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A/C isn't working, is there anyway to tell if it just needs a recharge or a new motor?

>>14970800
VW scirocco or Opel manta? The Opel is rwd but the VW is more compact and parking space is hard to find here.

>>14970819
manta
considered capri?

How does an aftermarket ECU work? Does it totally replace the old ECU, or does it attach to it and alter it's programming?

If you were to replace one, does this mean you need all new custom wiring and a tune, or are they just plug in and go?

>>14970841
Wish I could afford/find one in Hungary, there's none for sale. Poorfag uni kid btw.

>>14970817
Is it just blowing warm? If so check to make sure your compressor is turning on when you turn on your ac. If it is then you probably just have a leak. You can recharge it but you would still have a leak. Don't use that freon from oreillys or wherever that says it will stop leaks. It will just keep leaking.

>>14970853
A piggy back ecu is one that connects in line with your stock ecu and changes the output commands of the ecu to increase performance basically. A stand alone ecu like megasquirt completely replaces your ecu and is plug and play. You can hook it up to your laptop with the software and configure settings.

>>14970902
It's not my car so I'll have to check. If it's a leak my plan was to use freon that had that UV dye so I can find the leak with a black light

>>14970933
Good plan. More than likely it's a leak. If the freon level is too low the compressor won't turn on either. Just take your freon gauges and check that first.

>>14970920
Thanks, that clears up a lot.

Now with the megasquirt you mentioned you'd need a fair bit of knowledge to actually get a good tune out of it considering you're doing it yourself wouldn't you? Are there any presets available for this kind of thing, or would you need to go get a dyno tune anyway?

Also, are ECU replacers universal, or model specific?

>>14970959
>this
I've been trying to find answers to this for months.

>>14970959
I'm sure they come with a preset tune or you could probably transfer your stock tune to them. I'm not that knowledgeable on them. Dyno tune is always gonna be your best bet over a can tune.

>>14970959
>>14970965
There are presets for common engines, or you can just ask someone who's megasquirted the same car as yours to help you out.

Replacement ECUs are "universal", but that just means they come without any of the specific parts (sensors etc) and you'll need to adapt/configure them for your car (e.g. tell the ECU what kind of outputs to expect from which sensor, like how many teeth the trigger wheel has or how it's positioned relative to TDC) and maybe also make a wiring harness. Again, for popular cars there are ready-made harnesses available if I remember correctly.

Is investing on cars or real estate a good idea?

>>14970996
As far as stocks? That's usually a gamble. As far as flipping houses or cars, it can be lucrative but you gotta stay on top of it and avoid bad buys. If you got what it takes go for it.

how dumb of an idea would it be to DD an oldish mustang?
i was thinking 2002 - 2006

Considering buying a cheap car from 86 as a DD but the dipshit has an antique plate on it (it's not even that nice).

If I were to buy it, can I just get a normal plate for it and tell them you can keep the antique one? Or does that shit end up in the title too?

>>14966024
Any ideas?

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>>14971344
idk how antique plates work in your state, but if they're anything like vanity or historical plates in CA the p/o can either keep them or transfer them to you, and you can either say they were kept by the p/o or relinquish them. Either way you'll get new plates.

>>14971323
meh. Could be worse.
>killer mustang jokes everywhere

>>14971381
buy some b8 bilsteins

>>14971344
go to the dmv or secretary of states office and ask if you can get normal plates, should not be on the title.

where do you guys get your parts from?

>>14971323
I have an 2006. With no mods and modest driving your looking at 25-28 mpg or so highway, depends on the conditions. And about half that for city. If you do a lot of commuting then I'd say no. And of course with mods your mpg will likely go down.

>>14972081
Rockauto.com is good for oem parts and a few aftermarket parts. And oreillys if I need them quicker.

>>14972112
Also forgot to mention that's for a gt.

>>14972112
i thought so
i just want something not gutless that doesnt cost a fortune and doesnt look like absolute shit
got any suggestion?
maybe a newish accord?theyre much cheaper to maintain here than mustangs

>>14972163
Can't go wrong with Hondas as long as they were decently maintained. Or Toyota. I don't really know much about economy cars.

>>14972171
i couldve went with camry if i could find one that isnt a hybrid
i guess im going with an accord

>>14972215
I don't blame you not wanting a hybrid. I'm not getting an electric car til I'm forced to by laws. I will keep my mustang though as a symbol of better times. Accords are good cars. I had a 2000 accord and it was pretty basic but reliable and a gas sipper.

>>14970800
That cart is actually cool

>>14971838
>>14971956
>>14971344
State is Pennsylvania.

why does the mazda mx3 have the renault logo on it?

>>14972081
For my 2000 Silverado autozobe or Napa, for 64 falcon i have to find a new supplier because old place was bought out and closed

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>>14972624
'The eternal flame' was the badge they used on older cars. They smoothed it out because people said it looked like the Renault logo.

They only got that M in 97.

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Here's the answer to all the questions.
>Miata

>>14972687
Please keep the memes in shit threads please.

>>14970996
Realtorfag here

Real estate will appreciate 9 times out of 10, but the concept of flipping houses is a bit over hyped... Hiring a good placing company, swapping flooring, installing new cabinetry and fresh coats of paint will provide similar returns to major cosmetic upgrades. As long as there is structural integrity, most buyers will focus on the furnishings and subliminal touches versus some 40k stonework facade. Whilst you absolutely can profit from major upgrades, in fact flip jobs are usually much simpler than TV makes them out to be, if you go too far, or invest energy and time on a structurally defective house, often you're out money after materials and labor costs. Just spruce it up a bit for the open house and you'll profit tremendously.

Cars on the other hand have more factors to consider in terms of upgrades. Whereas home buyers will have limited ability to qualify the structural state of a given home, car buyers who would purchase a modified/restored car are able to tell very quickly the state a car is in. As well they will be far more savvy and demanding in terms of value in use. You really, really have to improve a car to be able to put it more than 10% above black book value. The amount of time it takes to turn a $5000 car into a $20,000 car is simply not worth it. Even with the best mods, with each passing year it will devalue unless it somehow develops a cult status like a miata or AE86.

Basically, houses appreciate, cars depreciate, 10k put into a house can fetch you 50k on the price tag, 10k put into a car will put the price up 10k.

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Looking at buying a mint '92 chevy tracker for a DD.

What's the 2nd gearshift for?

>>14972869
fwd, rwd, awd

>>14972237
>not wanting instant torque
>not wanting to roast tires
>better times

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>>14972878
OK so it looks like this, so which is which?

I want to know because I've never owned a 4x4 before and I don't want to look like a complete retard when test driving it. Should I just keep it in RWD for the test drive? Or just not fuck with it at all?

>>14972918
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a10288/when-do-i-engage-4wd-16634152/

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>>14972975
thanks buddy. I'll keep it in rwd so i dont look retarded.

I'm most definitely buying the fucker even if I have no conceivable use for a 4x4 nor do I desire a car that old?

Why? Because I'm a special snowflake hipster and shit looks awesome. Plus, custom wheel cover for the rear, Trump 2016 wheel cover what what?

it's identical to pic related right down to the rad decals

>>14972918
honestly it 2wd or 4wd and check them all just to be sure the transfercase is not fucked. save some money that way. it needs to crawl a bit foward before engaing.

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>>14973006
kek, looks like one of those generic disposable cups.

>>14972894
>not wanting more range and quicker fill ups
>not wanting rumble of a v8
>not wanting to be able to fix your own car

>>14973230
why would you not be able to work on your own car?

