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How to Keep Mice Out of My Stored Car
During the fall months, mice look for places that provide shelter. If you have an old car you are restoring or that is stored, you may need to make it more mouse proof. Mice can chew the upholstery, wires and plug up the exhaust pipe. Choose a solution that works best for you or try several methods
How to Install Altezza Style Tail Lights on a 1987 GMC Sierra Pickup
Altezza tail lights, also known as "Euro" or "Lexus" lights, are distinguishable from normal tail lights because of their clear, acrylic plastic cover. First introduced in 1998 on the Lexus IS, known as the Toyota Altezza in Japan, Altezza tail lights have become a popular aftermarket customization
How to Install a New Seatbelt in a Pontiac Vibe
The seat belt is the primary protective device in your Pontiac Vibe in the event that you are in an accident. If any of the seat belts in the car are damaged, it puts the passenger in that seat as well as everyone else in the vehicle at risk. If you notice that any of the seat belts in your Vibe are
How to Replace the Fan on a 2002 Chevy Truck V8 Engine
The cooling fan on the engine of your 2002 Chevrolet truck with a V8 engine is mounted to a fan clutch that is controlled by the temperature of the engine. The blades of the fan can sometimes get damaged in an accident or from working on the vehicle. If that happens, the fan can no longer cool the e
What Is the Purpose of the Oil Pan Gasket?
Just about everything in your car that processes and contains fluid has a gasket to help retain those fluids. The oil pan gasket keeps your car from losing the oil that runs its engine.
How Can I Strip Old Paint From My Car Easily? Learn Car Bodywork Repairs
If you have decided to do some repairs on your car perhaps in preparation for painting then you will need to know how to remove the old paint. To begin with, you will most likely want to use a paint stripper rather than hours of sanding. There are many commercial paint strippers on the market. One t
How to Repair Front & Rear Differential Pinion Seals
The pinion seal in the front and rear axles of four wheel drive trucks and SUVs exists to keep oil in and contaminants out of the differential. It is designed to be replaceable in the course of normal maintenance without the need for removing and disassembling the axle.
How to Relocate the Rear Turn Signals on a Harley
Most Harley-Davidson motorcycles are equipped with a pair of turn signals mounted on the rear fender's frame rails. Although they serve their purpose well in this location, it may be necessary to move the turn signals to install a set of saddlebags or for aesthetic reasons. In fact, special license
How to Reset the Service Light on a Ford Explorer
The service light on a Ford Explorer will come on when the Explorer needs maintenance. Of course, you will need to reset this light after you have completed the service or maintenance. To do this, you will need a special tool, called a diagnostic reset tool, available from a Ford dealership. The dia
How Do I Check if an Engine Is Good Before Buying?
Checking out an engine before buying is a great idea as an engine repair can be costly. Checking out the engine in no way guarantees that it will run smoothly for a long time, but at least you can determine if there are any obvious problems. It is much easier to check an engine if it is still inside
How to Replace the Serpentine on a Jeep Cherokee
The serpentine belts like the one on your Jeep Cherokee drive all of the engine accessories. The serpentine belt is flat on one side and has six grooves on the other. Some accessories are driven by the grooved side of the belt and some by the flat side. If your serpentine belt is cracked, it should
How to Glue a Button to a Rear View Mirror
Gluing the rear view mirror button can make the difference between keeping the mirror up during your commute and having the mirror fall during the drive. The rear view mirror button is an adhesive that connects the windshield to the actual mirror. The front of the button has a sticky adhesive while
How to Install a Xenon Kit
High Intensity Discharge lighting kits (HID) are designed to generate much higher amounts of illumination for your vehicle than traditional Halogen light kits. The HID lighting kits feature bulbs filled with different gasses, which turn to electrified plasma as the electrical charge passes through
How to Reload the .41 Remington Mag
The .41 Remington Magnum round resides between the impressive .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum rounds in the world of bullets. The .41 Remington Magnum is not as widely manufactured as these two rounds and as such is fairly hard to come by. Reloading the round may be the easiest way for shooters to get th
The Advantages of Having A Car Battery Charger
Cars have become an essential part of the man in day to day life and people enjoy car rides and owning them. But, they feel at a loss when the battery runs down. From time to time, things happen and the battery wears down.
How to Change the Clutch Cable on a Harley
The clutch cable connects the clutch lever located on the left handlebar to the right side of your transmission. Inside the transmission, you will locate gearing that connects the cable over to the clutch. In order to change the clutch cable, you must open your transmission casing. This requires a b
How to Replace Passenger Windows
When the passenger window in a vehicle is cracked or has been damaged it will need to be replaced with a new window. A new passenger window can be installed by a professional or you can save money for the repair and do the job yourself. You can replace a passenger side window by first obtaining a ne
Cheap Car Window Repair
There was a time, not too long ago, when a chip in auto glass would cost you hundreds of dollars to fix. Fortunately, today there are ways to repair a car's windshield that don't involve replacing the glass. The next time you're zipping down the freeway and an errant rock smacks into your windshield
How to Remove an Internally Mounted Fuel Pump
Once a fuel pump fails to pass a performance test it is time to take action and remove the fuel pump for replacement. Some vehicle manufacturers provide an easy access to the pump through the trunk area while others require lowering the gas tank for fuel pump removal. Either way, we will follow some
How to Replace Motorcycle Fenders
Motorcycle fenders add a lot of character to a bike. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and finishes that can really improve your ride. Replacing an old motorcycle fender with a new, flashy chrome or carbon fiber motorcycle fender will give your ride a whole new identity. It will also improv