Hi, For the last 3 days, my car has had a hard time starting. I crank the engine, here a clicking sound and then if I pump the gas and try cranking at the same...
Salman, That's a great car, and after what you just did, it should be running like a top. Are you sure that you got the right replacement parts in there? This ...
Howdy there! I see that there has been some reorganization taking place at the garage. I stopped by the garage last night, and couldn't find the scan tool. ...
Yesterday, I made a comment at the garage, that Prius battery cells are just D-Cell NiMH batteries (based upon what I had previously read on the WWW). Well,...
Howdy there! Does anyone know if there is an exhaust pipe flaring tool to allow two identically sized pipes to fit into each other? I believe that I've seen...
J. C. Whitney used to see an exhaust pipe "expander", designed to increase and smooth the ID of a pipe that had been crimped by a U bolt or bent in some other...
Hello all- I'm a new list member (haven't formally joined the club yet). In Jan, I plan to join the club and use garage facilities to install a waste veggie ...
Kevin, First and foremost, welcome to the tech center! I don't post/reply very often, but must admit to being very intrigued by your planned project. I am a...
Hello, I donated my 1995 Camry and have the following parts for free: Set of Rotors (new), one has slight rust on the outside, can easily be cleaned, using...
All- I will start installation of waste veggie oil kit (from frybrid.com) in my 92 Mercedes 300D at the garage Tues Feb 12 around 4:15PM. Interested parties...
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All- I finished the veg oil conversion on my 92 Mercedes Benz and the car now runs on diesel and veggie oil. I'll have it at the garage today (Weds) around...
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Hell Gregg, I would like to see the car but I'm going out of town and will be back next week. Do you bring it to work daily? Salman ... From: "Gregg, Kevin M....
Kevin, CONGRATULATIONS - TWO THUMBS WAY UP ! I've been "swamped", and consequently couldn't make it out to the tech center last evening. I'm very interested...
Hey all! I'm a new member :) I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for where to get an alignment done in the area? Or can it be done in the shop? ...
Hi, I'm about to replace the master and slave clutch cylinders on my Acura. The thing is, I haven't done it before, so I'm a bit nervous even though Haynes...
I have had good luck at NTB in Beltsville. They even did a good job with my 1971 VW Camper Bus and let me watch up close. CRAIG TOOLEY-LRO Project Manager ...
I would recommend using a shop that uses a Hunter alignment machine. I know Curry's Auto in NOVA has one (www.currysauto.com) but they are a bit pricey. ...
All- I need to check front brakes on my truck but forgot to bring access card. It's at home (Balto). Will anyone be at the garage today (Mon) around 4PM and...
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I'm looking to replace my master brake cylinder next week. I have plenty to choose from; Cardone, Bendix, Beck/Arnley, Raybestos, Fenco and, of course,...
Hello ALL, I am trying to find out if a larger heavier wheel will cause a loss of HP (horsepower) to the wheels. I recently added a lightweight underdrive...
All- I've entered my veggie oil powered 92 Mercedes Benz 300D in the car show to be held Tues Apr 22 in bldg 8 parking lot from 10 AM - 2 PM. Stop by and ask...
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Looks like it might be april 29th (rain date) "Gregg, Kevin M. {Kevin}(GSFC-156.0)[INDUS]" <Kevin.M.Gregg@...> wrote: All- ...
I have a 1994 Isuzu Trooper with a turn signal problem. The right turn signal sets off the flasher buzzer. The right turn signal bulbs are fine, they work...
Sounds like a wiring harness issue to me. Try tracing and separating the wires that go to the flasher and/or the blinker, with the blinker on and the problem...
Hi --2004 Toyota Matrix. 2550 lbs. 5 log nuts, Shop maual says 77 FT-Lbs. --1968 Pontiac GTO, 3900 lbs, 5 lug nuts. Shop Manual said 70-75 Ft-Lbs. Similar...
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Apparently there are a lot of old tires, as old as 15 years, sitting on store shelves waiting to be sold. Because rubber has a shelf life, after a few years...
