Hi All, I have a 1994 Tercel that a friend asked me to sell. It is making a loud tapping noise that is coming from the valve cover, it sounds exactly like a stuck hydraulic lifter. However in my research this car has the 3EE engine which has no lifters? I'm guessing it is just that it needs a...

Five Steps to keep your car looking its best http://www.eucarwash.ten.lt/ 1. Avoid scratches as much as possible We start with scratches. Why? Because they are the biggest enemy to your car's finish. And avoiding scratches is the secret to keeping your car looking good. Dirt and grime, rubbed...

I have a 1986 nova that I thought the fuel pump was out on. I replaced the fuel pump and still wont run unless you put gas in the carb. I have tried to blow thru the feed line from the fuel tank with compressed air and have tried sucking on the line. No fuel and you cant blow or suck thru it. ...

have a 1993 isuzu V6 3.2 liter engine, car starts normally, after one or two turns in the morning in the late afternoon, it often takes three or more attempts and even then, the initial revolutions are barely audible until the revs stabilize after 30 sec or so have always filled at the same...

My 1996 Plymouth Neon shut off while driving to work. Still had power, lights, etc. Would not start up again. Just cranks over. Tried to start with starting fluid to determine if fuel pump went out but no success. Any suggestions? Please help.

A/V n00b question: Headunit only has one set of A/V INPUT, can it be expanded to 2 or more sets with a A/V switcher of some sort ? something like this ? http://www.buysellwizards.com/catalog/images/audiovideo%20splitter.gif thanks

2002 S10 4.3 with about 38k on it. Noticed last night that oil pressure gauge was reading lower than normal. Midscale is 275 kpa (39 PSI) and it normally runs about there or higher when hot at highway speed Last night it was down about 1/4 scale at speed which it normally only would go when at idle...

Hi, my name is Erika and i'm a senior at McCann tech high school in the Automotive department. This year we had to pick a project and complete it. For my project i decided to replace the 4.3L in my truck with a 5.7L. The project is completely finished except one thing. I can't fingure out where the...

I had a mechanic do an oil presure test on my 96 Nissan Sentra 1.6 Liter engine (DOHC GA16DE). His oil pressure gauge read ZERO at hot idle, and only about 15 psi at 1500 to 2000 rpm. There is a lot of valve clatter when the engine is warmed up. Even so, when the engine is hot and idling and...

I got into my 99 Mazda Protege and backed out of my driveway. Creeping back slowly I applied the brakes and the car took about 4 feet to stop when it should of pretty much stopped on a dime. I went forward and back...same thing--it took a long time to stop at normal pedal pressure. The pedal is...

I have a problem with a VW Golf Mk3 Sunroof. Do I have to take the complete roof lining out to replace it.

96', 2.2 Cavalier overheating. Had the engine pressure tested as it was my understanding that these cars are prone to head/head gasket problems, which might turn up as an engine overheat. Pressure test said the engine was a-okay. Replaced the thermostat (w/1/8" hole drilled into the flange)....

I have a mazda 626. I have replaced the belts recently. Now when i start the car i get a squeal for about 2 mins plus anytime I put a load on the electrical system the squeal will return. I would appreciate any help. I cannot pinpoint the exact location of the noise.

I need a 5 speed manual transmission for a 1994 two wheel drive 4 cylinder Ranger. A ford mechanic told me there were several different transmissions used for that model. I want to buy a used one, but don't want to get one that doesn't bolt up? Any help would be appreciated! John

I have an old v8 motor with an inlet manifold that is a bit worse for wear. It's around a couple of the water jacket areas on the face that is against the heads, it had corroded a bit to the point that water will easily leak past. This is a pic of the worst...

Still looking for a commuter vehicle to save some fuel, but the Corollas / Prizms are gone before I can go see them. I see an occasional Nissan Sentra in the papers that I'm interested in and wondered what kind of mileage the little 1.6 liter engine gets. How reliable? How easy to work on? Is it...

I've looked high and low on Google for a graph or cost breakdown of a typical car to no avail I need something that spells out what steel costs, what labor costs, what marketing cost, etc Any idea where I can get such info?

OK, we have two new Japanese vehicles in the family and although they are fine vehicles, it is clear that the Japanese manufacturers don't give a damn about serviceability. I would particualrly like to stand a few of Honda engineers up against the wall. Are they so stupid that they can't figure...

B.B. wrote: > During the timing belt adventure I noted my front left rotor has some > respectable grooves in it. At 128k miles I figure I've gotten enough > life out of them and have decided to replace the pair, along with new > shoes and pads. > Anyway, the rotors are bolted to the back side...

Hello. I have a 1991 Ford Thunderbird with a rebuilt engine and transmission. One day as I was driving it, I noticed that as the car was sputtering when I would hit the gas pedal. I wasnt sure what this ment. I was just out to get gas. The sputtering was occuring before and after i got the...