Hi, i have a 1997 900 saab that i have owned from new, recently the reverse gear is gifficult to engage, i can get in gear by applying the hand break, putting into 1 st gear and attempting to move forwards, this dipps the rear of the car oand reverse can then be selected. any ideas on what could be wrong. ps the car has only covered 60 k cheers kev
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What is everyone using to track service completed on your cars and trucks? I want a product that is not an app.
Hi,
Decided to get a full setup , so i can start doing my own repairs and also with a view to possibly in the future , training up and doing this for a business. Got 20% off at machinemart till this weekend so wanting to buy tomorrow..
Can you think of anything im missing from the list below for somebody who has a bit of knowledge , and wants to do general repairing etc..
2tonne Lift jack
Axle Stands
Creeper & Seat
Inspection Lamp
Tyre Inflator
Wheel Brace
Engine Lift
Transmission Lift
Engine Stand
Bench with Vice & Grinder
Jump Start Pack
Tow Bar
Jump Leads
Magnetic Tray
Compression Tester
Cam Locking Tool
Helicoil
Pipe Bender
Torque Wrench
All the usual sockets, ratchets, nuts, bolts, pullers, splitters etc...
Hi everyone.
I just bought a Chevrolet Matiz 2007 model. Full service done plus new brakes and pads and brand new clutch kit. The things is, while im driving, the car doesnt have power in acceleration, it brakes or slowing down while i am accelerating. Doesn't go over 40m/h and drink 80£ worth of petrol. Last week while driving on motorway the car was trebling and the steering wheel too. What might be the problem guys. Please if anyone has any idea please share.
This is something that i dont think many people realise, but if you want to shift those few milliseconds off your gear changes:
cut a few inches off the gear nob
every little helps
Is there a DIY for jetta engine removal somewhere here?? please help
i got a very old mazda car from my parents (which they got it from their parents). it cant go fast but it takes me to where ever i want to go so far. i wanted to repaint the car but it rusted a bit here and there. just want to know the best way to repaint it. any advice :D
My original blog post which has images.
I finally finished replacing the clutch cable on my brothers pug106, it's not technically difficult just incredibly fiddly but still best done as a two man job to keep up morale as it took us 4 days. The worst thing is the Haynes manual only considers it a one spanner/novice job! Some people have had luck in doing this in 5 minutes some took hours and many clutch cables. Here's some information and a guide which might make the process easier for you...
The clutch is basically a disc which in the default state is pressed up against the engine flywheel by strong springs, when you put your foot on the clutch it pivots and pulls the clutch cable up and this moves the clutch release lever and moves...
An overall engine tune up such as performance spark plugs, wires etc...also ignition and valve timing will be adjusted and thinner head gaskets will be installed to improve compression ratio while retaining power at lower revs.
have just boughht some clean cut polish and turtle wax to get out some blemishs in paint
there is a bit of a dep scratch and its starting to rust abit
what can i do for that
and could some one tell me the best way to get a good finish
i alreadsy looked at the thingo on main website
but yeh :)
What is the best way to repair alloy wheels that have got a bit corroded at the edges? Are the kits in halfords any good?
Anyone tried the Trinity Chemicals version?
eBay item number: 332039546252
Hi everyone
I've decided I want to give it a go at putting a SR20 engine into a Nissan Micra.
I found the engine haven't got the car yet looking for 'the one'.
The only thing i'm not sure on other than fitting it in is which gear box to use.
I'm trying to do this on a strict budget and hopefully mak4 it into a tread once done.
I was wondering, as i am about to buy a very scratched car, what is the best way to remove most light scratches? T cut? or what? and light dents, I was thinking filler and paint would look awful. Any tricks here? Thank you
Is there any tutorials or information where I can get guidance on replacing my car radio with an ipad.
