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'945 Volvo 850 Fender by THX 1138
Looking for a '94 Volvo 850 driver's side front fender, preferably green.
December 20th 04 03:33 PM
by HLS Go to last post
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Exhaust rattle solution? by Daniel J. Stern
On Sun, 19 Dec 2004, Rick wrote: > I have a 96 jx convertible and have been putting up with this loud rattle at > idle for the longest time, and now it has gotten louder (and somewhat > embarassing). The shop says it is the catalytic converter, and wants $700 to > replace it. The shop's probably...
December 20th 04 05:58 AM
by Joe Go to last post
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2000 Kia Sephia by THX 1138
-Last night, filled tank in 2000 Sephia with no previous signs of malfuntion. Drove home and parked it for about an hour. -Upon ignition, engine sputtered, but idled OK. During acceleration, ran very rough. After about three blocks, turned around and drove the trusty Volvo for 20 mile trip...
December 20th 04 02:14 AM
by wws Go to last post
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funny story about autos.tech by [email protected]
eScrew Welcome to eScrew! eScrew is eScrew and this is eScrew story. eScrew will tell you eScrew story if you promise eScrew to consider eScrew story as joke. eScrew story is very funny. eScrew story is so funny that eScrew will have to take break from time to time because eScrew needs some rest...
December 19th 04 11:50 PM
by gfulton Go to last post
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cleaning a viscous type air filter by beerismygas
can you clean this type of air filter? http://www.greatautoparts.com/images/air-filter2-120.jpg it is sort of cottony but i cant see or feel any oil in it. why is it called viscous? thx
December 19th 04 08:37 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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99' Chevy Silverado ABS malfunction by Anumber1
I own a '99 chevy silverado pick up with a 4.8 liter V8, auto trans, 4X4, standard cab, shortbox with 80k miles on it. For about a week now the ABS "goes" when stopping. It only occurs at or just below 5 mph, never at higher speeds and on dry clean roads (Obviously when it is NOT needed). It seems...
December 19th 04 08:30 PM
by Anumber1 Go to last post
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trans swap / interchange in 88 Chev diesel by jeff
Hi all. I'm fairly conversant with mopar stuff, but completely ignorant about GM so please forgive me. My father has a '88 Chev p/u with a 6.2L diesel and the 4 speed auto trans went south on him. My questions: -Is this a TH700R4 trans? -When searching for another trans, what are my interchange...
December 19th 04 05:46 PM
by Ad absurdum per aspera Go to last post
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dodge caravan brakes by Steve
I have a problem..... I have a 1998 Dodge caravan that needed a front brake pad replacement. I've done tonnes of vehicle brakes and such but for some reason the new pads on my caravan are overheating! I checked to make sure that the pads are square in the caliper and that everything that needs...
December 19th 04 05:45 PM
by Shep Go to last post
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help me - CV dying or...? by Nate Nagel
Hi all, got a bit of a problem. Was heading over to my friend's garage today to work on my old cars when I started hearing an occasional click from the trusty 944. Well I threw it up on the lift and couldnt find anything in the front end (I initially suspected a ball joint, which would have...
December 19th 04 03:47 PM
by Nate Nagel Go to last post
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96 Nissan Pathfinder - Missing/Hesitation/Bad Idle by Not Anyone We Know
Howdy folks. 96 Nissan Pathfinder. 3.3L V6 2WD. 151K on the odom. Three weeks ago started getting a real bad surging/poor acceleration problem. At a stop, the engine would idle poorly, and on acceleration, would be very sluggish, and then suddenly accelerate as if nothing was wrong. So, this...
December 19th 04 10:33 AM
by Ted Mittelstaedt Go to last post
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How do drivers use the 6th gear in a manual? by [email protected]
This may be a naive question, but please bear with me. I have driven 5 speed transmissions for most of my life and am now upgrading to a great vehicle with a 6 speed. I wonder if other stick shift lovers out there can tell me when and how they like to use the 6th gear? Is there more to it than...
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December 19th 04 08:48 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Parking Brake Stuck by Ralf
Parking Brake Won't Release: You see smoke or smell burning brakes, or the rear wheels are abnormally hot, after driving. It feels like the car is dragging when going forward and rolls easily in reverse. The parking brake moves very easily up and down. Possible causes: 1.. Parking brake cables are...
December 19th 04 05:19 AM
by Ralf Go to last post
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Haynes manual instructions by Lawrence Glickman
On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 00:30:07 +0100 (CET), Nomen Nescio > wrote: >Why are your balls in an uproar over the term, "******?" > >While I generally refrain from day-to-day use of this word, it should not >be a source of friction, regardless of your racial or political...
December 19th 04 03:18 AM
by Nate Nagel Go to last post
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Basic question re DTC and Obd2 codes by [email protected]
What's the difference between these two codes? Can DTC codes be read on a OBD2 code reader? Thanks RAK
December 19th 04 03:17 AM
by Lawrence Glickman Go to last post
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Accord EGR upgrade TSB by lcmon
Sometime ago someone posted the TSB on how the Accord EGR been upgraded. Grateful that can be repost again. Thanks
December 19th 04 02:54 AM
by chip Go to last post
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Haynes manual instructions by Nate Nagel
Nomen Nescio wrote: > Why are your balls in an uproar over the term, "******?" > > While I generally refrain from day-to-day use of this word, it should not > be a source of friction, regardless of your racial or political persuasion. > > The word itself is nothing more than a corruption of the...
December 19th 04 02:49 AM
by Nate Nagel Go to last post
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Shudders at stop light: Clean throttle body? by Richard
98 Saturn SL 114K miles When I stop at a light, within about 30 seconds, sometimes sooner, sometimes longer, the car will shudder like it is going to stall and the rpms drop from the normal 800 (idle) to about 700. It bounces right back and doesn't happen again. Sometimes when it bounces back I...
December 18th 04 11:58 PM
by mary Go to last post
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Crazy Electrical Problem on 1990 Chevy Celebrity by The Doctor
OK, here's a really frustrating problem....I have a 1990 Celebrity Wagon, 75k miles, owned since 15k. It has a 3.1 w/auto & most every option. The problem is, the other month, the radio blinks & went out...thought that it may have seen better days...then, about 30 miles later, the car was...
December 18th 04 10:28 PM
by The Doctor Go to last post
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VW Golf Door locks keep freezing, best lubricant? by Greg
A friend is having a lot of trouble with her door locks freezing on her '96 VW Golf. What is the best lubricant to use on these locks? I've heard good and bad things about silicone and graphite. Somebody also recommended lithium grease. I've been warned from using regular oils and grease...
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December 18th 04 08:04 PM
by MisterSkippy Go to last post
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Dumb question about Kia Pride radiator by Daniel J. Stern
On Sat, 18 Dec 2004, John Rowland wrote: > Hi all, Hi, rec.autos.driving is not the correct group for your question. You want rec.autos.tech. I've changed the followups. > I've inherited a Kia Pride, and I need to sort out anti-freeze for the > winter. I know very little about cars. The...
December 18th 04 07:26 PM
by Daniel J. Stern Go to last post
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