I realise that a V or horizontally-opposed engine can be shorter because the left and right cylinders can overlap. But is there any other advantage in not having all the cylinders in-line, assuming the same engine capacity and the same number of cylinders in either case? In the late 60s, there...

I was sent the email below about a "new method" for stealing cars. Now I know the "good guys" are not that stupid and that there is MORE to getting a key made under the conditions below. When you go to a dealer to get a key cut, I am sure they will ask for your LICENSE and VIN . What else ??? The...

reach. http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=305224 Don't Mess With Texas! cuhulin

Vehicle selection survey Please feel free to complete this vehicle selection survey and add or remove comments as you see fit Selecting a vehicle for night time driving, and a unit that will allow the owner/ Driver to be able to respect the eyes on the oncoming motorists Questions that are...

I bought a bluetooth hands-free on eBay for $14. You get what you pay for. The one good thing was it has a headphone jack, so I connected a Rad Shack amplified CB speaker for more ooomph, but the speaker is awkward. It is somewhat audible now. Part of the problem might be my old Palm Treo 650, not...

Was out shopping this morning and noticed when I started my '92 Accord it sounded 'tired' kindof like the batt was low (it wasn't) Did a few more errands, maybe 4-5 on/off cycles, and went home. 6 hours later in my driveway, attempted to start her up and -nothing- lights & buzzer are strong, but...

On 6/6/2010 11:23 PM, Nomen Nescio wrote: > I noticed low oil pressure when the revs are down. > So I get out the workshop manual, and it lists among the > possible causes "worn bearings". How is it so? > I can't see that oil is pumped through the bearings in > a closed fashion, such that worn...

Hi, I would like to purchase a good code reader that will work with my current and future vehicles. I am not a newbie and know about cars. (not as much as you guys however). Anyway, I have been reading about the different functions and not sure what they mean. Some have "o2 tests" which I assume...

In just a regular car engine, how airtight is each cylinder and about how much force does it take to push the piston down?

The oil change places and I cannot find the pcv valve on the 5.0 liter engine on a Lincoln Town Car. (I assume it would be the same on 87 Ford Crown Victoria) They say its somewhere on back of engine close to fire wall. We cannot see it, and there is not enough space between firewall and...

I have a 69 Manx with a fresh 1915cc that I built last year. So when the engine was built I used an empi progressive carb and I can’t install the heat risers because my exhaust doesn’t have the port for them. I believe that my sputter may be caused by condensation building up. How can I get...

So a few months ago (August or so) I replaced the stock Scion seat with a seat from a Celica. Made the car a bit more comfortqable and easier to drive. However, the Celica seat did not have a position sensor for the airbag, so since then I have been driving with ther airbag light on. Since...

As recomended I TDC'd each cylinder(chey 6 cycl.) and tightened out the play on the pushrod, plus about 5/8 rev. on the nut. I rotated the engine by hand and rechecked the play. Most had play again so I repeated the tightening a second time. I spun the engine once more and still had to tighten a...

I live in a tropical country and what is the long term effect of permanently removing the theremostat in a sedan? I understand that the thermostat regulates the waterflow from and to the engine and the radiator, is this correct ?

Hello, just wondering who can confirm or deny that these would be the same. Having googled through the NG, some people say yes some say no. I've got an 88 Park Avenue that the damned 440T4 gave up on. There's a low-mile 440T4 for sale close to me, but it was from a 2.8 application. Any ideas as...

I have an '04 Nissan Frontier that was hit head-on and the driver's air bag deployed. I repaired/replaced everything that was damaged except the air bag (so far, still working on it). The driver's seat belt is stuck in place and will not pull out or retract. Does this have something to do with...

Hi all. I am getting a car ready for a demolition derby. Usually I run something older with a chevy 350, but due to time constraints I am stripping out a 89 mercury Grand Marquis with a 5.0. It runs and drives, so it won't take long to get ready. Anyway, I am having trouble figuring out the easiest...

www.impomag.com/news/2013/05/chinas-struggling-automakers-jump-suv-boom So much for green thinking in china.... bob

I am installing an airhorn in my 1946 Diamond T pickup truck but need help in understanding how to wire it correctly. The two horn trumpets and compressors have already been installed correctly. It's the electric wiring I need help with. The kit comes with two sets of terminals to wire the...

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