I don't have a funnel and I'm trying to change the oil, first time doing it. I was thinking of cutting off the top of a water bottle but seems like it's still too big or should I just buy a funnel

>>14973268
rip pages out of a magazine and roll them into a funnel.

or just hold the bottle yourself, that's what I do.

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Can anyone identify this chain that exposed itself? My 88 civic has all the sudden been fucked up since Saturday. It's leaking oil like crazy and keeps dying on idle, and then I notice this shit. It's a D15B1. Does anyone know how fucked I am?

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>>14972878
>>14972975
>>14973007
>>14973102

Thanks for all the help.

Just one more, is there anything I should really watch out for with a 1992 Chevy tracker (geo tracker in the US)? Obviously given its age parts will be a bitch to source but like, craftsmanship wise? Anything to check on the test drive? What can a car noob do to keep it running for a few years more? Is it a stupid choice for a DD?

>>14973921
location on the engine? and stop driving it!
>i fell for the bait

>>14973268
water bottle would work fine, don't pour it all at once like an autist.

>>14973247
Do you know how to diagnose a bad electric motor or battery? How about specialized software to interact and troubleshoot issues? Take a bad guess and run out of juice and stuck on the side of the road, better call a cab because you can't just go get more gas. Granted that last one could be an issue early on. When battery tech gets good enough we might see portable jump batteries that will boost your cars battery enough to get you to a plug in.

If I was to dd an old muscle car with a 350/th350 combo, what should I expect for mpg? (Think early 70s Camaro or something of that size). What would be the best rear end gearing for mpgs? I don't care about speed, as long as I can do 70 on the highway all day, I'm happy.

>>14974046
It's on the side just above the crankshaft pulley. Turns out that's the exposed timing belt wrapping around the tensioner pulley. I just don't know how it could have happened, what risks it puts the rest of the engine in, and what I'd have to do to fix it. I've never encountered this shit before.

>>14974071
>do you know how to use a multi meter or a powerprobe
yes
>troubleshoot and special software
no monopoloes are allowed so that mom and pop shops have a chance,
Obd2 exists on them.

>>14974177
well since you know what it is, buy a new cover, chain, oil pan gasket? and serpatine belt. R&R it.

/o/, I very badly need help.

I was trying to install a new stereo in my car, took out the factory radio, cut off the plug that went to it, bared the ends of the wires, and tried to connect them to the right ones in my new stereo using a voltmeter and diagram. A couple of them shorted together by mistake, and I saw some sparks. Now, my wipers, power windows, and power locks don't work, and the speedometer sometimes moves for no reason. I looked at all the fuses, none looked blown. I'm afraid I might have blown a computer in charge of those things (Body control module?). What do I do?

It's raining where I am, and it's dangerous to drive the car this way. If I don't have the wipers working by Wednesday, I'm straight fucked. Need to take a several hundred mile road trip for my job. Don't have the money for a mechanic.

Would it be an option to wire the wipers to an analog switch?

>2000 Ford Taurus wagon (don't laugh, it's a hand-me-down)
>~207K miles on it
>I have some basic training working on cars, took a vocational class in high school, not an entire novice
>Pretty much no money at all

>>14973921
>88 civic
>leaking oil like crazy

Just stop right there. You could probably fix it, but you'd pay more in parts and spend more time than the vehicle's worth.

>>14973268
Water bottle should work. Just don't be a tard, make sure it's completely dry before you use it. Water in oil is very bad.

You should really just buy a funnel, though. They're very cheap.

>>14974859
change fuses
rewire radio

>>14974905
But like I said, I checked all the fuses. None of them were burnt or broken.

I hope to fucking hell it's just fuses and I'm missing something stupid, but I really don't think that's the case. Can fuses be blown without being visibly broken? Should I test them with a multimeter?

>>14974944
check the wiring again and make sure it's proper and correctly spliced, fuses can burn out without being visible. Do use your dmm. check that your not pinching the speedometer cable by anychance with your new stero.

>>14975101
Ok, thanks. I'll try each fuse with my multimeter.

I'm having trouble finding good information about the wiring. Know where I can get it? I don't know which the fuck cable is the speedometer anyway.

I'm trying to torrent the service manual, but the only download is like 4GB of Ford service manuals all together, with very few seeders. Can't even find a PDF anywhere on the internet. Does Ford actively have those links removed, or is it just that no one bothers to upload?

Will an air cooled Porsche engine overheat while idling? I just never understood air cooled engines in a sports car.

>>14975121
www.filemount.com/2010/08/2000-ford-taurus-system-wiring-diagrams/
i would try mitchell on demand 5 or alldata for diagrams. i think alldata charges 30 bucks for access to one car only, instant access though. you can always try and d/l it off of a torrent or buy it off of dhgate the website. ford has its own website for technicans who are currently registered to look through all their tsb/trouble shooting trees for every ford problem imaginable.>>14975121

I need the best resource on engine rebuilding. Preferably performance orientated.
Paid or free doesn't matter.

Pogs

Alright folks, here's the big question of the night.
My father lent me and my mother a vehicle to use while she's in town. He's a bipolar wreck and doesn't do jack shit to make things better and has been cheating on my mother for the last 7 years. Divorce is pending. The engine sounded a little rough, so i checked the oil... Its literally so dry, that The last remnants of what was in the crank case are burned to the dipstick. My question is, do I tell him about how that he needs an oil change? Could the damn thing catch fire? Could he die?

I think he-man should have a whole section of pornhub dedicated to him.

>>14975864
And why not?

>>14970800
renault clio sport 2004, any good?

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I've been offered this suspension from a guy who took it off his old car. It's at a pretty good price (About half of what I'd pay brand new), and was all set to buy it until he mentioned that the threading got stripped when he removed it.
He included this picture and said that "It might have cross thread on the way out. If you use a thread chaser it shouldn't be a problem."

Is this guy full of shit and should I back out, or is this something I'd be able to fix without ruining everything rather easily? When it comes to car mechanics I'm basically retarded so try to explain like I'm five. Cheers

i just did an atf and gasket change. something is fucking leaking. the gasket is set right and did three fucking rounds of tightening the pan. its leaving like one fairly large drop an a half hour. is this something i need to worry about or no? ive done this like 3 times before on my car with no issues.

>>14976853
one drop a half hour i meant

Is it worth it side gapping the spark plugs on my 2008 hyundai elantra? Would it really increase power much and get better MPG?

also would fouling become a problem at all because of it/do i need to increase timing?

>>14975212
Thanks, that should be what I need.

If it is a control module of some sort that I fried, would I hurt the wiper motors by just running them to straight 12V and a toggle switch in the cabin?

>>14976394
If you're basically retarded, you'll never fix the threads, that's something you need some experience and a specialized tool to do.

If you do buy it, talk the price down a lot. Even half price is too much for that. Walk away if he won't go down on it.

>>14976853
>>14976866
never mind problem fucking solved

>>14977153
what was it?

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I am swapping in a 1JZ, got me a fidanza lightweight aluminum flywheel. I will need a custom made drive shaft.
Should I pay extra and get an aluminium drive shaft, or stick with steel?
I have not gotten an estimate, but I believe a regular one is around $350, and an aluminium one is $480ish

>>14977073
>>14977073
yes and no. long term yes for a short term should be fine. tarus and sable have the same wiring and componets i think. check if you have power to the switch and motor might be a fuse or a relay.

Just put a layer of Dinitrol ML on a rust spot underneath the plastic battery tray. Should I spray a layer of paint over it or just leave it as is?

