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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| P-30 Starter | 3/3/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: I have to replace my start about every 6 months, what can be causing this?, This is a rebuilt engine ... A: Shimming the starter motor controls the distance traveled by the starter drive on engagement. ... | ||
| disc brake pad shims | 3/1/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I just replaced my front disc brake pads and rotors (on 1995 Subaru Legacy, if it matters). I ... A: To answer you question, the shims keep the pad and puck square to hit the rotor flush they also help ... | ||
| Vehicle Inverter | 2/28/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: Is the ground terminal on the Inverter supposed to be grounded to the frame of the Vehicle or to a ... A: Well this is outside my area of expertise, as i only deal in automotive applications, however, i ... | ||
| Vehicle Inverter | 2/26/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: Is the ground terminal on the Inverter supposed to be grounded to the frame of the Vehicle or to a ... A: Anytime you need to ground something in a car it needs to be grounded to a GOOD VEHICLE CHASSIS ... | ||
| mazda shaking | 2/15/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I have a 2000 Mazda protege' and when I drive under 40, I experience a little shaking and bumping ( ... A: It sounds to me like to have a bad motor mount. A bad Mount (The piece that holds the MOTOR to the ... | ||
| Catalytic Converter | 2/12/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: My CR-V '05 FWD is been making abnormal noise backing up and my engine light has been on solid for ... A: Actually the converter is full of rare metals, most much rarer and more valuable than Platinum. ... | ||
| Catalytic Converter | 2/12/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: My CR-V '05 FWD is been making abnormal noise backing up and my engine light has been on solid for ... A: You can buy that converter for less than $300, provided you don't live in California. CA ... | ||
| brake system | 2/4/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: I have a 97 ford Taurus GL 3.0 DOHC I tried to replace the rear brake pad/rotors and found out that ... A: These cars should have conventional electronic ABS. From what I know, they stopped using this ... | ||
| Springs | 2/4/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I have a 97 Expedition and the suspension system is gone. I want to replace the back suspension ... A: If the vehicles are IDENTICAL, then the springs should work in your vehicle. However, remember that ... | ||
| 1989 Plymouth voyager Accleration problem | 1/28/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: Ok it said i had to many follow up questions ,so I will continue here..I told you that the auto shop ... A: My only other recommendation is to bring it to a mechanics shop, and ask them to check your ... | ||
| 97 vw golf gti 16v 2.0t | 1/27/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: 97 vw golf gti fuel pump isnt gettin power ive replaced the relay it didnt help its just not gettin ... A: Sure, just run a hot lead from the pump to the relay box. Use one of the other relays and it ... | ||
| 97 volkswagen golf gti 16v 2.0t | 1/27/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: my fuel pump is not gettin power to it any ideas or away i could just run a different power wire? A: I am thinking that this may not be a problem with the fuel pump, but rather an immobilizer that is ... | ||
| 1989 Plymouth voyager Accleration problem | 1/25/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: Ok it said i had to many follow up questions ,so I will continue here..I told you that the auto shop ... A: It sounds to me that since your gasket issue was fixed and there is more pickup, i would think to ... | ||
| front suspension | 1/24/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I HAVE 1969 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA, WILL THE FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES FOR A 1973-1975 FIT ONTO MY FRONT ... A: According to my research, and according to my diagrams, they parts should fit, however, to be sure ... | ||
| timing belt tension | 1/23/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: is ther a inch pound torque a person can use to adjust the timing belt tension on a 1986 dodge ... A: There are many tools a person can use to get the correct amount of Inch pounds of torque, however, ... | ||
| 1989 ford bronco l l 2.9liter v6 4wd auto | 1/23/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: bronco runs great cold when I run it hot it runs poor up hills runs slow I just put thermostat in it ... A: I understand your problem. Have you checked the TPS (throttle Position sensor) this sometimes, can ... | ||
| gm 3.4 | 1/23/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: will a 3.4 out of a 1996 pontiac montana fit in a 2001 grand am with a 3.4 A: Yes, but you'll have to swap a lot of the 96 parts for the 2001 parts. I'm not sure it's ... | ||
| key switch stuck on the start-on position | 1/21/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I have a 1989 chevy 1500 standard with 350 engine...the ignition key will not turn off...will turn ... A: I use to have a 1989 Chevy K Model Blazer, (Has same ignition switch) with mine you use to have to ... | ||
| PLEASE HELP ME | 1/20/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: My 1989 Plymouth voyager 2.5 4 cly Turbo....is stalling after a short drive (wont accelerate without ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your head gasket is blown. However, this is not a deal breaker, and can be ... | ||
| 1 broken wiper arm | 1/20/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I have a 2005 buick rendevzous cxl and the passengers side wiper is not working. The drivers side ... A: I apologize for getting back to you so late, it has been a very busy week. The problem you are ... | ||
