The speedo/mileage counter is dead on my car, a couple of mechanics think it might need a new gearbox, Someone had a look at the speedo cable got a...

Isildur

01-13-2005 10:22 AM
Backyard Mechanic

Hello All Did anyone changed the speedometer cable housing assembly for the 1995 Escort LX Wagon? The shop said it would take them 1-2 hours. Is...

Erika Revesz

01-13-2005 09:51 AM
scott_z500@my-deja.com

Look at it this way.... at least it keeps the NG busy. Nuthin' like a little controversy to make folks speak up.... "Backyard Mechanic" <pettyfog...

Jim Warman

01-13-2005 01:54 AM
Backyard Mechanic

I have taken my truck to the local ford dealer in town to get my squeaky serpentine belt fixed 4 times!!!! Any suggestions on how to get it fixed? ...

Richard Crookston

01-13-2005 01:15 AM
Catcar

ok, we have an '84 Bronco (fullsize, 4x4) with a 4-speed, originally had a 351w, now has a '79 302 (w/a bad crank- so it's gotta go) we also have: ...

Reuben L

01-13-2005 12:09 AM
Backyard Mechanic

do you mean what do i need helo with? because i cant find the starter on my 84 Bronco II 6 cyl manual

BroncoBuddy

01-12-2005 11:31 PM
Brian Orion

That one photo of the paint peeling looks like they painted right over the original paint, not over primer. Their Supreme Paint Job was just...

Harry Face

01-12-2005 11:29 PM
Mortimer Schnerd, RN

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Jack Hamilton

01-12-2005 11:37 AM
Jack Hamilton

Make a break... relax and laugh a bit. http://hoho.v3.net

Shamrok

01-12-2005 10:21 AM
newsgroups01REMOVEME@intertainia.com

Hello, this happened to me very recently. If the symptons happened suddenly, then you might have the same problem I did. Basically, Fords in the...

dave@somogyi.com

01-12-2005 08:21 AM
dave@somogyi.com

I have a 1996 E350 7.3L powerstroke turbo diesel van, It was running fine then all of a sudden I had no power. It feels like either there is no turbo...

mo

01-12-2005 06:34 AM
tom

Is one better than the other in terms of quality and reliability? This is for a '90 5.0 stock Mustang. The Borg one is cheaper than Bosch...

Ernie

01-12-2005 05:43 AM
Ernie

Hello folks. Here's long awaited upto date list of ugliest cars. (1) ALL NEW CADILLACS (2) 1993-2004 FORD MUSTANG (1) 2000+ CHEVY IMPALA (3) 1993+...

chump3@earthlink.net

01-11-2005 10:49 PM
scambron

Hi, At random my van won't start, it looks as if no gas is going to the injectors, before crawling under the van, is there somewhere I could look...

Yves

01-11-2005 06:22 PM
Backyard Mechanic

I thought that was odd too but I did see another alleged GT with column shift...

Brian Orion

01-11-2005 05:59 PM
ledpeddle

I'm not the least bit mechanically minded, so forgive me if this question sounds stupid, but is it possible to convert regular disc brakes to...

tbirder

01-11-2005 05:34 PM
Backyard Mechanic

wanted a burton / vuncan or other alloy rocker cover to fit 2000 pinto engine please email me marksmollett (AT) hotmail (DOT) com (uk)

hardly rideable

01-11-2005 04:55 PM
hardly rideable

My buddy likes Chevy, but I thinks Fords rock!

DrewKalin

01-11-2005 02:54 PM
sleepdog@optonline.net

Researching this switch it seems like it is prone to failure. I have not had any problems with it in over ten years until the other day I jumped my...

sleepdog@optonline.net

01-11-2005 02:53 PM
sleepdog@optonline.net

Hey guys/gals, My 97 Taurus has a strange issue that's been happening since last year off and on.. Sometimes when driving at night, the drivers...

Teknical

01-11-2005 02:41 PM
Teknical

In past couple of months, our 2001 Windstar SEL began having what looks like transmission troubles. When traveling above 40mph, I hear a noise that...

Saurin Shroff

01-11-2005 01:37 PM
Backyard Mechanic

My car is revving @2500 rpms in idle. I have replaced the idle air control sensor, the mass air sensor and the throttle sensor. It also had a...

MarieRP

01-11-2005 01:20 PM
Backyard Mechanic

can anyone tell me if when you take off the oil cap the engine runs better at idle than it does when the cap is on. if so why is this.

homer h

01-11-2005 12:27 PM
homer h

I've got a 2000 Windstar with about 100K on the clock. When it's started it sometimes sounds like a light tapping in the top end. Doesn't appear to...

Full_Name

01-11-2005 12:12 PM
Backyard Mechanic

a 302 HO 1994 has been installed few years ago in my F150 4x4 1992 auto trans and i don't know serial nu. of this old car. without it ford dealer...

blay

01-11-2005 10:59 AM
Backyard Mechanic

Help 1995 Ford areostar 3.0L auto trans. wont start fuel pump not running, Engine turns over fine. Have changed fuel pump relay. Checked roll...

