when it's ...
  A: I notice that you didn't replace the front mount. If I had to pick one of those mounts that ...
Power Steering return hose9/11/2009
  Q: I have a 2004 Ford Escape 3.0L Duratec V6 4 speed automatic. It's currently at the dealership to ...
  A: The fact that none of the suppliers I know of make or carry the hose in question makes me ...
1997 Chevrolet Camaro 3.8L SFI OHV 6 cyl fuel pump9/11/2009
  Q: I need a new fuel pump for my 97 Chevy Camaro, where can I find one at a good deal and how much do ...
  A: Airtex sells just the pump for about 125 dollars. The module, complete with sender, goes for ...
Power Steering return hose9/11/2009
  Q: I have a 2004 Ford Escape 3.0L Duratec V6 4 speed automatic. It's currently at the dealership to ...
  A: Well, here's the problem: I can't find anyone else who makes this hose. The pressure hose is ...
CARB9/11/2009
  Q: I HAVE A 74 FORD F350 FLAT BED DUALY WITH A 302 2BARREL MOTOR. THE CARB IS JUNK AND I WANT TO ...
  A: The right Holley for that use would be a 4412. It is designed to fit on a Ford and is a ...
replacement springs9/10/2009
  Q: I have a 2002 GMC Envoy with weak springs. I hate to replace them with the same type of spring. Do ...
  A: The Envoy bears no relationship to any truck. It is a unique design shared with Chevrolet. ...
2003 e250 and 1998 Club Wagon xlt doors9/10/2009
  Q: I have a 2003 E250 van with passenger side barn doors. Does a 1998 Club Wagon doors, passenger and ...
  A: They ought to, if both vans have the same wheelbase. But, while the sheet metal is most likely ...
CPS location9/8/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me where is the crankshaft position sensor located on a 2004 Chrysler Town & ...
  A: It inserts into the side of the block just above the oil pan rail and is held in with a single ...
2000 cavalier9/8/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 cavalier with a bad engine and i have a 1998 cavalier that has a good engine. Can i ...
  A: Aside from the EGR, they are the same. But, the EGR is built into the cylinder head, and ...
8mm allen hex bolt9/7/2009
  Q: Mike I have a 1990 Lexus LS400 I doing a timing belt job on it (first time not easy) anyhow I'm ...
  A: No, I don't, but I am sure you messed up the threads. If you clean the bolt well and look at ...
Car Stereo Wire Harness9/7/2009
  Q: I am replacing my factory stereo in my 2002 Denali with an after market stereo system, I believe I ...
  A: OK, this is one area I know very little about. I don't have to, 'cause I go on Crutchfield's ...
96chevy 1500 4.3l9/7/2009
  Q: My 96 Chevy 1500 4.3l has been giving me fits. It continues to stall as I drive down the road at any ...
  A: The code, P1351, that you are getting is, according to some that I talk to, being set because ...
2002 hyundai accent9/7/2009
  Q: having trouble starting ,not firing,could this be the distributor cap? Or moisture somewhere?
  A: This engine, like most modern cars sold in America, does not have a distributor cap nor even a ...
Lincoln TownCars Compatibility For Shocks & springs9/6/2009
  Q: Which models and years for Lincoln TownCars are compatible for replacement parts(shocks & springs) ...
  A: There's no need to change the shocks, they use the same ones as the air suspension. Everyone ...
Lincoln TownCars Compatibility For Shocks & springs9/6/2009
  Q: Which models and years for Lincoln TownCars are compatible for replacement parts(shocks & springs) ...
  A: All Town Cars, Crown Vics, and Grand Marquis from '94 and up can be fitted with coil springs ...
283 Crankshaft I.D.9/5/2009
  Q: Mike, The crankshaft in my 1964 283 cu. in. engine is numbered GM2 3849847 with a completely round ...
  A: There shouldn't be any problem. I asked a couple of guys I know who have a little more ...
auto9/5/2009
  Q: how to get back brakepads off a 2003 gmc yukon denial
  A: Basically, you remove the two long bolts that hold the pads in place, and the other two bolts ...
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo9/4/2009
  Q: Will the gas tank from a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo fit my 1996? Thank You
  A: I don't have an aftermarket source for these tanks, but I think it probably would fit in the ...
air conditioning jeep wrangler9/4/2009
  Q: I have a 1992 jeep wrangler. I am trying to retro from R-12 to R-134A. I emptied all R-12 vacuumed ...
  A: The drier should be replaced during this operation. any time the system is opened the drier ...
position sensors9/3/2009
  Q: what year vehicles would be compatible with a 1999 chrysler concorde for a crank shaft position ...
  A: Chrysler has used the same CPS in all of their domestic V6s from '93-2000. If you're thinking ...
79 f150 battery drain9/3/2009
  Q: I have a 79 f150 the battery is brand new the alt. has been checked and checked good. Everything ...
  A: There could be a bad voltage regulator, which is mounted near the battery. Or there could be a ...
88 Ciera 3.8L No Spark9/2/2009
  Q: I have changed the 3 coils, The module, and ECM, and now i just dont know I have tested 12V to the ...
  A: The crankshaft sensor is the most likely suspect. It provides the triggering signal to the ...
1978 volvo 2409/2/2009
  Q: car has been sitting for a while replaced gas tank and fuelpumps and all of the fuel lines car runs ...
  A: If it starts fine when cold, but doesn't want to start when hot, then it sounds like the ...
1990 Buick Regal Idle Air Control Valve Replacement9/1/2009
  Q: What steps would I take to replace an Idle Air Control Valve on a 1990 Buick Regal? I am having ...
  A: There isn't anything that I can think of that would be easier. I will attach a photo of the ...
Brake Light Issue.8/31/2009
  Q: I own a 1996 BMW 318i. I have a brake light that went out. I replaced the bulb, but the light is ...
  A: If it's just one bulb, then it's one of two things. Either you put in the wrong bulb (you have ...
Burned out dash and other bulbs8/31/2009
  Q: My 1996 Lexus ES300 has several dash cluster bulbs out as well as a few near the radio panel. Is ...
  A: You have to get your three-year-old nephew to help, and then you have to grease him up so that ...
W.O.T. governor8/31/2009
  Q: Does my 2006 nissan maxima have a wide open throttle governor? if so, can it be removed/disabled? I ...
  A: I wouldn't call it a governor, although it can function as one under some conditions. You have ...
Fuses for 1996 toyota 4r8/30/2009
  Q: Ir an Alt fuse blows out; will your auto still start?
  A: Depends on how the car is wired. On a lot of Japanese cars the same fuse link that carries ...
2003 toyota corolla8/30/2009
  Q: all of the indicator lights dont come on any more
  A: If none of the indicator lights (the ones that normally light up when you first start the car) ...
transmission & radiator life span8/30/2009
  Q: Mike, This is in regards to a 1995 Acura Integra, for which you advised recently on a pulsating ...
  A: So far as the transmission goes, there is no real reason to expect it to fail. If it is ...
87 olds calais supreme 2.5L8/29/2009
  Q: I need a fuel door assy and can't find any in salvage yards.Do you have any idea which other models ...
  A: Yes, it would have to be the same years. I'm not saying some other one might not fit, but ...
1988 Honda Accord EX Headlight Switches8/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1988 Honda Accord Ex and my headlights don't want to turn on anymore. When I try to turn on ...
  A: I'm sure that a new switch is what you need. The headlight switch is concentric to the ...
BMW window regulator front passenger side8/29/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 323i BMW.How do I replace the front passenger side window regulator.
  A: Installing a new regulator really isn't a big deal. You can tell by looking at it what needs ...
back-up sensor8/28/2009
  Q: I resently purchased a 2003 lincoln town car signature from a friend who passed away. The rear ...
  A: I don't know about this, much. The sensors in the bumper measure the distance to the nearest ...
1997 Mitsubishi Mirage8/28/2009
  Q: If my car sits in the sun all day(about six to seven hours) the instrument cluster has some issues. ...
  A: Is this a digital dash? If it is, you are probably going to have to replace it. LCD's are ...
Car overheats, radiator fan off8/27/2009
  Q: I just bought a used 2007 Ford Focus zx5 automatic. It seems to be overheating when I'm suck in idle ...
  A: If I had to guess, based on what you told me, I'd say that the radiator fan motor is bad. The ...
wheel interchangeability8/27/2009
  Q: I would like to replace the factory 17" wheels from my 2006 Mercury Mountaineer to a more attractive ...
  A: All of the Ford wheels, except for the big pickups, use the same bolt pattern: 5 bolts in a ...
auto transmission8/27/2009
  Q: I have a 2001 Buick La Sabre auto transmission. When it shifts into high gear about 40 or 50 ...
  A: If the tone of the hum changes with the speed of the car, then there's most likely a problem ...
93 chevy silverado tilt steering8/27/2009
  Q: I have removed everything down to the turn signal plastic works. I can't get the cylinder out, I ...
  A: I'm not sure what you're trying to do. Sounds like you have the wheel off and are trying to ...
Axle nut8/26/2009
  Q: I have a 2004 BMW X5 , 3.0 with a sports package , where could I buy an axle nut for the left front ...
  A: You should be able to get an air filter at any good parts store. The V8 filter is actually a ...
auto parts8/26/2009
  Q: I need to have a look a diagram for the wheel barrens on a 1988 Ford Bronco. I have removed the old ...
  A: I don't have one I could show you, but a trip to the Ford dealer should do the trick. they ...
suspension lift kit problems8/26/2009
  Q: i have a 2004 dodge ram which i have had a 4-6" rough country lift kit installed. But i have big ...
  A: OK, I have looked at a PDF of Rough Country's instruction sheet, which is available from their ...
transmission problems8/25/2009
  Q: I have an 02 Kia Rio Cinco wher the gear shift is very loose. I literally need to look for each ...
  A: I'm not all that familiar with these trucks, never drove or worked on one. That said, most ...
Replace fog lamp bulb 2001 Caddilac DTS8/25/2009
  Q: How do replace the drivers side fog lamp bulb on a 2001 Caddilac DTS
  A: You have to reach around the bumper to the back of the foglight. There should be cover clipped ...
1991 GEO Prizm cooling fan switch8/25/2009
  Q: I replaced a radiator on my 1991 GEO Prizm and also need to install a new radiator cooling fan ...
  A: Every book I consult just lists one radiator fan switch for these cars. Several manufacturers ...
Valve Stems8/24/2009
  Q: I have a 2008 Toyota Tacoma pick-up with 24K. I have noticed lately that on start up I get a puff of ...
  A: For a Toyota to have anything at all wrong with the engine after only 24,000 miles is unheard ...
V6 1964 MGB conversion8/23/2009
  Q: Can I convert my 64 B to a V6? If so where can I get information? Thanks. Dave
  A: You could, although I don't know of anyone who sells kits or instructions. Believe it or not, ...
ford fuel injection8/23/2009
  Q: I have a 1988 ford e350 with a 460 motor when I turn the key on in the morning it takes about 45 to ...
