Hi folks I have a 1998 Pontiac Transport Montana Extended with a dead 3.4 ltr motor (camshaft broke and bearings are finished). Dealers are saying only 1998 chevy, olds or pontiac 3.4 van engines would fit. Any of you have any experience with this engine? Will a 2003 Aztek 3400 fit this Montana?...

Anyone know of a simple invoice-template one can use to bill for cash-only repair shop? Thanks for any help. sdlomi2

Today I got far enough along installing a trunk solenoid in my 2000 Camry Solara convertible to test it. It works except for that it's not strong enough to open the trunk. The cable has to bend 90 degrees. It seems to move easily in its sheath. Is there any point i oiling it? Any suggestions...

I have a 96 Chevrolet Lumina auto and would like to know what is the name of the arm on each side of the rear suspension that run from the wheel area up to the body that can move up and down as the wheel does? This arm (?) runs parallel with the side of the body not from right to left as in an axle...

I have a Ford Explorer Sporttrack 2001. Looking for a replacement center floor console due to theft. Thanks in advance (frequent contributor) ed

Where do I find the o2 sensors on my '03 Mazda MPV? The check engine light went on, so I found out it's the 1 and 2 sensors in bank 1. I'm not as car-literate as I would like, so my son is helping me (actually he'll be doing most of the work, he loves working on cars) but I need advice on where to...

I give up on finding a decent gauge manifold in meatspace. Need suggestions on reliable and reasonably-priced on-line stores. (Favorite brands of gauge sets are welcome as well.) -- Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. That's why stereo has two...

Hello there, I plan to move U.S for working as an auto mechanic. I'd like to know what is the average wage and working condition. I'm working as an mechanic apprentice in Canada since I graduated from a community college having degree of Automotive Service Technician which was 2 year program. I...

I'm getting rid of my old G10. I want to drive cross country, and 12mpg's isn't going to cut it. I figure I should get 20 or better out of an Astro (I am partial to Chevys). Was looking to get some feedback. I'm in NJ. If anyone in NJ or a neighboring state has a Astro for sale, I could be...

My daughter has a 99 acura integra. I noticed the mileage the other day and told her it was time to get the timing belt replaced. She found a place near her home, had the belt replaced and on the way home heard terrible screaching. Stopped car and had it towed back to dealer. She didn't even...

I'm try to find the paint codes for Toyota Signal Yellow paint before 2010. Not doing well with Google. I purchased a rebuilt Mini pickup and they swear that is the color they used, it was a multi part urethane they remembered, I can find no reference to it. I tried a match at the local paint...

I have a 1991 Buick Park Avenue Ultra that is champagne colored. The plastic horn buttons that are mounted on the steering wheel are both broken. Where can I find replacement buttons? Thanks.

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my 180k 93 escort is rusting through, and i want to get a car i can trust to last a while longer. i just found a private seller with a 93 mercury tracer (same car), 180k. its in good aesthetic condition. pretty much no rust at all. engine compartment clean. i have no history on it, though. there...

There seems to be many companies and dealers that sell Honda parts online, but I am looking for one that sells more than just the standard stuff. For example, I need a replacement part for my 97 accord that is a module consisting of a plastic framed piece with the integrated door handle and power...

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I have to overhaul the rear end in my 1984 Chevy K-20 truck. It's a 14- bolt GM unit with a 9.5" ring gear. My Haynes manual is basically worthless on this subject. I mostly need torque specs for preloading the pinion gear, attaching the ring gear to the positraction unit, and for reinstalling...

Hi folks, My '95 Jimmy front brake rotors have excessive runout and are slightly grooved. The pads, however, look new, based on looking their thickness. Do I have to install new pads as well? Thanks, Gary

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I was rotating tires and working on my disc brakes today, and when I pulled the caliper slide pins, noticed they were in good shape and well lubed with a drippy lubricant like oil. Then I got the idea of ADDING antiseize to them, and reinserted the caliper slide pins with BOTH antiseize and that...