Greyhoundollie

01-11-2005 10:45 AM
Backyard Mechanic

<dold (AT) XReXX2005X (DOT) usenet.us.com> wrote I can only repeat what I said: slow, gutless. An embarassment IMHO. Just not enough thrust for...

Bob H

01-11-2005 06:14 AM
Bob H

I need the torque for the front caliper bracket mounting bolts. (These are the larger bolts with a 15mm drive head.) I know it's 26 ft-lbs for...

Chuck

01-10-2005 09:35 PM
Vent_7

i have a 89 escort GT and am having some trouble with the turn signals and brights. the utility bar that controls those has broke. it is...

mooman

01-10-2005 08:28 PM
berkshire bill

I am looking at a 1999 5.4L Expedition XLT 4wd with 80,000 miles. It drives great (for a bus). I've read on the Internet about head gasket...

Rodney

01-10-2005 05:02 PM
fas495

I can buy an F-700 with the usual blown crank in the 8.2 Detroit engine. Need an 8.2 Detroit to replace it. One "without cracks" in the mains ...

Thomas Allemani

01-10-2005 12:12 PM
Thomas Allemani

i have an 87 t-bird with automatic climate control. all electrical tests and pin point test of sensor control head and blower module show units are...

walt peifer

01-10-2005 09:19 AM
Sharon K.Cooke

Hi all... Is it necessary to use synthetic oil or blend in the duratec engines? Will regular 5-30 oil suffice if oil and filter changes are made at...

denton

01-10-2005 08:18 AM
C. E. White

Hello all, The locking mechanism on the passenger door is being uncooperative with the remote open/lock button. It locks automatically when the...

Matt and Daria Roesch

01-09-2005 10:51 PM
Matt and Daria Roesch

Perhaps if you bought a new $45K or $30K vehicle from them every September or October, as I do, you too would be treated as well as I. For a dealer...

Ninebal310

01-09-2005 08:32 PM
MajorDomo@mailcity.com

my door ajar warning light stays on as well as the dome light. I have checked my doors and tailgate for anything in the way. is there a easy way to...

wafshgod

01-09-2005 07:28 PM
Grover C. McCoury III

I have a 1993 Grand Marquis and the wipers stopped working. We have replaced the motor, the linkage is good, the fuse and circuit breakers are all...

Subs

01-09-2005 07:02 PM
Subs

just about finished with engine swap, 4.2 v6, pcv valve is on pasenger side valve cover but I have lost where the tube from the pcv goes to, anyone...

bigshadow

01-09-2005 09:53 AM
bigshadow

2004 was to be the "year of the car". Market share was to go up as quality and style went up. Once again though, market share was lost as the big...

mark575757@mailcity.com

01-09-2005 07:42 AM
Bob H

Thanks,,, I'll be sure to watch out for that when i do it. <max-income (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote Thanks,,, I'll be sure to watch out for that...

Wheeler.Dealer

01-09-2005 06:52 AM
tom

most 2brl carb will bolt to the tbi manifold, have a 84 lincoln in my 82 bird bolted right in <max-income (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote

Curtis Metzler

01-08-2005 07:54 PM
Only84

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maggy p

01-08-2005 04:42 PM
maggy p

On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 09:28:00 GMT, max-income (AT) comcast (DOT) net wrote: Beauty's in the eye of the beholder, it's the salesman's job to blind...

chump2@earthlink.net

01-08-2005 03:31 AM
Brian Orion

I have a 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis & I'm trying to remove the control module. Problem is, good GOD is it freaking hard to do. The 1st screw, on the...

Larry R Harrison Jr

01-07-2005 11:06 PM
Bob

A friend has a late 90s Windstar and one of the back power vent windows is stuck open. How can I close it manually. Steve

Steve Mackie

01-07-2005 10:32 PM
johanb

Hello Folks, I'm not all that mechanically inclined. I was wondering if you could tell me if a set P215/70R15 on steel rims with winter tires that...

Andrew

01-07-2005 05:32 PM
Andrew

Hello, Generally speaking, if that is possible in these cases, what does cold exhuast mean? My car is running terrible rough; no power. I thought...

JWald

01-06-2005 11:52 PM
Backyard Mechanic

why do these assholes think we would come into a newsgroup named alt autos FORD to look at porn pictures, or read about the new chebbys?? do...

tom

01-06-2005 11:42 PM
Jeff

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68838&page=4&pp=20 I just fixed a Ford radio using these instructions. Since I was unable to...

Blanca

01-06-2005 10:50 PM
Blanca

I got a 19 taurus wagon for sale. bad tranny( big surpise ) 400 OBO in Coeur D' Alene ID

mudmonkey

01-06-2005 09:01 PM
Dinty Callpecker