I drive a 97 Pathfinder SE with 4by and manual tranny. Recently, the
clutch pedal has stopped working. If the car is in gear, it is hard to
get out of gear. If it is out of gear, it is nearly impossible to get
into gear. It is as if the clutch pedal is not dis-engaging all the

We're all finding it increasingly difficult to find a quality auto repair
shop. Think of how often you have had a problem with an auto repair shop.
I spent fourteen years trying to clean up the auto repair industry from the
inside.  I even owned a big auto repair shop for three and ...

Spammer, you'll be lucky to find ANYBODY to fix your car in 10 years.  So
go throw dirt if you want to but beware it might fly back in your face.
Instead of placing blame on the lowly mechanic and his struggling shop, aim
higher at the source of your perceived automotive repair ...

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Hi! My son has a 1997 Ford 4x2 Supercab. He had problem with
alternator. He took it to a Ford dealer who charged $430.00 for
installing a new alternator. Cost of Alternator was $200 dollars. Rest
was labor cost plus tax. Does the charge seems excessive to you? With

I am looking to get a Subi Brat and I wonder if anyone has information
for me:
1. Are they a good beginner mechanic car? I have worked on Toyo's &
motocycles.

Few days ago I saw in TV a picture of new Volvo wan 547series. Do you know
where I can find some picutres of this car ?
D.F.

hey everybody,
i drive a 2001 QX4 ... anyways the front set of Michelin LTX M/S is wearing
out on the outside edge ... i have rotated them regularly, etc. ... still
they are almost completely bald on the outside edge ... this is at 60k miles

is there a way to check what my wheel nuts are tightened at currently?
thanks!

any issues with handling or anything else, assuming the tire fits the rim
and the car, etc.?
are the Michelin Cross Terrain any good ... they have a tread wear index of
700 ... does this mean that they never wear out or is this a typo?  :)))

Looking for a tall bird cage (48inches or taller and no greater than 36
inches wide).   Im looking to buy this for an elderly neighbor that has 5
parakeets.  Would prefer it to be free but if you have one for sale please
reply to the following email addy:  cherokeeinjun1967@yahoo ...

Greetings! Does any one have any information   when this truck will be
crash tested by NHTSA [for head on crash] or Insuramce High Institute
[for Off Set crash]? With thanks.

Does anyone know who makes a good engine conversion kit for a 1987
Toyota truck. I currently have the stock 22R-TE engine, but would like
to convert to a small block V8.
Thanx - Loco