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Hey guys, I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue (GM 3800 engine, non-supercharged, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive) with 142k miles. I'm hearing a strange sort-of growling/grinding noise coming from the front passenger side, usually around 25-35 miles per hour while accelerating. If I let off the gas or hit it harder, the noise will stop. It also comes back sometimes while lazily accelerating from say 45 to 60. I don't think it's the bearing due to how it comes and goes in specific circumstances. I don't think it is related to the steering angle. I'm not having any drive issues with it that I can tell, but if it's not my imagination, I do feel sometimes like the car is slipping, like if you have a lovely clutch in a manual transmission. That's usually at low speed under 30ish mph. Any ideas of what that is or how to narrow it down further would be appreciated.
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Mar 4, 2019 21:47
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Hm, well the front pads and rotors are definitely in need of replacement. I already have the parts. It would be pretty cool if that's all it is.
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Mar 4, 2019 22:19
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Is there a straightforward fix to this break in my exhaust? I can't even really tell what is going on with it. It's a 2007 Saturn Vue V6 AWD if that matters. This joint is between the flex pipe and what I think is the pics: https://imgur.com/a/asBYpjf sleepy gary fucked around with this message at 04:08 on Apr 3, 2021 |
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Apr 3, 2021 03:19
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^ ^ ^ I live in an area with salted roads in winter, but this one's not too bad yet. My daily driver is not long for the world though due to its rust. It's frustrating. It's just that one joint that's all rotted out. The rest is fine. I've got a guy I can bring it to but I'm trying to do my own repairs more and more.
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Apr 3, 2021 03:48
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2004 VW Passat 1.8t. Steering is wonky. Car seems to pull left or right (though mostly right) on smooth bumps and the steering doesn't seem to want to self-center. Slow leak near the rack&pinion. Tire wear looks quite even. Any ideas what that could be? If it's just the rack&pinion that would be great.
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Feb 19, 2022 06:06
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What's the minimum quantity of meth you need to have there?
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Jun 5, 2023 02:42
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I have a b5.5 passat that is locked and the battery is dead. The key cylinders are jammed up so I can't unlock the thing manually or with the fob. What's the easiest way for me to get into the car?
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Jul 23, 2023 04:24
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Got a coat hangar or a brick? Nooooooo.
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Jul 23, 2023 06:32
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I think he replaced his coolant and bled the system, but is now noticing by coincidence his AC is probably a bit low on refrigerant. I think it's unrelated to the blown coolant lines unless he tweaked a refrigerant line or fitting while doing the work.
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Aug 6, 2023 12:56
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NEC, but with gold fringe.
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Aug 27, 2023 02:31
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Jack B Nimble posted:Man, at what point do you start to think that this recommended garage, that your usual mechanic directed you to because he doesn't do A/C work, just sucks. For your car, test/replace the AC clutch relay. If that's the problem you got lucky. Are you sure the system is charge and at the correct pressure?
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Aug 28, 2023 20:13
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You're almost definitely pulling air from around the tube with the vacuum. Do you have a second person to pump the brakes for you so you don't need to PULL the fluid out of the bleeder?
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Aug 29, 2023 05:58
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I have a pressure bleeder too but really all you need is any person, even a kid, to pump the brake pedal for you when you crack the bleeder open.
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Aug 30, 2023 05:00
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Nah, blind spot monitoring and ACC are both radar typically. LIDAR is a big ol' spinning sensor that you'd see.
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Sep 3, 2023 03:51
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FYI, the harbor freight trailers all say not to exceed 45mph. I'm sure most people do anyways, but that skeezes me out about them.
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Sep 7, 2023 02:00
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I have a 2007 Saturn Vue 3.5 AWD. It is no longer AWD because it has no drive shaft. Is there any reason I shouldn't remove the rear differential and rear cv axles?
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Sep 7, 2023 06:32
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cursedshitbox posted:If its the same wheelbearing used on the rear axle between FWD/AWD You're probably fine. Otherwise leave the cv stub axle in the hub to hold the bearings together. Pretty sure it's the same bearing. I don't see any reason the CV axles need to be connected to the bearings but I wanted to get some opinions first. I'm not looking for MPG gains from it.
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Sep 7, 2023 16:36
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honda whisperer posted:If they go through the bearing it holds them together. If they bolt to a hub you'll be fine. They go through the bearing (all the bearings have splines for cv axles even on the 2WD models from what I can tell) but they're held onto the bearing hub assembly with an axle nut. The bearing assembly bolts onto the knuckle. This all seems like I should be able to remove the cv axles, right? Thanks for the opinions.
