# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=304 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 305 --- ## [1969 Karmann Ghia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-karmann-ghia/81534)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-karmann-ghia/81534 "2013-09-27T16:27:35Z")
Karma Who? --- ## [1969 Toyota Land Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1969-toyota-land-cruiser/81517 "2013-09-27T06:42:01Z")
I found myself a project (I need something to keep myself out of trouble) Its a little rough Doors work good Needs Wind Shield and drivers glass Frame looks solid (I only seen surface rust The floor at the rear doors is … --- ## [Engine Swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/81523)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-swap/81523 "2013-09-27T06:25:55Z")
How about a engine swap Pull 3.0 Set in 3.4 Would the 3.4 bolt right up? What about wiring? Thanks --- ## [95 Pontiac Grand Am oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-pontiac-grand-am-oil-pan/81507)
**Author:** [@KKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KKing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-pontiac-grand-am-oil-pan/81507 "2013-09-27T05:38:46Z")
My business partner recentley had to have a new oil pan put on her 95 Pontiac Grand AM. Her mechanic called her up when the job was done and asked if she was sitting down. The cost for the job was $1100.00. This to me se… --- ## [2006 Porsche Cayman S engine failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayman-s-engine-failure/81299)
**Author:** [@DanNewton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanNewton)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-porsche-cayman-s-engine-failure/81299 "2013-09-26T09:08:45Z")
73K miles, oil changed less than 3000 miles ago, traveling at 65 mph, dry conditions, slight descent, 1 passenger. A huge plume of mixed coolant/oil spewed of the tailpipes. Check engine light came on and the car ground … --- ## [Cross Country Trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-trip/81502)
**Author:** [@Palee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Palee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cross-country-trip/81502 "2013-09-26T09:04:38Z")
In August/September of 2014, my family of 4 is going to head from Kentucky to Spokane, WA, and back. Two adults and two small kids (will be 3 and 4 by then). I am trying to decide upon the best way to travel, and one of … --- ## [P0401 Code - EGR Valve/Ports/Check Engine Light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-code-egr-valve-ports-check-engine-light/81506)
**Author:** [@jaymax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaymax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-code-egr-valve-ports-check-engine-light/81506 "2013-09-26T09:01:51Z")
An Acura RL 3.5L 6cycl 1997 \[i\] Code due to Insufficient flow - Is there away of differentiating whether the problem is due to a faulty EGR valve or just dirty ports; (i.e. a way of testing the EGR valve) \[ii\] Are th… --- ## [Waht a Gas, Actually Lack of It](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waht-a-gas-actually-lack-of-it/81503)
**Author:** [@stu-u](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stu-u)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waht-a-gas-actually-lack-of-it/81503 "2013-09-26T00:56:47Z")
My GMC Yukon's original fuel pump lasted for 14 years, 171000 miles, It was replaced July 5, 1013, it expired August 10, 2013, it again expired September 11, 2013. The wiring has been checked, the new module wiring plug … --- ## [What is the problem on my rear right stop/turn light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-problem-on-my-rear-right-stop-turn-light/81499)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-problem-on-my-rear-right-stop-turn-light/81499 "2013-09-25T21:09:31Z")
I have a 1990 F350 super duty truck, the rear stop/turn light doesn’t work. It has voltage, light bulb and connector are new and connection is good, is some thing else I need check? --- ## [1985 Jeep Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-jeep-cherokee/81490)
**Author:** [@badbearing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badbearing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-jeep-cherokee/81490 "2013-09-25T17:37:16Z")
I found a 1985 Jeep real cheap with a 5 speed transmission. Problem is it has a V6 in it....I just dont like V6 engines. Any input on the problems i might have with pulling the V6 and putting an inline 6 in it??????? S… --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird/81437)
**Author:** [@umsondra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umsondra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird/81437 "2013-09-25T16:17:05Z")
I have a brother-in-law who thinks he is the go-to-guy for information. He told me I might as well enjoy and drive the wheels off my 2003 Ford Thunderbird because it will never be worth very much. Is that true? If so,… --- ## [Street parking rant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/street-parking-rant/81407)
**Author:** [@El\_Padrino\_1977](https://community.cartalk.com/u/El_Padrino_1977)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/street-parking-rant/81407 "2013-09-25T08:38:38Z")
I mostly need to rant about something, but I guess I have a few questions at the end. I own a new Jeep that is my primary transportation, but I also own an old Ford F250 pickup that I've been slowly working on that I d… --- ## [Collision tactics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collision-tactics/81444)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 8:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/collision-tactics/81444 "2013-09-25T08:18:18Z")
2 recent fatalities. Similar impact. Car is passing thru intersection. Cross traffic blows thru red light. Car #1 serves to avoid 2nd car and is hit broadside and passenger dies. Both cars are totaled. 2nd incident, driv… --- ## [2000 Ford Focus Se DOHC Instrument Panel Brake Light "ON"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-se-dohc-instrument-panel-brake-light-on/81470)
**Author:** [@Calbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Calbert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-focus-se-dohc-instrument-panel-brake-light-on/81470 "2013-09-24T14:28:57Z")
A few weeks ago the dash panel brake light would light up when I made right turns. After the car finished turning and went straight forward the light would stay on for 2 or 3 seconds, then flicker and finally go off. T… --- ## [Audi A4 1.8T Cabriolet Comfort control Module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-1-8t-cabriolet-comfort-control-module/81476)
**Author:** [@English\_Rose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/English_Rose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a4-1-8t-cabriolet-comfort-control-module/81476 "2013-09-24T06:20:34Z")
I am looking at buying a 2005 Audi A4 1.8T Convertible. the dealer is waiting for a Comfort control Module to come from Europe. I've looked on line to see if this model and year had a recurring problem with the CCM, but … --- ## [Kid Mechanic wannabe for real!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kid-mechanic-wannabe-for-real/81289)
