tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28550199774847572762024-03-07T19:22:55.567-08:00how to change sparkplugsRaphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-68188846550479181422010-11-24T20:18:00.001-08:002010-11-24T20:18:19.084-08:00Spark plugs on 2006 saturn ion 2.2 liter?I was in the process of changing sparklugs on my saturn when I had to stop because I didnt have the right socket. All I did was remove the cap above the sparkplugs and then put it back on. Now the car is misfiring and I suspect one of the sparkplugs is not igniting. How do I fix this.Spark plugs on 2006 saturn ion 2.2 liter?<br>well since you didnt have the right socket for the spark plugs then im assuming you never removed any of the plugs so the only thing is that you either mixed up the spark plug wires or you didnt push the wire on the spark plug hard enough usually youll hear kind of a little click when you put the wire on the plug but i think you most likely just mixed up some wiresRaphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-61539001754725653472010-11-24T20:18:00.000-08:002010-11-24T20:18:03.195-08:00How much does a a tuneup for a 2000 honda accord cost? I have some large varied quotes.?I jave a 2000 4 cylinder honda accord. This is my first time to get a tuneup on a honda accord, i took it to the dealer and they said they dont do tuneups, but do service plans that includes other stuff which would cost me $399 for and if it needs spark plugs it would be an additional $300, total 699. I've had cars before and done tuneups and only cost me like 50.00. I went to an independant auto service place, and they quoted me 60.00 and 90.00 with top of the line platinum sparkplugs. Why is there so much difference? I've never done a tuneup on a honda. Any one what have any of you paid for a tuneup or change of spark plugs if you have a honda? these seems very expensive and a big price gap.How much does a a tuneup for a 2000 honda accord cost? I have some large varied quotes.?<br>First off Never go to dealer for things you can do youself and a dealer that says they dont do tune-ups but want to sell u a service plan is B.S all that means is they want to get 4 times the money to do a simple tune-up. At very least they should Sell a basic Tune and then if they want to rip u off try to sell u the plan but to not give u an option i wouldnt let them put air in my tires again if U. Cost of a tunes depends on what all you want the tune to include Where i work we have options Basic tune is PLugs clean Throttle body set timing air filter. Your car about $100 est. Major tune is all from basic + wires cap rotor fuel filter about $250 but do it your self in you need info to do email me kmp1171@att.netHow much does a a tuneup for a 2000 honda accord cost? I have some large varied quotes.?<br>oh my ****** god dude<br><br />go spend like a fraction on the oil and spark plugs and oil filter and all that crap and go google %26quot;How to perform a tune-up%26quot; on google and read up<br><br /><br><br />you can save yourself thousandsHow much does a a tuneup for a 2000 honda accord cost? I have some large varied quotes.?<br>I used to have a honda civic by the way, they are a great car. I would buy the best things and I would spend around 40-50 dollars..Its easy to do a tune up..I would recommend that you should do it yourself so you can have the extra money...I WOULD NEVER SERVICE MY VEHICLES ON A DEALER, THEY ARE A RIP OFF!!!!!!How much does a a tuneup for a 2000 honda accord cost? I have some large varied quotes.?<br>agreed dont go to delership go to a small time mechanic shop if you cant do it your self, pay no more than 40 when u buy the parts at most, also cheap spark plugs are just as good plus if you buy the parts before you bring then to the mechanic itll be even cheaper.GOOD TIP - rub some oil on your hands wear some ripped up dirty jeans and maybe a lil on the face walk in like you own the place with the parts and say %26quot;I NEED THESE PUT IN THATS IT%26quot;wait for him to offer you a price. for the parts go to autozone tell the what kinda car you got and what u need and theyll hook you up but even the try to give u the most expensive parts cuz they make more commission so tell them U want the least expensive<br><br />P.S<br><br />Sparkplugs 1.99 eachHow much does a a tuneup for a 2000 honda accord cost? I have some large varied quotes.?<br>If you can just get someone to replace plugs and wires,check or replace the dist, cap and replace belts if needed. Should cost about fifty if you do it on at the most about 150.00 if you take it someplace. My advice is keep the oil changed and if it aint broke dont fix itRaphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-35209423153602162142010-11-24T20:17:00.002-08:002010-11-24T20:17:51.345-08:00Problem with my car.?my ford feista keeps cutting out when i change down in to either 1st or 2nd. it doesnt stall or make any noise it just turns off. it also will stall if im not moving whether im in gear (with the clutch in) or not in gear, unless i keep the accelerator pressed in a bit.<br><br /><br><br />ive taken it to 2 macanics. one cleaned something and the other replaced the oil filter, air filter and the sparkplugs. the second did stop it for a week ot two but its doing it agen.<br><br /><br><br />a friend says her daughters fiesta is doing the same thing and that a friend had a simaler problem and it was something to do with a box under the car (know idea what it is)<br><br />he said to have it put on a digonostic machine.<br><br /><br><br />so my Q's are.<br><br />Does any one know what is the problem with it and what needs to be done to fix it?<br><br />and<br><br />How much would it cost if i have to put it on a dignostic machine? (as my normal machinic aint got one) (uk prices please not dollers)<br><br /><br><br />ThanksProblem with my car.?<br>Depends on the age of the Fiesta as to whether you will get much info out of a diagnostic reading. Ford garages will charge you about 拢45 - 拢60 plus VAT for a diagnostic reading but there are mobile diagnostic engineers around who will come to you and read the computer on your car - my husband does it. So check your Yellow Pages and Yell.com and get a diagnostic reading first before you start changing parts and spending lots of money!Problem with my car.?<br>could be a fuel problemProblem with my car.?<br>You<br><br />need to be looking for air leaks<br><br />on the induction side<br><br />as these motors are a sealed circuit<br><br />idle control<br><br />any air leak will cause this problemProblem with my car.?<br>depending on the year you can take to a autozone parts store and they plug it in for no charge.Problem with my car.?<br>It could be the mass air flow meter/sensor. The same thing happened on my Audi A3 (Specific makes have specific problems but the fact is that cars are cars and they all work the same). It cost me 拢140.00 to go on the diagnostic machine and get it fixed (But that was a back street garage who specialise in VW and Audi), main dealers would charge near 拢100 just for the diagnostics as they make you pay for the use of the machine PLUS 1 hour of labour for the mechanic to sit in your car pressing buttons on the machine.<br><br /><br><br />As you can tell my advise (As long as the car is out of warranty) is to find a local mechanic who knows Fords - there are loads around if your prepared to go down the back streets rather than shiny dealerships, you will be amazed at the savings.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-89169255103703886672010-11-24T20:17:00.001-08:002010-11-24T20:17:32.827-08:0094' accord with 186K, how to make it run & last longer?i just baught this car for $600 from my buddy, the car is freshly inspected 3-09 and is in great shape besides 2 dents. the car has 186K and i have ordered a few parts to hopefully make this car last a little longer, if you have any tips or anything useful i'd greatly apperciate it. <br><br /><br><br />ive baught new headers cause the stock ones are from 94' and the heat shield rattles and annoys me so i got new one for $62 from ebay, i also baught a new intake$40(i'm not trying to turn it into a ricer) new sparkplugs $20, oil filter$ 10 and am getting a fuel filter $10 aswell...i am going to get highmileage oil when i change the oil this weekend as well as a tranny flush....any other suggestions would be great! thanks, richard94%26039; accord with 186K, how to make it run %26amp; last longer?