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Sep 8, 2023 03:28
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randomidiot posted:Out of curiously though, why are you removing everything? Is the rear diff bad, or just trying to free up an extra 0.1-0.2 MPG? Very cool explanation, really appreciate it. Reason for removing is mostly OCD, I guess. Partially because I'm trying to chase down some other sounds, most likely the rear bearings. The CV axles come out easily on this vehicle but the bearing hubs are welded to the knuckle by corrosion; it's really awful to get them out. Would be really nice if the noise was the rear diff, but its fluid looks fine and it's at the proper level so I probably need bearings. And a shop press.
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Sep 9, 2023 00:29
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VelociBacon posted:Does the driveshaft not act as a seal also for the rear diff? I've never gotten inside one but wouldn't there be a big hole in the front of the diff waiting for a driveshaft? There's a big hole waiting for the drive shaft on both ends, but both ends are sealed independent of the drive shaft, which is pretty cool in my opinion. No mess removing it and no worries driving without it.
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Sep 9, 2023 02:18
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Ok Comboomer posted:fiesta st ecoboom is running a bit rough, check engine light is on but not flashing, pulls code P219A(00)- fuel/air mixture out of range in bank 1 My first thought is to clean the MAF/MAP sensor and throttle body.
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Oct 7, 2023 05:48
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2004 B5.5 Passat 1.8t Replaced heater core which required uncoupling the steering column at the floor and my method of stopping the wheel from spinning failed and now I don't know where "center" is for it. Is there a trick for figuring this out easily and without destroying my clock spring?
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Oct 15, 2023 05:49
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Bajaha posted:Should be a fairly easy fix. Thanks, will do this.
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Oct 16, 2023 00:46
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AI Stupid Questions Thread - Seek mental health resources
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Oct 26, 2023 22:43
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Is there a thread to talk about derby/fig8 racing?
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Nov 14, 2023 00:45
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Unless the heat strips are physically damaged, I don't think a replacement window is going to fix anything. Start with the fuse and/or relay associated with that circuit.
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Nov 16, 2023 22:15
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I haven't yet had to use spring compressors but I think if you do it with the proper tools and a tiny bit of youtubing, even that is not too bad. Just don't try to jank up some poo poo with those springs. Or any springs.
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Nov 24, 2023 05:53
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Suck on it and tell us what comes out.
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Nov 27, 2023 04:19
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In the last 5-10 years it seems to me that I see more and more small trucks (think half-size busses, small box trucks) with single wheels on the rear rather than dual wheels. Is this because better tires have become available for these sorts of vehicles or is there some other reason?
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Nov 30, 2023 01:09
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Safety Dance posted:I think you'll find the ideal car is the Laguna Seca Blue Mazda Miata 
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Dec 2, 2023 05:02
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Applebees Appetizer posted:You could yeet it off that car launch cliff in Alaska, that would be fun Oh man I'd like to be there for that. Looks like a fun time.
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Dec 6, 2023 05:24
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Jaxyon posted:Reposting Try selling it as-is on Craigslist or FB marketplace if you want to deal with that. If not, call the junk yard to come pick up and hand you a few hundred bucks in cash.
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Dec 6, 2023 23:56
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If the charity is writing you a valuation on the car that is enough to save you the $200-300 in scrap value, then it's worth it if you are itemizing, sure.
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Dec 7, 2023 00:26
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Do thermostats typically control coolant flow to the heater core along with the rest of the loop? More specifically, a 2014 Nissan Versa Note. My mother has this piece of poo poo with a rebuild transmission that is only like 5000 miles old, and they may have put on a transmission oil cooler as part of that work, I have no idea. Lately she says the temp gauge is going up to two notches below red, and goes right back down with the heat on. The shop is telling her it's the transmission again. I'm doubtful of that, but I do think the new transmission is already dying coincidentally. I'm thinking thermostat, but it's hard to know without being there to see it myself. She needs the car to last another 3 or 4 months.
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Jan 21, 2024 06:32
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Built Ford Tough
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Jan 29, 2024 17:31
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Any of you guys have experience applying undercoating? Is it too messy to do in the driveway?
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Jan 30, 2024 17:16
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His Divine Shadow posted:Did it anyway, put down a tarp. Nowadays I use raw linseed oil so I don't care if it gets onto the gravel or not. I have a ton of large cardboard sheets and plenty of tarps so I may still go for it. Why did you switch to raw linseed? What were you using before? How filthy do YOU get when you do the job? How long does it take you?
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Jan 31, 2024 14:14
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It's a piece of poo poo, I'll do you a favor and give you $250 for it but you're really twisting my balls on this one.
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Feb 13, 2024 18:16
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I have a 99 Camry with about 94000 miles. Intermittently the transmission will hesitate on upshifts. When it does this, it may also shudder a bit while driving a constant speed. Fluid is fine, but maybe a bit overfilled. What should be my first thing other than that to start looking at?
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Mar 25, 2024 18:35
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wesleywillis posted:When is the last time it was serviced? Absolutely no idea, and I'm assuming never (other than a fluid change, I would assume because it looks too good to be original). edit: I only recently acquired the car and it had been sitting for 6-8 months.
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