Does anyone know if there are DIY (Do it Yourself) manuals for a Mitsubshi Lancer CE, it's an 03' GLi model! 4G93 engine 1.8l
thanks heaps! :bigsmile:
This is my first time ever turboing a car my civic is 100% stock I just would like to get a good idea on what's a good turbo for my car and what all I will need to have in it fully turboed and running properly. Any tips and advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
for badly faded and dull black bumper plastics,heat up plastic with a heat gun and waft as if using an aerosol this will will return your bumpers or any faded plastic trim ,back to its former glory.hair dryers simply dont generate enough heat it has to be something hot and dont be scared to really heat up just be careful not to touch surface with the end of your gun.
hi i have recently got myself a polo clssic 1.6 and on inspecting the engine bay have spied some devious little rust spots staring to appear on the top of the suspesion mount i think... anyhoo what advice can people give to remedying this problem as there is little to no space to get paintbrush betwix shock and bodywork externally and if i only treat the top then the problem will be more likely to occur,, especially as i have to drive 30 miles across moors evryday before 6 am so daresay im going to encounter a little bit of roadsalt!!
cheers ppl
Firstly I've never done this before, I was starting to do it then got lazy and just got them powder coated from a company lol here's a rough guide so you know roughly how it works and if I miss or do anything wrong, just point it out :P Thanks
Firstly remove the wheels from the car:
I wouldn't Advise on doing it on Stone chips but these have been very hard packed into the ground but do it with care!
You'll need some Supply's which you should have gotten first but hey I always do things the hard way :P
Some 60 & 120 Sand paper, some Cheap primer and Alloy Wheel Primer and (Colour of your choice) Black Gloss and some Laguaer.
Now have the tyres removed from the Wheels unless your only wanting to do the face of the alloys...
2013 Genesis Coupe. But you can do this with any car.
So on Amazon I found some ver cheap LED lighting and picked up 4x 30 cm LED red strips (not very bright, US$6.88) , and 2x 2 waterproof LED white lighting strips (almost as bright as headlights, US$5.85 for each).
You'll need a soldering iron & solder
heat shrink wrap (or tape...)
elec tape (if for nothing else than to wrap the split loom junctions)
install bay 1/4" split loom to wrap up the wiring
wire (thin guage wire is fine, LED takes very little power) I used speaker wire
hoop terminal connectors (or you can wrap the wires around the screws for a ground)
wire strippers
This weekend I did a little project and did an easy LED strip lighting mod to my car. I'm looking for a...
The Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers create an exhaust note that is too loud in the cabin of my X-Type. Has anyone experience with Dynomat sound deadening material put in their trunk/boot? Does this product work well?
Hey guys thanks for looking.
So guys my friend with a gti 180 is getting a new full exsaust system apart from the back box . Its not blowing or anything he has just got his hands on a sportyer one . Basicly what i want to know is if there will be any benifits to putting the exhsaust off the 180 on to my normal gti ? .also what about the sensors will i be better off with his or mine ? . Thanks in advance gtivirgin
i have removed fitting from body 2 screws, how do i get acess to bulbs, do you break free by hand the white rear from light cover which hold bulbs, dont want to crack anything
Pics are to follow right now i am just writing it so i myself dont forget what i am doing!
Things you need :
- A socket set or similar to remove the wheel bolts (17mm)
- A degreaser to clean the wheels
- Various grit wet and dry or glass paper.
- Masking tape (around 2 rolls)
- Several sheets of newspaper
- A dust brush or similar
- 800ml of Primer (usually 2 cans)
- 800ml of Paint
- 800ml of Clear Lacquer
Firstly, you need to remove the wheels from your car. If you have no replacement wheels, you need to put the car on axle stands. Follow the guidelines in the Haynes manual or find secure points on the car as otherwise you could cause damage to the underside of the car and possibly find the floor inside the car has been pushed up...
Hi
Where is the cheapest place on the mainland to get a lightened flywheel for a hyundai coupe 2.0 L 2003
First off, hello i havent been on in a while.
I have done a search and had a look on here i cant find a guide to fitting a exhaust back box, is there one or any tips i can have to fit one successfully.
I would imagin you unbolt or slide off the back box remove the pipe maybe small amount of cutting involved. Then to put the new one on slide pipe back in slide the arms into the rubber put the sealent on and clamp?
Alrighty then....
Ive done a fair bit of spraying but nothing fancy, but was gonna have a stab at the mpv as it needs to be smartended up and needs the extra protection.
Trying to keep this short, i want to deal with all the minor rust thats appearing. The final goal though is to wrap the vehicle for business use. So before I burn cash wrapping bad pannels i wanted to get them keen and protected from future probs.
A mazda mpv 2003 from the factory would be sprayed with water based colour paint, but a thinner based top coat, is that correct?
Is there any chance I could key the affected areas, spray using a solvent based 2k paint a holding coat, build it up and then flat it. Give it a month or so, then it could be wrapped...