<br>It sounds as if you had it checked out and its ok. Just keep up with the regular maintenance. Change the oil, belts, and filters.<br><br /><br><br />The serpentine belts are on the front of your engine block. They run off the crank and powers your a/c compressor, alternator, power steering, and water pump.<br><br /><br><br />Check the timing belt too. That connects your crank to the cams. If it slips or breaks your car will either run poorly or not start at all.<br><br /><br><br />Don't worry about warming the engine up before driving. Its a waste of money. Just don't drive the it hard until the engine is warmed up.94%26039; accord with 186K, how to make it run %26amp; last longer?<br>Looks like you're doing all the right things. I would flush all the fluids and just stay on top of the oil. Seems like you're gonna give it a basic tune up and it shouldn't give you any serious problems. Don't forget to replace the serpentine belt.94%26039; accord with 186K, how to make it run %26amp; last longer?<br>You really have two belts. One runs the alternator and the other runs the power steering and A/C. You really don't want either to break.<br><br /><br><br />Also, don't forget the timing belt if not done already.94%26039; accord with 186K, how to make it run %26amp; last longer?<br>all of the above are correct..to make it last longer? find a low mileage engine..ull realize all the power u gained back from a low milage engine ..for a $600 1994 accord its well worth it to give it a new heart and sell ur motor for the price u bought the car for.my 2 pennies94%26039; accord with 186K, how to make it run %26amp; last longer?<br>Tips to make it last:<br><br /><br><br />1. Change the oil. Frequently.<br><br />2. Warm the engine before driving (painful to do with gas at $3.75 but I consider it an investment in making the engine last longer. I think it's working).<br><br />3. Go gently on the accelerator.<br><br />4. If there is anything wrong, have it fixed promptly.<br><br /><br><br />My current vehicle is a 1990 plymouth voyager mini-van. Currently at 325,000 miles and still running well. Previous vehicle was identical year and model, had 264,000 when tranny went out and it was cheaper to buy another vehicle. Vehicle prior to that was GMC Jimmy with about 325,000 miles on it when I gave it away.94%26039; accord with 186K, how to make it run %26amp; last longer?<br>ur going to need to change ur timing belt and head gasket and ur water pump its a thing ur going to need if ur going to keep it for a long timeRaphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-71597883570120441752010-11-24T20:17:00.000-08:002010-11-24T20:17:14.519-08:00Sparkplug gap mustang 2000 v6 wrong?i replaced my sparkplugs for my mustang and they were all gapped at around .063<br><br />these spark plugs were put in before i bought the car, and i think the dealership had them changed<br><br />i know its supposed to be .054, and thats what i put the new ones at, but why would those be so far off...and how would that affect the car's performance then and now and how would the difference wear the car down?<br><br />basically, my question is, is it a big deal that they werent what they are supposed to be?<br><br />thanksSparkplug gap mustang 2000 v6 wrong?<br>Not a big deal, but if you're concerned, its easy to pull the plugs and re-gap them to the correct gap!Sparkplug gap mustang 2000 v6 wrong?<br>Modern coils are quite capable of firing an extra .009 gap with no ill effects. It was just a mistake by someone.You have nothing to worry about.<br><br /> MikeSparkplug gap mustang 2000 v6 wrong?<br>You can gap the plug more until the point where the coil doesn't produce enough spark to jump the gap. Which will result in a misfire. With a bigger gap, you can burn fuel more efficiently, but it can make it harder to start on colder days.<li><a href='http://hairdresser-using-my-own-colour.blogspot.com/'>hairdresser using my own colour</a></li><li><a href='http://www.imwebhost.com/dedicated-server/Server-Not-Found-Problem-k3po0185.shtml'>Server Not Found Problem</a></li>Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-45583889883932773402010-11-24T20:16:00.003-08:002010-11-24T20:16:58.681-08:00Are these my spark plug grommets?http://saturnseries.net/Site%20Files/images/DIYGuides/ValveCoverDOHC-07.JPG<br><br /><br><br />those 4 big circles in the engine.. are those my spark plug grommets?<br><br />my spark plugs are leaking oil and someone told me to change the spark plug grommets and galve cover gasket.<br><br />one of my sparkplugs is drenched in oil. the other ones arnt as bad. <br><br />how do i take the spark plug grommets out?<br><br />where can i buy spark plug grommets?<br><br /><br><br />im in vancouver, canada<br><br />nissan altima GXE 98Are these my spark plug grommets?<br>I would replace the valve cover gaskets before you tear into the engine. If you had oil being forced up around the spark threads the engine would not run at all.Are these my spark plug grommets?<br>http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/nissan<br><br /><br><br />Inside the valve cover there are four steel tubes with O rings at both ends.<br><br /><br><br />The %26quot;grommets are for the bolt holes to hold the valve cover on.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-62907301421924002222010-11-24T20:16:00.002-08:002010-11-24T20:16:42.600-08:00Tips about switching bikes?I was wondering how hard it is to switch from a 4 stroke 80cc to a 2 stroke 250cc any tips on how i should adapt to it??<br><br /><br><br /> BQ: Any tips on how often i should check up on things in the engine,such as sparkplug oil etc.Or how often i should change them?? Thanks for reading :DTips about switching bikes?<br>it would be equivalent to going from a Chevy chevette to a mclaren sports car...there's going to be a significant amount of power difference between the two.another thing to remember is that the power delivery from a 4 stroke is predictable..opposed to a 2 stroke which is unpredictable compared to a 4 stroke.as a previous post said it would be a good idea to start with something smaller than a 250cc..i would have to agree.<br><br /><br><br />keep in mind that while 2 strokes are easier to rebuild (less parts),but they require more rebuild time because of the lack of lubrication.it's a good rule of thumb to rebuild a 2 stroke engine every 100 to 200 hours of leisure riding or if compression readings are below the manufacturers specs or every 2 to 3 races.<br><br /><br><br />another good habit if your going to be switching over to a 2 stroke is to always carry an extra spark plug..as 2 stroke engines are known for fouling the plug faster due to the oil premix that's in the fuel.also, it's always a good idea to keep your gas/oil ratio within the manufacturers specs..going too rich will make the engine spit sputter and not run right..while running the engine too lean will most certainly cause the engine running too hot and will result in engine wear,or even worse engine seize.<br><br /><br><br />hope this helps,and good luck*****Tips about switching bikes?<br>that would be insane. and 80cc 4 stroke is a trail bike that is slow and torquey. a 2 stroke 250 is the equivalent of a 450 race bike. Also, being a two stroke it aint easy to ride. you really have to know what you're doing and at no point can you get lazy on it. i would really suggest like a 85 2t or maybe even a 125 2 stroke. the 250 is just too much<br><br /><br><br />the nice thing about a 2 stroke is that they dont require much maintenance. check the oil after every ride, spark plug only when it fouls. oil should be changed often. i do mine every 7-10 hours depending on how hard i rode. Since youre a newbie, take a wrench and another spark plug with you when riding. you will most likely foul one or two when getting used to itRaphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-78841794465261626662010-11-24T20:16:00.001-08:002010-11-24T20:16:28.245-08:001989 Toyota Camry Owners or Previous Owners?I currently own an DLX v6 89 camry and am looking for advice to improve my gas mileage %26quot;19 city/ 24 highway mpg%26quot;<br><br />but I'm only getting about 18 on the highway for some reason<br><br />Please answer as many of my questions as you can, I appreciate your help<br><br />1) How do I know how much air to pump into my tires? (size: P195/60R15)<br><br />2) What kind of oil should I use to change my oil and is 5 quarts enough for a v6 engine?