  A: There is a small leak somewhere in the pressurized fuel system. It could be an injector, or it ...
95 galant mitsubishi8/22/2009
  Q: I have a 95 gallant standard shift it worked fine when i bought it,not bad for a used car, other ...
  A: Although I realize money is tight, a starter is one item I would never by from a salvage yard. ...
NISSAN SUPER CHARGER8/22/2009
  Q: This feature has been a HUGE thorn in my side. so first any upside you could mention to me would ...
  A: There are all sorts of places that a rattle could come from on an engine. But if a competent ...
96 towncar wont start or crank think its the alarm?8/22/2009
  Q: I got a 96 lincoln town car and it wont start.I checked the starter and it works and i notice that ...
  A: If it was an aftermarket alarm I might be worried but an OEM alarm shouldn't prevent the car ...
2001 Expedition 3dr seat8/22/2009
  Q: Mike , can you tell me how to remove the third row seat in my 2001 For Expedition EB? I just packing ...
  A: Sorry, I really don't know how. My brother has an Expedition but it lacked the third seat when ...
BMW 330CI 20018/21/2009
  Q: I am trying to find out what the part is called under the front of my car the fog light was hit and ...
  A: OK, then this is the piece that is fastened to the bottom of the core support (the bulkhead to ...
BMW 330CI 20018/21/2009
  Q: I am trying to find out what the part is called under the front of my car the fog light was hit and ...
  A: This generally referred to as the front air dam or valance. A new one is probably pretty ...
Remote8/21/2009
  Q: We just purchased a 2000 Rav4 and it doesn't have keyless remote. Is this something that can be ...
  A: Oh, yeah. You can buy a kit from any place that sells stereos and alarms. Or you can just go ...
hub8/21/2009
  Q: i need a crankshaft pulley drive hub for a 1982 amc eagle 2.5 iron duke. i found a pulley and hub ...
  A: When you say drive hub I assume that you are talking about the harmonic balancer to which the ...
battery recharge8/20/2009
  Q: drained battery by leaving lights on how long should car then run to sufficiently recharge battery ...
  A: If the battery is really drained driving the car might not be enough to recharge it. I would ...
motor8/20/2009
  Q: yes i was wondering i have an 81 monte carlo it had the smallest v8 in it can i put a 400 small ...
  A: Yes. All GenI small-block Chevys are externally identical and can be interchanged. The ...
38 plymouth sedan8/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1938 plymouth sedan. How would I get parts for the motor, body decals, lights and such. ...
  A: I'm not a big Mopar guy. The best place to look would be the classifieds in Hemmings Motor ...
Anti Lock Brake light8/19/2009
  Q: My Anti Lock Brake Light comes on intermittenly. Not often. The few times I have taken it too ...
  A: I don't know who you've got working on your car, but you need to find someone else. Both the ...
Interior Car Neon Lights8/18/2009
  Q: I recently went to an auto store and bought some interior neon lights. I bought a $20 neon light ...
  A: Something shorted out your cigarette lighter. Although they are on a fuse, it is a very large ...
engine8/18/2009
  Q: i have a 1994 honda accord but every time it gets below a half a tank of gas, it waill randomly miss ...
  A: Could be several things. Now I'd like to know, when it shuts off, do you have to put more gas ...
Question8/17/2009
  Q: What should I do if the dealership is telling me they cant cut and program the key i have offline to ...
  A: Well, it may be the wrong key, it may be a bogus key, or the dealer may be unwilling to provide ...
Replacing a Windshield Wiper Switch8/17/2009
  Q: I need to replace a windshield wiper switch on a 96 Ford Thunderbird. Can you walk me through the ...
  A: That fourth hole should have a screw in it. Otherwise why have a hole there? Of course the ...
Fog lights8/16/2009
  Q: I can not find the light bulb for my 2007 hyunda sante fe, any suggestions, the dealer wants $50.00 ...
  A: None of my catalogs list the fog light bulb for the Santa Fe. This is potentially good news. ...
camry power seat8/15/2009
  Q: The drivers power seat on our 2002 camry is stuck in the front position all the way forward. It will ...
  A: It may have gone beyond the end of the track. You could try pulling back on the lower part of ...
Please help! I need windshield wiper units!8/15/2009
  Q: What windshield wiper units are compatible with a 1984 chevy camaro?
  A: Assuming that we are talking about the windshield wiper motor, the same one was used from ...
find cranks for engine8/14/2009
  Q: If you can help me find used cranks for engine 3.0 L Yamaha Ford Taurus SHO 89. I live in Costa Rica ...
  A: I sincerely doubt if you can find a used crank anywhere for that engine. Is there a good ...
tailgate ajar warning light stays on8/14/2009
  Q: The tailgate ajar warning light stays on all the time 1988 oldsmobile custom cruiser wagon What can ...
  A: At all of the other door stations the doorjamb switch, which turns on the dome light when the ...
2004 Ford Expedition8/14/2009
  Q: i have a 2004 Ford Expedition w/ a 4.6L. its pulling trouble codes for cylinders 1-4 misfire and ...
  A: Well, it sounds like all four coils are bad. But, as you said, that doesn't sound very likely. ...
Audi Air Conditioner System8/13/2009
  Q: My 2002 Audi A8L's air conditioning system will not always run. I'm sure the heater will do the ...
  A: If I got this right, the car thinks the system is blowing air on you, but nothing is coming out ...
1998 chevy s108/13/2009
  Q: I replaced the alterntor and removed the tensioner. Now I do not know how to reinstall the ...
  A: If you look at the tensioner, on the side facing you, tight behind the pulley there is a square ...
1998 chevy s108/13/2009
  Q: I replaced the alterntor and removed the tensioner. Now I do not know how to reinstall the ...
  A: Since the tensioner is held on with a single bolt, I assume that what you are really talking ...
2002 galant8/12/2009
  Q: I have a 2002 Galant and my dash lights, headlights, windshield wiper, and backlights are not ...
  A: Ordinarily I would think this was a fuse issue. However, all of these items would not be on a ...
93 buick Skylark no-start8/12/2009
  Q: I have a 93 Buick Skylark 2.3l,4 cyl, quad, w/o.h.c. with a no-start situation. Before it quit it ...
  A: You need to do a compression check first. I have a feeling that the timing chain has broken or ...
2004 Explorer 4x4 flashing8/12/2009
  Q: I have a 2004 ford exporer, eddie bauer type with 4x4 auto (normal), and 4x4 high or low options. ...
  A: It's definitely your ABS that's at fault. On these newer vehicles the ABS data is used to ...
Lights on the dash.8/12/2009
  Q: We got a radio put in a month ago in a 2000 Hyundai Accent, and yesterday it stopped working along ...
  A: You'll need to refer to the owner's manual for which fuse to change, but it will labeled ...
hvac jeep cherokee wiring8/12/2009
  Q: I've looking on web for HVAC wiring diagram for a 1992 jeep Cherokee My problems is the order of ...
  A: You're going to need a wiring diagram for the vehicle. I'm assuming that you have a new plug ...
97 caddy deville8/11/2009
  Q: my 97 caddy deville front passenger seat back rest is stuck it will only go down and not up iv ...
  A: The problem with the seat is probably a relay. You'll have to look in the owner's manual to ...
vin number on block8/11/2009
  Q: i was wondering where the vin number is on the engine block that matches up to the vin number on the ...
  A: There is a serial number on the block (actually on the cylinder head). I think it is hidden ...
binding linkage and pivots8/11/2009
  Q: I have a 97 Chevy Malibu my windshield wipers got twisted together so when checking the linkage ...
  A: If you are using the original wiper arms, then the problem is probably simple. There is a ...
replacing a starter 99 intrigue8/11/2009
  Q: how do i change the starter out on 99 intrigue 3.8 engine and what size tools do i need?
  A: There are two bolts holding the starter on. I can't remember whether they are 12mm or 13mm. ...
98 bmw 528i propeller shaft flex disk8/10/2009
  Q: I need to change my propeller shaft flex disk, is that something that i can do myself, or do i need ...
  A: Not that I know of. BMW may have some sort of program to sell repair manuals on CD-ROM (nobody ...
98 bmw 528i propeller shaft flex disk8/10/2009
  Q: I need to change my propeller shaft flex disk, is that something that i can do myself, or do i need ...
  A: Yes, you could do it yourself. However, you're going to need to get the car up on a lift so ...
FUEL INJECTORS8/10/2009
  Q: I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1993 CAMARO WITH THE 3.4 LITER ENGINE FROM A SALVAGE YARD. WHAT IS THE STOCK ...
  A: The stock flow rate of the injector recommended for this engine is 17 lbs./hr. The injectors ...
pvc valve Dodge Ram 15008/9/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Ram and it looks like there are 2 pvc valves, one on top of each of the valve ...
  A: There should just be one PCV valve, in one of the valve covers. Whatever is plugged into the ...
89 jeep cherokee hood stuck8/9/2009
  Q: my 89 jeep cherokee's hood is stuck. the cable release pulls out but does not disengage the latch. ...
  A: OK, I see the problem, but I don't have a good solution. If it's releasing at all, you should ...
89 jeep cherokee hood stuck8/9/2009
  Q: my 89 jeep cherokee's hood is stuck. the cable release pulls out but does not disengage the latch. ...
  A: The cable probably just broke. What you need to do is get under the car, reach up past the ...
Chevy Impala 2004 (3.8L) Mass Air Flow sensor8/9/2009
  Q: Recently I had the check engine light come on while I was driving my Chevy Impala 2004 LS (3.8L) so ...
  A: Well, it certainly would be easy to steal. And, if your door was unlocked, then accessing the ...
regular braking feels like ABS8/9/2009
  Q: I have a 14 year old (172,000 miles) Acura Integra that has run well over the years, and had several ...
  A: If I had to guess, I'd say that you have one or more warped rotor. Hondas (& Acuras, ...
dash lights8/8/2009
  Q: 1999 ford crown vict p71. some of the dash lights are bad.what is best way to change them. thanks ...
  A: Like almost all modern cars, the Crown Vic has a printed-circuit dash. This means that all of ...
parts8/7/2009
  Q: During the rebuild of a 3vz engine for my 95 4runner, the rear main oil seal cover was inadvertently ...
  A: Only one place to find that, and that's the Toyota dealer. Your only other chance would be to ...
1995 Pathfinder Shocks8/7/2009
  Q: The vehicle has ELECTRONIC shocks can you install standard shocks and uninstall the electronics for ...
  A: Yes, you can install regular shocks on the Pathfinder. I'm sure others have a procedure as ...
differential8/7/2009
  Q: how are ya mike? Just wondering if you could tell me if a ford 9 inch diff would fit into a holden ...
  A: Well, just the differential wouldn't work, but you could replace the axle assembly with a ...
nissan largo cambelt8/6/2009
  Q: would want to know if you get a chain as a Camelot which you never need to replace.was told by ...
  A: Most modern Japanese engines use a belt to drive the cam. There are good reasons to use a belt ...