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anyone know a decent double DIN stereo that takes ISO connectors? i am getting desperate with finding something that fits without me having to do wiring

I found a 2004 honda civic with 122K miles for $4400. It has a clean accident record though was pulled for safety recall a couple years ago. I live 3 miles from work and currently walk, but will use it on rainy days and when it gets cold. Is it worth inspecting/test driving? I really don't intend to use it extensively other than getting to and from work, getting groceries and visiting friends every once in a while. I'm a poorfag btw

1995 firebird
Has v6
Sometimes starts and runs fine, drives with no issues
Sometimes starts fine but idles between 750 and 1500rpms and will not rev higher. Any ideas?

>>14977088
Is it something that I can pay someone to fix and not have to worry about it? Or would there be a threat of failure even if it were fixed

Any suggestions on a nice car for $20,000
Preferably less than 75k miles
Looking for a DD, comfortable to drive and has some decent options in it.
Would be nice if it had some pep in its step for an occasional fun time out

Stupid question here
My sister drives a 2010 ES350 which has a standard cd stereo with no navigation/screen
I was thinking of getting her one for her birthday to put in her car.
The thing I'm wondering is, is it better to buy a stock one that comes in other ES350's as an option, or to buy an aftermarket one?
Also, if I should buy an aftermarket one, any suggestions on a good one to buy?

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So I own a 1.3l i4 Geo Metro, I was redoing the valve cover gasket and noticed these strange marks on the camshaft.

Are these normal? They go all down the length of the cam.

>>14979979
Balancing marks

>>14978053
Like I said, I hope to holy goddamn fuck it's a fuse. If not, yeah, I'll just wire it straight until I some money and buy a new bcm. The issue is I have to have it working by tomorrow or my job might be at risk.

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A friend of a friend is selling an 89 manual nissan 240sx with a little over 200k miles. Clean title.

He wants 3800 for it. I know nothing about nissans and always assumed the 240sx to be a vapebro car.

Is it worth looking at for this price and mileage? It looks pretty clean for an almost 30 year old car.

>>14980241
it is left stock it could be. badly modified is a different story entirely

>>14980241
What state was it used in? State means everything. If it was from the south and isn't that rusty, maybe. If it's from the north where they use road salt, fuck no.

>>14979538
Probably not for cheap enough that it would be worth buying that.

Honestly, just tell that guy to eat a dick, and get one from a local salvage yard instead.

The only situation I'd consider trying to buy it is if you have an unusual car that most people don't have salvage parts for.

>>14980258
>>14980259

I'm in southern california and it is apparently stock as can be.

I'm thinking about it mostly because I figure this car is clean enough to have a next to painless resale just because of how popular it is. I would inspect it thoroughly of course.

Ok I have an issue with my truck /o/
I need to get this fixed before I sell it.

After a good 10 minutes of driving about 60 - 70 mph down the highway my service engine light comes on and stays on until you stop driving down the highway for a little while. Or if you drive longer down the highway. I cant get any info on this issue on google and I keep procrastinating on getting the code scanned. What could be the issue? its a 2.2 liter vortec inline 4.

>>14981173
You need to get the code scanned. That's the only way to tell why the idiot lights are on, dipshit.

However, if there's nothing noticeable wrong with the running of the engine (weird smoke, misfires, etc.), it's most likely just an emissions fault. Emissions fault codes can be thrown for the stupidest shit, and in the couple years of auto tech training I've had I'd say more than half of fault codes I saw ended up being just some stupid emissions thing.

The thing is, most of those emissions faults are just there because the EPA requires them to be there, and don't have much to do with the running of the car. I'd say the single most common fault code I've ever seen is an emissions fault based on the gas cap sensor. A gas cap that's not on all the way, or a broken gas cap, will sometimes throw a fault code.

>>14980513
In that case it's an okay deal. Same advice for every dipshit buying cars, just make sure you check everything related to frame rust, sneaky body rust, and the engine before you buy it.

Should I spend 3g's on an old ass Supra or save up for a possible V8 Genesis Coupe?

>>14981396
Will it cost me anything to scan it? I don't notice anything wrong with the engine at all. The truck runs fine.
Dipstick.....

>>14980183
>>14978053
Well, it's not a fuse. Several were blown, and I replaced them, but that didn't change or solve anything.

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My car failed smog today because the OBD emissions monitors were not ready/complete yet

I don't know why this would be because I haven't disconnected the battery in like 7 months

Do those tests expire? Obviously when you disconnect the battery they reset, but I haven't driven on the highway for more than 5 min in about 2 months

pic related, it's a TL

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>>14975814
He's in for the engine slowly passing into the abyss(sieze) or a "clunk clunk clunk clunk BANG" type of deal(throw a rod).

>>14970800
Do the generation of Miatas with pop ups have a manual option? Or all they all automatics?
What should I be looking to pay for a Pop-up gen Miata. (Like 95-99 I think, not a lot of knowledge on Miatas desu)

>>14981449
just to clarify, I meant pic related except mine is a tl

I am aware that is a tsx in the pic

i just had to say it before some autist commented

>>14981417
take it to autozone, advance, oreillys, any auto parts store really. They'll scan it for you for free.

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>>14981449
this level of autism

>>14981581
first gen miatas come in auto and manual. Personally have a friend with each.

>>14981636
Okay thank you. I thought you had to pay like 5 dollars or something similar.

>>14981425
are you getting power to the fuse block? are the lines okay from the box to the componets?

>>14981745
I think so. There must be power to the fuse block, because some other things changed when I replaced the blown fuses. And I visually inspected all the wires around it as best as I could. Didn't take shit apart to really get at it with my voltmeter today, I'll do that tomorrow.

I'm now like 99.999% sure it's the GEM (earlier version of a BCM), and I fucking hate it, I'll be paying like $180 for it unless I get lucky and get one salvage.

Any chance it could be the anti theft system? People online say that can cause those symptoms too

>>14981777
mil light on? I'll be in at work tomorrow and take some pics from alldata for what parts you want.

>>14981412

Thanks anon

>>14981805
...sometimes? All the lights on the dashboard are a little funny. Especially the high beams light, it's always on kinda dim, but when you actually turn on the high beams on it turns off. None of the lights is consistently on, all the time. And thanks, but I think I know what part I need, should be this http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121528587235?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true though there's no way I'm trusting one from ebay or paying that much

Another thing I realized while testing tonight--the speedometer is affected by what I do with the other electronics. When I fuck with the power locks or windows, even though they don't work, they'll make the needle move on the speedometer. Same thing when I fuck with the climate controls, though they still work fine.

Is that another symptom pointing at the GEM module?

>>14970800
complete car newb here, never owned a manual

How do I know what RPM is allowed for what gear? Does going up and down in gear lower and raise the RPM by a set amount?

Going from like 5th to 2nd or 1st gear would blow the engine right?

>>14982292
look up what engine braking is. Before you go ahead and do it and shit a brick that your tires are locking up on the highway

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For some reason I can't grasp this concept. Let's say I was parked like this face-in, if I cut the wheel from a standstill to reverse to the right (as denoted by the arrow) would I make contact with the curb?

>>14982784
you would be better off backing straight backwards entirely, then going forward right.

or, you would turn slightly to angle car, straighten wheel to back straight, turn slightly again, and repeat until you're out.

you can literally test this out with hot wheels

>>14982292
>How do I know what RPM is allowed for what gear?
You figure it out over time
>Does going up and down in gear lower and raise the RPM by a set amount?
Assuming no change in speed, yes. For example for a 1st to 2nd shift you may have go from 4k to 2.5k however a 2nd to 3rd from 4k may have you at 3k. In addition, the amount the revs drops (or raise if downshifting) depends on the current RPMs, using the first scenario again, despite shifting at 4k landing you at 2.5k, if you shifted from 3k you'd likely land around 2k; it won't always be a 1k or 1.5k shift between gears, you just need to git gud and remember. This varies by transmission but there's not much of a difference

>Going from like 5th to 2nd or 1st gear would blow the engine right?
Depends on a lot of factors but in all likeliness, yes. In general just don't downshift period (unless revs are around idle) until you learn how to rev match, that's extremely important for downshifting; the same principle also applies to upshifts for smooth shifting. Even knowing how to rev-match I wouldn't ever recommend downshifting more than two gears in one shift unless you're braking and resuming acceleration before hitting a stop.