<br><br />3) What kind of antifreeze/coolant fluid do I use (color)?<br><br />4) Engine hesitates sometimes on startup, then dies, making me restart the engine again, could this be the sparkplugs?<br><br />5) Any additional advice you can give me?1989 Toyota Camry Owners or Previous Owners?<br>1 35 lbs should be enough for that size<br><br />2 Depending on the miles on the motor and the temps you drive in, 10w40 to 20w50, if you have high mileage, as i suppose you do and you drive in hot temps you can even mix the to. 20w50 is thicker oil for higher mileage motors and higher temps. Start with 4 and a half quarts on a fresh oil change and start the engine. Shut it off and check the level and add accordingly.<br><br />3 It takes green, but you can get coolant that will work for any type or color (universal).<br><br />4 Yes it could be plugs, but if that doesnt work, try cleaning the throttle body.<br><br />5 The back valve cover and the front seals by the timing belt love to leak oil on these higher mileage motors. Hope that helps and Good Luck to you.1989 Toyota Camry Owners or Previous Owners?<br>your tire pressure is sometimes located on the sticker on the driver side door jamb or in the owners manual. you cant go by the tire because every car is different us conventional motor oil which ever weight it calls for an change it every 3000 miles have your coolant changed every 2-3 years unless it is really bad then trust your mechanic on how often to get caught up try changing your plugs and wires it sounds more like your wires are bad most importantly change your air filter you can also have your fuel filter changed1989 Toyota Camry Owners or Previous Owners?<br>Keep your tires at about 30 psig cold<br><br />Oil will depend on the climate but 10W40 to 5W 30 will be fine<br><br />Coolant does not matter<br><br />Need a tune up, plugs rotor gas and air filter<br><br />Driving style will save the most millage anticipate stops, easy acceleration, keep your highway speeds at 55, don't idle for long periods of time etc1989 Toyota Camry Owners or Previous Owners?<br>1) 35psi.2)get 6 qts. im sure it leaks.3)green.4)tune up cold start valve-injector. water in gas intake needs to be cleaned out. new air filter.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-66553987331475661212010-11-24T20:16:00.000-08:002010-11-24T20:16:10.324-08:00Water in engine and water in oil how do i flush it all out?i have removed the spark plug, flushed the carburator, and drained the intake system.motor had been turned over without sparkplug to blow water out of cylinder.I have changed the oil twice to flush it the oil is still comming out white. is there a better way to remove the water from the engine.Water in engine and water in oil how do i flush it all out?<br>Motorcycles seem to be real good at mixing the oil and water together so you'll probably be doing several oil changes no matter what. I add some diesel fuel to the oil on cars that have blown a head gasket and run them for a while and then drain. The oil/water mix seems to get sticky and really stays put when you drain it, the diesel fuel helps dissolve it. I'm assuming you got it running again.Water in engine and water in oil how do i flush it all out?<br>Yeah there is a better way, replace your leaking intake or head gasket.Water in engine and water in oil how do i flush it all out?<br>Take your car to a mechanic and have the Head or head gasket replaced,whatever is stuffed.Then change your oil ad coolent.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-3413245873487660232010-11-24T20:15:00.003-08:002010-11-24T20:15:56.043-08:00Can anyone tell me what is wrong withh my car pls?I have a 1989 v6 2.8 fuel inj that shuts down everytime it reaches normal temp and change gears. It wont start after that until later. Ive changed rotor, pick up coil, dist cap,sparkplugs,wires, fuel pump, fuel filter. People tell me its the camshaftsensor, map sensor, crankshaft position sensor but my car doesnt have any of these. The only i havent bought new is fuel pump relay. Ive ran out of ideas on how to fix the car. Pls pls can anyone tell what is wrong with my car. ThanksCan anyone tell me what is wrong withh my car pls?<br>A common problem with these is the pickup coil that fires the fuel injectors. Try squirting a small amount of fuel into the intake and see if it starts. Could even be an overheating fuel pump.Can anyone tell me what is wrong withh my car pls?<br>your vehicle should have an ignition module....these can cause problems when old age and heat takes it's toll .....Can anyone tell me what is wrong withh my car pls?<br>Its something that is heating up it sounds like. This must be a Chevy 2.8L, I had a 85 S10 with the 2.8 and 5 speed. It was carbed though.<br><br /><br><br />Try this test, after you get it to temp and it shuts off and wont start on you. Pull a spark plug and attach it back to plug wire, lay the spark plug thread onto a piece of metal on vechicle where you can see it. Have someone try to start truck and see if you can eye any spark across it. If no spark, it may be the computer or coil. Something on the ignition circuit.<li><a href='http://set-up-a-cuckold-session-tonight.blogspot.com/'>set up a cuckold session tonight</a></li><li><a href='http://long-hair-styles-fy.blogspot.com/'>long hair styles</a></li>Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-58327709183691535072010-11-24T20:15:00.002-08:002010-11-24T20:15:41.226-08:00HOW TO CHECK IF SPARKPLUGS ARE BAD?MY CAR IS HAVING A LOSS OF POWER AND I DONT KNOW IF ITS THE SPARK PLUGS ARE BAD OR IF I HAVE A BAD CAT CONVERTER IM NOT SURE IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN CHECK IF THE SPARK PLUGS ARE BAD OR DO YOU GUYS KNOW IF THERE COULD BE ANOTHER PROBLEM I ALSO CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND TE PUMP IS ONLY LIKE 2 YEARS OLDHOW TO CHECK IF SPARKPLUGS ARE BAD?<br>how old are they/replace them if not sure/only 4/before you start throwing parts at it you should have the car checked out/cat is expensive and you may only have leak at flexible conn at air intake/have it checked before you spend a grand not to fix itHOW TO CHECK IF SPARKPLUGS ARE BAD?<br>how to read a spark plug<br><br /><br><br />replace once a year or when you notice a different in how your car running<br><br />add a bottle of fuel treatment offen and dont run on empty as much better a half a tank start looking at 1/4HOW TO CHECK IF SPARKPLUGS ARE BAD?<br>you cannot test at home.it takes a machine that runs a spark to the plug while you gradually increase pressure.if its bad,it will not fire in the 80+lbs range.HOW TO CHECK IF SPARKPLUGS ARE BAD?<br>Bad plugs almost always show up as misfire under load. You will find a particular point on the throttle (varies with the incline of the road and engine temperature) where the engine power actually drops and the engine runs rough if you go past it, then comes back when you let off a bit, just like there was a switch doing it.<br><br /><br><br />You don't mention make, model, or year, and power loss problems often depend a lot on that.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-81013435296106252052010-11-24T20:15:00.001-08:002010-11-24T20:15:23.894-08:00Idle is below 1000rpm, is that normal? -95fordexplorer-?My explorer idle seems a bit too low that every time its idling the engine bogs so hard that the car kinda jerks side to side everytime. Almost as if it is misfiring. The sparkplugs has been replaced as well as the wires, oil has been changed also. Is there a way to adjust the idle and how? Could it be something else? Any advice or tips, thanks.Idle is below 1000rpm, is that normal? -95fordexplorer-?<br>check for vacume leaks (loose oil filler cap or hoses)it will cause the engine to idle rough and stall out.Idle is below 1000rpm, is that normal? -95fordexplorer-?<br>my idle is about 6-700 rpm, so it's ok I guess..Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-26343232932487817192010-11-24T20:15:00.000-08:002010-11-24T20:15:08.826-08:002003 Saab 9-3 sparkplugs help...?How do you change the sperkplugs in a 2003 saab 9-3 and the a/c belt? I need to save some cash and if I can do it myself that is almost $150 in labor. Please help me out or send me a link.2003 Saab 9-3 sparkplugs help...?