Transmission8/5/2009
  Q: I just put a new clutch,pressure plate and throwout bearing in my 95 Nissan XE 2.4 ltr 5spd 2-wheel ...
  A: No, I doubt that it's the input shaft bearing. It's one of two things. Most likely is that ...
Pontiac Sunbird Doors8/5/2009
  Q: I need doors for a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2 dr coupe. This is a J-Body car. Will doors from a 1990 ...
  A: Mechanically, the doors would fit and work. But, the outer sheetmetal on the Sunbird is ...
Transmisson interchanging8/5/2009
  Q: Is it possible to interchange a transmission from a 1990 Mitsubishi to an 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse ...
  A: I really don't know for sure. Mitsubishi makes their own transmissions, so it's possible that ...
Tranny Problem8/4/2009
  Q: I have a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with a 455 Rocket engine swap matched up to a TH-400 ...
  A: I'm thinking that the torque converter might be bad. A lot of times folks will rebuild a ...
87 Honda Accord LX won't work8/4/2009
  Q: Here's the situation, i brought an 87 honda accord LX off of craig's list. I was told that the only ...
  A: OMG. I would be willing to bet, based on that knocking noise up top, that you have one or more ...
Camaro RS 1990 V8 (overheating problem)8/4/2009
  Q: My camaro is able to run for a while, but soon starts to overheat (idle and on the road). The fan ...
  A: Sounds like the fan system is working properly. The most likely and simplest fault is that the ...
water pump8/4/2009
  Q: My son has a 98 chevy s 10 .the water pump seems to have some sort of weep hole? is there a plug to ...
  A: Time to replace the pump. The hole is there so that once the inner seal on the bearing fails, ...
1999 Buick Regal Fuel Gauge8/4/2009
  Q: The fuel gauge on my '99 regal has been all over the place, but lately it has been spiked at "full" ...
  A: The sender is mounted to the same bracket as the pump. The float which operates the sender ...
Milled Chevy heads8/3/2009
  Q: Mike, I am re-building a 1964 Chevy, 283, block # 3849852, intake # 3840905, heads #3795896. I ...
  A: If you are using stock type rocker arms and nuts (always use new nuts with a rebuild), then the ...
power window motor8/3/2009
  Q: I need a power window motor for a 1994 Toyota Corona. any Idea where I can buy one. I am in the us, ...
  A: OK, that's a problem for me, 'cause they didn't sell the Corona in the States that year. In ...
car problem8/2/2009
  Q: my car wouldnt start, the next day i took out the starter and tested it. it was fine, i put it back ...
  A: Since all you did was remove and replace the starter, I would guess that the cables to the ...
radiator hoses for 1965 F600 330 v88/2/2009
  Q: My husband and I have been trying to find a bottom radiator hose for his 1965 F600 330 V-8 big block ...
  A: You probably won't find one online, but if you go into a good parts store (one that has paper ...
1996 suburban8/1/2009
  Q: suburban starts hard , went through 5 starters, i have checked flex plate and replace crank sensor. ...
  A: I have a real feeling that it's the timing chain. If there are over 100K miles on the engine, ...
drain pan removal8/1/2009
  Q: How do you remove the transmission fluid drain pan from a 1993 automatic Mazda 323 without having to ...
  A: You could jack up the engine/trans assembly, like you have to do for some other types of ...
1996 suburban8/1/2009
  Q: suburban starts hard , went through 5 starters, i have checked flex plate and replace crank sensor. ...
  A: Are you saying that it cranks slowly? And that unplugging the crankshaft position sensor lets ...
Battery question7/31/2009
  Q: I have a 1500 Amp-hour inverter battery used with a 1500VA power inverter. Recently, the summer heat ...
  A: It could. It's almost as important not to overfill as it is to keep it full. If you look into ...
Jetta Wipers7/31/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 Jetta and the wipers stopped working today. I switched them on and the went halfways ...
  A: Windshield wipers generally don't have a fuse but, instead, have a circuit breaker. It looks ...
Battery question7/31/2009
  Q: I have a 1500 Amp-hour inverter battery used with a 1500VA power inverter. Recently, the summer heat ...
  A: Assuming that the cells are full of water, and they have spent some time on a smart charger and ...
Stick shift sticks7/30/2009
  Q: I have a 1993- GXE- Nissan Altima. It has an automatic transmission. The stick shift on the car is ...
  A: There is a cable, called the shifter cable, that links the shifter to the transmission. If you ...
fuses7/30/2009
  Q: i think i have a blown fuse.Someone hit my car and my dash lights stopped working,turn signalsand ...
  A: The turn signals will be on a separate fuse, but it should be in the same fuse box as the other ...
temperature sender7/30/2009
  Q: Where can I buy a water temperature sender for my 1954 Lincoln Capri? Many thanks for your help. ...
  A: I don't know, but I do know that there is such a place. You need to get a copy of Hemmings, or ...
Battery question7/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1500 Amp-hour inverter battery used with a 1500VA power inverter. Recently, the summer heat ...
  A: With a modern lead-acid battery there is no way to refurbish or repair it; the best you can do ...
engine feels load7/29/2009
  Q: i have 1998 model maruti zen lx,, when i switch on my A.C. my car represents lot of load on its ...
  A: A 1000cc car is pretty small by American standards, but probably a sensible size since our cars ...
fuel pump fuse/relay 1988 chevrolet S-107/28/2009
  Q: I was wondering where the fuel pump fuse and relay was located on my 1988 chevrolet S-10
  A: The fuse should be in the fuse box under the dash. You'll have to look in the owner's manual ...
interchaneable engines?7/28/2009
  Q: I have a 97 Monte Carlo(3.4 DOHC),my engine is shot,due to a broken timing belt/chain? I have found ...
  A: It wouldn't be impossible, but you don't want to try it. It would be much cheaper to buy a ...
blazer rear end7/27/2009
  Q: I put a 1990 s-10 blazer 4by4 rear in my street rod.it is 7 5/8 ring gear.28 spline axel.i want to ...
  A: That would work, but you would have to get axles with the appropriate spline count. I don't ...
blazer rear end7/27/2009
  Q: I put a 1990 s-10 blazer 4by4 rear in my street rod.it is 7 5/8 ring gear.28 spline axel.i want to ...
  A: Eaton makes them, and Detroit locker has one, too. Check Summit or PAW (this is generally ...
Truck/Van Tranny Swap7/25/2009
  Q: What would I have to do to make a transmission from a 1990 chevy van that is 2wd fit in a 1990 chevy ...
  A: You will have to go and buy another 4WD transmission. Although they are mostly similar, there ...
Opel Parts to the Caribbean7/25/2009
  Q: I am trying to locate parts for my 1998 Opel Vectra X20XEV motor...I would just like to find someone ...
  A: There is a place in the U.S. called Rock Auto that can do the timing bits, but transmission ...
engine feels load7/25/2009
  Q: i have 1998 model maruti zen lx,, when i switch on my A.C. my car represents lot of load on its ...
  A: First, I am wondering if the car has always done this, or has just started to do it and that is ...
engine swap7/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1990 Ford Bronco with a 302. I want to know if i can drop a 351 WHO in it straight or do i ...
  A: If you get a complete engine, then the job will be pretty simple. By complete, I mean that it ...
steering wheel shakes7/23/2009
  Q: 03 Accord LX (4 cyl)--My steering wheel starts to vibrate at speeds btwn 55-65 mph. At 66+ mph the ...
  A: My guess is that they took the wheels off of the car to balance them. With a front-wheel-drive ...
subaru liberty steering rack parts7/23/2009
  Q: I was wondering if there are replacement parts for the steering rack in a 92 subaru liberty because ...
  A: Unlike recirculating-ball steering, or plain old worm-and-sector steering, the gears in a ...
Suspension Replacement7/22/2009
  Q: How is it possible to change the shocks & sway bars after rustproof undercoating has been completely ...
  A: Well, this is going to be harder than if you had foregone the undercoating (just about no car ...
CONSTANT PRESSURE IN COOLING SYSTEM7/22/2009
  Q: I have a 2001 325i BMW 66,000 miles. I have replaced the thermostat housing and expansion tank. Went ...
  A: So, if I get this right, you are losing coolant, but there is no sign of any leaking out ...
Replacing a Windshield Wiper Switch7/22/2009
  Q: I need to replace a windshield wiper switch on a 96 Ford Thunderbird. Can you walk me through the ...
  A: Again, I've never worked on one of these cars. But, there should be several (I think four) ...
Replacing a Windshield Wiper Switch7/22/2009
  Q: I need to replace a windshield wiper switch on a 96 Ford Thunderbird. Can you walk me through the ...
  A: Well, I have never done one of these, but I've seen the part. So far as I can tell, you remove ...
automatic stalling out.7/21/2009
  Q: I have a 99 honda accord 4 cyl. sedan lx. I recently just replaced my header and full exhaust with ...
  A: The problem is most likely related to the time you spent driving the car without the oxygen ...
Brake line "connector"?7/21/2009
  Q: Im not sure what the name of a part on my 95 dodge caravan it has a 3.0 L engine, 6 cyl. and i need ...
  A: Normally, I would think that you were describing the proportioning valve. However, if you have ...
Noise7/21/2009
  Q: My Acura 1.7 year model 2001 - makes tuck noise and nose like fanning (like wind blowing Blurr like) ...
  A: If the apparent frequency of the noise varies directly with the speed of the car (not the ...
1989 Grand Marquis7/19/2009
  Q: i need a new engine coolant temp sensor but no one can find that part is there any other names it ...
  A: It depends on which piece you are trying to find. There is the "coolant temperature sensor," ...
shocking acceleration7/19/2009
  Q: Renault Scenic Megane RN1.9D 1998 diesel: Now and then it loses the acceleration-power as if one ...
  A: This sort of behavior in a diesel engine is usually a sign of spotty injection performance. ...
Engine type7/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1979 Triumph Spitfire that need a lot of repair mechanical and body. The motor in the car ...
  A: I would start straight away with Moss Motors. You are going to need them if you intend to ...
1990 Camry Transmission Interchange7/18/2009
  Q: I'm replacing an automatic transmission in a 1990 Camry.My model is a STD. and the transmission I ...
  A: Neither of these model designations corresponds to ones actually used by Toyota. If the ...
FORD MOTOR PARTS7/18/2009
  Q: WHAT FLEXPLATE AND ENGINE SPACER PLATE DO I NEED FOR 1970 SB FORD 302 ENGINE WITH 1980 C-6 TRANS
  A: So far as I know, you shouldn't need any. However, the C-6 came in two different bellhousing ...
Bmw 325e engine replacement7/17/2009
  Q: Hey i was wondering my 1986' bmw 325e is gutless and i wannt put a new engine and i want to convert ...
  A: Holy crap! Look, if you want to change the engine in your Bimmer, don't even think about using ...
2003 chevy malibu front brakes7/17/2009
  Q: I have a 2003 chevy malibu, I just recently bought the car and had to replace the front brake pads ...
  A: Well, the '04 and '03 rotors are different. I don't know what the difference is, but, given ...
