# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1079 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1080 --- ## [Original alternator for a 1968 442](https://community.cartalk.com/t/original-alternator-for-a-1968-442/92107)
**Author:** [@Cryoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryoman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/original-alternator-for-a-1968-442/92107 "2016-01-01T21:08:27Z")
I have inherited this car that has been in the family since 1978. I noticed that there is not a ground wire connected to the GRD terminal on the back of the alternator. Only a wiring harness clip to hold the wiring harne… --- ## [Tire Cupping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-cupping/92114)
**Author:** [@FMCoupe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FMCoupe)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-cupping/92114 "2016-01-01T16:34:57Z")
I was told by a mechanic my rear tires are cupped. At one time, a suspension eval was suggested. Another time, replacing the tires were suggested. However, when I looked up cupping, it did not seem to me what the rear ti… --- ## [2005 Toyota Camry - loud odd noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-loud-odd-noise/92120)
**Author:** [@MLMaC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MLMaC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-camry-loud-odd-noise/92120 "2016-01-01T06:28:19Z")
Hello! I own a Toyota Camry that has about 180,000 miles. Yesterday, when I started the car, a high pitched whine occurred when the engine turned and the volume of the whine decreased after about 5 minutes (car was in … --- ## [Banging head against wall!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/banging-head-against-wall/92108)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/banging-head-against-wall/92108 "2016-01-01T06:18:01Z")
Related to my jeep injector & no rev problem . This jeep has an excellent body & interior & high mileage . I bought it cheap knowing it needed an engine . When I bought it I drove it about 40 miles home & the engine ran … --- ## [98 Subi Forester - time for headgasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-subi-forester-time-for-headgasket/89673)
**Author:** [@millhunk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/millhunk)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-subi-forester-time-for-headgasket/89673 "2016-01-01T06:12:45Z")
Hello everyone, Are you still out there? Cigroller, Honda Blackbird, OK4450, anybody?? I feel like the guy that hasn't been to the doctor for a while, and is wonderin' if the doc is still practicing... I got a 98 Subar… --- ## [Electrical issues with 2010 Grand Marquis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-with-2010-grand-marquis/92040)
**Author:** [@BHammer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BHammer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issues-with-2010-grand-marquis/92040 "2016-01-01T05:32:39Z")
The following have stopped working (at the same time if I remember correctly): power door locks, power mirrors, power trunk release and rear defroster. We are also getting a tire pressure fault warning when the tire pr… --- ## [2013 Rav4 White Smoke from Exhaust Pipe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-rav4-white-smoke-from-exhaust-pipe/92101)
**Author:** [@becu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/becu)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-rav4-white-smoke-from-exhaust-pipe/92101 "2016-01-01T03:28:35Z")
Hello, I recently noticed a lot of smoke coming out of exhaust pipe. Please checkout video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CS\_SZcdu\_0 Video was taken after I drove for about 40mins. Then parked (engine sti… --- ## [EVAP during re-fueling on early 90's Corolla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-during-re-fueling-on-early-90s-corolla/92044)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-during-re-fueling-on-early-90s-corolla/92044 "2016-01-01T03:18:37Z")
There's been some interesting discussions here of late about how the evap system handles re-fueling events in modern cars. The problem of course is the laws of physics; if you pump 10 gallons into the tank, 10 gallons o… --- ## [My 2000 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-ford-focus/92109)
**Author:** [@whatsthismean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whatsthismean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2000-ford-focus/92109 "2015-12-31T10:08:40Z")
My cars fuel system seems to have a problem, the check engine light came on, the loose fuel cap light has stayed on (caps been replaced) light continues. It revs high like going to 4 on the tach when I'm only going 35 so… --- ## [Loud roaring noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-roaring-noise/92111)
**Author:** [@Taz745](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taz745)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 9:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-roaring-noise/92111 "2015-12-31T09:46:23Z")
Hello I'm new to this does anyone know what could be causing a loud roaring noise when accelerating. I'm thinking it may be in the transmission but not for sure.1st I thought it was a CV joint going bad. Also acts like i… --- ## [2000 toyota corolla feels like it has no brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-corolla-feels-like-it-has-no-brakes/92106)
**Author:** [@pkangel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkangel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-corolla-feels-like-it-has-no-brakes/92106 "2015-12-31T09:28:54Z")
2000 toyota corolla feels like it has no brakes I had the brake master cylinder replaced a few months ago - so that's not it The mechanic also replaced the shoes - so that's not it After I told him it still feels like th… --- ## [2005 Chrysler town and country oil light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-town-and-country-oil-light/92104)
**Author:** [@Autiemom2177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Autiemom2177)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-town-and-country-oil-light/92104 "2015-12-31T09:09:57Z")
Hey all, I am about an hour and a half from home at my cousins when my oil light came on. It only comes on when I have come to a complete stop. Once I accelerate it goes away. I checked the dipstick and it is full. Here … --- ## [Clashing or Sparking noise after turning ignition but before engine starts only in very cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clashing-or-sparking-noise-after-turning-ignition-but-before-engine-starts-only-in-very-cold-weather/92110)