<br>It may sound easy that anyone can just put plugs in a car but I will tell you as a professional tech that almost every week I get customers who have taken their Saab to a general repair shop for simple repairs or do it themselves and now something is wrong with their Saab as a direct consequence of the other repairs. Last week while performing a major service, I was unable to remove a spark plug. Turns out that customers brother replaced the plugs previous year and cross threaded the plug in the Cyl head. Cost of correction $175 vs cost of plug replacement of $75. Believe me when I tell you this, it is much cheaper to have a professional saab tech do the job.<br><br /><br><br />As far as what your Saab needs. I do not know any service that only requires Belt and plug replacements. Majority of Saabs on the road that does not get repaired and serviced by Saab repair shop end of failing and breaking down more often and cost much much more to keep running over the years. Your model saab requires a service that involves much more than just replacing few parts. Pay attention to the list of inspection items and make sure some one who knows your car gets to look at it. This way you dont end of driving with a worn out hose or a leak and then end up having to pay much more to get it fixed after it fails. <br><br /><br><br />Now from your question, it sound like you have never replaced a spark plug or belt. If you did then you would know where the plugs are located and by looking at it would have known what to do. If you think that you are saving money, think twice and be ready to keep towing your Saab to a repair shop for work that can be spotted and fixed ahead of time by a pro. You know the old saying;<br><br /><br><br />%26quot;YOU CAN PAY ME NOW OR YOU CAN PAY ME LATER%26quot;<br><br /><br><br />Here is a very sound advise, Take an Automotive course at the local college or trade school and get yourself familiarized with the type of car repairs you want to be doing. This way you can fix your own car and know how to fix it for the rest of your life. <br><br />Good Luck.2003 Saab 9-3 sparkplugs help...?<br>Assume this is a sedan, conv. is older model. Change plugs at 90k mls. They are double Pt. Remove cvr., T30. remove coils. Belt is easy when car is raised. 3/8 ratchet or breaker bar in square socket on tensioner. Reach up behind plastic shield. New belt frm. dealer, aftermarket is too short!<br><br />SaabmedicRaphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-14615051227531857852010-11-24T20:14:00.003-08:002010-11-24T20:14:51.245-08:00What might fix this engine problem with my '89 Buick Century?Problem:<br><br /><br><br />The engine on my '89 Buick Century(V6) has lost much of its power. It doesn't accelerate well, it climbs hills at no more than 25 mph, and the engine revs very high when going on the freeway. I first thought it was a transmission problem because it seems like it is not shifting when it needs to, but I took it to a tran specialist and he said it just needed a tuneup.<br><br /><br><br />So i've done this with my mechanic neighbor:<br><br />changed oil and filter<br><br />replaced sparkplugs and wires<br><br />replaced fuel filter<br><br />replaced air filter<br><br />flushed radiator<br><br />new battery<br><br /><br><br />I still have the same problem, though my engine does run a little better. It also didn't pass DEQ after the tuneup, with HC just barely over the standard, and CO at 1.5 instead of 1. <br><br /><br><br />Could it be a fuel injector problem, or perhaps the oxygen sensor or something electronic? How much would they cost? Thank you for any suggestions, I need to have my car fixed to drive it to Minnesota next week!What might fix this engine problem with my %26039;89 Buick Century?<br>I would go to an exhaust/muffler shop and have the cat converters looked at.What might fix this engine problem with my %26039;89 Buick Century?<br>since you've covered the trannry,is the check engine or service engine soon light on ?????If so you should have it hooked up to a scanner and have the engine data recorded,,,,could really be helpful....<br><br /><br><br />a plugged or resticted catalitic converter can give you the same performance problem....<br><br /><br><br />check the fuel pressure<br><br /><br><br />your airflow metr can cause similar issues but is easier to check with a scannerWhat might fix this engine problem with my %26039;89 Buick Century?<br>It sounds like a problem with the timing. the timing belt could have stretched or jumped a tooth. Have a diagnostic test run on it and have the timing checked. This will tell you if there is any problem with any sensors or the fuel injection system or the electronics. o2 sensors are fairly cheep but you need to find out what's wrong first before you start changing stuff. that could cost you more than the diagnostic test before you figured out whats wrong.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-20081629227224273072010-11-24T20:14:00.002-08:002010-11-24T20:14:36.431-08:00How do I get my lawnmower to run?I have a briggs and stratton motor push lawnmower with 3.5 horsepower that when primed will fire but afterwards will not run, any suggestions on what i can do to get it to run, i have replaced sparkplug and put new gas in, and changed oil and still having this trouble, please give suggestions!How do I get my lawnmower to run?<br>The biggest problems I've had with B%26amp;S motors over the years are always carburetor related. I think you're in for a carb rebuild. It sounds like you have a broken main gasket affecting the gasoline pump.How do I get my lawnmower to run?<br>Is the govenor free and moveable? check that the air filter is clean and not plugged. The govenor is controlled by the fan on the engine, as the engine slows the govenor opens the throttle. Good hunting!How do I get my lawnmower to run?<br>Check the air cleaner.How do I get my lawnmower to run?<br>I would bet that it is in carburator bowl, float may be sticking. A carb rebuild would be affective and can be done professionaly at most mower shops. Over the winter those parts tend to seize up so a shot of wd40 in the carb may work, but i usually take carb bowl off and inspect that the float and needle travels up and down without hanging up, also soak those small parts in there with wd40. Good luckHow do I get my lawnmower to run?<br>You have forgotten the air filter.that may be your problem. I sometimes have to prime after it starts to get good gas thru systemHow do I get my lawnmower to run?<br>It is possible that the carburetor jet(s) is stopped up. If the carb has a bowl under it, the brass nut that secures it also acts as the jet. It has small holes in it that act as jets for the gas and sometime become clogged. Remove it and check the holes to see if they are clogged. ...Good Luck...<li><a href='http://beddingsetcentral.com/?p=6667'>How can I keep the blankets on my baby?</a></li><li><a href='http://share-printer-on-2-computers.blogspot.com/'>share printer on 2 computers</a></li>Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-68751777414975920362010-11-24T20:14:00.001-08:002010-11-24T20:14:19.531-08:00Need someone to proof read my paper or someone good with English?Can someone proof read my essay and help me on out. Thanks ahead of time.<br><br /><br><br /> As children we always find a place that holds deep memories for us to remember. These memories could come from events that have occurred in the person life, places we go or see might trigger these memories from the past. As time went by, many changes have occurred in my city of Pasadena where I had some positive and negative memories as I was growing up that developed and influenced the way I chose to live my life.<br><br /> <br><br />Before we moved to Pasadena, my family lived in Chinatown, in Los Angeles. Our apartment had one bedroom, one bathroom, a small kitchen and a tiny living room. My father had to work hard to save enough money to move us into a bigger place. Eventually, he bought a house in Pasadena. The Pasadena house was quite different than the Chinatown apartment. It had a bigger living room and more bedrooms. Whereas the apartment was surrounded by commercial and other apartment buildings, empty lots surrounded the Pasadena house. The neighborhood was still in the construction phase and not many houses were built. The streets were unpaved and the sidewalks not yet poured. As time went by, the stages of construction compares to when I was a young child and then moving along the different stages of life, as I become an adult.