Manual7/17/2009
  Q: I need a service or owners or repair manual for a 1995 BMW 740i
  A: If you're looking for it online, this is a start: ...
Installing a trailer hitch7/17/2009
  Q: I'm installing a trailer hitch that I removed from another vehicle. Some of the bolts fit into ...
  A: If you go to a store that specializes in hitches (like an RV dealer), they can sell you the ...
Instumental cluster7/16/2009
  Q: i got a 1996 bmw 328i and i think the gas gage, speed gage and milage arnt working everythign else ...
  A: Well, my answer would be pretty much the same, except for this: if you buy a used seven-series ...
Auto Interchange parts7/16/2009
  Q: I am wondering if any body can tell me where can I find a web site that gives me interchange parts ...
  A: It's called a Hollander interchange. It is a service that they supply to the salvage yards, ...
engine number location7/16/2009
  Q: Iam replacing an engine in a 1997 ford e-150 with a rebuilt from ford, i need to find the engine ...
  A: When you say the engine number, do you mean the serial number, the block casting number, or the ...
Instumental cluster7/16/2009
  Q: i got a 1996 bmw 328i and i think the gas gage, speed gage and milage arnt working everythign else ...
  A: There's no way they all failed at once, so there must be some other cause. Most cars have a ...
1979 Chevy Truck7/15/2009
  Q: I purchased a 1979 Chevy truck awhile ago and the air conditioning had been removed from under the ...
  A: I assume that you tried to turn it off with the switch and nothing happened. In an older ...
repeated dead batteries7/15/2009
  Q: I own a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, which I purchased new in June of 2005. Since then, I have had three ...
  A: So that's how Hyundai can sell a good car for a cheap price; they put a crap battery in it. ...
New ibiza fr gearbox7/15/2009
  Q: I have ordered a 2009 ibiza fr tsi dsg. I want to know if the dsg is the older one which can handle ...
  A: Sorry, but we don't have SEAT cars in this country (USA), so I know nothing about them. ...
check engine light7/15/2009
  Q: 1999 hyundai accent check engine light is on. Auto zone checked and said it is BBEVAP CONTROL ...
  A: There are lots of other places that the system could leak. You'd have to identify and trace ...
Check Engine Code7/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1998 Dodge Durango. I got a check Engine Code of P1763 which I looked up at it says ...
  A: This is a transmission problem, and you're right, it takes a pretty expensive mechanic to work ...
toyota repair7/14/2009
  Q: I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla that is burning oil, about 2 quarts per 1000 miles. It emits a puff of ...
  A: A quart every five hundred miles is actually within the tolerances set for a lot of cars when ...
Carburetor7/14/2009
  Q: Mike, I have a used 327 Chevrolet 4 barrel, intake manifold, casting #3844459. Can you check your ...
  A: Hmmm. Is this a spread-bore carb? In other words, are the front and rear holes the same size, ...
98 Blazer Compass/temp display malfunction7/14/2009
  Q: My compass/temp display in my 98 blazer is stuck on 0ºC and I was wondering if you knew how to reset ...
  A: I am not sure, 'cause I've never seen one fail, but I think it's the sensor that has gone bad. ...
1990 olds toronado7/14/2009
  Q: Where is the knock sensor located? Which is the a bank and b bank?
  A: These cars are different from most other GM cars, but I don't believe that the sensor is. It ...
Car problems7/12/2009
  Q: 1998 Chevy Blazer 153,000 miles on it. Started bogging down when accelerating. Engine light came on ...
  A: Those fuel injection units are very much prone to failure, and yours is 11 years old as well as ...
part location7/11/2009
  Q: I have a 96 toyota camry 2.2 I brought it to the dealer ship for a diagnostic and was told the idle ...
  A: It should be screwed to the throttle body. It functions by allowing air to bypass the ...
Starter & Flywhee match up.l7/11/2009
  Q: Mike, I am rebuilding a 1964, 283 cubic inch Chevrolet motor back to basically stock ...
  A: Passenger cars from this era used a starter that bolted to the engine block. You could use a ...
Shift Knob for Neon7/10/2009
  Q: Can you tell me if the shift knob from a 2000 Dodge Neon can be replaced from a Neon of a different ...
  A: Well, I can't see it from here, but most of these knobs are held on by a single screw. If you ...
brake caliper7/10/2009
  Q: I have a 2001 nissan sentra. The rear brake caliper is hard to push in. I has disc brakes in the ...
  A: I never liked this design, but everybody uses it. When you apply the emergency brake, it turns ...
ignition7/10/2009
  Q: the key wont turn on,in my 2002 grand am. it is in park but the steering wheel is not locked
  A: If you are saying that the key won't turn in the lock, but the steering wheel turns freely, ...
Coolant level sensor for 95 Cavalier7/10/2009
  Q: I just bought a new coolant level sensor for my 95 Chevy Cavalier, can you tell me where on the car ...
  A: It's in the coolant reservoir (the white plastic tank where the coolant is stored). It only ...
Shift Knob for Neon7/10/2009
  Q: Can you tell me if the shift knob from a 2000 Dodge Neon can be replaced from a Neon of a different ...
  A: While all Neon shifters are basically the same, and could be switched (the differences are ...
Ignition Key Programing7/9/2009
  Q: Can I program an ignition key for a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse myself? The 1 key it came with broke but ...
  A: I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think that this is one of those that you can do yourself. You ...
Transmission7/9/2009
  Q: My 1999 3.3L dodge grand caravan Trans is bad.Abuddy has a 1997 3.0L Plymouth Voyager with a bad ...
  A: My best information is that they are different. They are both the same model and type, but ...
1995 mercury mistique engine fan7/9/2009
  Q: my engine fan isnt working and i wanted to know if the coolant temperature sensor and the engine fan ...
  A: I know it doesn't make sense, but sometimes the coolant temp sensor on a Ford can continue to ...
94 toyota 4 runner 6 cylinder 3.07/8/2009
  Q: compression of 60 after you put the oil in the 5th cylinder the others are at 125. Car doesn't have ...
  A: Then I would guess that you have a burned or bent valve on that cylinder. If the engine is not ...
1996 Nissan Altima7/7/2009
  Q: I have a 1996 Altima and I can not find the part name off the internet or from the mechanic that is ...
  A: If it is the housing that bolts to the engine and to which the radiator hose is clamped, then ...
cost of water pump, timing belts, thermostate and all related parts for 2000 s80 volvo7/7/2009
  Q: what is the cost of a water pump and all related part on 2000 S Volvo ANSWER: That's what we ...
  A: Keeping in mind that you are not going to be buying them from me, and that any good mechanic is ...
2001 mitsubishi galant 4 cylinder7/6/2009
  Q: the car works fine, but is wasting plenty of gasoline. A simple trip eats up a quarter tank. There ...
  A: First, take all four spark plugs out, one at a time, and check their color. They should be a ...
99 mustang GT7/6/2009
  Q: I wanted to lower my mustang a little but I dont want to overdo it, or exceed the alignment ...
  A: If you're just lowering it for looks, then choosing the mildest set of lowering springs from ...
Fuel Pump problem7/6/2009
  Q: I have an 88 grand am LE and I just replaced the fuel pump after getting a lean exhaust code. Now ...
  A: First I would like to know that you have cleaned the injector(s). Dirty injectors can cause ...
1982 s10 ignition7/6/2009
  Q: wow... ok so my trucks been in the shop for 3 months, and it just got finished. i went to pick it ...
  A: Any good parts store will have both the lock cylinder (located behind the steering wheel, the ...
!964 283 cu. in. ignition coil.7/4/2009
  Q: Mike, I am in the process of re-building a 1964 283 cu. in. Chevrolet V-8. The terminals + & - on ...
  A: Assuming that you are using the original distributor, the - terminal should connect to the ...
gear shift cable diagram7/3/2009
  Q: i have to replace the cable but need a diagram to follow, any suggestions?
  A: The closest thing to a diagram would be the exploded-view drawing in the dealer's parts book. ...
pontiac aztek 20017/1/2009
  Q: What is the proper name of part locaqted under the chasis that looks like an air deflector? It is ...
  A: Are we talking about the piece beneath the bumper? That is frequently referred to as a valance ...
serpentine belt squeal7/1/2009
  Q: Mr. Evans, i own a 2003 toyota 4 runner V6 4x4, the dealer has replaced the belt twice, the truck ...
  A: There is wide variation in the quality of these belts and, unfortunately, the OE manufacturer ...
MGB v6 Conversion7/1/2009
  Q: in the web category, so I know its a lot of work answering these. I appreciate any help. I am ...
  A: The two most common MGB conversions I have heard of are the 302 Ford, and the Rover/Buick/Olds ...
1195 Saturn SC2 axle removal6/30/2009
  Q: I'm currently in the middle of a clutch replacement and ran into a snag. I need to remove the axle ...
  A: I'm not sure, but it sounds like you haven't disconnected the axle at the wheel end. There is ...
Engine Swap6/30/2009
  Q: Will a quad from a 1994 Buick Skylark bolt up to a 1994 Grand Am Trans? And how many more miles ...
  A: Will it bolt to the transmission? Yes, it will. Is the Grand Am already equipped with a Quad ...
Engine Dog Bone6/30/2009
  Q: i have a 1985 Chevrolet Citation X-11 with the 2.8 V-6 Fuel Injected engine. im having trouble ...
  A: It is an Anchor part number 2396, and was used on many GM cars up until the mid '90's. So, you ...
Wiper arms6/30/2009
  Q: Hi I have a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible and I can not find new wiper arms for it anything ...
  A: Anco still sells the wiper arm that fits these old cars. It's a part number 41-02. Unless you ...
1991 s-10 steering column disassembly6/29/2009
  Q: Mike, I'm trying to take my steering column out of my 91 S-10. What is the easiest way to do it? I ...
  A: Well, I assume that you have unbolted the brackets under the dash, and disconnected the wiring ...
removing a starter6/28/2009
  Q: I have a mustang 1990 2.3l I've been trying to remove the bolts off it to get it checked and ...
  A: Kind of strange that they should be stuck so firmly, but things like that happen all the time. ...
1997 Ford Taurus LX Engine Control Module6/28/2009
  Q: I have to replace the F7DF-12A650-VC ECM of my 1997 Taurus LX, the identificatin number that appears ...
  A: The number you need is not the Ford part number, which is what you have there, but the other ...
Volvo On Call System6/28/2009
  Q: My XC70 contacted the on-call service erroneously. The dealer is quoting over £1200 for a new ...
  A: Volvo uses a LAN system like many other European manufacturers, so a separate module for the ...
Anti Freeze Leaking.6/28/2009
  Q: 96 Merc Sable Duratec DOHC In the past I had a water pump leak. I changed the serpentine belt and ...
  A: The only way to seal a water pump leak is to replace the water pump. The problem is that once ...
headlight cleaner6/27/2009
  Q: How can you remove the buildup of goof off cleaner from headlights? ANSWER: I won't ask why ...
