Hello, I use to just replace the thermostat in my older GM cars for a 190 degree but not sure how to increase the temp in my 96 Voyager 3.3L Can it be done because it seems when the temp needle is in the middle after warm up period its not all that hot. I don't have the rear AC or heat. Any...

A friend told me he heard that the junkyards no longer communicate with those squawk boxes, or at least there are better ways for them, and even me (a mere consumer), to find who has a particular part. We're looking for an unusual part. Is there another way? (I suppose it involves the...

Stupidly, I will now go back and look over my downloaded 750 headers to see if anyone else has the same problem. Bought the minivan 2nd hand, had an extended warranty, seems as though in the morning, and only the morning, the steering locks. Can be *quite* dangerous. The warranty holder said...

Hi all, looking to mount some wheels on my old Studebaker - they used the same lugs as Chrysler did. (1/2-20 RH and LH.) I am using for now at least a mix and match set of wheels, two Ford and two MoPar. Apparently the Ford wheels used a lug nut with a 13/16" hex and I am hesitant to use the...

OK, here's a real ambiguous question to the group. My third car is a 91 Grand Caravan with 100K miles. It has been meticulously maintained by me since new. I am a DIY with moderate capability. I have replaced struts, half axels, ball joints, engine accessories, etc on my own. My trans needs...

1995 JA 2.5L intermittent stall condition. At stall all sensor data on DRB is normal. If key is not cycled, vehicle will restart and show incorrect data (low ps) on MAP. Baro is normal and voltage is normal. The PCM will show no change in map from start to run. If you cycle the key off for 1 or 2...

Anyone using Ceramics on '99 or so T & C. Last brake job I got they put some real junk pads on. Noisy (growl at low speed stop) and dust real bad. Thinking about dumping the pads and replacing with ceramics.

A friend was in north-central Germany earlier this week. He says he saw a Dodge Magnum - but with a front end from a 300. Is Daimler making such a beast for Europe/Germany? Apparently such odd ball combinations isin't out of the ordinary for Europe. Although Jap cars in Germany aren't that...

Hi, I got an issue: I got a stratus es 1996 2.5 V6 AC. I need to change the water pump. So I'm @ removing the crankshaft damper pulley but the freaking thing is stuck to the sprocket. ASA I pull the pulley, I can see from underneath the timing belt, the bearing and the sprocket being pulled off...

So I got my 05 touring last week the one thing I noticed is while the dash instrument display has what gear I'm in displayed, the small round markers on the console next to the shift lever do NOT light up. is this normal or do I add this to the list on my first service visit., so far it's the...

ihave a 300m chrylser and i've changed the battery in it 3 times in 6months. some say its my alarm system that is draining the battery but some people say its my alternator. my battery is not even 6 months yet and my car wont start. when i try to get a "jump off" it still wont crank. please help...

Hi group, 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 car has 135k miles. I'm not willing to invest...

I have a 2002 liberty sport with the off road and towing package. So far while I am very happy with the engine - the rest of the vehicle is a POS. And Chrysler has been a nightmare to deal with. At 60 K miles - I was standing outside the vehicle talking to my neighbor - when both airbags...

Hi, I've been having problems with a local Chrysler dealership to whom I had taken my car for repairs a few weeks ago. To put it bluntly, without going into much detail, they did NOT fix the problem (a problem with the car not starting intermittently). I'm out in excess of $1,000. I've tried...

On Sun, 20 Feb 2005, SRG wrote: > I just bought the 9006XS 's (low beam) for my PT Cruiser. They look a > little whiter and brighter than the 2.5 year old originals. They are > 55 watts and the originals were 51 watts, I think. Has anyone else > here got them? What do you think? DS could you...

I have a 93 Shadow ES 2.5 liter. It runs like a gem, but every other week or so it will just stop running. It will either start to sputter on the highway or die at a stop light. I replaced the map sensor, and I thought that fixed it, but after a few weeks it started again. I had it towed twice to...

"I have a 94 plymouth sundance and it wont start. i disconected the battey for a few hours to reset the computer and now it wont start. i don`t think that there is any spark could i have fried something. all the lights work the car just wont turn over i know its not a fuel problem i`ve tried some...

1. Who is actually getting the extra money for crude oil as the price increases? Undoubtedly some of the increase goes to the governments of the oil-producing countries, but do they get all of it? Or are the oil-exploration companies getting some of that increase as well? Could it be, for example,...

Hey All! Kind of a long story here so I'll try to shorten it up as much as possible... sorry if I miss a crucial detail... just ask if you need more info... 1999 Chrysler Sebring Jx Convertible - 2.5L V6 with 102,000 miles. I bought the car used at 65,000 miles for my teenaged daughter. When...

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