<br><br /> <br><br />At that time, Pasadena did not have any parks with playgrounds for my friends and me to play. Therefore, there were a lot of open lots around the neighborhood of Pasadena where my friends and I would have our own sandlot. We would gather as many children around our neighborhood to play baseball. We made our own base path to run around and mark where the foul ball lines would be. There was also no grass in the outfield to slow the ball down, so if the ball reached the outfield it would skid along the dirt and passed the outfielders for a homerun. Another thing my friends and I would do is that we would bring shovels to make several dirt ramps by piling dirt together. Then we would use our bikes to jump off these ramps to see who would jump the highest and we would also try to do some tricks. Sometimes when I go by these open lots it brings back fond memories I had with my friends when we used to play in these lots.<br><br /> <br><br />As the years went by, the city of Pasadena started to change with more houses and buildings being built. Dirt roads are now covered by asphalt and streets finally have sidewalks. More people are starting to move into Pasadena as well as gang members. My memories of Pasadena have changed and it also made me feel ashamed to be living here, since these gang檚 would graffiti their names on commercial buildings, on people檚 houses with block walls, and on the sidewalls of liquor stores. These gangs want to put their names (gang signs or nick names) on these buildings to show who owns the territory; however, it has made my city look ugly. I remember a few times when the block walls on my house were covered with graffiti. This angered me so much that I wanted to catch these gang members who did this to my own house.<br><br /> <br><br />One of my memorable memories while living in Pasadena would be the influenced of my friend Joe檚 dad, next-door neighbor, who would teach us how to tune up a car. Joe檚 dad showed us how to use a car jack and where to put the car stands if we were going to change the oil from a car. He showed us what we had to unscrew, the nut, that was holding the old oil and also we have to unscrew the old oil filter and replace it with a new oil filter. Then he showed us where the oil needs to be poured into and how to check the level of oil so it would not overflow. He also showed us how to replace sparkplugs if we have to change it. By replacing new sparkplugs, he told us that we have to use the sparkplug gap for each new sparkplug because it needs to be the right gap size. To find the gap size he showed us how to find it up in the car manual. Besides teaching us how to tune up a car he would also try to get us involved in sports by enrolling us in leagues for baseball, basketball and football, so that way we would stay out of trouble. He was a man who I looked up to and who was there for me when I needed to talk. Joe檚 dad influenced me by being there and teaching me new things. As an adult, I am always involved in sports and I also know how to change the oil and replace sparkplugs when I need to tune up my car. <br><br /> <br><br />A horrible memory I had was when I went to Emerson Elementary School. It was down the street from my house where I went to elementary school. I was in the 4th grade at the time. It was during recess time and my friends and I found a body lying behind a tree where we were playing on the swings. I recognized the person because he was one of my classmate檚 brother檚 who was from a gang. He had a few bullets lodged in his chest with blood flowing out and onto the ground. We ran and told the teacher about it and Mrs. Johnson called the police. The police officers arrived and asked my friends and me what had happened. We told the police officers that we found the body lying behind the tree where the swings were located. The police officer went over to check if the person was still alive as Emergency crews were arriving. An Emergency helicopter was also on scene as it has flown onto school grounds and they wheeled the body onto the helicopter. School was let out early that day and I could not forget what had happened. At night, when I went to sleep I could not sleep because I could not forget what I had seen. The next day at school they announced that the person had died on his way to the hospital. This memory has stuck out through my life, as I could not forget what had happen on that day. It also influenced me by not joining a gang because I do not want to get shot and die.<br><br /> <br><br />Another negative memory I had was when I was playing Little League baseball. I was at Smith Park, just a few blocks away from my house. At the time, I was 10 years old playing for the Yankees. It was in the top of the 4th inning and I was playing left field. All of a sudden I heard gunshots fired. I ducked down to the ground and covered myself hoping the bullets would not hit me. People in the stands scattered all over the place as gunshots rang throughout the area. I did not get up from the ground until my coach came over and told me everything was safe and luckily no one was hurt. My teammates and I gathered around the dugout to talk about what had happened. I told them I was not scared at all and showed them I was brave, but deep inside I was scared and I felt my legs shivering. That day made a huge impact on my life because I do not want to live in a neighborhood where gunshots are being fired at a baseball game and where kids can be killed or injured.<br><br /> <br><br />By living in this neighborhood, of Pasadena, and having friends and family that are supportive made me realize that I want to succeed and to do better for myself. To get myself out of Pasadena by earning a college degree and getting an entry level job position. I want to live in a neighborhood where there is no graffiti on the walls and no gunshots being fired on a daily basis. In the retrospect these memories have made me appreciate the little things that life has to offer and have kept me going in the positive and not in the negative direction where it can ruin my life in the process. <br><br />Need someone to proof read my paper or someone good with English?<br>As children we always find a place that holds deep memories for us to remember. These memories could come from events that have occurred in the person's life - places we go or see might trigger these memories from the past. As time has gone by, many changes have occurred in my city of Pasadena where I had some positive and negative memories as I was growing up that developed and influenced the way I chose to live my life.<br><br /><br><br />Before we moved to Pasadena, my family lived in Chinatown, in Los Angeles. Our apartment had one bedroom, one bathroom, a small kitchen and a tiny living room. My father had to work hard to save enough money to move us into a bigger place. Eventually, he bought a house in Pasadena. The Pasadena house was quite different from the Chinatown apartment. It had a bigger living room and more bedrooms. Whereas the apartment was surrounded by commercial and other apartment buildings, empty lots surrounded the Pasadena house. The neighborhood was still in the construction phase and not many houses were built. The streets were unpaved and the sidewalks not yet poured.<br><br /><br><br /> [***THIS BIT IS AWKWARD - the past and present tenses are mixed up - rephrase it - ***As time went by, the stages of construction compares to when I was a young child and then moving along the different stages of life, as I become an adult***].<br><br /><br><br />At that time, Pasadena did not have any parks with playgrounds for my friends and me to play in. Therefore, there were a lot of open lots around the neighborhood of Pasadena where my friends and I would have our own sandlot. We would gather many children around our neighborhood to play baseball. We made our own base path to run around and mark where the foul ball lines would be. There was also no grass in the outfield to slow the ball down, so if the ball reached the outfield it would skid along the dirt and pass the outfielders for a home run. Another thing my friends and I would do is bring shovels to make several dirt ramps by piling dirt together. Then we would use our bikes to jump off these ramps to see who would jump the highest and we would also try to do some tricks. Sometimes when I go by these open lots it brings back fond memories I had with my friends when we used to play in there.