  A: That stuff you are scraping off is probably a combination of the goof-off solvents and the ...
overheating6/27/2009
  Q: I bought a a 96 Cadilaac Deville northstar 4.6L with 157K on it. When it warms up it over heats. I ...
  A: Frankly, I assumed in your first post that you were referring to the vehicle speed sensor, ...
headlight cleaner6/26/2009
  Q: How can you remove the buildup of goof off cleaner from headlights?
  A: I won't ask why you have goof-off on your headlight. Goof-off is a cleaner, normally, but if ...
fuel pressure6/26/2009
  Q: I have a 99 Winnebago Adventurer (30 feet, class A). It seats on a 98 Chevy chassis w/ the a 454 ...
  A: It could, in fact that would be about the only time it might affect you. What you have to do ...
1972 chevelle body work6/26/2009
  Q: I am in the process of performing a frame off restoration of my car. Upon removing the front clip I ...
  A: If I understand you correctly, what you need is sold as a kit by ss396.com, their part # ...
condensate leak6/26/2009
  Q: I have a 2003 chevy venture, the carpet under the drivers feet is getting soaked when the a/c is on. ...
  A: First I would check that the pan is properly leveled; it should tilt slightly towards the ...
overheating6/26/2009
  Q: I bought a a 96 Cadilaac Deville northstar 4.6L with 157K on it. When it warms up it over heats. I ...
  A: My experience with these engines is that you probably DO have a headgasket leak. The ...
1977 MG Midget6/25/2009
  Q: This is regarding the hot air hose that is connected to the air intake filter to the carburetor. The ...
  A: As long as you are committed to owning a thirty-plus year old English car, you will need the ...
1977 MG Midget6/25/2009
  Q: This is regarding the hot air hose that is connected to the air intake filter to the carburetor. The ...
  A: I can't remember what these Spitfire-engined Midgets had as an arrangement for this hose. ...
Aftermarket Suspension6/24/2009
  Q: Which is better for lowering a car...coilovers or springs? Also which brand is best? I am looking ...
  A: That really depends on the car, and how much you want to lower it. Replacing the stock shocks ...
automobile ac leak6/24/2009
  Q: 95 Suburban, think I found where my refrigerant leaks out: its where you put new refrigerant in - ...
  A: You could do that, and it would work for, probably, quite a while. The problem is that when ...
automobile ac leak6/24/2009
  Q: 95 Suburban, think I found where my refrigerant leaks out: its where you put new refrigerant in - ...
  A: You could certainly change it yourself if all of the refrigerant is gone, although you're going ...
automobile ac leak6/23/2009
  Q: 95 Suburban, think I found where my refrigerant leaks out: its where you put new refrigerant in - ...
  A: These fittings are normally capped with an O-ring equipped cap which seals the valve when it is ...
1995 Chevy Blazer - Fuel Injector Problem6/23/2009
  Q: I've had a recurring problem with the fuel injector clogging in my 95 Blazer. At least, I believe ...
  A: Oh, boy. that code could be for anything from a bad gas cap to a disconnected or rotted piece ...
auto parts6/23/2009
  Q: with diesel glow plugs, if someone starts the truck without waiting for the dash light to disappear, ...
  A: No, it won't hurt them at all. Glow plugs wear out internally from the tremendous heat they ...
1995 Nissan Pathfinder6/23/2009
  Q: How do you remove the entire glass headlight assembly to replace it with a new/used one?
  A: First, you'll have to remove the grill, as it covers the access to the three screws that hold ...
1995 Chevy Blazer - Fuel Injector Problem6/23/2009
  Q: I've had a recurring problem with the fuel injector clogging in my 95 Blazer. At least, I believe ...
  A: Very common problem with these engines is the CFI system that GM used. It was cheaper than a ...
interior light bulb on tailgate door of 1997 Grand Voyager6/22/2009
  Q: I need a replacement bulb for the interior lights on the inside of a 1997 Grand Voyager rear ...
  A: Well, here's the deal: 567 is the correct bulb for your vehicle's dome light and some of the ...
automatic transmission selector lever6/22/2009
  Q: I've got a tercel 97 with about 230 thousand km. I'm having trouble with the automatic transmission ...
  A: I would guess that either the cable has stretched beyond its' tolerances, or the shifter ...
1992 saab turbo 90006/22/2009
  Q: trying to locate the thermastat on this vehicle? could you help asap
  A: Never did one of those, so not sure, but: the thermostat has a bypass block-off built into it, ...
disconnecting ac line from firewall6/21/2009
  Q: ....not sure if you can help. I need to replace the ac evaporator unit in dodge ram. In order to ...
  A: I don't know what year your truck is. I have not worked on Dodge air conditioning for some ...
S-10 Transmission interchangeability6/20/2009
  Q: My neighbor has a 2001 S-10 Blazer, 4X4, 4.3 donor vehicle with a good transmission in it. He also ...
  A: Well, they're both, or should be (you can check the trans code on the door sticker), 4L60E 4WD ...
Dimante 19956/19/2009
  Q: I have a Diamnte 95 SE 2.5L V6 with tiptronic gear, the car has about 170000 KM on it, cambelt just ...
  A: I don't know about the taillight. The models sold below the Equator and on the other side of ...
freon6/19/2009
  Q: what type of freon do you use in a 2000 plymouth voyager?
  A: Everything built after the early '90's uses R-134a refrigerant. "Freon" is a DuPont brand name ...
Dimante 19956/19/2009
  Q: I have a Diamnte 95 SE 2.5L V6 with tiptronic gear, the car has about 170000 KM on it, cambelt just ...
  A: Well, as far as the steering problem goes, it sounds like the rack and pinion is starting to ...
1996 chevy tahoe6/18/2009
  Q: My tahoe has always started anytime I have tried and about a month ago I went to crank it in the am ...
  A: It sounds like you are not getting the right mixture on starting or on hot restart. These ...
1998 CHEVY 7.4 STARTING PROBLEMS AND ENGINE LIGHT6/18/2009
  Q: MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN IT WARMS UP OUTSIDE TO AROUND 70 DEGREES AND HIGHER. I HAD THE ...
  A: My guess is the coolant temperature sensor. The computer can determine the health of some ...
air filter6/18/2009
  Q: Do you think a K&N filter would be good for my 2008 Yaris. It cost &43.00 compared to the 20 bucks ...
  A: Actually, they will last forever, and do a better job of filtering the air than a paper filter. ...
97 Plymouth Breeze6/18/2009
  Q: I need the engine interchange list for this car. It is a 97 Breeze with the 2.0 L engine. Thanks in ...
  A: Not sure what you mean by that. This engine was built for a number of years, starting in 1994 ...
Transmission filter change 2007 Hyundai Sonata 2.4 litre6/18/2009
  Q: The Automatic transmission pan on a 2007 Hyundai Sonata is in a vertical position under the battery. ...
  A: I really don't know. Generally, when the pan is mounted in a vertical plane, there is no ...
Auto Tranny Problems6/17/2009
  Q: I have a '98 Volkswagon Jetta GT 2.0L Automatic. It has About 108,000 miles on it. The problem is ...
  A: I'm assuming that you checked the fluid level in the manner prescribed in the owner's manual ...
windows wont row up or down6/17/2009
  Q: i have a 2000 nissan extera and my dad took off the driver side panel to look at it and he put it ...
  A: The window switches are located on the armrest in the door, right? He probably disconnected ...
2005 Toyota Corolla Vacuum Modulator6/17/2009
  Q: I live in Florida, so my car is never exposed to the cold. I've been the only owner of my 2005 ...
  A: I don't know a whole lot about the transmissions on late-model Toyotas, except that I do know ...
1993 pontiac grand am radaitor system fluid capacity6/17/2009
  Q: how much water and/or radiator fluid does a 1993 pontiac grand am hold while running.
  A: Well, it should hold the same amount when it's running as it does when it's not running. ...
air filter box, 2002 Honda Civic6/16/2009
  Q: I recently had my 2002 Honda civic in for service and it was due for a new air filter. They ...
  A: I really doubt if you could snap off the screw this way. But, if you do, it's no longer ...
HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK6/16/2009
  Q: I have a HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK, by Sears, capacity 4000lb, #241-50113, 5 1/2"-14" range; code date: ...
  A: Well, I can't say I know about that specific jack. But, if we're talking about a regular ...
Chevy Venture Brakes6/16/2009
  Q: I get a load thumping or banging sound from the rear end when the brakes are applied at very low ...
  A: And you don't get this sound at higher speeds? First you need to see if it is coming from the ...
air filter box, 2002 Honda Civic6/16/2009
  Q: I recently had my 2002 Honda civic in for service and it was due for a new air filter. They ...
  A: This is not that unusual. The last person to tighten those screws overtightened them and ...
Brand New Leaking Wheel Cylinder?6/15/2009
  Q: 2000 Cadillac Escalade After installing New Wheel Cylinders I noticed [on the Left side only] ...
  A: With new wheel cylinders it can take a little while for the rubber to absorb the small amount ...
67 dodge pickup fuel guage6/15/2009
  Q: I've got a burned out fuel guage on my 67 pickup. I have a used replacement but I didn't mark the 3 ...
  A: Geez, even I'm not that old. Well, not quite. Back in the pre-printed circuit dash days, ...
91 GMC Jimmy Fuel Pump6/15/2009
  Q: OK maybe this is a dumb question but WHERE is the fuel pump on a 91 Jimmy. I live in Chicago & hit a ...
  A: The fuel pump, as in all GM fuel-injected vehicles, is in the gas tank. It is an electric ...
slip ring6/15/2009
  Q: My multifunctional steering wheel is not operating the radio as should be, the horn is also out of ...
  A: These rings are not unlike the armature on an electric motor, and the same thing can go wrong ...
Cadillac 1978 Coupe DeVille- Headliner6/14/2009
  Q: I removed the headliner. At the time, i didn't think anything of it and threw away the special ...
  A: Cadillac didn't make a lot of these cars, and most of them have long since been run through the ...
Engine Swapping6/14/2009
  Q: I have a 87 Buick Regal with a V6 I don't know the exact CID, But I would like to replace the old ...
  A: You can do this, but the extra parts you need are going to depend on what the 307 came out of. ...
'74 chev truck auto trans,v-8 13" flex plate6/14/2009
  Q: During trans replacement, the 14" flex plate was replaced with a 13". 350 trans & 350 eng. Starter ...
  A: Yes, it's a common problem. There are two flywheel sizes, 168 teeth and 153 teeth. The ...
Inter-changeable Front Differential? Astro/Safari6/14/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 Chevy Astro van VIN# 1GNEL19W6YB118507 and a 2001 GMC safari VIN# 1GTDL19WX1B503076. I ...
  A: The only thing you have to concern yourself with is that they both use the same gear ratio. ...
camaro hood selling?6/13/2009
  Q: I have an aftermarket camaro hood that needs very little body work. I have posted on craigslist and ...
