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:?: I have an '84 Mitsubishi Starion with the turbo 2.6 4 cyl. My mechanic says the computer ground is shot. Does any one know where to find a used one and what do you look for with one of these? Also, will a computer from another type of vehicle cross over for this ... more >>
I just bought a 2000 eclipse last weekend. It is the absolute best looking car I've ever seen, I'm telling you. But getting back from that tangent lol, my car seems to have a transmission problem. It hardly ever uses the first gear. So evertime I start to drive, I start out slow. But once I ... more >>
I recently had a new engine put in my 1989 Ford Probe GT and it may not have anything to do with it, but since then I've recently noticed a mildewy smell coming from probably the exhaust. It may have also something to do with the vent or the heater, which I just started using recently.I mainly ... more >>
can nissan silvia s15 engine's (SR20DET) replace the bmw 318i E30 stock engine? has someone did it before? i want to know its performance after use new engine. whether it better or worth.can someone share information or experience with ... more >>
I would like to buy an automatic civic but I also want to buy and accord. It is a manual car. Can you make the civic which is automatic as fast as the accord that is manual. The honda civic is a 96 EX I still don't know how much it is going to cost. It has 70000 miles. The accord is a 94 5 ... more >>
When you polish and wax your car, truck and SUV; What's your favorite wax?Frank CannaMirror Finish DetailingWilliamstown, ... more >>
How do i clean and remove the water marks on my windows? What kind of chemicals do i need?The water marks are long streaks and it bothers me coz it makes my car look bad and i cant see through my rear window clearly.Please help me out.. ... more >>
Can anyone please help me with the following questions? ? How do insurance groups for motorbikes compare to cars in England e.g. is insurance for a group 7 "Ford Focus" more or less than a group 7 "Gagiva Mito 125"? ? What's the difference between component speakers and ... more >>
The 4th cylinder has no compression. What repair costs am looking at to have this fixed ??? It could be a piston or valve replacement but what is the ballpark for ripping the car apart to find out what the problem is?? The car has 130,000 miles and has run great until now. Thank for the ... more >>
Im looking for advice on how to wire around (Eliminate) a computer in a 1984 Olds Cutlass Supreme.We installed a wahoo done up 3.8 with all the bells and whistles, but want to illiminate the damn computer and run a 4bbl Edelbrock Carb & Manifold.As it is now it won't run properly? with the ... more >>
Speedo stopped working and car know stalls when slowing, blows a 20A fuse when turning on ignition. Instrument cluster is ok have removed and checked. Speedo is electronic. Does any one know what tells the speedo what speed I am doing. Is there a sensor on the diff etc, if so where abouts?Has any ... more >>
I'm having a problem with fifth ave. It goes from running really high when it is first started to running really ruff when it is up to temp. I have played with the carb for a few weeks and thought I had the problem fixed but a few days later it was back to running ruff agian. I was thinking of ... more >>
1996 Ford Explorer, 4X4, 130,500 miles, not sure what the engine type is called, 6 something, and 4 something. Automatic transmission.My Air bag light came on earlier today. I'm wondering why it would, because my air bags have not deployed since I have had the truck. (I've owned it for 3 years ... more >>
Hows it going. Ok first of all I have a 74 Corvette with a 400sb and turbo 350 out of a 73 monte carlo. The motor has been mildly built with a small cam(cannot remember the size but it should not be the cause of the problem I am having). The car has been running rough ever since I bought it a ... more >>
Hi.I have a 1994 1400cc Nissan Sunny Sequel, 3 door which has just blown the electric windows fuse as i know it cannot be the motor as both windows have stopped working.Question is, does anybody know which type of fuse they use or can tell me where the fuse box is so i know which fuses to order - ... more >>
I have a 1995 Chevy Corsica and the dome light doesn't work. I have checked the fuses and they are all look good and the light bulb looks good too. I can't figure out why it is not working. Does anyone know what the problem could ... more >>
Hi,I have a 1991 Tot Camry with 130K miles and till yesterday everything with that car was perfect. I had a major tune up done 6 months ago and I didnt have a doubt that I will pass the inspections. I failed. Nox emissions was 700ppm over the limit. All others were below.Nox: 1767/1088HC : ... more >>
I have a 1997 ford windstar and Had the front terminals and busching replaced and also the frond breaks, When I was driving the abs light started blinking and stood on this is the yellow abs light. so I pulled over and shut the car off looked to se if anything was loose but didn't see anything so ... more >>
I have a 01 Monte carlo SS 3.8. About 3/4 of the time when I try to start it, it will turn over and over before starting. If you just hit the key and let go it will act like it wants to start and then spit and shut off. If you give it gas and rev it up it does better. I also tried turning the a/c ... more >>
I have a 1997 GM Malibu LS with 70,000 miles on it. The heater/air conditioner only works at a level 5 on my fan knob. It does work great at a level 5 but at lower levels there is no air coming out of vents.Any help/suggestions would be ... more >>
Approximately how long would low profile tires (on 22" inch rims) last in miles. I just bought a new tahoe and want to put rims on it but I don't want to waste a lot of money if they only last 15,000 ... more >>
i have a 74 chevy nova with a v8 350cu.in. 4bbl rochester, i think its called a quadrajet (sp?) i know where the two screws are to adjust. one day i was trying to find how to adjust the idle, and i messed with the driverside screw of the air fuel mixture. i didnt hear or feel anything change so i ... more >>
Hello. Considering that gas prices are so high, I've a quick question:Supposing FUEL ECONOMY is on your mind, then, for waiting at stoplights, which is better the handbrake or the brake pedal? I'd like to ask if anybody who knows about fuel efficiency improvement can tell me if using my ... more >>
So i recently blasted my car speakers, and noticed distortion at a surprisingly low volume(relative), i never listen that loud anyways so im content(im not buying an amp, dont want to spend the money). Then i blasted my computer speakers and noticed no distortion whatsoever, even when they were ... more >>
OK so let me recap the past 2 days.Last night I am driving around, kicking the car around a bit, and i start to notice that at every light when i stop i can smell something coming from under the hood..smelled like burning oil at first. Anyway, I drive home (same spirited fashion) park the car ... more >>
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