<br><br /><br><br />As the years went by, the city of Pasadena started to change with more houses and buildings being built. Dirt roads are now covered by asphalt and streets finally have sidewalks. More people are starting to move into Pasadena as well as gang members. My memories of Pasadena have changed and it also made me feel ashamed to be living here, since these gangs would graffiti their names on commercial buildings, on people檚 houses with block walls, and on the sidewalls of liquor stores. These gangs want to put their names (gang signs or nick names) on these buildings to show who owns the territory. However, it has made my city look ugly. I remember a few times when the block walls on my house were covered with graffiti. This angered me so much that I wanted to catch these gang members who did this to my own house.<br><br /><br><br />One of my memorable memories while living in Pasadena would be the influence of my friend Joe檚 dad, a next-door neighbor, who would teach us how to tune up a car. Joe檚 dad showed us how to use a car jack and where to put the car stands if we were going to change the oil in a car. He showed us what we had to unscrew, the nut that was holding the old oil, and also we how we had to unscrew the old oil filter and replace it with a new oil filter. Then he showed us where the oil needs to be poured into and how to check the level of oil so it would not overflow. He also showed us how to replace spark plugs if we have to change them. By replacing new spark plugs, he told us that we have to use the spark plug gap for each new spark plug because it needs to be the right gap size. To find the gap size he showed us how to look it up in the car manual. Besides teaching us how to tune up a car he would also try to get us involved in sports by enrolling us in leagues for baseball, basketball and football, so that way we would stay out of trouble. He was a man who I looked up to and who was there for me when I needed to talk. Joe檚 dad influenced me by being there and teaching me new things. As an adult, I am always involved in sports and I also know how to change the oil and replace spark plugs when I need to tune up my car.<br><br /><br><br />A horrible memory I had was when I went to Emerson Elementary School. It was down the street from my house and I was in the 4th grade at the time. It was during recess time and my friends and I found a body lying behind a tree where we were playing on the swings. I recognized the person because he was one of my classmate檚 brothers who was from a gang. He had a few bullets lodged in his chest with blood flowing out and onto the ground. We ran and told the teacher about it and Mrs. Johnson called the police. The police officers arrived and asked me and my friends what had happened. We told the police officers that we found the body lying behind the tree where the swings were located. The police officer went over to check if the person was still alive as emergency crews were arriving. An emergency helicopter was also on scene as it had flown onto school grounds and they wheeled the body onto the helicopter. School was let out early that day and I could not forget what had happened. At night, when I went to sleep I could not sleep because I could not forget what I had seen. The next day at school they announced that the person had died on his way to the hospital. This memory has stuck out through my life, as I could not forget what had happen on that day. It also influenced me to not join a gang because I do not want to get shot and die.<br><br /><br><br />Another negative memory I had was when I was playing Little League baseball. I was at Smith Park, just a few blocks away from my house. At the time, I was 10 years old playing for the Yankees. It was in the top of the 4th inning and I was playing left field. All of a sudden I heard gunshots fired. I ducked down to the ground and covered myself hoping the bullets would not hit me. People in the stands scattered all over the place as gunshots rang throughout the area. I did not get up from the ground until my coach came over and told me everything was safe and luckily no one was hurt. My teammates and I gathered around the dugout to talk about what had happened. I told them I was not scared at all and showed them I was brave, but deep inside I was scared and I felt my legs shivering. That day made a huge impact on my life because I do not want to live in a neighborhood where gunshots are being fired at a baseball game and where kids can be killed or injured.<br><br /><br><br />By living in the neighborhood of Pasadena, and having friends and family that are supportive made me realize that I want to succeed and to do better for myself. To get myself out of Pasadena by earning a college degree and getting an entry-level job position. I want to live in a neighborhood where there is no graffiti on the walls and no gunshots being fired on a daily basis. In retrospect these memories have made me appreciate the little things that life has to offer and have kept me going in the positive and not in the negative direction which could ruin my life in the process [**this ending sentence is a little awkward sounding - 'where it can ruin my life in the process' - what about 'which could have ruined - or ended - my life altogether'. ]Need someone to proof read my paper or someone good with English?<br>in the beginning you messed up<br><br />its not by %26quot;living in the person life%26quot;<br><br />its by %26quot;living in the person's life.%26quot;Need someone to proof read my paper or someone good with English?<br>you ****** up is not in construction is underconstructionRaphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-36698224267365376862010-11-24T20:14:00.000-08:002010-11-24T20:14:02.578-08:00Help me with this homework paper?As children we always find a place that holds deep memories for us to remember. These memories could come from events that have occurred in the person life, places we go or see might trigger these memories from the past. As time went by, many changes have occurred in my city of Virginia where I had some positive and negative memories as I was growing up that developed and influenced the way I chose to live my life.<br><br /><br><br />Before we moved to Lynn, my family lived in Richmond, in Virginia. Our apartment had one bedroom, one bathroom, a small kitchen and a tiny living room. My father had to work hard to save enough money to move us into a bigger place. Eventually, he bought a house in Lynn. The Virginia house was quite different than the Lynn apartment. It had a bigger living room and more bedrooms. Whereas the apartment was surrounded by commercial and other apartment buildings, empty lots surrounded the Virginia house. The neighborhood was still in the construction phase and not many houses were built. The streets were unpaved and the sidewalks not yet poured. As time went by, the stages of construction compares to when I was a young child and then moving along the different stages of life, as I become an adult.<br><br /><br><br />At that time, Virginia did not have any parks with playgrounds for my friends and me to play. Therefore, there were a lot of open lots around the neighborhood of Virginia where my friends and I would have our own sandlot. We would gather as many children around our neighborhood to play baseball. We made our own base path to run around and mark where the foul ball lines would be. There was also no grass in the outfield to slow the ball down, so if the ball reached the outfield it would skid along the dirt and passed the outfielders for a homerun. Another thing my friends and I would do is that we would bring shovels to make several dirt ramps by piling dirt together. Then we would use our bikes to jump off these ramps to see who would jump the highest and we would also try to do some tricks. Sometimes when I go by these open lots it brings back fond memories I had with my friends when we used to play in these lots.<br><br /><br><br />As the years went by, the city of Virginia started to change with more houses and buildings being built. Dirt roads are now covered by asphalt and streets finally have sidewalks. More people are starting to move into Pasadena as well as gang members. My memories of Virginia have changed and it also made me feel ashamed to be living here, since these gang檚 would graffiti their names on commercial buildings, on people檚 houses with block walls, and on the sidewalls of liquor stores. These gangs want to put their names (gang signs or nick names) on these buildings to show who owns the territory; however, it has made my city look ugly. I remember a few times when the block walls on my house were covered with graffiti. This angered me so much that I wanted to catch these gang members who did this to my own house.