General advice:
For starting from a stop, keep the gas consistent (1-1.5k depending on the car) and SLOWLY let the clutch out; if you buck or stall you did it too quickly (or the revs were too low) but remember you'll wreck the shit out of your clutch if you slip it for too long. By the time you hit the bite point (you'll know because you'll start moving and the revs will fall) you shouldn't be on there for more than a second, aim for too long over too short while learning, however.

Slipping the clutch: any time the clutch is between fully engaged and disengaged (foot 100% down and foot 100% off respectively), don't ever slip it when not starting from a stop and don't rest your foot on it or even touch it while not shifting.

(1/2) - Making a copypasta as I type this for future use.

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>>14982292
Any RPM is allowed for any gear. Think about race car drivers who run all the way through the RPM band before shifting.

What you're more likely referring to is the synchronization of gears so that they mesh without grinding. WHile there are mechanical and now days electronic devices inplay to assit with this you should still try and match rpm properly for smooth shifts. While there are well defined rpm ranges when you should do this it can largely be done by feel rather quickly.

As to your other question does it raise or lower the RPM- yes and no. It does not affect the rpm of your engine but it affect the rpm of the tail shaft on your transmission. Since your engine is limited to a certain RPM range, say 600 to 4500 rpm, this allows for the same engine rpm to produces different wheel speeds dependent upon what gear you're in

>>14982292
>>14982878
Learning the bite point: try slowly letting the clutch out in an empty lot, you'll get a pretty good feel for it that way and it helps immensely with starting from a stop. As this takes forever (read: burns your clutch) in lower-power cars, I advise against doing this for actual starts. I usually just slip it without gas to adjust parking by a few feet.

Braking: autists will tell you to downshift through every gear and engine brake; this is unnecessary. If you're expecting to come to a stop braking in your current gear until about idle then shifting into neutral is fine. Engine braking itself (simply letting off the gas in gear will slow you down a lot harder than in neutral) is fine and won't hurt anything unless you're being a tard and doing so at high RPMs that your engine shouldn't be at for long periods anyway.

Also see: >>14982891 for a less retarded explanation of RPM.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask but don't expect an immediate response.

>>14982871
>you would be better off backing straight backwards entirely, then going forward right.

That's what I'd do normally in this situation, kind of wondering about the one I described though.

>>14982878
>fully engaged and disengaged (foot 100% down and foot 100% off respectively),
Got that backwards, engaged is foot off IIRC.

>>14982909
>try slowly letting the clutch out in an empty lot
without gas***

This basically just teaches you how to use the clutch for getting moving, the application of gas to this process is for real world use rather than learning. I should have typed this beforehand.

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I'm going to be looking at purchasing several used duramax pickups soon for my business and was wonder what a good scanner would be to purchase that I could use during my inspections.

I've used the autoenginuity scanner in the past on Fords but I know sometimes car manufactures keep certain information verboten until a certain amount of time has past so they can make more money at the dealers with their proprietary software.

I'll be looking at 2006 to 2012 Chevy 2500HDs at auction soon, and I want to be able to do buzz tests, cylinder contribution tests, and read pending codes.

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>don't feel like uploading this to PC
how do I get rid of the gray streak on the back window

>>14970800
$20 ebay o2 sensor or $220 oem o2 sensor?

>>14982914
then yeah you'd hit the curb if you were to cut right immediately

>>14972806
What about flipping cars on the extreme low end of things? Turning a $5,000 car into a $20,000 car with a profit might be unrealistic, but what about turning $500 fixer upper shitboxes from Craigslist into $2-3,000 cars? I'm not the guy you were replying to, but I was planning to do that this summer.

Of course, you'd have to be really selective about what problems the cars you bought have, I'm not talking about blindly buying every $500 shitbox you can find.

>>14983060
>bosch LSU 4.9 or piece of shit by any other name?

>>14984061
sometimes you can find them. roadworthy inspections and a run of
>kill the smog
>get death traps off our roads
>cash for clunkers
>pay people 2000$ from the government to have their car that is worth less than this scrapped
has completely destroyed this possibility. it was really short sighted. now every car is at least 6000$ to buy here.

So my dads car threw a rod and it is now in my garage and is mine if I can fix it up. From the research I've done my best guess is that its fucked up beyond all repair and my best option is to pull a junkyard engine and rebuild that one and drop it in. Anybody ever dealt with a thrown rod wanna chime in and offer advice?

>>14984954
Your research is correct.

>>14983081
Alright thanks, didn't want to test this

Good day /o/. I'm getting my first car soon (been using my mom's camry :/). I'm looking for a fun to drive vehicle under 30k out the door. It needs to be a 4 door because I need to haul 3 other people comfortably. Hopefully standard, i would like to learn. Also given that I'm a young driver, would be best to get something less than 8 cylinders. I've given thought to the dodge charger and Chrysler 300, focus st, a civic si, and accords. Any cars that I should be looking at? Looking for something less than 10 years old as I will be commuting with it, not exclusively hooning. Thanks.

are staggered tires on a 15 mustang gt worth it? I did a catback exhaust meme air intake and reflashed the ecu with a handheld ever since it seems like the rear breaks loose alot easier. I have pirelli all seasons on it right now so obviously summer tires will help but is the stagger worth it on a pure performance standpoint?

>>14985259
wrx is the only answer

>>14985300
I wonder how bad the insurance us it. Do insurance companies see it as an sti-tier boyracer mobile? Or an econobox with a turbo?

>>14985328
econobox with a turbo when my friend first bought one about 6 years ago

>>14985300
>>14985414
Ok. Thanks for your input

Is it worth repairing my shitbox before selling?

Needs
>Ball joints - current boots are torn
>Alignment
>Front axle seals leak
>Fuel line to filter is rotted - fuel filter should be replaced
>Brake pads
>All 3 u joints should be replaced

I already replaced all the brake lines, rebuilt the drums, fuel pump, starter, fluid flushes, and a bunch of other odds and ends.

Does anyone know how long the DMV keeps records? As in, I want to find the vin number of my grandfather's van that he had but he is now deceased and I'm having trouble finding any paperwork on the van. He last owned the van about 10-15 years ago.

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This is leaking brake fluid how do I tfix it/ take it off

>>14986953
Could I just spray it with some rough coat

Whats the difference between a low speed tyre and a high speed tyre and what problems do highspeed tyres prevent? Are there any circumstances where a low speed tyre is better?

>>14984087
I'm in rural Maine, cheap cars are still popular here. You can find $500 cars by the side of the road all the time, especially in the summer. The downside is, road salt fucking eats cars.

Think it might be workable under these circumstances?

>>14970800
What type of suspension does the is300 have, and what would I need to replace if I want to upgrade said suspension.

Is there an alternative to a minivan or SUV for somebody who has to haul 6 or more people on a regular basis?

>>14985860
Do everything except the alignment. For the most part those are all pretty cheap and easy but labor intensive fixes, perfect to do yourself to turn a profit. But the alignment you would need to pay someone to do (unless you have the equipment in your garage, but I assume if you were that well equipped you wouldn't even be asking this). And it's not like the buyer can check the alignment when buying it. The rest, though, they can just crawl under the car and see that it's in bad shape.