  A: One of the really great conundrums of the hot-rod hobby is getting rid of things that no longer ...
map sensor6/12/2009
  Q: I have an 1988 gmc 1/2 ton p/u . I put a new map sensor in a year ago. In the last 6 months I have ...
  A: I've been racking my brain to try and come up with an explanation for this. That big a ...
Pontiac Bonneville6/12/2009
  Q: Ok I jus recently purchased my car it was jerking a lot when switching over into the next gear took ...
  A: About the charge for the oxygen sensor installation: It won't take an hour to do, but there ...
map sensor6/12/2009
  Q: I have an 1988 gmc 1/2 ton p/u . I put a new map sensor in a year ago. In the last 6 months I have ...
  A: You will get a difference in fuel mileage between dry air and humid air. Pilots are familiar ...
oxygen sensor location6/12/2009
  Q: Hey Mike where would I find the oxygen sensor on a dodge ram pick up.It is a 95 /w a 5.9 liter ...
  A: It should be screwed into the exhaust manifold, or the exhaust pipe just below the connection ...
spider injector for 96 chevy tahoe6/11/2009
  Q: what would be a fair price to replace a leaky spider injector for 96 chevy tahoe
  A: I would guess that the labor would be between two and three hundred dollars, it's a bit of a ...
engine sortof stuck6/10/2009
  Q: so I have a 99 mustang GT (V8), Its had a clicking in the engine for a while now. most people told ...
  A: Hmmm. I would try to get a good look into that cylinder where you have the adapter. If part ...
engine sortof stuck6/10/2009
  Q: so I have a 99 mustang GT (V8), Its had a clicking in the engine for a while now. most people told ...
  A: I would be suspicious of the timing chain having failed, possibly because of the tensioner or ...
93 lexus transmission6/10/2009
  Q: My car is an automatic transmission and it will not go in reverse. it drives in neutral and is ...
  A: Sounds like the linkage between the shift lever and the transmission itself has become damaged. ...
Honda needs lots of love6/10/2009
  Q: I have a 1982 Honda Accord LX with a 1.8L engine that has lots of little things wrong and a few big ...
  A: Whew, a lot of stuff. The first thing to understand is that this is an old car. They did ...
Pontiac Bonneville6/10/2009
  Q: Ok I jus recently purchased my car it was jerking a lot when switching over into the next gear took ...
  A: I never heard of a service agreement that didn't cover electrical issues. Modern automobiles ...
tbi 350-4 barrell-3506/9/2009
  Q: how much work is it to change over from my current fuel injected 305 engine ( blown) to a 350 4 ...
  A: If you buy a complete engine, meaning everything including the fan, balancer, all the way back ...
F150 4.9L engine swap6/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1990 Ford F150 with the 4.9 engine. I can get a good replacement 4.9L motor from a 1995 ...
  A: The engine is the same, but the engine controls are not. So, if you are willing to transfer ...
Cylinder head interchangeability.6/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1964, 283 cu. in Chevy engine, block #3849852, head casting # 3795896. Can I install Chevy ...
  A: So far as heads are concerned, they are all interchangeable up until they started using the ...
1996 Toyota Door Part Name6/8/2009
  Q: I have a 1996 Toyota Camry, 4 door, 4cyl. Recently the car went in the ditch and the bottom ...
  A: This is generally referred to, and I don't really know why, as "cladding." Of course, Toyota ...
1991 Honda D12B1 engine power steering unit6/8/2009
  Q: My brother in the Philippines has a 1991 Honda Hatchback that does not have a power steering unit ...
  A: Again, you are going to have to change all of the steering parts, plus find and install a pump, ...
1991 Honda D12B1 engine power steering unit6/8/2009
  Q: My brother in the Philippines has a 1991 Honda Hatchback that does not have a power steering unit ...
  A: Are you saying that he has a car with manual steering? In order to fit power steering he would ...
seats in 1998 Oldsmobile cutlass6/7/2009
  Q: How do I repair the back rest in both of my front seats? You can move the seat back and forth but ...
  A: On some of these cars, the lever goes to a cable, which goes to a latch. If the cable broke, ...
4x46/7/2009
  Q: I have a 2001 F250 with a 7.3 liter diesel that has auto 4x4 and it won't go into 4x4 when I turn ...
  A: There are a lot of possibilities here, but one that is very common. Firstly, if you have ...
seats in 1998 Oldsmobile cutlass6/7/2009
  Q: How do I repair the back rest in both of my front seats? You can move the seat back and forth but ...
  A: I assume that you have tried jiggling them and that doesn't work either. I also assume that ...
1986 brake lights not working6/7/2009
  Q: Both brake lights on my 1986 Maxima have stopped working. At the same time, the 3rd brake light on ...
  A: This is a little strange. When the stoplights quit working, you can usually blame it on either ...
Ford Headlight Covers6/6/2009
  Q: I have a 1994 Ford Taurus and i was wondering how do i go about taking off the headlight covers so ...
  A: They're not dirty on the inside, it's on the outside, and it's not dirt. The UV radiation in ...
ChevyPASS-KeyIII+ operation6/5/2009
  Q: I have an 06 Impala.I lost both sets of keys.I had a new key made and the service tech at the ...
  A: No, I'm afraid I don't. But, I always use an automotive locksmith who is much more cooperative ...
02 Nissan Frontier engine noise6/5/2009
  Q: My 1.3l 4cyl. Frontier makes a loud grinding noise when I start the engine. It does not happen ...
  A: The first part of the description would make me think starter drive, but that couldn't make ...
97 toyota Camry ignition problem6/5/2009
  Q: I have a 1997 Toyota Camry and the ignition is stuck in the lock position. I have purchased the ...
  A: The lock cylinder has a little lever protruding from it that has to be depressed in order to ...
96 Honda Civic EX6/5/2009
  Q: Hey mike, I just bought a 96 Honda civic ex coupe and the question I have for you is are all parts ...
  A: As far as I can tell, the 99-00 headlamp assemblies are different from the earlier ones. So, I ...
trans. for mercruiser 4cyl.6/4/2009
  Q: I have a 140 mercruiser 4cyl. 70s era that i want to use in a small streetrod roadster, my question ...
  A: The four cylinder Mercruiser, with the exception of the 470 aluminum-block 3.7L I/O unit (uses ...
Chevy starter6/4/2009
  Q: I have a Chevy 396 BB with a powerglide trans. I am using a start button and on/off toggle. The ...
  A: It sounds like an electrical fault in the starter, to me. Pull the starter off, but leave it ...
Fuel Filter Replacement on '95 Sunfire6/3/2009
  Q: I was just curious as to the location of the fuel filter on a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, with a 2.2L ...
  A: I don't have a book for this car, either, but almost all GM cars have the fuel filter in the ...
toyota celica6/2/2009
  Q: i have 2003 gts celica. the thing i dont like bout it the most is the drive by wire throttle. i ...
  A: The answer to that is simple: no. Drive-by-wire is essential to the stability control and ...
Side Mirror Replacement on 98 Sonoma SLS6/2/2009
  Q: My dad has a 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Pickup (4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, manual windows, manual ...
  A: If you ask nicely, the dealer will give you a print-out of the exploded-view diagram in the ...
1990 buick reagal custom6/2/2009
  Q: when i got the car it stumbled a lot and hesitated when coming from a stop. also when sitting still ...
  A: You didn't say, but I'll bet this car is a 3.8, isn't it? They had so many problems with these ...
Malibu ABS not working6/2/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu and everytime i brake the ABS doesnt engage (no pulsation in brake pedal) ...
  A: There is a sensor at each wheel, front and rear. The computer that operates the ABS looks at ...
1988 acura hatchback motor6/2/2009
  Q: what other cars use the same motor as a 1988 acura hatchback motor? this motor is swappable with ...
  A: Are you talking about the engine or the wiper motor in the hatchback? If it's the engine, ...
WIPER MOTOR6/1/2009
  Q: i have a 1990 chevy k-1500 truck. about 50% of the time, when i turn on the windshield wipers, ...
  A: There is a "wiper motor pulse board module" attached to the wiper motor that performs these ...
Malibu ABS not working6/1/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu and everytime i brake the ABS doesnt engage (no pulsation in brake pedal) ...
  A: If you are getting lockup of the rear brakes, then the anti-lock is definitely not working. I ...
Toyota Tacoma turn over issue6/1/2009
  Q: i have a 2003 toyota tacoma, and sometimes when i try to turn it over it struggles. I know its not ...
  A: You say that you know it's not the battery or the starter. Is that because you have replaced ...
1997 Cheyenne Fuel relay keeps breaking6/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1997 Chevy Cheyenne 1500 with a V6. It has almost 200,000 miles on it, and the fuel relay ...
  A: Assuming that the new pump was the correct one, there is no good reason that the relay should ...
parts interchange5/31/2009
  Q: WILL THE FRONT SPINDALS ON A 1998 CHEVY MALIBU FIT ON A 2002 CHEVY MALIBU
  A: Everything I have says yes, but I could still be wrong for some odd reason like a running ...
suggested price to junk my 2003 mitisubishi galant:5/31/2009
  Q: I purchased a 2003 Mitsubishi Gallant Sept 2007. It has 66,700 miles on it currently. It has stopped ...
  A: This is a tough spot to be in. Firstly, you don't know what is wrong with the car. If the ...
engine cradle5/30/2009
  Q: will 1999 altima engine cradle fit a 2002 ANSWER: Are you asking about the motor mounts? Or ...
  A: I'm afraid that the dealer and the salvage yard are the only places you are going to find this ...
wheel cylinders and stabilizer bars5/30/2009
  Q: I own a 2001 dodge Grand Caravn and had the wheel cylinders and a brake job done at the end of ...
  A: The only possible reason that the brake cylinders could have failed this many times would be if ...
ABS or fiberglass replacement body parts?5/30/2009
  Q: Restoring my '87 Regal and finding several options for the bumper fillers. Basically what are the ...
  A: That all depends on whether you plan on hitting something with the bumpers. You can get a much ...
car hesitates.5/30/2009
  Q: I own a 1975 chev. nova which I've own for over 30 yrs. 4.1L 250 cid L6 1BBL (D). 3 speed manual. ...
  A: The problem is almost certainly in the ignition. The hesitation is a kind of give-away as to ...
tachs5/30/2009
  Q: how do i hook up an aftermarket RPM tachomoter on a 97 cavalier
  A: That's going to depend on whose tach you buy. Make sure going in that the tach will work with ...
brakes5/29/2009
  Q: What parts are necessary to do a complete brake job on a 2005 Buick Allure
  A: You are doing your own brake job, eh? Sorry. This is a very cheap and easy to maintain car. ...
Blower Motor Control Module Test5/29/2009
  Q: Can you tell me how to test a Blower Motor Control Module ? I am not very handy but I can follow ...
  A: The best way to test the module is to put a voltmeter across the output (the connection to the ...
Honda Muffler and Gasket5/29/2009
  Q: I took my 2-door 1999 Honda Civic EX to the repair shop because I had been hearing a loud noise ...
