I've heard that you can't disconnect the positive terminal of a battery
to test an alternator on newer cars:
http://www.repairfaq.org/ELE/F_Car_Battery.html#CARBATTERY_031
If I strapped one of those stiffening capacitors

Hello All! I just put in a stereo w/dvd screen, The color code was the same as the one I took out, so nothing changed there, But now my turn signals and blower moter don't work, I re-traced all my steps looking for a lose or unplugged wire (didn't find any) I checked all the ...

325i '87 200K miles
My stick (shift lever) suddenly completely disconnected from
everything,
and is just dangling loose. It's stuck in 5th gear. There is no

Engines have crankcase back pressure, blowby, and/or crankcase pressure.
Different names, same thing.
How does a mechanic measure crankcase back pressure?   Is there a gizmo for
this?

My windshield washer stopped working, but I checked the pump and it
works (hooked it directly to the battery).
Next thing to check is the relay, but I can't locate.  If anyone's
found it, could you describe exactly where it is and what it looks

i think chinese cars will surpass everyone in a few years, they are
even working on lithium fueled cars...
http://www.chinacarforums.com
you can read all the updates here

Anyone have a clue as to where it would be located?
--
DJ

My new car has the seats bolted down with 12-point socket head bolts,
see pic:  http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/12-points.jpg
I can't find anyting to fit these on snap-on.com or Sears.   Any idea
where to get the tools to turn these, in 3/8? drive?  

It is the orginal owners responsbilty to replace the engine befor he or
she sells their car. When my mother bought this Nissian Altima from my
aunts boyfriend it had 140,000 miles. I am not going to defraud my aunt
I am going step up on my part and pay her but the price of the car ...

I've got a 98 ford explorer which appears to need a refridgerant
recharge due seapage.  The stuff I'm adding has a sealer which I'm
hoping will slow the process for at least a few more seasons.  From
other posts out there describing the cycling on/off of the compressor I

College student age 21 needs better car to go college
with
Budget is abt 8k. Maybe  a bit more
What brand/model you think in this range?

I plan to leave my car (cavalier 2001) on the driveway for 6 months. I
am thinking of taking the battery out and into the house to hook up to
a battery charger.
Is it OK to leave the car electronics without power for so long?

My 2004 Taurus has developed a stumble on acceleration. It only does it
after it's been idling for a while, like at a long light. It seems to idle
fine but when I give it gas when the light turns green it will stumble a
few times and then runs fine. If it was carb'ed I'd suspect ...

1987 BMW 325i, 200K+ miles
It started to miss at high, then intermediate speeds. Has the power of
a weak 4 cylinder
and the gas consumption of a V8 (lately around 15mpg)

All,
Have a 95 Olds Cutlass Supreme, 3.4L DOHC. Timing belt is walking off
the cam gears, grinding against the cover and shrinking in size.
Questions :