I'm buying my first car brand new, can't decide on which car, which review website is most detailed/least biased?

Also, any suggestions on a entry-level luxury car? Don't want to pay more than 40k

>>14987630
What exactly are you looking for? Why do you want to haul 6 people but not have a minivan or SUV?

Your solution is probably an old wagon. They're not made the same any more, because manufacturers want everyone to just get a minivan or SUV for that sort of thing, but I have an '00 Ford Taurus that can seat 8 fucking people. Old Tauruses are pretty good

But seriously brah, just buy an SUV

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/5563659815.html

Should I do it /o/

Should I be concerned that it doesn't say 5.0 on the fenders?

here's the story

>have car
>friend also has same car
>I want his exhaust since he's trading in
>he also wants stock back to keep value/help me out
>in order to remove stock exhaust we have to cut and reweld
>no welder/ we know no one
>going to exhaust shop to get it done

anyways how much would you guys estimate for this to be done? Is there any haggling involved in exhaust shops?

i think $200-300 is fair considering it's 2 cuts, and the aftermarket exhaust is a straight bolt up.

>>14980241
considering all things condition-wise id do it. if you dont want it for 3800 someone else will pick it up for that price guaranteed if its stock.

>>14981449
i dont know what this battery business is but, when your car fails smog due to obd, that means you gotta get your sensors checked. (MAF, OXsensor) maybe your cat is dirty, your car should have a check engine light

>>14983036
the clear coat is is almost gone. youre going to want to get some 2000 grit sandpaper, spray with water and sand the rest of the clearcoat off. if you want to can get some clearcoat and spray it on afterwards.

>>14987237
low speed tire = lower cost. driving at higher speeds on a lowspeed tire will cause the tire to explode due to centrifugal force. just get the recommended tire for what your car takes.

>>14987630
madza5, seats 6 people it a not exactly a van, not an suv. other than that youll have to get either a van or an suv.

>>14988896
looks clean. 5.0 possibly removed or car was swapped from the 4cyl. either way. you got to check mileage, turn it on and drive it and listen to any funny noises, check leaks after drive. if all checks out 5k is a good deal for under 150k miles

I'm looking to add an led lightbar to my offroad rig, but i know basically nothing about them. I live where its always wet as fuck, and ive heard complaints of moisture getting into them from something as simple as a carwash

My question is, who makes a good quality 31.5 inch lightbar? Money isnt an issue

>>14987630

>seat 6 comfortably and have room for their shit
>not the length of a city bus

pick one

Does a clean 1994 Chevy 2500 with 30k miles and a clean title for $4500 seem like a good deal?

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>>14988370
I guess I'll get to it. Mate of mine use to have shop access so all the work I've done previously was done inside a shop. Actually makes wrenching enjoyable with a lift and proper tools handy.


Probably order economy parts today and get started Saturday. That is if auto value can get everything in by then. Usu

>pic semi related
>Never again will I purchase a gm vehicle

Why do I either stall the car or rpm like crazy whenever there is the smallest incline? I can catch myself and stop in the middle of a hill if I come in speed but starting in one is hell.

In short, what am I doing wrong. Do I just need more experience behind the wheel (no drivers license yet)

>>14985290
bumping for this pls respond

>>14991272

Yes

Practice makes perfect.

Lift the clutch a little slower, feel it grip, then release and press the gas

>>14991308
Thanks anon. Driving really is super easy once you get speed up in my opinion. It's driving slow and in hills that is really difficult.

Hey guys, about to be a first time car owner in a few weeks. Is there like a general guideline I should follow when buying a vehicle? For example, when is it okay to finance a car or when should I just pay cash?

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>>14972869

Unless I'm being retarded >>14972878 is wrong

That is the stick that allows you to select between what we call low-range and high-range gearing.

>2H
Only the rear wheels are being powered, and the gearing is high. This is what you will be using most of the time, as it makes the ride smoother, puts less wear on the tires and drivetrain and is more economical, as well as making sharp turning easier as the front wheels aren't going to be "fighting" the rear.
>4H
Same high gearing, but now the front wheels are also engaged and you have 4WD. This is what you'll want to use when the roads are slippery but you will also be going at normal speeds.
>4LO
4WD with low gearing. The car will be very slow, but the low gearing makes it so that you can utilize much more of the tires traction as they will not slip as easily. You'll also be able to pull heavier stuff, as the car becomes "stronger" in a sense. This is a gearing you should only use in emergencies tho
>N
Neutral. Gearbox is disconnected.

The car may or may not have manually locking hubs. These have to be switched to LOCK or FREE depending on what you're driving with, where LOCK have to be on when 4HI or 4LO is engaged, while it should be set to FREE when in 2HI. If it doesn't have these types of hubs than it will do this automatically, but this will most often mean that the wheels will have to do a full turn before the locking is able to engage/disengage, which may not be ideal depending on the situation

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That's Auto's opinion of CVTs, specifically Nissan's utilization? I'm looking at getting a Juke (2012 SL AWD) and just curious. Any opinions there? (inb4 frog)

I have about a liter of sythetic oil left in its container, is it safe to mix it in with semi-synthetic of the same viscosity to fill my sump?

>>14991351
>read reviews on edmunds for the model and trim package of the car you are considering
this has saved me quite a few headaches
>dont finanace brand new ever
if you want a nice new car finance a model year older slightly used to save you a depreciation hit
>consider a beater until you can save up money for a larger down payment
nothing wrong with this I waited until I was 25 and had good credit to buy something nice
>dont be afraid to walk away
this should be obvious but I know alot of people who get stars in their eyes and at that point the seller knows he has you

Why can't you tow a rwd car in neutral? What specifically happens if you do this with the rear wheels on the ground?

>>14992594
it damages the transmission on automatics you can disconnect the drive shaft if you have to tow it like that

>>14991853
Thanks for the info. I need some advice though.I need to get a car asap so I can get a better job since all the well paying warehouse jobs around here are inaccessible by bus.

I was wanting to spend around 2k on a shitty car just so I could land a better job and save up for a better car. I've never bought a car before so would you guys recommend I take out a bank loan to get a car? Or would I be better off doing payments through a dealer?

>>14992594
nothing, it's a meme

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I have an 89 S-10 Blazer that I'm trying to get running. I parked it 2 1/2 years ago when it would refuse to start. It would turn over, but not run.

Today I have:
Replaced the carburetor
Replaced the fuel pump
Emptied the old gas
Replaced the belt tensioner
Checked the fuel lines, fuses
Replaced the relays

Tomorrow I plan to:
Change the oil
Get a new battery
Add brake fluid

My question is: What else should I check/replace?

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I have an 09 pontiac g6 and I'm putting an aftermarket stereo in it. I want to retain driver information center thing where I can check tire pressure, trip milage, some settings and other shit. Does anyone here know if this will keep those working?
http://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-3303-Vehicles-Integrate-Diagnostics/dp/B000G7SGO4
I don't want to blow $175 if it doesn't like some of the reviews have said. If it does work though, the only other thing I need is the antenna adapter correct?

>>14989255
Should cost like 150 dollars max you fucking retard.

>>14994505
Check all wires and cables, mice or rats could have chewed up some of them.
If that docent work check spark plugs and distributer

>>14992594
The transmission will still be turning but without the added benefit of the torque converter also turning from the ring gear, this fluid isn't circulated as well and can heat up and burn up your transmission. Really only happens after a 3 hour 300 mile run, not usually in 20mins but to be safe you should lift all 4 wheels or drop the driveshaft.

