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How to Change a Head Gasket on '97 Chrysler Town & Country
You might have to change the head gasket in the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country if the engine overheats or the vehicle leaks coolant. Whatever the reason, the upper motor automotive parts have to come out of the vehicle to reach the head gasket. It sits beneath the cylinder head on top of the engine bl
Hot-Rod Mudguards
Many people love to customize and build their own hot rods. An often overlooked aspect of building the hot rod is the mudguards, which can make or break the whole look of the car.
How to Replace Head Gasket on Chevy 350 Engine
The 350 is quite possibly Chevrolet's most popular small-block engine. Although the 350 is known for its durability, this does not mean that the engine is always problem-free. A blown cylinder head gasket is typically caused by overheating, and results in a substantial loss of power and the harmful
How to Remove the Door Panels on a 2000 Ford F150
Removing the door panels on a 2000 Ford F150 is a necessary step in many repairs involving interior door components, such as the window motor, window regulator, lock actuator, exterior door handle and latch. The purpose of the door panel is not only for aesthetics, but to provide housings for window
Don't Use Your Jacks to Stand On, But Do Use Them!
Hello and welcome back to our short series on auto mechanic tools for the newly interested weekend warrior auto mechanic. In previous articles we covered some basic tools a new upstart auto mechanic will want to have in their tool collection. In today's article I'm going to cover jack stan
Automotive Sanding Tools
Classic cars periodically need to be repainted to stay in top condition.a car in a car show image by Gary from Fotolia.comIf you are going to paint your vehicle yourself, or just want to save money when you are having your vehicle painted, you can sand down the old paint yourself using...
How to Test the Fuel Gauge on a 2000 Firebird
The fuel gauge on a 2000 Pontiac Firebird is located in the instrument cluster panel, on the dashboard. This gauge is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM continuously receives information from the in-tank fuel sending unit about the fuel level and adjusts the fuel gauge accord
How to Put Spark Plugs in a 2000 Ford Taurus V6
The spark plugs in your 2000 Ford Taurus are designed to provide a long and trouble-free life. Ford suggests that they be replaced every 60,000 miles, or every 48 months, whichever comes first. New plugs can be bought and kept on hand in the event that it is necessary to change a plug earlier. Alway
How to Remove a Bumper to Install a Hitch on a Touareg
The Volkswagen Touareg has an engine capable of towing at least 7,000 pounds, which makes it capable hauling a trailer. Installing a trailer hitch is not as straightforward as on most vehicles. Hitch installation requires removal of the Touareg's rear bumper to access the bumper support to mount the
How to Wire Amps
Many external speakers in an audio system require a great deal of power to provide the desired sound at the desired volume. What takes the incoming music and increases its power is the amplifier. The amp can provide a lot of electricity, so it is important that they are installed properly to prevent
How do I Remove & Change BMW 330I Head Lamps?
BMW prides itself in producing one of the world's finest luxury automobiles. Though the cars can be extremely luxurious, they still require basic repairs and maintenance. Removing and changing BMW 330I headlights is not unlike replacing headlights in any car, though because of the manufacturing of t
How to Install a Bilge Blower
The bilge area in the engine compartment can be one of the most dangerous locations on a marine vessel. If not properly ventilated, the bilge can build up harmful combustion vapors and spontaneously ignite, causing a explosion. Fume buildup in the bilge also contains carbon monoxide that adversely a
Installation of an Electric Brake Control
Trailers are equipped with one of three brake actuation systems. These are air, surge and electric brakes. Air brakes are used only on large trailers, such as semi-trailers. Small trailers use either hydraulic surge brakes or electric actuated brakes. Surge brakes are hydraulic and are s
How To Replace Wheel Bearings On Dodge Vans
Replacing the wheel bearings is an integral part of your tune-up. The bearings will get old and dry and eventually wear out. Normally replacing the wheel bearings can be done when you replace the brakes on your van. You will need to pull the bearings out to replace or repair your rotor. Most mechani
How to Remove a Window in a 2000 Jetta
The 2000 Volkswagen Jetta is a four-door car with four full side windows. Each of these pieces of glass can be removed and replaced should they become damaged. Removing the window is a fairly involved process but one that can be accomplished by the average weekend mechanic using some basic tools in
Jetta Heater Core Removal
Removing the heater core from a Volkswagen Jetta is not easy. You have to remove the car's instrument panel to access the heater/air conditioning unit. This is a very complex process that should be performed by a trained professional if at all possible.
Go Green With Your Muffler!
You hear something about climate change just about every day.The polar ice caps are melting and the polar bears are losing their habitat.The seas are rising, and the average temperature is rising with it. Of ...
Troubleshooting Oxygen Sensor on a 94 Toyota 22RE
The computer in your 1994 Toyota 22RE engine depends on an accurate signal from the oxygen sensor to provide the engine with the correct amount of fuel to the cylinders. After thousands of miles of service though, exhaust particles may block the sensor's working element or a worn-out circuit might h
How to Clean a True Flow Filter
True Flow manufacturers foam air filters, designed to give you the best combination of filtration and airflow. Remove the air filter every 30,000 miles for cleaning. After cleaning it, you must re-oil it with a tackifier prior to reinserting it into the car. You must clean the True Flow Filter and r
What You Need To Know About Your Car Audio System
You've gotten used to pressing the play button of your car stereo everyday as you drive your car to the office, to the school or to any other whereabouts you have on schedule. Well, that's expected. You have gotten used to your car audio system as you have gotten used to driving your car.