Archive for November, 2006

By November 27, 20060 Comments Read More →

1991 Aftermarket Ford Mustang Has Engine Miss

Hi, I’d just like to thank in advance for any help you can offer. I own a 91 Mustang GT, with a very modified 5.0 motor. It has aftermarket heads, cam, intake, injectors, mass air meter, etc…I could list parts for hours. The car has a persistent misfire at part-throttle that seems to be getting worse. The car will start breaking up, audible through the exhaust, and buck and jerk violently. Heavier throttle inputs (not WOT) will usually be met with a bogging-down and heavy loss of power, occasionally an exhaust backfire, and then a normal, hard pull after anywhere from 2-5 seconds. The camshaft I run has a lot of overlap, but the driveability problems posed by the camshaft clear up at approximately 1600 rpms, beyond this range, the misfire becomes very noticeable.

Posted in: Running Problems
By November 17, 20060 Comments Read More →

1974 Chevy K20 Rear Differential Problem?

I have a 1974 Chevy K20, 14 bolt open rear differential. I have replaced the axle bearings, seals, and fluid. No metal particles were found in old fluid. when I turn Right. the inside or Right tire spins at the same rate, as if there was a locker.. also when I back up and turn Left. the Left inside tire does the same thing… but neither seems to do it going the opposite direction. This started a week ago, and doing the above work had no effect on the condition.

Posted in: Reader Questions
By November 17, 20060 Comments Read More →

1996 Ford Taurus Antifreeze Comes Out Overflow Bottle With Engine Off

I have a 1996 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6, I just replaced the transmission(it was stuck in 2ND gear) and replaced the thermostat. Every time I turn off the key after driving all my coo lent spills out. People have told me its vapor locked, but i know it will only vapor lock in the weather heat, but its been like 40 degrees high where I live.

Posted in: Over Heating
By November 17, 20060 Comments Read More →

Buick Lesabre Dies While Driving – Check Engine Light is On

I have a 1994 Buick LeSabre Custom whit 66K on it. I had been off the road for two years (although it was started weekly and driven bi-weekly) before I put it on the road in March 2006. While off the road, it had a difficulty starting periodically. My mechanic replaced the Mass airflow sensor and the security chip (that interrogates the chip on the key before turning on the fuel pump).

Posted in: Check Engine Lights
By November 17, 20060 Comments Read More →

1999 Nissan Maxima Needs CV Boots – Or Does it?

Hi. I have a Nissan Maxima 1999 with 105,000 miles on it. I am told by the dealership service that I need new front CV boots and they are costing this out to $400. What’s the likelihood that this is truly a problem considering the vehicle age and mileage? How can I be sure this is legitimate? If it is, is it better to replace the whole CV shaft and should that be cheaper?

Posted in: Tires
By November 17, 20060 Comments Read More →

My Car Needs a New Transmission – Should I Have Mine Rebuilt?

My car starts but does not goes into gears I mean I can not drive it I have consulted a mechanic(AAA certified) and he tells me that my car’s transmission has broke and it would cost $ 2000 for a new transmission with a two year guarantee for it. Please help me regarding this because I am confused. Also do advice me whether to buy it in cash or go for financing and if so where?

Posted in: Transmission Issues
By November 17, 20066 Comments Read More →

Should I Rebuild My Car Transmission?

My car starts but does not goes into gears I mean I can not drive it I have consulted a mechanic(AAA certified) and he tells me that my car’s transmission has broke and it would cost $ 2000 for a new transmission with a two year guarantee for it. Please help me regarding this because I am confused. Also do advice me whether to buy it in cash or go for financing and if so where?

Posted in: Transmission Issues
By November 17, 20060 Comments Read More →

Dodge Grand Voyager Check Engine Light Comes on

My 1997 Grand Voyager Rallye is great, except one major un-findable problem: It cuts out (no, it does not stall completely, except when I slow down to a stop or at a red light) during driving. The CHECK ENGINE SOON light comes on for just an instant, then goes out again as the van continues driving.

Posted in: Check Engine Lights
By November 6, 20060 Comments Read More →

Car Insurance St Louis

Thanks for a great website Austin, you are terrific! I took you up on your free ebook offer if I would just take a second to check my auto insurance rate. So I got a free car insurance quote online from your site and you were correct…I was overpaying my car insurance by 23%!!!! I can’t believe it, I even got the same carrier with the same limits as my old policy…was I a sucker or what for overpaying?

Posted in: Auto Insurance
By November 6, 20060 Comments Read More →

Car Insurance Atlanta

Austin, just a follow up email to let you know I used the car insurance rate quote form you have on your site to get a quote for my vintage classic car, and the rates I got where 20% lower than what I was previously paying AND I am still with a name brand company that I know and trust.

Posted in: Auto Insurance
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