>>14991391
Not really, the synthetic will sit on top of the oil in the pan, but will mix when moving, to be safe you shouldn't. Could risk becoming a meme

>>14989849
Not to bad of a deal maybe offer 3500 and settle around 4000? but 4500 isn't bad

>>14995193
Looks like it will if your Vin matches up to their description

>>14989774
Look for american made. Those Chinese cheap ones are not watertight.

>>14993809
If by dealer you mean a buy here, pay here place I wouldn't do that. They don't report to the credit bureau so it does nothing for your credit. Also those places can be sketchy as fuck. If you're talking about a regular dealership I would check with your bank first and see if you can get better financing options through them. If you go that route the dealership might not cut you as good of a deal since you didn't use their in house financing agencies. Just go with the one that gives you a better loan.

>>14991370
Nigga that is one ugly car/truck/whatever. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I think it's fucking ugly.

Any idea if I can install a blow off valve on my stock turbo of my 08 WRX? I heard it's not good for the car.

>>14989255

What car? How much does the exhaust cost?

If I put stickers on my front windshield, do you think the wipers will destroy them?

>>14995473
But stickers that apply from inside!

>>14995473
If they're in the path of the wipers yes. Also you might hassled by cops.

>>14987630
Buick Roadmaster wagon

>>14988610
Buy a 90s civic or something because you're going to wreck this one before you pay it off

Got an offer to buy an Audi A4 Avant Quatro for $6,500. Currently has 135k miles and has had the 100k maintenance and is in pretty good condition.
Any thoughts?

>>14995329
Oh wow I didn't even notice that thanks
Saved me from a potential mistake there anon

>>14991370
Nissan has some of the best CVTs, since they're pushing it pretty hard.

Going on a trip and purchasing a cargo carrier.

The one I want is on a straight shank and the tray will hover about 8 1/2-9" above the ground. The other one has a 3 1/2" rise so more clearance.

Will I smack the straight shank one on every single thing I find on the road? I'm thinking that 8 1/2" is not enough clearance.

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Is the Harbor Freight 1.5 ton floor jack enough to lift one corner of a Miata safely to put jack stands in place?

>>14996351
I lift my 1500 silverado's entire front end with it.

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Why did they stop making the vortec 350 5.7 they make the 5.3 and 6.0 but the 5.7 was great.

>>14996351
1.5 ton is like 3000 lbs your miata is litteraly lighter than that and you're only lifting one part of the car not lifting the whole car

What does it mean to be a "fleet vehicle"? My guess is like a company car.

Also would you purchase a used fleet vehicle if it looked to be in good condition and was for a good price?

>>14996351
yes these are great..if you get one that dosent leak

>>14998767
I've owned a couple fleet vehicles before. They were delivery vehicles for a pharmaceutical company before I bought them. One was a Pontiac vibe, the other was a ford ranger. Both just a few years old when I bought them, but they both had over 270k miles on the odo. Bought the vibe for 300 bucks, the ranger for $500.

They both worked alright after a few minor fixes. I drove them for a few years and wound up selling them for a profit afterwards. If I wanted a short term vehicle again, I'd buy another. I definitely wouldn't spend much on one though. Sometimes these fleet vehicles aren't maintained super diligently, or problems are ignored if they don't affect the vehicles ability to do deliveries or whatever.

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So my clear coat is peeling across my entire car, is there any way to fix this that isn't re clear coating the entire fucking vehicle?

Looks similar to this pic off google, minus the hanging pieces.

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>>14972121
My first order from Rock auto was fast and cheap.

My second order they sent me mismatched used brake pads.

>>14970800
Driving a piece of shit 03 Audi A4, the battery keeps sliding side to side when cornering and it's fucking annoying, is it meant to do this?

connected battery up in my courier today but when i tried to start it, the starter would click, all the dash lights would turn off and a small amount of spark and smoke came off the terminals, the fuck is going on?

what car is in a goofy movie? ford pinto?

If I went to a dealership and said " I want to test drive a car, I don't plan on buying it , don't even tell me to do anything afterwards because I'm just going to take off"

Would I be allowed to test drive the car?

Turbo oil return line has a leak at the gasket. Worth replacing the whole line or should I just tighten/replace the gasket itself.

>>15000913
lol no

Was driving my 2004 Cadillac deville today and the engine cut power and the battery light came on. Battery connections seem good and it's constantly reading a proper voltage. Any ideas? Third time in the last 5 months. Not constant but defiantly a problem..

>>15000913
Why not show interest for a minute or two, ask if you can take it out, and then just walk away after?

I mean, it's nice to tell the truth, but what's the point here?


a a aa a a aa a a a a aa a a aaa a a a a aa a a a a a a aa a a a a a a a a a

started messing with cars over a decade ago, but got burnt out and have been out of the game for a while. build an LS-VTEC for my integra with some friends way back when.

should i buy another honda to keep my streak going? probably will be a 2017 blk/blk civic lx (only 5speed model) or should i get some type of subaru (non-turbo)?

i really like hatches/wagons and it has to be a 5speed

subaru has more 5speed options, but i hate their interiors, but they have awd and i live in the north east.

honda i love everything about, except that it seem like it's a lot of money for a civic that will prob be shit in 10yrs

>>14986953
depends which side is the issue, undo the silver male end(on the right of your conjunction there) and take a look. odds are if the car is old you'll probably have to do both sides
sorry anon, you'll realize the pain of brake lines soon.

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Why does this little Chinese bluetooth OBDII reader always fuck with my car when I clear a CEL?
What happens is my engine will almost die whenever I press on the clutch/put it in neutral. Then the revs stay relatively low for what it normally is in the first place. It somehow just fixes itself after a while, but I don't know the cause.
Anyone have any ideas? I don't have an idle control valve and this happens anytime I clear a CEL using the bluetooth ODBII reader. No idea what it would do on other ODBII readers.

>>15001840
It's a CANBUS overload, those little fuckers sometimes spew signal onto the bus and the ECUs in the car have to deal with all of that at the same time. This can actually fuck up various components if you get unlucky, but it's pretty rare.

Get a higher quality unit from a respected company.

>>15001928
Is there no way for me to prevent this? It's the one on Amazon everyone seems to get. Would kind of suck to have to buy another. I might as well just go buy a traditional ODBII sensor if this is the case.

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>>15000420
no
>>14995639
no don't do it
>>14995452
no don't do it

My sisters 2012 corolla has a weird ass problem. If I put my foot all the way down on the accelerator pedal once it hits around 70-75 range the car starts jerking like somebody just hit the break then let off it and it does that repeatedly. If I gently accelerate it doesn't do that and it goes past 80 just fine. Anybody have an idea what the fuck it could be? I know the easy solution is to not floor it but it makes trying to merge a real bitch.

>>14970800
Can I expect any noticeable gains from adding a CAI to my car?
Also, which would you get first, a new rear sway bar + engine strut or a CAI?

>>15002684
check the fluids, could be a fuel pump problem.
My truck does the same thing and I knew it had a fuel pump problem (was putting off fixing it because it's a fucking bitch) and then found a hole in my coolant tank, which had drained it completely for god knows how long.

When did cassette players start getting replaced by cd players in cars?

>>15003002
Mid-late 90's.
Source - my 1995 GSR has a stock radio with no CD player but a cassette player. CD players were optional and I think within two years were phased out of the lineup.

but I guess it would depend on the car/brand more

>>15003010
So if it was a luxury car for the time there's a chance it has a cd player earlier than that? Well I guess it's not too expensive to replace anyway.