Hi , i have just brought myself a stunning Lagrum vr4 however it is still in kmh, any ideas the best place or way to change her over to mph, regards jason:mad:
ok, so got my old silver rims because my car tread is getting seriously low, but i have always liked silver n black so i decided to paint them pearlescent black i bought grey primer aswell got a few pics i dulled the laquer on before and sanded 80 180 400 1000 then 1500 grit sandpaper took a while but well worth the effort !
This is why 90 mph emergency stop didnt do this tyre anygood.
Thought you guys might like this :)
Here it is in action
A video of an older version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CWW4PQQz2uE
If you want to see what it looks like.
I'm always surprised just how much alcohol is on my breath the morning after... just a warning, easily enough to dampen your reactions.
How do you convert a car from right hand drive to Left hand drive?
I just need the basics.
the car is a Toyota Supra.
can someone please help me? :)
This is actually a model specific question. And if at all possible, I'm looking for DETAILED answers. (also, I'm American and terrible at unit conversion, please try to use the American measurement, or at least give the name of the measurement you're using so I can locate a converter)
And after finishing, I realized how long this was, so I decided to put a warning here that this is a very long and detailed post, but I will greatly appreciate everyone who takes the time to read through it and answer at least one of the questions here.
I'm a rather adept "backyard mechanic", but not very well versed in performance upgrades and design. So I'm looking for a little designing a turbo system for my car. Here are the details.
1995 Honda...
has any one ever used this, what is the finish like and is it easy to do.
hi just bought a part finished sylva jester but no build manual any one help thanks
Hey guys,
So, Im wanting to get started on a project car in a few years time once I’ve done my degree so I’m gonna get started on collecting tools and accessories I’m gonna need for when I get started.
If anyone has any particular brands they want to recommend, specific tools that I’ll need everything like that it would be so helpful. I don’t mind paying a good price for a reliable, hard-wearing piece of kit.
Dont waste gbp125-150 per front caliper and be off the road for 4 working days, while waiting for the refurbished ones, when they start sticking (as they surely will because all Impreza's seem prone to this). you can buy a replacement rubber kit from the main delaer for gbp30 that does both sides.
Depending on how bad they are, and mine were bad, takes about 2-3hours per side.
Would have put up a guide on how to change them but doing it in zero degrees, outside, with flakes of snow falling didnt prompt me to stop and get out the camera.
just makes sure the pots are very clean before you put them back in and ONLY if they have small pits of rust on them clean them off LIGHTLY with a bit of 1200 paper, nothing more harsh or you...
Ok so i plugged my pug 206 gti in to obd and it showed up coil bank 1 so ive sourced a coil pack off of a breaker on facebook 15quid . But its off a vts will this be alrite do you think . The guy says they are all the same i sent him a picture so he cud see mine . . I dont know if its going to be the same do you guys think it will fit ok and spark at same rate ? Not slow me down or damage my car ?? Here is pic of my gti coil Cheers gtivirgin
hey guys could u give me some tips on how to label engine parts and how to tune engines hope u can help
Thanks
Hi,
*Removed URL as per our T&C's* and i'm looking to turbo my 2 litre 406 coupe, i understand that there is little chance of turbo'ing the n/a so i thought i could drop a turbo engine in from the 406 sallon 1997-1999 turbo verson... Has anyone done this before? and if so what are the pros and cons....
Im looking into doing a conversion in my 1.1 206 and possibly gonna put in 1.6 as its still very economical statistically. Would that be a straight swap or do I still need to put in other parts. What car should I get as a donor car.
have a look at this clip off sky news. dont blink or youll miss it. click on the footage wording to the left.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Ohio-Footage-Of-Car-Hitting-Bridge-On-Interstate-675-In-Greene-County-Driver-Brennan-S-Eden-Lives/Article/201008415704744?lpos=World_News_News_Your_Way_Region_8&lid=NewsYourWay_ARTICLE_15704744_Ohio%3A_Footage_Of_Car_Hitting_Bridge_On_Interstate_675_In_Greene_County%2C_Driver_Brennan_S_Eden_Lives
If your car won't start use the checklists in this thread to diagnose the problem.
Flat battery - do they lights dim to a faint glow when the starter motor cuts in?
Starter motor - does the starter motor relay click into place, is the starter motor actually spinning and turning over the engine. Sometimes you lose some teeth on the starter ring so there is no contact with the starter motor, putting the car in gear and rocking it backwards and forwards is usually enough to rotate the starter ring slightly and make contact.
