2002 Dodge GC Es model with 3.8L engine just about 74,000 miles. Not happy with transmision, seems to shift very rough, especially when coasting from ~ 30MPH and as it hits 28 MPH it shifts down (2nd?). You can see the tach move from ~1000 rpm to ~1200 rpm for a moment -- but you can hear and...

water leak cannot detect where the leak is coming from done a pressure test and it was negative

Ok, so this is what happened. I was driving hope the speedo stuck and the van came to a stop, would not restart. After checking and double checking, I found a fuse had blown, replaced the fuse and everything worked, I was happy, well.... it worked for about 20 miles then the same thing...

Hi, Working on thie motor in situ is a pain - literally and figuratively. I have to do the cam seals and timing belt. I'm thinking - it would be a lot easier if I could lower the entire powertran out of the vehicle and work on it on the garage floor. I have a twin post car lift in the garage so...

Hi I've just set up a new website geared to car enthusiasts. It's has the very unusual name Cat's Ass Kustoms and it is "safe for work" - no porn just car related news. All the latest news on cars from kustoms, to drifting to just plain ugly cars. Parts, performance, passion - news for motorheads...

just want to know if you think its the headgasket. this is an 89 lebaron 2.5 non-turbo. When you put water in the rad, it'll bubble with no rad cap, shut the car off and put the rad cap on and it'll start to steam out the exhaust pipe. Soon the water level will get low and the car will hit redline...

Hi all. I was hoping someone has a clue what is going on with our Limited 99 T/C van. It has 101,000 on it. Recently the oil lamp would come on and ding occasionally. Now it comes on when ever you stop or brake. I have checked for connections or loose fuses. I took it to the dealer and they...

Hi: I'm looking at a 1982 Dodge camper van 360 engine.... It has what I would describe as very light steering - it doesn't wander and I don't thing there's anything wrong with the steering system, but it just seems to require a very light touch. With power steering systems, is there any...

i have a 1977 lebaron with a 2-bbl leanburn 318 with a 3 speed auto trans (not sure what kind of trans) anyway, i have two problems with it: 1) it will not downshift/kickdown when you depress the gas pedal all the way down and

hey i have a 1.8L eagle talon....i think there is something wrong with the alternator..but not sure...i start it up and let it run for like 2 min...and cut it back off and then try to start it again...it turn slowly and stop...i dont know whats wrong...can anyone help me....thanks

Hello, I have a 1993 Plymouth Acclaim 3.0L V6 w/ Automatic transmission. This evening the check engine light came on. I obtained the error code by doing the self diagnosis where you rev the engine up, turn the ac on/off, Shift thru all the gears and then turn the Ingition key ON, OFF, ON, OFF and...

I am looking at buying a 74 plymouth duster. It is run down kind of bad so i am looking at restoring it. i have to replace the back window and 95% of the interior. I am looking at putting a good engine in it. Was is the biggest engine i can put in it. Some one told me a V8 small block is that true...

I am repairing my sister's 1995 Dodge Neon, SOHC Vin C engine with a leaking rear main seal. Car has 168,000 miles on the original seal so I consider myself lucky, the cylinder compression is perfect as well!!! What I'd like to know is if there are any special considerations for this engine when...

When we try to start our Van it has recently made a clicking noise like the starter is not fully engaging. The odometer blacks out and the needles on the speed and tac slowly move all the way to the right then back to the left. When it returns to the beginning (0) the odometer then comes back on...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060929/sc_afp/usenvironment_060929195014 LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Southern California has once more earned the dubious honour of having the smoggiest air in the United States, new research showed. Figures released by California's Air Quality Management District...

I've been struggling with my tranny for a year now. Here's a description of the problem and what I've tried so far: (car has 150.000 miles). I'm about to put in a new tranny any day now, but before I start maybe somebody have some more input on the matter... First of all, transmission works just...

No spark, one morning it just wouldn't start. What is it most likely to be? How do you test the computer and crank angle sensor in distributor ? Has 3.0 Mitsubushi V-6. Thanks.

I drive a 99 Ford Windstar mini-van and am looking to purchase a new or up to 2 years old mini-van. I would like to hear from Chrysler mini-van owners their likes, or dislikes, about Chrysler mini-vans. Any particular problem areas, such as the Windstar manifold problem (OBD-II P0171 and P0174...

http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=12762 Looks like the Big Three are once again feasting on foreign car companies. Eat up, boys !

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