>>15003025
desu lad unless you're like me and keeping your unit in until you can find one that looks close-to-stock with modern features, might be better off just getting an aftermarket one.

im gonna need something to haul around 5 people and a good bit of equipment comfortably daily for the next 8 months,has to be not a gutless shit,reliable to some extent and MPG doesnt really matter
any recommendations?
willing to pay upwards of 20k USD

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>>14970800
How does a 2006 Ford 500 compare to a 2006 Ford Taurus? Like, in terms of gas mileage and reliability/cost to own?

Are more expensive wiper blades worth it?
Also where can I find tasteful license plate frames?

>>15006776
No, though I live in California and use them like 5 times a year
Depends on your definition of tasteful

I'm looking to buy a Lexus in the near future. I'm stuck between the IS300 and the LS400. Someone please sway my opinion to one or the other.

I would consider a GS but I've never known anyone who owned one and never seen the mentioned on here so I assumed they were shit.

>>15006776
Most of the difference is in noise.

>>15006141
They both suck (a lot) get something that's not a 10 year old american sedan.

>>15006964
Had a GS430, nearly lost me my licence.

>>14970800

Is it worth it to rebuild the transmission in an escort with 130,000 miles? how much would i be looking at roughly?

Does anyone know of any insurance company that let's you use a classic car as a daily driver?

I've been looking, but all of them get pissed if you don't just drive it occasionally

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Just changed the spark plugs in my truck, I got the gap wrong on my plugs. How big a deal is this? It was supposed to be 0.040 inch but I gapped them at 0.060 inch. Insight would be appreciated greatly.

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>>15007894
They're going to misfire. That is way too big of a gap, pull them out and re-gap them
>U done goof'd

>>15007931
How would I go about doing that? Ive driven it for awhile and no issues yet but I do want to address this. Just clamp them down or something?

Can I do a half decent paint job with just spray cans? I bought everything I needed to do all the prep work on my car but then life decided to shit on me and the rest of my paint budget vanished into medical bills.

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>>15006984
>what is google?
>what is a transmission rebuild kit?
>what is year, make, model?
I would say no.
but 130k miles isn't terrible. cheapest option would be to get a (hopefully low miles) working one from a junkyard/salvage yard and swap it, probably less than $200 with extra bits you need and w/o core charge refund.
>pick-n-pull is $100 for any type of tranny, $30 core charge

>>15007931
>>15007894
Nevermind. I used NKG Platinum plugs, which are supposed to be .60 in my truck compared to the iridiums needing to be at .40. Thanks for the response though!

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>>15007962
if you have a good gapper the hole you hang your keys ring through should be beveled and you adjust the post with that. Youtube it.
>the vatozone/irish ones aren't beveled, they are just for boomers to look good

>>15007971
if you really pay attention to prep and can do it in an enclosed space, 8/10 is possible.
>if you're working outside 6/10

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>>15007991
>platinum
they better be hard to replace

If i were to buy this

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Toyota-Supra-1990/OAG-AD-12590136/?Cr=21


How possible is it to modify so that i can be within the P/W laws in Vic?

>>15008009
What do you mean by that?

>>14970800
Flay me then burn me at the stake, but I kinda want to do this to a shopping cart then use it as a baby stroller if I ever get married and have kids.

Of course I won't do it like a fucking retard and have the baby face the rear. I'll find a cart with about equal sized pieces for the 'door' and flip them around, rebending the metal around the joints so it still functions properly there.

Shopping carts are actually kinda cool.

>>15006984
If you want the learning experience of rebuilding your own transmission I would say go for it. Otherwise I'd say no an escort isn't worth the trouble unless it holds sentimental value. It would probably be easier just to go pull a transmission from a junkyard and swap it in.

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>>15008022
>using platinum
>in an application that doesn't specifically call for it
shoulda gone copper unless it's a pain to change the plugs br/o/

>>15008050
I don't think it necessarily NEEDS iridium plugs. There just the guidelines for the different types of plugs you can use. The sticker in the engine compartment says gap at 0.060 but my manual for the vehicle says it should be plugged at 0.040.

Would a early to mid 2000's ford focus be a good candidate for turning into a rally car to get my feet wet and decide if I want to dump a whole lot of money into building a real rally car?

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>>15008098
>copper =/= irridium
i'm saying you should have gone cheap anon, copper is best conductor and gives best spark for cheap but wears out fastest

>>15008159
Go buy an AE82 and flog it to pieces they're peanuts

>>15008167
Ohh haha sorry. New to the /o/ lifestyle. Thanks for the conversation br/o/

What is the best way to get a loud annoying ricer fart can sound on a car?

My sister put stickers on my car to be funny, so now im getting her back. I know she hates fart cans so im putting one on her car when she has me change her oil (she pays me and leaves it overnight), im also plastering her car in stupid stickers.

Anything else i could do that would be easy/annoying yet reversible?

96 Neon is overheating after about 20 minutes of driving. The thermostat was replaced, got a water pump sitting around somewhere for it. Oil spurts out of where the spark plugs are, what's going on?

>>15008600
Change the water pump and flush the cooling system. On the neon it sounds Like you need spark plug well gaskets

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I fried my alternator by accidentally crossing the currents(+ on - and - on +) and my battery was going as is. After replacing both my battery and alternator my car can start and stay running but now none if the power features (Windows), radio or the vents work anymore.
What might be causing these issues and how can I fix them? I drive a 2007 Hunyadi elentra

EXHAUST UPGRADE DECISIONS:

So, looking to upgrade my exhaust on my 2.5L 4 cyl

>The target power is 200hp/210tq
>Will be removing the 2nd catalytic converter

Would going from 2.25" piping to 2.5" piping be overkill for an i4?

I'm looking to get it tuned to leverage the better flow from intake/exhaust, but I'm not sure if going larger is necessary.

>>15008043
>Shopping carts are actually kinda cool.
First time I've ever heard that

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>>15008614
Thanks. doing some reading on neon forums and things are looking up.

>Shitbox at 170k
>Need a new tranny
>Can get one with a 1 year warranty at pick n pull for under 200
>Only done brakes, intake, exhaust, radiator, idler pulley and general maintenance on my own.

Should I

>Do it myself with limited time and experience

>Let a stranger fix my baby's legs and continue to learn at a steady pace

I don't want to fuck it up and regret not just getting it done right the first time.

'06 Focus so transverse FWD. Got a Haynes manual, set of craftsman wrenches plus some other odds and ends, and a meh write up of someone with a earlier model year online.

Dive in or play it safe with my livelihood? What's the cost of playing it safe?

>>14970800
>get to gas station earlier
>new car, filling it up for first time
>take new gas cap off (had to replace cracked OEM one)
>hissing sound, like air was trapped

how bad is this?
>filling it up
>finish filling
>pull nozzle out of tank
>small pool of gas sitting over the access port

how bad is this?
I don't browse /o/ or even care about cars that much, it just worried the piss out of me.

>>15008629
2.5" is probably about right. It's really up to your discretion, and what would work best for your engine. Check out forums for your specific car or engine as they'll typically know more specifics.

If it's a Ford with the 2.5L Duratec then 2.5 is what I've seen several reputable tuners recommend, but feel free to find your own specifics as to your goals. I think Tom at focus fanatics has some experience with the Ford 2.5, I can't remember his site of the top of my head, but that should get you started in the right direction.

>>15009183
It is the 2.5L MZR Which is basically the 2.5L duratec.

I've seen people swearing by 2.5" and others saying you lose low end torque. I can't seem to find straight answers on forums. Given the fact I'm shooting for 200hp/210tq, 2.5" SOUNDS right but now I'm second guessing myself lol

>>15009128
Sounds fairly normal, I wouldn't worry about it stalker.