Please suggest other things to check in the event of a non starting car in this thread.
i just like to no how to get a decent finish and how to do it as i fancy having a go. so i can get more bhp thanks
I'm considering doing something called a "Porsche Kit" in a few years, when I have more money and possibly a garage or house (yeah, I can rent a garage... $80/mo, I gotta convince landlord to let me install a $2000 9000lb lift, maybe I can sell it to them).
I've heard of such a thing.
I can't find one.
Also, skip the engine. I want diesel. Yes I am a diesel whore.
I've been googling around but it's like... hard. I see things about kit cars, but no "BUY CAR KITS" except the lotus. Am I missing it? "Kit car" and "Car kit" are crappy terms for searching.
Just something to do down the line, should be fun. If no kits, I can one-off one from spare parts :\
We bought my '98 Chevrolet Tahoe used, and within a year it blew a turn-signal bulb in the rear. A really helpful auto-parts store guy informed me that this was the only common issue on this vehicle that he knew of (quite true so far; Bertha, the truck, has otherwise been very nicely reliable).
So I began to look at options. The store had LED bulbs which were listed with exactly the same part numbers. I tried two different kinds, and odd behavior resulted, lights coming on and staying off just wrongly; so I replaced with incandescent that time. I was also told that the circuit-board is often at fault, so I replaced that too. Eight months later or so, ditto.
So I dug, and I learned that there are special flashers designed for...
hi there, i have a skyline r32 gtst:D and i recently installed a "rb25de" and i like to install a "t70" turbo, i have had a 48mm waste guage mounted to the turbo housing and i have a castiron turbo manifold what als do i need and haw do i install it all????
i'm trying to remove a dent on my door - i think caused by a kick
imagine if you kicked hard with the sole of your foot against the right hand end of the door handle. the result is like a crater where one end of the door handle has pushed the panel in.
pulling on the handle has popped out 2/3rds of the problem. the rest is a) against the handle and b) on a panel angle/crease so one of the domestic suction cup things could not get a seal (if they ever work, they wont on this one)
the torque cars article talks about an m shaped dent puller. searching on the web i'm just wading through hundreds of suction cups - anyone give me advice on whether the hot glue and m shape could remove my type of dent, and where/by what name i can get...
There comes a time when every paint job has reached the end of its natural life. Assuming you care about these kinds of things, what do you do? Wrap it or paint it? When it comes down to it your costs will be about even so it’s really a question of preference. If you’re looking a truly unique pattern or finish (like the sticker bomb wrap above) then wrapping s the way to go but nothing beats paint for durability. So, lay or spray? Weigh in here and we’ll let you know the results next week.
My 2003 punto does not have an intermittent rear wipe and only one setting on the front . In my local scrappys there are some with the function an the stalk , so question is if I replace my stalk with a different one would I have the function ? I have read that it is the stalk that controls the functions . I have had a look on line and from what I can find out there is one wire missing between the stalk that has the function and one that has not . Can any one shed any light on this ? thanks for looking
hi guys. The fuel rail on my ep3 in making a clicking noise. And the engine management light came on. Don't know if they are related?????
hi guy`s im pumba from gwent lol im hoping for some advice.
i have a 206 1.4 an is looking to convert it to a 2.0 gti engine,both cars are preplex 1.4 2000 an gti 1999.i have a whole gti as a donor car.if any one has done this or has any info id be very gratefull.
im looking to see if any one can give me a list of what id need to change an what to look out for,so far this is what i think id need
engine+box
complete front subframe inc,brakes,legs sterring rack
ecu an key chip,engine loom
fuel pump
rear axel(mines knaffed any how)
dash clocks
is this all i need or am i missing something also my mate owns a garage doing mechanics an electrics so will have the use of this :lol: thanks in advance guys
I want to remove my current tank as im caring too much fuel on track. My question is what do i need, Do i need a tank with swirl pot? Or can i use a foam filled tank as im trying to eliminate fuel sloshing about. Ive no idea when it comes to this im allowed an aftermarket set up and will use a tank with approx 12 litres. Looking at one like this ** Removed URL as per our T&C's** Any information much welcomed on this thanks. Car is 1.6i.
I'm modifying an '88 Z31 for speed, but I'm confused.
My process begins with the exhaust, intake, boost controller, and now... I/C. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a I/C kit but don't have to tools to make my own, or the time to be that creative.
