My daughters 1991 sunbird either 3.1 or 3.3 engine is in the snow and needs starter replaced. I need to crawl under the engine and replace it, looks like very poor access. Advice on how to please. jesse

I have a 1996 toyota tacoma sometimes when you push the clutch in it makes a really bad noise but not everytime it dosent sound like it coming from the throw out bearing it sounds like its coming from around the starter thanks.

is it possible to substitute power steering fluid for a synthetic brand oil additive e.g., slick 50, prolong, duralube? Larry Von

I am getting ready to paint my engine compartment on my 66 Impala SS Ragtop. Not a trailer queen car but a driver during the summer with few shows thrown in. I have a quart of PPG DP 90 LF black epoxy primer and was wondering if anyone had any input on using it for the engine compartment. I am...

I was driving home today, 25 miles, and noticed an exhaust leak coming from under the hood. When I got home and looked, there was a wad of melted hoses on the passenger side of the engine. No exhaust manifold leak I can find, just a noise coming from a hose that goes to the catalityc converter. ...

I'm thinking of getting a mini-case of it for trial. It's advertising hype sounds good, anyone here ever used it? What do you think about it? m h o *v ƒe

Hi My wife's 1992 plymouth acclaim's check engine light goes on whenever the radio or heater is turned on. When the radio or heater is turned off the check engine light goes out as well. Should I be looking for a new alternator? or should I be looking elswhere? Thanks

i am not undertsanding how to check to see if the relay is bad or good . my cooling fans will not work when the relays are pressed in all the way the fans will not work . but if i pull them half way out and wiggle them a bit i can get the fans working. i am not sure if this is a contact issue or...

Hey guys, ok i have a 1991 Honda Civic I installed lowering springs on it and well now the vehicle is leaning to the side (left) i checked and replaced left font strut and checked and it stil leaning what you think it could be guys help me out thanks....

coming from the left fender well of an '05 Dodge Stratus sedan. What in the world could that - be? m h o *v ƒe

'92 Nissan 240SX 140K mi, 4 cyl, put new Beck Arnley clutch in including disk, bearing and pressure plate about 2 years ago. Also put new master cyl in about that time. Couple weeks ago it went to the floor and sat there. I can flick the pedal with my foot and it comes up. Then it works fine about...

I recently painted my motorcycle. After applying the clearcoat I noticed particles in the clearcoatfinish. Can I sand the clearcoat smooth and recoat. -- ronkinz ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ronkinz's Profile:...

The heat indicator in my 92 V6 camry does not work. The dial doesn't move. Where is the sensor plug located? I suspect that is the problem. Or do you have a different suggestion? Thanks, Ed

Still trying to figure out why my car won't stop... rears are locking up way before the fronts really start to work. This is a '55 Studebaker coupe, FWIW... see below for copy of post to alt.autos.studebaker. So I pulled my drums again today... found several things interesting. 1) both my rear...

my son was driving up hill and he lost any power to keep going, when I tried, i could let the clutch all the way out and there was very little power. Some days later, I was able to drive it into the garage but had to rev pretty high to do it. What could this problem be?

Hi all 1996 Chevy Silverado 1500 w/Vortech 350 Just warmed up enough here to turn the A/C on for the first time the other day and it blew hot. It was working fine last season, so I figured it just needed a recharge. I bought a kit with the hose, gauge, and can of refrigerant....

How hard is it to install a muffler on E30 325? I understand I'll need a dremmel tool for the bolts, which are likely frozen beyond removal. What else? Do I need to do any bending? Should I expect problems separating the mulffer piece from where it joins the cat? What about the install?

Is thre any information about the Autozone-branded full synthetic oil? It is being sold in the usual passenger car weights, and is labeled as meeting the same API certifications as the Mobil 1, Castrol, and other synthetics. There is some suggestion on Usenet that it may not be made from PAO stock,...

I have a 96 Subaru Legacy with 4 wheel disc brakes. I'm about to change the pads in the rear. My Chilton's manual says, "WARNING: Before beginning the procedure, determine whether your vehicle is equipped with a rear parking brake assembly. If equipped with rear parking brakes, only compress...

for the concerned motor oil users. havoline gets my vote. m h o *v ƒe