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What Are the Signs of a Bad Water Pump?
The engine's water pump is one of the most important parts in the vehicle's cooling system. It keeps your engine from overheating. An overheating engine may be destroyed or result in expensive repairs.
Pinion Shaft Seal Removal
Cars and trucks with a differential in an axle housing driven by an open drive shaft have a pinion shaft seal used to contain 90W gear oil inside the housing. A pinion gear translates the rotating force of the drive shaft 90 degrees into a crown gear mounted on the differential between the drive ax
What Are Muffler Baffles?
Baffled mufflers are generally used in performance applications that require high flow with minimal disruption. They are calibrated to cancel out certain frequencies of sound waves, while allowing others to escape. Many times these muffler types are chosen specifically for their ability to cancel ou
How to Tune Up an LT1 Engine
Chevrolet introduced the LT1 small-block V8 to consumers in 1992. Equipped in the all new Chevrolet Corvette, the LT1 improved on its predecessor, the L98 motor, by increasing the compression ratio and greater spark response. In turn, this upped the performance output to advertise 300 horsepower at
How Do I Adjust the Back Brake on a Polaris 500 Xplorer?
Polaris all-terrain vehicles are used for rugged, off-road work enjoyment, or work involving remote places that most vehicles won't reach. Whether towing material or traversing off-road trails on your weekends, it's important to have properly functioning brakes. Changing the brakes is routine mainte
Avoid Dishonest Mechanics
Avoid Dishonest Mechanics Finding an honest auto mechanic can be a frustrating task when you rely on your car for daily transportation. Quality and speedy service can be hard to find without paying an arm ...
How Does Car Wax Work to Protect Paint?
Shields Paint From Environmental FactorsCar wax is designed to do more than just make a car's paint job shine and sparkle. Car wax is designed to shield car paint from environmental factors, thus increasing its longevity and making it look better longer. Car wax normally contains and...
1968 Ford Mustang Vs. 2007 Ford Mustang
Mustangs are one of the most popular sports cars in existence---hence, the reason for their continued popularity. Two popular models were the 1968 and 2007 models---created 29 years apart, but continuing the trend of excellence in both performance and style that has become synonymous with Mustangs.
How to Remove Brake Boosters on a 1993 Volkswagen Jetta
The brake booster, also referred to as the power booster on a 1993 Volkswagen is a round steel cylinder sandwiched between the master cylinder and the firewall. The brake booster uses engine vacuum to increase the force exerted on the brakes when the driver presses the brake pedal. The power booster
How to Replace a 2000 Infiniti Starter
It's much less onerous to change the starter on the Infiniti by crawling under the car. Otherwise, you have to take off a number of different components, as well as some hoses to gain access to it. With the cost of labor at the repair shop or dealership so high, it makes sense to replace the starter
How to Troubleshoot Tail Lights and Turn Signals
Faulty turn signals and tail lights are not only dangerous, but they can also lead to a stop by the police. There are several reasons these lights can stop working. The most common reasons are: blown bulbs, faulty wiring, bad fuses, bad sockets and bad switches. You will learn how to troubleshoot ea
2000 Isuzu Trooper Transmission Problems
Although Identifix, an automotive industry source for reliability data, rated the 2000 Isuzu Trooper's transmission as having minimal problems overall, Trooper owners should follow their maintenance schedule in order to service the transmission and avoid costly repairs.
How to Seal a Banjo Bolt
Automobile mechanics and service technicians use banjo bolts in braking systems. The banjo bolt --- also referred to as the "brake hose banjo fitting bolt" --- allows brake fluid to pass from the brake hose to the brake caliper while connecting the two. Banjo bolt replacement kits include new washe
Where to Install a Flex Pipe in an Exhaust
The flexible pipe is designed to absorb vibration and movement in the exhaust system. Without the use of a flex pipe to absorb the vibration, more significant components could be damaged. The flex pipe also acts as a shield from any road debris that could get kicked up and cause serious damage to th
Help My Car is on Fire! What to Do When Your Car Bursts Into Flames
Your car is on fire! You panic because you know what this means. If you do not get any help, any moment your car may explode and cause more damage than you expect. So now, what are you to do? Are you supposed to just let your car burn away and not do anything at all?
Timely Windshield Repair Avoids Glass Replacement
Ignoring a small chip on a windshield, can be a costly mistake. That tiny chip can be the cause of a complete glass replacement which can be avoided if you fix the problem while it ...
How to Change an Alternator in a 1969 Ford
The alternator on a 1969 Ford car or light truck is a small generator that provides electrical power for starting the engine as well as powering accessories. Over time, the bearings or brushes inside the alternator may wear out, causing the unit to fail. If your headlights appear dim or you starter
How to Connect a Car Equalizer
Stereo equalizers balance the sound according to the speakers' surroundings. This is important in an automobile because of all the different surfaces, textures and materials making up the interior. An equalizer reduces or increases sound reverberation, improves bass and treble levels and equals the
Preventable Tire Condition Could Kill You
There is a preventable tire condition that could kill or cripple you and others, and it can happen on a brand new tire. Have you ever seen a tire that had blown out the side ...