| tail lights replacement | 1/14/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: How to replace tail lights on 2007 BMW 530xi? A: If you open your trunk you should find two screws going through the sides by where the taillights ... | ||
| 1970's Ford Parts Interchange | 1/10/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: I have some questions about some parts interchangability between full-size and midsize 1970's Fords. ... A: The mounts will probably work, but not the rest. A 1976 T-Bird is, for all intents and ... | ||
| Harmonic Balancer | 1/9/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: My car use to make a loud noise while I was driving it! I was told to replace my harmonic balancer! ... A: What did you do with the old crankshaft position sensor when the balancer was replaced? The ... | ||
| GM/borg warner Trans | 1/7/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: I have a late 1960's 292cid GM engine out of a C50 looking for a Four speed car transmission that I ... A: No, you will need to have a Chevy transmission. Even BOP (Buick, Olds, Pontiac) transmissions ... | ||
| PLEASE HELP ME | 1/6/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: My 1989 Plymouth voyager 2.5 4 cly Turbo....is stalling after a short drive (wont accelerate without ... A: Im sorry for the delay, its has been very busy at work lately. The next recommendation i can give ... | ||
| Turn Signal | 1/4/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I HAVE A 1998 BUICK CENTURY. MY REAR LEFT BLINKERS ARE NOT WORKING AND I HAVE REPLACED ALL BULBS ... A: If your flasher controls all your signals and all of them are working except for the rear left one ... | ||
| Plymouth Voyager left tail light not working | 1/2/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I have a '99 Plymouth Voyager and the left side tail light doesn't work. I have changed the light ... A: This is a common problem with older vehicles. The problem you have described, given the ... | ||
| interchanging vehicle parts websites | 1/1/2011 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I was wanting to know a website that i can go to for my husband( a mechanic) to get a list of all ... A: Unfortunately to date there is no website of this type. It is recommended that whenever a part is ... | ||
| dump trailer pump solenoid | 1/1/2011 | Mike Evans |
| Q: Its a 12 volt hydraulic pump with a hard-wired remote. I built the dump trailer at home using an old ... A: The Ford solenoid does not work like the pump solenoid. The Ford unit grounds through the ... | ||
| PLEASE HELP ME | 12/31/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: My 1989 Plymouth voyager 2.5 4 cly Turbo....is stalling after a short drive (wont accelerate without ... A: Good to know that she found the underlying problem spark plugs, I still highly recommend checking ... | ||
| Fuel pump relay | 12/31/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I am needing to know where the fuel pump relay is on a 1996 Ford Mustang V6. We have alrteady ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your 1996 Ford Mustang V6 will not start, however in light of the information ... | ||
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous Wipers | 12/31/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: This morning the wipers just stopped working. I checked the fuse and it is good. When I turn the ... A: I see this problem quite often in my shop. The problem you are experiencing is that the wind shield ... | ||
| throttle body | 12/30/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: I am from the UK. I also am having the very same problem with the petrol dripping from the throttle ... A: This vehicle is outside my area of expertise, so unfortunately i am not able to assist you with your ... | ||
| PLEASE HELP ME | 12/28/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: My 1989 Plymouth voyager 2.5 4 cly Turbo....is stalling after a short drive (wont accelerate without ... A: It is very likely that your speed sensor could cause this issue, however I would be more inclined to ... | ||
| speedometer pointer knocked off position | 12/28/2010 | Mike Evans |
| Q: I have a 2004 Honda Odyssey. The orange colored pointer for the speedometer has moved counter-clock ... A: If you can get at the gauge face by taking the dash apart, you can probably just push the ... | ||
| Chevy Blazer Tailgate Window* | 12/27/2010 | Mike Evans |
| Q: The rear window above my tailgate won't stay up by itself anymore, I checked all the connections, ... A: It won't be an electrical problem. There's an X-shaped bracket that's attached to the motor. ... | ||
| 2001 Chevy Blazer Tailgate Window* | 12/27/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: The rear window above my tailgate won't stay up by itself anymore, I checked all the connections, ... A: The 2001 Chevy Trailblazer rear window glass is held open by "hydrolic Rods" Which when the window ... | ||
| mitsubishi montero limited 2004 engine | 12/22/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: My mechanic says i nd my engine replaced and he cant find one cause its rare. My question is does ... A: First to answer your engine swap question, it is highly recommended the you swap engines with a ... | ||
| old cars | 12/21/2010 | Mike Evans |
| Q: Do you know in what year did auto makers made the switch from cast iron engines to aluminum ... A: It's not all that simple. There were aluminum engines being built in Europe back before WWI. ... | ||
| Hood will not open. | 12/18/2010 | Antonio Ibarra Jr. |
| Q: Have a 2000BMW 323CI. The problem is that I can't open the hood from inside the car. The cable may ... A: There are a few things you can try. First try gently hitting the hood in the area of the hood ... | ||
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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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