>>15008622
Check all your fuses first off, then start worrying about the electronics themselves.

>>15008159
I've seen several folks do just that. I've wanted to do something similar for a while too. Praised for its handling (stiff body), the Duratec (05+ for the 2.0 or earlier for the 2.3 in the SVTs) takes to bolt-ons like a fish to water, and parts are plentiful since it's a common shitbox.

>>15009194
IIRC the 2.5 comes with variable cam timing (maybe variable length intake runners too), so you should be able to take advantage of the extra flow with a tune and hopefully minimize the loss of low end grunt. It may be a slight annoyance, but as long as you do more highway than city you won't notice. It'll get you closer to your HP goal than your torque goal AFAIK.

I'd personally go with the 2.5" as it'll give you more breathing room once you get closer to your goals.

Disconnected my battery terminals to change a bulb (probably not necessary I was just worried about electrocuting myself), changed it, re-attached them was tightening the positive terminal and crushed it.

Am I just an idiot and over tightened it? Orwas there something wrong with the battery?I noticed there was some corrosion / white shit built up around terminal.

>>15009105
Everything I've been scared to do I was able to do once I had to.

The thought of paying someone shop rates kills me.

Unless it's something where tools make a world of a difference.
>Never again will I mount my own tires

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Poorfag here, my head gasket is leaking and I'm wondering if this shit (pic related), if used as instructed perfectly is a good temporary fix.

Lot's of people have told me it gunks up everything, but people who seem pretty savvy have told me if you do it properly it'll only adhere to the hottest points (where combustion leaks hit water?) and that If I flush after it does so I won't have any gunk whatsoever left behind except for the places it's heat-cured to to stop leaks.

What's /o/'s thoughts and experiences? I'm pretty certain it's snake-oil shit made to kill cars at the expense of printing money, but I'm no expert.

You can get Porsche 944's for way under $10k in Aus, are they any good?

Yesterday i peed on my friend's car and now he can't get rid of the stain, what should he use to clean it?

Q1: What exactly is an LPG Kit? Is it something you can use to do the conversion yourself or do you still need to pay a mechanic to install it?

Q2: Roughly how much would it cost to get a bonnet resprayed?

My heater core is leaky and broken.
I cant get a new one for a quite awhile.
Can I take it out and hook the inlet straight to the outlet, or should I plug them both off instead?

>>15011069
what does it mean when someone ends there post with t.[something]

t.Guy who is asking a question
>like that
>p.s. am I doing it correctly?

>>15010109
more piss

>>15010109
They have shit to clEan up pet messes thatyou can buy.

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>>15009563
it's snake oil, don't do it unless you have like a 300 mile trip home and can take the engine apart later

>>15011392
sort of but it has to be a common thing implied by the text above it

>having to use your left foot at all
t. autotragic
>time for my bi-annual vehicle buttfarts test
t. commiefornian
>i'm sooooooo gaaaaay
t. stolen recaros
>keeping you safe with your money
t. peace officer, pic related

>>15010351
q1: it converts a vehicle to use propane.it's mostly fuel system work so most people could do it at home.
q2: with it removed, maybe $100-150
with it on the car $200 plus
>call and get a local quote could be cheaper

>>15011069
This is a bad idea, but chaining the inlet to the outlet sounds like the best option
>some heater cores don't actually stop flow when shut off
>so removing the heater core removes cooling potential
>some Ford Rangers and Volvo 850s come to mind

Are wagons acceptable as a daily driver for someone who will rarely use the space or will everyone think I'm compensating?

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>>15012331
>wagon
>compensating
wut
>not a sports car
>not a fuckhueg truck
you're fine

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The p51 mustang used an oil cooler that took in air, heated it up/expanded it, and forced it out a smaller opening acting like a jet engine

why are there no cars that do this? particularly rear/mid engine cars

I bet that at the speed the bugatti veyron goes it could achieve net positive thrust

What's the best way to make a 3.5l v6 sound closer to a v8? Resonator, straight pipe, or some muffler+ combo?

inb4 buy a v8

>>15013608
becuase ground aero dynamics are weird and that may cause more problems than solves any.

>>14985290
bumpiong for this pls respond

>>14985290
Does it kill more people when you run into them?

Yes?

Then yes.

>>15009390
you sure it was the terminal and not the lead?

They're supposed to be solid lead.

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What is the thing circled in red called? It's a vacuum connection that goes from a couple ports in the intake manifold to the choke in my carburetor and one other port on the carb. As you can tell the flanged bit on the end is snapped off so I need a new one. It looks kind of like a flanged brake line to me, but I'm not sure what to ask for at the hardware/parts store. Cheers!

>>15013943
Oh and if it matters it's a '77 460. This thing is a mess of vacuum leaks and I'm trying to keep it running well until I get a new intake/carb setup.

My A/C compressor works, blows cold for a while, then about ten minutes later only blows warm air, shop says the compressor clutch is going, but I'd like to know if it could be anything else
And, my radio barely works, gets absolute shit reception, sometimes my speakers on one side pop in and out, what should I check? 2004 Volvo v70

>>15014072
One thing that comes to mind for your radio reception is to check all the connections between the antenna and head unit. I have a car that can't even lock onto a single radio channel because of a bad connection in the trunk, I just haven't fixed it because we only have two channels where I live and I don't listen to either one.

>>15013644
Intake + Header(s), That will give it some low end noise from the engine. Or do you mean exhaust noise?

So i'm moving to Florida from a place in Europe, where is the best tōge there? Also, i've been thinking about getting either a Skyline R32 GTR or a RX-7 FD, what would you recommend?

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Do you think I could get away with having front brakes only?

>>14974859
its the fuse i had the same issue
the fuse in under the dash driver's side
get a multimeter test them all in continuity mode

>>15015897
They are gonna find out when you crash

Hey guys I'm trying to fix up a Chinese scooter that won't start. It has spark, fuel where the sparkplug goes, carburetor has been stripped and cleaned thoroughly, battery is new and I threw it on the battery tender overnight so that isn't the problem. When I try to start it the scooter sounds like it's so close to starting but it just won't go that tiny bit more. Any ideas? Google was very conflicting and my knowledge of mechanics is just from two days of YouTube. Thank you in advance.

>>15013943
nvm I figured it out hahah.

>>15015673
Considering that you (probably) can't do the maintenance to keep a RX7, and that a Skyline GTR is rare... If you can get your hands on one, Skyline is a superior car.

Would a bad shifter ball bushing cause enough play for the transmission to not hold 1st gear properly? it goes into 1st fine, even when moving, but unless I hold it, it flops around, and will occasionally pop out of gear if I'm not careful. vehicle is a 91 Hilux, if that matters. I already replaced the rubber seal that sits in the shifter hole, which did eliminate a lot of the shifter slop in general. i noticed that the little flat plastic bushing on the bottom of the shifter would rotate freely on the ball. not sure if it's supposed to do that or not.

>>14995283
does this affect manual trannys as well?

>>15009128
both of those are fairly normal occurrences. don't worry about it. every vehicle Ive owned had a noisy gas cap

>>15016087
adjust the carb. assuming that isn't the problem, the fuel filter might be plugged.

When using a torque wrench, how do you know how many LBS you have tightened the bolt

Thread nearing bump limit.

New QTDDTOT here >>15016886

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Hi,
I'm new to /o/, do you guyz have threads about supermotos ?
Or is it just usually melt in the bike threads ?

Gonna go look at a 1998 civic ex today 135k miles guys asking 2100, is there anything i should watch out for that isnt already in the sticky? Should i avoid buying from someone that no hablo englese