I need to replace the drivebelt tensioner assy on a 96 Tbird/Cougar 3.8L.
It has one T-55 Torx bolt in the center attaching it to the mount.  If
you've replaced this, is it a normal thread (RH) or reverse (LH) thread?
The tensioner has two pins on the back which lock it into the ...

I have a question with regards to a 1993 Ford F-150, Supercab, 5 Speed. The
condition of the truck was as follows - the Hydraulic Cilinder leaked,
causing the clutch to not work as well as it should, it had over
250,000kms, the truck was used by someone we knew for a 1 hour period ...

The van has a straight 6, 2 gas tanks.  I alway use the rear tank since
there is a problem with the front. All of a sudden the van stopped running.
I hear the pumps cycle when I turn the switch but the gas isn't getting past
the canister where the hoses from both tanks meet.  ...

I have a 98 Taurus that has a few bulbs out behind the gages.  Does
anyone know how to get behind the dash to replace the lights?  I
removed the two screws at the top of the plastic panel. I can get that
part to pull down but how does the rest of it come off?  This is my

Ford is in serious financial trouble.
First of all - there's a SCOTUS case today that threatens to make their
high-polluting vehicles obsolete - or at least a lot less profitable.
Second of all - their retirement and healthcare systems are a mess -

Does anyone know how to replace a heater core in a 1995 Ford F150 XLT
S/cab 4X4, 5.8 auto? Have to replace the one in my pickup and I would
like to do this myself. Is this a hard or easy job? Thanks

I have a 97 escort.  It just started to do something strange where the
parking lights will stay on, the "door open" alarm stays on, as do the
instrument panel lights and horn.  Somebody recently changed the tail
light bulb because they were not working (which is when this problem

Ok, I took your advice and procurred a code reader, and found that the
"check eng" light was due to a bad EGR valve.  I purchased one just today
and was well under way to put it on when i hit a snag...the tube fitting
that connects the EGR valve and exhaust manifold are completely ...

I've had this 96 Mercury Villager GS (Nissan Quest clone) for over a
year, no problems until now. Just a bit under 100k miles, I started
smelling gas pretty strongly (during running, tank is not full) a
couple days ago then today CHECK ENGINE light came on. Went to

We have a 2000 focus 1.8 zetec, and last week it dies on the motorway
originally thought it was the tensioner for the timing belt, but thi
has been fixed, and now we are being told that there is no compressio
in the engine. Does anyone have anyidea what causes this, and how it c

I am having problems with rodents getting into this car and eating my
cheese and cracker snacks in the glove compartment.  They are very neat
and leave no crumbs, but leave empty wrappers.  They are also wicked
with kleenex.

My '92 F150 (168,000 miles) has been partially retired for about a
year. I use it to take the garbage down the driveway, and haul things
here and there. About 2000 miles a year.
I just noticed that the heater was blowing lukewarm air. The

no dash lights,wipers,rear defrost,radio or power windows and the steering
wheel is tight. but when i turn the key down for acc. everthing works is
it the ignition?

Hi can anyone tell me the code 0433 for "97 escort means, and how to fix it,
I checked anything and everything nothing worked (check engine light still
on).  thanks  James

Hi can anyone tells me how to check the catalytic converter for '97 Escort, if it still good ?  Thanks James