**Author:** [@waremares](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waremares)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2013, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kid-mechanic-wannabe-for-real/81289 "2013-09-23T08:21:55Z")
I have a 12 yo son that is into muscle cars and wants to learn more about mechanics. He took a summer 'camp' where he worked on small engines, but I'm not sure where to go from here. If he had his way, he'd take all his… --- ## [Cars that drive themselves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-drive-themselves/81365)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-that-drive-themselves/81365 "2013-09-22T08:44:45Z")
I heard an interview on the radio yesterday. The person interviewed worked for Google on a team that is creating a car that drives itself. It will monitor traffic, pedestrians, and lane markers. In conjunction with a … --- ## [Towing with a prius](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-prius/79574)
**Author:** [@Falcon33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Falcon33)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-with-a-prius/79574 "2013-09-22T02:14:53Z")
I have a light trailer of 1200 lbs, and rated at 2000 (GVWR) and wanted to know what sort of HP that I need to tow this trailer. I would like to tow it with my economical 2005 Prius that has 101K miles in excellent mech… --- ## [2001 4-Runner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-4-runner/81421)
**Author:** [@jblackfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jblackfish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-4-runner/81421 "2013-09-21T23:50:16Z")
My 2001 4-Runner has 85.5K, has been well-cared for and is very clean. For a couple of years (at least) I've been hearing a light "wa-wa-wa-wa..." sound coming from the underside. I keep thinking it's something to do w… --- ## [Selling a car with out-of-state title/registration/plates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-with-out-of-state-title-registration-plates/81379)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car-with-out-of-state-title-registration-plates/81379 "2013-09-21T23:11:30Z")
I just moved out-of-state to a large metropolitan city. I no longer have space to park two cars, so I am going to sell one on Craigslist. The one I am going to sell has a clean title and current registration, but from … --- ## [Manual transmission and filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-and-filters/81323)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-and-filters/81323 "2013-09-21T19:19:10Z")
none of the various manual cars I have owned (Ford, Hyundai, Porsche come to mind) have had a transmission oil filter. is this a general phenomenon - or some do some don't? why not have a filter standard like on the en… --- ## ["keyless entry" beep/click/noise - how to shut it off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keyless-entry-beep-click-noise-how-to-shut-it-off/81425)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keyless-entry-beep-click-noise-how-to-shut-it-off/81425 "2013-09-21T16:25:55Z")
in practice, can the horn beep / click sound /other type of noise be disabled - or even turned down in volume - for keyless remotes\[\*\] that activate the alarm? my '10-or-so Hyundai Elantra horn beeps upon the second ti… --- ## [Who buys Grand Theft Auto games](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-buys-grand-theft-auto-games/81410)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 5:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-buys-grand-theft-auto-games/81410 "2013-09-21T05:43:26Z")
The top story on a local news website informed me that the first day of sales for the new Grand Theft Auto V game totaled $800 million. Who buys those games? --- ## [Unusual u-turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-u-turns/81427)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2013, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-u-turns/81427 "2013-09-21T05:33:23Z")
Today I saw a driver make an unusual U-turn. At a four way stop intersection. One of those mini-pickups from the 80's. He seemed to want to avoid sharp turns to the left for some reason. So he made it with a sort of … --- ## [Discussion disappeared](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-disappeared/81386)
**Author:** [@JuniorMint](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JuniorMint)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discussion-disappeared/81386 "2013-09-20T20:21:55Z")
I started a thread the other day called "original plating". it disappeared. the Google cache of it is here: http://bit.ly/19a0OF8 but all discussion is missing. this is the original link: http://community.cartalk.… --- ## [D/M trans fluid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/d-m-trans-fluid/81413)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/d-m-trans-fluid/81413 "2013-09-20T08:04:40Z")
So, what is this stuff? Says for use in cars that use dexron3 or Mercon trans fluid. Since GM let the copyright drop on dex3 stuff I see that most dex3 labeled fluid says "for use in cars that used to spec dex3" or so on… --- ## [A new twist on frontier vs tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-twist-on-frontier-vs-tacoma/81353)
**Author:** [@kennedy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kennedy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-twist-on-frontier-vs-tacoma/81353 "2013-09-18T23:08:01Z")
I recently asked for opinions on crew cab pick ups because I was ready to trade in my trusty old reg cab ford 150. Got some answers and after awhile I went shopping. I didn't come home with either. Ford was offering near… --- ## [Rough idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/81380)
**Author:** [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 7:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-idle/81380 "2013-09-18T07:49:54Z")
96 Seville, northstar. I park in garage. Sometimes I start car, back out into driveway and use garage for work area. Next time I start car to move it back or go on errand, the motor runs rough for 10 sec or so. Car did h… --- ## [Biofuels = bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biofuels-bad/81371)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 4:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/biofuels-bad/81371 "2013-09-18T04:05:01Z")
More evidence that our push towards biofuels is not just expensive, it's actually making things worse: http://jalopnik.com/biofuels-may-be-worse-for-the-environment-than-fossil-f-1324779558 "The European Union's Parlia… --- ## [What did you do this time?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-you-do-this-time/81232)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-did-you-do-this-time/81232 "2013-09-18T02:54:53Z")
I have noticed that I have to click on the back button at least twice to get back to the recent discussions page after viewing a post. If the post has several pages and I go from one page to another, hitting the back bu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=303) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=305)