  A: If it's just one piece of the exhaust system (there are three), then that's too much. If it's ...
locked front wheel5/29/2009
  Q: i have a 2000 dodge durango 5.9l V8 and my front driver side wheel locked up what can it be
  A: In other words, you can jack the wheel off the ground, and it still won't turn, right? Most ...
engine cradle5/28/2009
  Q: will 1999 altima engine cradle fit a 2002
  A: Are you asking about the motor mounts? Or are you asking about the subframe that the mounts ...
Remove lock nut5/27/2009
  Q: How do I remove a locknut on the steering wheel on a 1981 Mazda 626?
  A: I can't say for sure, as I've never seen the steering wheel on a Mazda that old, but it ...
knock Sensor5/27/2009
  Q: where is the knock sensor located on my 90 camaro RS v8
  A: On these older small-blocks it is usually located on the side of the block just forward of the ...
wheel barrens5/27/2009
  Q: I have a 1998 ford windstar van and need to replace right barrens.How do I do this? Is it hard?
  A: I gather that whoever conveyed this information to you had a rather strong accent. What he is ...
lexus es300 guages5/26/2009
  Q: The needles on my Tach and speedo don't light up any more,(temp and fuels flicker) is there ...
  A: There is a bulb or bulbs behind the dash that provides illumination for the gauges. Check to ...
Signal lights5/26/2009
  Q: My turn signals are working intermittently and sometimes not at all. What would be the cause and ...
  A: If they are coming on, but not flashing, then you need a new flasher, which can be had for ...
2000 Caravan A/C noise5/26/2009
  Q: After replacing a leaking A/C condenser and filling the A/C unit Freon gas, the A/C does a good ...
  A: When the clutch on the compressor engages, it momentarily puts a rather high load on the ...
Isuzu Rodeo5/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1991 Isuzu Rodeo, and I want to buy a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo to use for parts. Will the body ...
  A: Probably, but running changes are made as the years go by. The only way to be certain is to ...
3SFE : RPM Sensor5/26/2009
  Q: Good day. I have a '93 Toyota Corona EXsior model. Just one day, I happen to notice that the RPM ...
  A: The RPM gauge (commonly called the "tachometer") is an electronic gauge which takes a signal ...
2003 Cavalier5/25/2009
  Q: My Timing chain jumped and the only thing I can see is on my upper bolt for the Fixed Timing Guide. ...
  A: I'm not sure which part you are referring to. The timing chain guide pivots on an unthreaded ...
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee5/25/2009
  Q: HELP PLEASE: 103,000 miles on my Jeep, Check gauges light was on and oil pressure low. Drove 2miles ...
  A: I think you need to find someone better than a tire store to look at it. There are lots of ...
Computer auto parts5/25/2009
  Q: Where can I purchase a computer for a 1995 mitsubishi 3000 gt?
  A: If that's a turbo model you are in a real pickle. You will have to get the old one rebuilt, I ...
cold air intakes effect on chevy engine.5/25/2009
  Q: I am considering installing a K&N cold air intake on my 2004 1500 Chevy Suburban. I was wondering if ...
  A: Provided that you use the proper kit designed for your truck, and install it properly, it ...
*Lighter Car Body Replacement Parts*5/24/2009
  Q: I have a question about replacing a few body parts on my foreign car in order to make it lighter. I ...
  A: It is entirely feasible if you could find someone who made such items for such an old family ...
1998 Dodge Neon5/24/2009
  Q: While driving this car, the valves started pecking and the engine died. The car will not restart. ...
  A: I have to be honest, it sounds like a classic timing belt failure. You need to check behind ...
2002 Diamante5/23/2009
  Q: My car is leaking anti-freeze. It's coming through the air vents on the inside of my windshield. I ...
  A: Mitsubishi cars seem to have a problem with heater systems. everyone I know that has owned one ...
99 grand am5/22/2009
  Q: i need to know what other 3.4l engines are interchangeable with a 99 grand am. i found a 3.4l from ...
  A: The 3.4 used in the 93 Grand Prix was a completely different engine from yours, having no parts ...
fuel intake connector5/21/2009
  Q: I have a 1994 s10 with a 2.2 engine. It appears that i have a leak in the fuel inlet connector ...
  A: I'm pretty sure that this is put together the same way the rest of the fuel system is, with a ...
parts on 1995 buick riviera5/21/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a lens for a 1995 buick riviera and I haven't had much luck. Is there any other car ...
  A: These are really neat cars, with unique styling. And, lenses are part of the styling, and also ...
Passing Gear... no high end pick up5/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1990 GMC Sierra. It has 200000 miles and has started to intermittenly stall. Here is the ...
  A: I honestly can't think of anything else, other than that the transmission may be damaged. It ...
Passing Gear... no high end pick up5/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1990 GMC Sierra. It has 200000 miles and has started to intermittenly stall. Here is the ...
  A: It is possible that you damaged the trans by towing it, it can happen, but it is pretty ...
97 saturn s series tranny conversion5/20/2009
  Q: ok so my tranny went bad in my car it was an auto. and i got a deal for 20 bucks on another car but ...
  A: Are you saying that you took all of the manual trans parts out of the other car and put them in ...
92 Olds Cutlass transmission5/19/2009
  Q: My automatic '92 Olds Cutlass will not move forward in 1st gear. Reverse works fine, and if I get a ...
  A: You have got what is called a wore-out transmission. These front-wheel drive GM cars rarely go ...
VW Jetta 20005/19/2009
  Q: My oxygen sensor is bad, where is it and how do i change it???
  A: It is located in the exhaust pipe. Sometimes it is screwed directly into the manifold. On a ...
sun roof weather striping5/19/2009
  Q: i have a 91 toyota corolla sedan with a leaking sunroof (not from the drains) i purchaced the ...
  A: If the seal that you bought is not the seal between the glass and the frame, then it is the ...
ford carb spacer5/19/2009
  Q: I have a water cooled carb spacer (4 barrel) off a 65 390 fe engine...I understand it will not work ...
  A: There is no reason why it could not be used on any engine, providing the bolt pattern matches ...
1999 Dodge Intrepid A/C Belt replacement/repair5/18/2009
  Q: So I was walking to my car and noticed something hanging down under the front end, when I pulled it ...
  A: Well, it might not look like fun, but that engine cover has to come off. Now, we're not talking ...
Ford Ranchero heads5/18/2009
  Q: i have two sets of heads for a 302, one has a D70E casting number, which is the original set, and ...
  A: The D7OE is a fairly ordinary casting from the mid '70's, but that F3JE casting is not in any ...
99 Dodge neon DOHC check engine light5/18/2009
  Q: how are you my name is Gabi and i got 99 Dodge neon DOHC 97000 mi today the check engine light went ...
  A: That item will give you the code, then you can google the code to find out what it is. It is ...
Volvo V70 XC keeps BREAKING!!!5/18/2009
  Q: I bought a 2001 Volvo V70 XC on Thanksgiving day, 2008. I bought it for a great price (I thought) ...
  A: Sure, all of this stuff can be fixed, but you have to weigh the cost against what an ...
Volvo V70 XC keeps BREAKING!!!5/17/2009
  Q: I bought a 2001 Volvo V70 XC on Thanksgiving day, 2008. I bought it for a great price (I thought) ...
  A: Oh, my heart goes out to you. First, promise me that you will ask me before you buy another ...
Delta Mark 10 CD Ignition Module5/17/2009
  Q: I have a Delta CD ignition module on my 72 Chev. PU but it has stopped working. I have found (on ...
  A: I have to admit, I never heard of this one. It sounds like you are thinking of repairing the ...
crank sensor 99 maxima5/17/2009
  Q: i have a 99 maxima, it wont start, but it turns, I'm told it may be the crank sensor, but where is ...
  A: They use a sensor very similar to the one used in late-model GM fours and sixes, made, in fact, ...
93 lexus es3005/16/2009
  Q: car is very slow from start in drive, is it the speed sensor? Where is it located on the ...
  A: I gather from this that you think that the transmission is not shifting down into first gear. ...
Auto Transmission cost & repair5/16/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 Chrysler Van with a 3.8 motor. The transmission is making a strange noise and I would ...
  A: How could a three-year-old car need a new transmission? I sincerely doubt that it does, but ...
oil leak + blue smoke exhuast5/16/2009
  Q: I had a head gasket repaired and on inspection about 2 weeks later i was down 2 pts. of oil never ...
  A: This is a tough one. No, they wouldn't have replaced the rings while servicing the head ...
cadillac deville19975/16/2009
  Q: My car's headlamps wont come on. Ive checked the fuses and the bulbs and their fine. Someone told me ...
  A: This car has headlamps that turn themselves on, unless you have turned them off. So, we'll ...
pcm5/15/2009
  Q: my 03 tahoe is blowing the pcm1 fuse I am not sure where the powertrain control module is to check ...
  A: Powertrain control module is GM's jargon for the ECM, the module (or computer) that controls ...
chevy van parts interchange5/15/2009
  Q: i need to know if upper and lower control arms from a 1995 chevy truck will fit my 1995 chevy g20 v8 ...
  A: I don't know if they are the same, you could check at a salvage yard. They have a book which ...
Exhaust5/15/2009
  Q: 2l. I'm planning on buying a catback exhaust system for this. Catback exhaust systems as far as I ...
  A: In newer cars, like yours, the design of the catalytic converter is much more sophisticated ...
auto parts5/14/2009
  Q: my 1992 cadillac eldorado needs new spark plugs, cables, and distributor and rotor. What brand ...
  A: This is one case where it really doesn't matter, they're all made in China or, more likely, ...
fuel line clips5/14/2009
  Q: i accicently put deisel in my petrol car and now have to drain it but cant work out how you get the ...
  A: I am in the USA here, so I don't know much about Vauxhalls. Drove a Fiesta around the North ...
auto parts5/14/2009
  Q: my 1992 cadillac eldorado needs new spark plugs, cables, and distributor and rotor. What brand ...
  A: Well, you can't go wrong with buying the original equipment Delco parts sold at your local GM ...
96 Honda Compatibility5/14/2009
  Q: My son ran into a trailer hitch and bent the frame on his '96 Honda Accord LX 4 door, 4 cylinder ...
  A: Sounds like he did more than just run into a trailer hitch. Anyway, if you are going to a ...
2002 VW Jetta 1.8T5/14/2009
  Q: I recently bought a replacement shell for my beat up key remote. I transferred the inner components ...
  A: I don't really know much about VW's remote security system. Most computerized devices can have ...
2003 Automatic Dodge Transmission5/13/2009
  Q: My car has approximately 95,000 miles and I had the transmission serviced a couple days ago which ...
  A: This was, to put it simply, a half-assed service. Most shops will tell you differently, to ...
AC5/13/2009
  Q: My heater and AC are both operating at the same time. I have turned the temperature knop to cold but ...
  A: On most newer cars the coolant flows through the heater core all the time at a constant rate. ...