I found this kit....
http://www.cmperformanceexhaust.com/online-store/z31-intercooler-kit/z31-i-c-kit-01?pop=0
and this one.....
http://www.cmperformanceexhaust.com/online-store/z31-intercooler-kit/z31-i-c-kit-02
Idk, why the first kit is so much cheaper. Also, is it a full kit? Lastly, I was planning on getting a manual boost controller, how does this play out with the BOV?
I found this kit...
hi, my plan for my 240sx was to put an rb20det engine in it, which costs like around 1300 i think to order, but a friend of my dad sais he ordered a ka24de from japan, and japan did engine work to it, it is not turbocharged its only dual head cams and electronicaly fuel injected, naturaly aspirated, like i said he had them do work to it and my dad said that he thinks his friend said it puts out around 300hp, this seems impractical to me considering it is not turbocharged and the stock engine comes with around 150hp??? he said he would sell it to me for 6 or 700$, it would really take the hassle of ordering an engine and shipping and stuff, but i just wanna know if it is possible to get 300hp from a KA24de naturaly aspirated...
Hi
I am building a Morris Minor with a Nissan 1400 drive train.
I would appreciat some help with sinmple wireing diagrams.
Love the sight.
Thank you.:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Re: Ideas for basic guides - what you want to see in this section
I would like to see some advise on safety procedures, just basic stuff like jacking up AND supporting cars on proper axle stands, the wearing of safety goggles and gloves when welding/grinding and suitable clothing, seems daft but just today I saw in the press a young girl had been killed when her scarf got caught in the drivetrain of a gokart she was driving..... . . .not a nice way to go and a sad loss of a young life.
I speak from experience guys, after 30 years in the trade 3 visits to casualty to have metal removed from my eyes and once for a slip with an angle grinder and unbeleivably recently I managed to chop the top off one of my fingers, luckily its grown back...
does anyone no where i can get a subframe from?
coz i bourt some bucket seat but the slide rails and 14 inches apart and on my car they are 18 inches. anyone got any advice.
What you need to do an oil change. Here is a simple checklist of the items you will need to perform an oil change on your car.Oil changes are the most essential service items and regular changes can make the difference between a car that covers 200,000 miles without fault or one that needs a rebuild after 90,000 miles.
Continue reading...
Hi All,
I have a 98 Landrover Discovery, the bonnet has the letters missing, the laquer has started pealing and it generaly looks a mess, I also have some scratches to repair on the rear pannels.
My questions are:-
do I repair a section of the bonnet or respray the whole thing
when respraying the rear pannels, well same question really, do I do the top half (that has the scratches on) or the whole thing, the scratches are where someone have gone down with a key so I cant just pen them out, i tried and it looks a real mess, it needs properly respraying.
I have been quoted £250.00 from a garage to do the work but I can get the paint mixed cheaper (far cheaper) and try and do the work my-self.
I already have a compressor, spray...
I have a video on the web of how to upgrade your front disc brakes and rotors on a 00 Mitsu Galant. This video can also be used as a general how to for any car. If there is anything that you think should also be done feel free to comment. (Video is in two parts on you tube)
Video 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9dPfXHWvHo
Video two
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly4ScbY8rwM
Hi there, new here and have a rather specific question.
Recently made a purchase of a bosch kts350 for diagnostics.
It runs Windows 10 and plugs straight into an obd and has alot of other connection capabilities.
My question is, can this be used for remapping?
It is essentially just a hand held computer, so would make some sense if there was just a cable and software able to do this.
hi all.
does anyone know if the wiring and plugs are in the doors to put lecy windows into a mk 2 mondeo that has got silly wind ups?
thanks in advance.
Has anyone attempted, or successfully made their own carbon fiber body panels? I came across a video of a guy making his own stuff and I thought it looked like a pretty interesting project to take on.
Also, to those who have done it, did you save any money on making your own stuff considering you have to buy all the equipment and vacuum compression bag (if that's what you would call it)?
And for someone who's inexperienced, is this an relatively easy project to take on if you have plenty of free time and patience?
Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.
Hello guys,
I have bought a BMW 728i 1996, around 220 000 km. I was thinking to increase the horse power / torque on this engine.
What is the best thing i can do?
installing a new, modified cpu
or changing the sparkplugs / fuel pump
or any other idea's ?
I'm verry interested! If you perhaps have a repair manual or techical info about this car i would be gratefull!
Greets,
Spillie :)
What tips would you have for someone wanting to remove rust from their car?
What would you do to fix surface rust? What about deeper rust where the doors or boot have become very corroded?