<br><br /><br><br /> One of my favorite memories from Virginia would have to be that Joe檚 dad showed us how to use a car jack and where to put the car stands if we were going to change the oil from a car. He showed us what we had to unscrew, the nut, that was holding the old oil and also we have to unscrew the old oil filter and replace it with a new oil filter. Then he showed us where the oil needs to be poured into and how to check the level of oil so it would not overflow. He also showed us how to replace sparkplugs if we have to change it. By replacing new sparkplugs, he told us that we have to use the sparkplug gap for each new sparkplug because it needs to be the right gap size. To find the gap size he showed us how to find it up in the car manual. Besides teaching us how to tune up a car he would also try to get us involved in sports by enrolling us in leagues for baseball, basketball and football, so that way we would stay out of trouble. He was a man who I looked up to and who was there for me when I needed to talk. Joe檚 dad influenced me by being there and teaching me new things. As an adult, I am always involved in sports and I also know how to change the oil and replace sparkplugs when I need to tune up my car. <br><br /><br><br />A horrible memory I had was when I went to Lynn Elementary School. It was down the street from my house where I went to elementary school. I was in the 4th grade at the time. It was during recess time and my friends and I found a body lying behind a tree where we were playing on the swings. I recognized the person because he was one of my classmate檚 brother檚 who was from a gang. He had a few bullets lodged in his chest with blood flowing out and onto the ground. We ran and told the teacher about it and Mrs. Johnson called the police. The police officers arrived and asked my friends and me what had happened. We told the police officers that we found the body lying behind the tree where the swings were located. The police officer went over to check if the person was still aliHelp me with this homework paper?<br>Don't know exactly what help you need? Sounds real good so far though.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-44077088556572129472010-11-24T20:13:00.002-08:002010-11-24T20:13:46.700-08:00Where can I find some DIY info on how to tune up a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt ?Where can I find some DIY info on how to tune up a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt ? Sparkplugs, Rotor, Distributor Cap, Sparkplug Wires and Oil change.Where can I find some DIY info on how to tune up a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt ?<br>All modern cars self tune as you drive them. So you just replace parts that wear out. You got most the items of the tune up. Here's some more:<br><br /><br><br />(1) spark plugs<br><br />(2) spark plug wires<br><br />(3) distributors, coil, rotors (if you have them).<br><br />(4) new air filter<br><br />(5) PCV<br><br />(6) correct tire pressure<br><br />(7) clear the trunk of useless heavy items<br><br />(8) spray clean MAF sensor.<br><br /><br><br />==<br><br />The only thing you have to be careful is the spark plug - torque spec. Make sure it is NOT too tight NOR too loose.<br><br /><br><br />http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Spark-Plug<br><br />http://www.ehow.com/video_110_replace-sp<br><br /><br><br />http://www.ehow.com/how_1874_tune-car.ht<br><br /><br><br />Good Luck....Where can I find some DIY info on how to tune up a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt ?<br>Go to an auto parts store and get a Hanes manual. They have them for any modle of vehicle you can think of. Ive got one for every vehicle i own. They cover everything from tuning a vehicle up to rebuilding the engine. they are very handy with pictures and instructions on everything engine,electrical, body, drivetrain, maintence, etc. Around here they cost about $20. Any parts store will have them like Advance Auto, Autozone. Good luck and enjoy your Chevy.Where can I find some DIY info on how to tune up a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt ?<br>Your vehicle maintenance schedule can be found in your car's owner manual. As memory serves, there is no cap and rotor to mess with, as they went with coilpacks. Cobolts were advertised to have 100,000 mile maintenance intervals, so more than likely, you will not need to change the plugs, wires, or coilpacks at this time. Oil changes, well, best basic rule on that is 3 months, 3000 miles between changes. Good luck.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-61002234568359241032010-11-24T20:13:00.001-08:002010-11-24T20:13:30.276-08:00How do i get to sparkplugs on a 95 toyota previa?i want to change sparkplugon 95 totota previa how do i get to them How do i get to sparkplugs on a 95 toyota previa?<br>replace the cap rotor wires while your there. I hate taking these apart more than I have to.How do i get to sparkplugs on a 95 toyota previa?<br>Is this the v6 model? If so you have to use a allen wrench and remove the 2 bolts holding the plastic cover on top that says V6 3000. Then there are 3 coil packs. unplug those and remove them. once you remove them there will be a long hole under each one. inside there is a spark plug using a 5/8 spark plug socket you can remove them. the other 3 are on the opposite side ( towards the rear of the car) adjacent to the firewall. you can find those by following the spark plug wires. You probly wont be able to see them but like a blind man in an orgy you can feel your way around. Good luck. How do i get to sparkplugs on a 95 toyota previa?<br>It may seem strange but there is a panel that is under the carpeting on the passenger side toward the front of the passenger compartment. If you remove the front passenger seat and the few bolts that hold it's base to the floor, you can pull the carpet back enough to expose a panel with 5 or 6 12mm bolts in it. Remove the bolts and the panel to expose a black cover with 2 allen screws in it. Remove the allen screws/cover and you will see the plug wires. Remove the plug wires from their respective wells and you will see the spark plugs.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-22745919385787227452010-11-24T20:13:00.000-08:002010-11-24T20:13:14.800-08:00How do you change the valve cover gasket on a 2001 dodge neon?I have 2001 neon with a 4 cyl 2.0l engine manual trans that has an oil leak around the 2 sparkplug tube on the valve cover. is the gasket a good place to start looking and is it a DIY project. I have good mechinical knowledge and a fair amount of expereince.How do you change the valve cover gasket on a 2001 dodge neon?<br>on that one its real easy ,just mark the spark plug wires with a piece of tape and remove them ,then remove anything else in the way and then remove the nuts that hold it on,and it will come off,clean it real good before you install it and wipe around it really good so you,ll be able to tell if you have any more leaks,good luck ,if you take your time with it,you can do it ,and do a good job with it.How do you change the valve cover gasket on a 2001 dodge neon?<br>it is definitely the gasket and its an easy task. just label the spark plug wires so you dont cross them and it should unscrew very simply. the gasket should only be $5-10. its probably only a 20 minute job.<li><a href='http://hair-straightener-hgij.blogspot.com/'>hair straightener</a></li><li><a href='http://first-kiss-advice.blogspot.com/'>first kiss advice</a></li>Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-62544001256994421292010-11-24T20:12:00.003-08:002010-11-24T20:12:58.037-08:00How easy to change gasket 1995 altima where the sparkplug or oil cap?How easy to change new gasket 1995 altima where the sparkplug or oil cap is located. I dont know what you call that whole big metal thingy. It is sputtering front the front and is making a mess in the front hose and radiator. When i look at it closely, all i need to do is take out 4 spark plugs, 8 or 9 screws and the whole thing will come off so i can replace the gasket?? Seems pretty easy access that won't hurt my knuckles cause it all on top surface lol. make sense? Anyone done it on their nissan Altima 1995?How easy to change gasket 1995 altima where the sparkplug or oil cap?