Reliability of Chinese vs US [or other] Brake Parts, 89 Corolla, Rear Wheels5/12/2009
  Q: 89 Corolla 4dr Sedan, 2 Wheel Drive,Carbureted. I will probably own the car for another 5 yrs. This ...
  A: I used to think that the cheaper Chinese (and other Asian developing countries, not ...
99 Dodge NeonDOHC5/12/2009
  Q: how are you my name is Gabi i got 99 Dodge Neon DOHC I'm thinking to install this mod: ...
  A: I would not recommend it, and I'll tell you why. All it does is fool the computer in your car ...
HVAC5/12/2009
  Q: what is used as a source of heat for the passenger compartment?
  A: Well, assuming we're talking about cars, and not about air-cooled VWs, the coolant from the ...
size of front bearing wheel for dodge neon 2002?5/11/2009
  Q: Can you tell me size of front bearing wheel (33 or 39 mm)for my dodge neon 2002 (VIN ...
  A: You're right, I was looking at axle bearing (which should mean there's an axle involved, i.e. ...
STARTER5/11/2009
  Q: I HAVE A 95 TAURUS AND HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER. WHEN REPLACING IT, THE CAR TURNED ON AND THE ...
  A: Is this the factory alarm, or an aftermarket alarm? If it disables the ignition (prevents you ...
Side mount coolant removal5/11/2009
  Q: My Saturn 97 coupe is over heating. I was told by some friends to replace my cracked plastic side ...
  A: I have never worked on a Saturn, but do know a few things. Your cooling system uses a ...
My 1999 concorde will not start up5/11/2009
  Q: When i first bought the car it had 163k miles on it. When we first purchased the car,the car ...
  A: The fuel rail (there are two of them) runs along the length of the intake manifold on either ...
blower power mudule5/11/2009
  Q: will the blower power module ATC from a 1996,97,98,99,Chrysler fit/work on my 1996 Chrysler LHS;are ...
  A: The sources I have don't show a module for the '96 LHS, although they do show that all of the ...
size of front bearing wheel for dodge neon 2002?5/10/2009
  Q: Can you tell me size of front bearing wheel (33 or 39 mm)for my dodge neon 2002 (VIN ...
  A: As far as I can tell there is only one wheel bearing used in the front wheel of any Neon in ...
My 1999 concorde will not start up5/9/2009
  Q: When i first bought the car it had 163k miles on it. When we first purchased the car,the car ...
  A: You need to do the old "air-fuel-spark" drill before you get carried away replacing parts. ...
Airbag light5/9/2009
  Q: I change my airbags .. but the AIRBAG light still ON .. i dont know why the light still on although ...
  A: The computer that controls the airbag function needs to be reset, as well. You'll need an ...
'81' Merc. capri instrumental panel5/9/2009
  Q: I have a regulator on the back of instrument panel, my tach wont work, nor my charge indicator. Do I ...
  A: Normally, the first indication of the instrument cluster voltage regulator being bad is the gas ...
98 hyundai tiburon struts5/9/2009
  Q: i found this 98 hyundai on website that provide classified ads it has 92000 miles on it he asked for ...
  A: Well, the struts are probably about $250 each installed, and the alignment is generally going ...
bodypart exchange,5/8/2009
  Q: im looking for bumper with build in hitch to fit a 1989 gmc safari van !
  A: If you go to your local salvage yard, you will find that they will also, in addition to used ...
1994 Jeep Cherokee Country5/8/2009
  Q: A/C wasn't blowing cold compressor is cycling. added R134a refrigerant low port fitting to port and ...
  A: There is probably plenty of refrigerant in there. These Jeeps use a Chrysler-style block-type ...
motorcraft alternator repair5/8/2009
  Q: I have an old {1981] 100 amp alternator need to de-solder a wire on the diode pack, am worried out ...
  A: Are you changing a diode? Those are some big mother diodes, and have pretty substantial heat ...
Renault Senic Radiator5/7/2009
  Q: I have just bought a replacement rediator. Where the temperature sensor is supposed to go, there is ...
  A: What they mean by "do not remove" is do not remove if you aren't planning on using this hole ...
1995 Chevy Caprice5/7/2009
  Q: IM TRYING TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL MODULE IN MY 1995 CHEVY CAPRICE, AND CAN'T SEEM TO ...
  A: I don't know, but it should be next to or near the distributor, which is located behind the ...
reverse light switch dodge 2000 caravan5/7/2009
  Q: Looking for a Part# for Reverse Light Switch as well as Replacement procedure Dodge 2000 Grand ...
  A: If it is a 3 spd trans, the the Standard part number is NS240; if it is a 4 spd trans ...
chevy5/6/2009
  Q: i have a 2007 chevy cobalt LS. When i let go of my break, i find this squeaky noise. i went into the ...
  A: If you only get this noise when releasing the brake, and it is not coming from outside the car, ...
O2 Sensor Parts5/6/2009
  Q: 1998 Ford Ranger Xtra Cab, V6 4.0L, 4WD, Automatic - Trying to find the O2 sensor parts for the ...
  A: Not sure what you mean by this question. The oxygen sensors themselves can be had at any parts ...
Headlight switch part # needed5/6/2009
  Q: I have a 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 base model, with 425ci engine. The 1967 to 1990s Olds headlight ...
  A: What you've run into here is a classic case of "they don't make that one anymore." Remember, ...
vibrations5/4/2009
  Q: My 2002 hyundai Santa Fe ,V6 2.7L automatic transmission AWD, vibrates only at 38-40mph.Seems to ...
  A: I would suspect that an out-of balance tire is the most likely cause of your problem. A front ...
vibrations5/4/2009
  Q: My 2002 hyundai Santa Fe ,V6 2.7L automatic transmission AWD, vibrates only at 38-40mph.Seems to ...
  A: Let's get a little more specific. You say that there is no feeling of vibration in the ...
1999 chev suburb fuel pump5/3/2009
  Q: drove home normal. then car would not start, and could not hear fuel pump run when key turned on. ...
  A: The fuse should be in the fuse box inside the cab. It may not be labeled "fuel pump," though. ...
1999 chev suburb fuel pump5/2/2009
  Q: drove home normal. then car would not start, and could not hear fuel pump run when key turned on. ...
  A: First, you want to make sure that it is the fuel pump. The fuel system can hold pressure for a ...
Hyundai Santa Fe mirror installation,20025/2/2009
  Q: 2002 Hyundai Sante Fe,production date 01/15/02. Need some help on installing exterior passenger side ...
  A: I've never worked on one of these, but I can give some tips. Check to see if the thief cut or ...
Stalling5/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1990 GMC Sierra. It has 200000 miles and has started to intermittenly stall. Here is the ...
  A: If I am right in stating, from what you have said, that it never fails to start or run when ...
Temperature gauge4/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1998 Toyota Tercel. When I turn on the ignition the needle on the temperature gauge ...
  A: This one's easy. There is a sender screwed into the water jacket, usually in the cylinder ...
Cutlass Ciera Engine Swap4/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1995 Olds Cutlass Ciera, and the engine and transmission have both gone. I have found a ...
  A: I don't know which engine you have in your Ciera, but make sure that you get a trans from the ...
spearco4/28/2009
  Q: do you have any idea where i can find anyinfo on a old spearco turbo kit for the rabbit i have one ...
  A: Truth be told, I recently sold some books on old VW mods that might have had the info in them. ...
BCM's4/28/2009
  Q: i've got a 1995 Commodore and in November i went to get a new key for it because the buttons had ...
  A: I'm going to assume that we are talking about a Holden Commodore, which, being from the U.S.A., ...
Saturn 2000 sL2 intake manifold4/28/2009
  Q: I have Saturn 2000Sl2 engine DOHC LLO 1.9ll4. I'm looking for a intake manifold for this car. I was ...
  A: What happened to the old intake manifold? Saturns are, unfortunately, not made out of other GM ...
Air pump.4/27/2009
  Q: Bought a used air pump for a 2000 BMW 323CI series. Is there a way that I can check it to see if it ...
  A: OK, that surprises me. Well, not really 'cause those engineers at BMW really hate simple ...
piman arm4/27/2009
  Q: i ahve a 1971 cadillac hearse with a fleetwood limo chasie i am looking for a piman arm was ...
  A: You're in luck, I have the perfect place. I have dealt with them before, and they are very ...
1964 mercedes 190C timing advance4/27/2009
  Q: Any idea where I could find a timing advance line for a mercedes 190C?
  A: The first suggestion that I have is the Mercedes dealer. Unlike other manufacturers, Mercedes ...
2000 Chev Silverado doesn't start if below 204/27/2009
  Q: My cousin has a 2000 Chev 1/2 ton, 4.8L, 4WD and it will only start if the temperature is above 20 ...
  A: How often does it get that cold where you live? Here, not so much, but it does happen. There ...
Toyota 4runner parts interchange4/27/2009
  Q: I have a 93 and a 89 Toyota 4runner the 89 is 4wd the 93 is not. Both trucks have 3.0 v6 and auto ...
  A: These trucks are basically the same truck, and most of the body parts are the same. So, ...
Air pump.4/26/2009
  Q: Bought a used air pump for a 2000 BMW 323CI series. Is there a way that I can check it to see if it ...
  A: I am not that familiar with late-model BMWs, but I didn't think that they had air pumps. Now, ...
nissan altima seats4/26/2009
  Q: I want replace the seats in a 1997 Nissan Altima, and need to know what salvage year parts are ...
  A: That's a tough one. If they're not power seats and have no electrical connections, you could ...
mounting bolts4/25/2009
  Q: I have a 1980 nissan datsun 720 pickup with an L20B engine i need to fine out what type of bolts are ...
  A: If you don't have the old bolts, the only way to find out would be to go to the dealer and see ...
how to tighten a distributor4/25/2009
  Q: I have a 1986 ford pickup ranger. 2.3 l 4 cyl. I can not find how to tighten the distributor. Please ...
  A: My first question would be, how did it get loose? If you went out one day and it wouldn't ...
engine cross referancing4/25/2009
  Q: I have a 1999 pontiac grand am with a 3.4 L v6 my motor is no good and I was wondering what other ...
  A: All front-wheel drive 3.4 liter engines will interchange from 99 and up. This does not include ...
ball bearing in pan?4/24/2009
  Q: I recently found ball bearings in retainer on the magnetic drain plug in the pan. Where are they ...
  A: I am afraid that I know very little about the Cummins engine, except that they have a ...
ball bearing in pan?4/24/2009
  Q: I recently found ball bearings in retainer on the magnetic drain plug in the pan. Where are they ...
  A: Let me get this straight, you found little metal spheres, ball bearings, attached to the ...
Question on Jeep Computers4/24/2009
  Q: Mike: I purchased a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic with high miles. I also purchased a totaled 1999 ...
  A: The mpg indicator is probably hooked to the computer, as the only reliable way to make those ...
Question on Jeep Computers4/24/2009
  Q: Mike: I purchased a 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic with high miles. I also purchased a totaled 1999 ...
  A: I assume that what you are referring to as the oil pressure regulator is in fact the oil ...

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