<br>its exactly what u just described. its maybe like 8 bolts that go around the perimeter of the valve cover and you simply remove them peel off the old gasket which is probably stuck to either the cylinder head or the valve cover, and then place the new one in the groove of the valve cover, remove the small circle gaskets for the spark plugs, and bolt down. theres a specific torque specification for valve covers, but if you torque it down equally across all the bolts, and snug it real good you should have no problem.How easy to change gasket 1995 altima where the sparkplug or oil cap?<br>AT YOUR LOCAL DEALERHow easy to change gasket 1995 altima where the sparkplug or oil cap?<br>Good job on doing things yourself!! Yeah, you can do it! Just make sure to tighten a little on one side, then the other all the way around like a tire. If you don't do it that way, it could pinch the gasket and it will leak. If you have an overhead cam, it is called a valve cover.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-71398703449870212292010-11-24T20:12:00.002-08:002010-11-24T20:12:44.010-08:00What are good sparkplugs to use for my 1993 Buick grand sport Regal?Plus how often should my spark plugs be changed?What are good sparkplugs to use for my 1993 Buick grand sport Regal?<br>When I change out ignition parts such as plugs I always have a rule. Keep your G.M. vehicle G.M your ford vehicle Ford and your Chrysler vehicle Chrysler. Use the original plugs for that vehicle and you can NEVER go wrong.What are good sparkplugs to use for my 1993 Buick grand sport Regal?<br>Stay with the factory platinum plugs, I use motorcraft double platinum and I get 40-50 k miles out of them, I also like Champion platinum..... for you get AC double platinumsWhat are good sparkplugs to use for my 1993 Buick grand sport Regal?<br>ac delco they were designed for your carWhat are good sparkplugs to use for my 1993 Buick grand sport Regal?<br>ALWAYS REPLACE WITH THE FACTORY PLUGS THAT WAY YOUR KV READINGS WILL NOT BE TO HIGH.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-17522881402162556992010-11-24T20:12:00.001-08:002010-11-24T20:12:26.826-08:00Can anyone tell me what sparkplugs I need for suzuki v6?Have a 1995 suzuki vitara v6 2 litre (1998cc) petrol engine. The manual we have doesn't tell us which spark plugs we need,though it does show how to change them - very complicated so don't want to take everything apart until we have the replacements. Any help would be gratefully received.ThanksCan anyone tell me what sparkplugs I need for suzuki v6?<br>There's these<br><br />https://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i%26amp;p<br><br /><br><br />or the NGK guide says BKR6E which you can buy in Halfords<br><br />http://www.ngkpartfinder.co.uk/car_commeCan anyone tell me what sparkplugs I need for suzuki v6?<br>only takes a minute to remove one plug see what it is then replace it go buy what you needCan anyone tell me what sparkplugs I need for suzuki v6?<br>Go to Halfords or Car Accs shop - look in the book that is on the shelf and it tells you.......Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-59466958643471928972010-11-24T20:12:00.000-08:002010-11-24T20:12:09.995-08:00How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?I have a 4-wheeler that has not been rode in 5 years and it has been sitting in my yard the whole time and it has no battery in it. I have put a new oil filter in and changed the oil and the sparkplug but the only thing that hasen't been changed or clean is the carbrator and i have been trying to jerk start for the last two days and i put some gas in and it still won't start i say it4 won't start because it needs a new carbrator.<br><br /><br><br />can someone help me?How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>buy a new batteryHow to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>Uh..........It needs the battery.How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>Could you pop start it as with a stick-shift car? I don't know much about ATVs but if its a standard transmission, you should be able to roll it with the clutch in, and in gear, then pop the clutch, then when it starts, put the clutch back in. Still, I'd just buy a new battery...How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>Pop start it. Have some one push you down the road, then push in the clutch n put it in second and let the clutch out while your rolling a decent speed. It being in gear will start the magneto n give you a spark n should continue to do so as long as nothing else is wrong.<br><br /><br><br />N if this is what you call jerk starting then just clean out your carb n drag it behind a car pop starting it until it stays running.How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>if it is a 12 volt system then give it a 24 volt blast of a powerful 100 amp charger when turning the key. not the best thing to do but might just get you startedHow to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>You prolly need the battery to push start it if it has a battery CDI ignition.How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>your on the right track with all youve done so far. get a batt. and some starting fluid. use only a small shot. good luck .i just got 4 of them runnin like your doin. the clutch will most be frozen tooHow to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>yea just find a hill and push it a lil and have it in neutral and then when u have pretty good speed pull the clutch and shift it into 2nd and it should take offHow to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>There HAS to be a battery in there or it will never start. <br><br />(that has been true of the atv's I've owned)How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>Pull the plug and pour a teaspoon of gas into the hole, put the plug back in and try to start...make sure all the old gas is out of the tank, fuel lines and fuel bowl on the carb if you can---put fresh gas in the tank and try to start. It may start and run for a few seconds and die--just repeat the procedure on putting gas in the spark plug hole...no more than a teaspoon of gas. If it takes more than 4 or 5 tries to keep it running, then you'll probaby need to spray down the carb throat and passages with carb cleaner or replace the carb or rebuild it. If it uses a 12 volt battery, you could try to jump start it with a car battery too.How to start a 4-wheeler without a battery?<br>it probably wont start real good because its going to have a varnish like build up in the carburetor on it,and this will cause it to either flood or not get no gas at all ,i just went through this with mine it sat for two years,and even with a new battery it wouldn't start,it wont getting any gas to it,there a lot of cleaning to do on the fuel system when one sets like that .its really hard on anything to let it set,but you,ll wind up having to remove and clean the carburetor on it,and also replace the plug on it old plugs wont usually fire real good,good luck with it.Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2855019977484757276.post-58811231073832888252010-11-24T20:11:00.003-08:002010-11-24T20:11:54.401-08:00How do you change spark plugs on nissan maxima?japanese V6 engines seem so complicated. I am not experienced with repairs, but I would like to learn how to do a basic tune up on my first car. the front sparkplugs seem to have easy access, but how do you reach the back 3 to replace the spark-plugs??How do you change spark plugs on nissan maxima?<br>Long time since i did mine and owned an a32 maxima, and believe i had the same trouble and had to remove a few pipes etc.<br><br />Have you tried on the http://maxima.org/ free forum for exact advice.I bet even if you joined and did a search on there it will be posted on there somewhere.How do you change spark plugs on nissan maxima?<br>what year, engine size?How do you change spark plugs on nissan maxima?<br>simple get an exteison and a mirror and look at wat your doing<li><a href='http://do-at-a-tanning-salon.blogspot.com/'>do at a tanning salon</a></li><li><a href='http://iownaproblemnearmycomputer.blogspot.com'>i own a problem near my computer</a></li>Raphaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13412143700689680197noreply@blogger.com