**Author:** [@joed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 8:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clashing-or-sparking-noise-after-turning-ignition-but-before-engine-starts-only-in-very-cold-weather/92110 "2015-12-31T08:58:37Z")
have an 2009 Toyota Corolla 62K miles. If the car sits out 8 hours or more in VERY COLD (zero degrees) weather makes a 1-2 second clashing/sparking noise the split second after turning the ignition on but before engine s… --- ## [Leak in trunk 2008 Pontiac G6 convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-in-trunk-2008-pontiac-g6-convertible/92100)
**Author:** [@broochay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broochay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-in-trunk-2008-pontiac-g6-convertible/92100 "2015-12-31T06:55:47Z")
Last April I discovered water standing in my trunk and the jack almost totally rusted out. Not certain, but probably caused when I was rear-ended in late 2014. There was no visible damage, so no info was exchanged with… --- ## [AC-heat control switch issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-control-switch-issues/92112)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 6:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-heat-control-switch-issues/92112 "2015-12-31T06:54:43Z")
I have a 2003 Impala LS with around 114,000 miles. I noticed today that the control switch that turns on the AC or heat is not fully working right. My switch has 5 levels, and on levels 1 and 2 nothing happens. But w… --- ## [Volkswagen 1999 passat, something hanging loose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-1999-passat-something-hanging-loose/92084)
**Author:** [@Tonaralis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonaralis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volkswagen-1999-passat-something-hanging-loose/92084 "2015-12-31T02:40:39Z")
Hey guys, I've recently ran into some issues with my Passat. The other day while driving I noticed a scraping noise under my car. I got out and saw two bracket looking things were hanging down. As far as I know, nothi… --- ## [Truck won't start, AGAIN...usual suspects ruled out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-again-usual-suspects-ruled-out/92092)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-again-usual-suspects-ruled-out/92092 "2015-12-31T02:00:36Z")
1994 F-150, 194K mi. So, for the second time in 6 months, the truck won't start. Gradually started turning over weaker and weaker, and now--solenoid click, and nothing. What I've done: 1. Checked battery volts--betwe… --- ## [2005 Sentra Rear Alignment (or lack thereof)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-sentra-rear-alignment-or-lack-thereof/92080)
**Author:** [@maytonh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maytonh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-sentra-rear-alignment-or-lack-thereof/92080 "2015-12-31T01:06:32Z")
Hello- I have been dealing with this issue for several years, and would like to figure out a way to solve it once and for all. The rear wheels on my 2005 Sentra are not aligned properly, and there is no adjustment possi… --- ## [Injector problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-problem/92061)
**Author:** [@Sloepoke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sloepoke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/injector-problem/92061 "2015-12-30T21:09:58Z")
In a thread I posted that is now on page 3 or 4 I described the problem that the pcm wasn't providing a ground signal to injector # 4 . After endless searching of the internet I finally found a thread that said the OP wa… --- ## [Hot/cold climate control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-cold-climate-control/92105)
**Author:** [@MAGSmickey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MAGSmickey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hot-cold-climate-control/92105 "2015-12-30T19:34:45Z")
I have a new problem with my’04 Park Ave Ultra that I’ve had for 4 years (125K miles). The climate control heats up the cabin to a nice 80 degrees for the first 30 minutes of driving, ambient temp 30-40 degrees, but prob… --- ## [Photos of defective carrier bearing race from "Shop can't balance drive shaft"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photos-of-defective-carrier-bearing-race-from-shop-cant-balance-drive-shaft/92093)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 9:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/photos-of-defective-carrier-bearing-race-from-shop-cant-balance-drive-shaft/92093 "2015-12-30T09:31:58Z")
I thought this might deserve a separate posting. The first photo is of a 2" grinding wheel mounted on a 3/8" machine bolt used to cut the race. I used a cordless drill running in reverse so as not to loosen the nut. The … --- ## [Intermittent P0308 Code 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-p0308-code-2004-jeep-grand-cherokee/92098)
**Author:** [@ALF932](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALF932)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-p0308-code-2004-jeep-grand-cherokee/92098 "2015-12-30T06:44:31Z")
I have a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7L nonHO. I get a P0308 code that I have not been able to hunt down. It is odd because I only get the code if I restart the vehicle when it is warm. If I let it cool down all the way, … --- ## [Jeep Cherokee alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-alignment/92099)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-alignment/92099 "2015-12-30T06:33:06Z")
I have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee, which I bought new in February. It currently has about 5,700 miles on it. I took it to the dealer for an oil change, tire rotation and alignment. The first two items were easily handled bu… --- ## [Water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water/92088)
**Author:** [@KING2016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KING2016)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water/92088 "2015-12-30T05:30:09Z")
Hi I have a 1999 Mercury Cougar after it rains, I am get water on the left sided rug a lot and my tuck is wet to, does someone in here know how I can fix the leak and where its coming it at Thanks --- ## [99 Rav4 BAD STRUT BEARINGS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-rav4-bad-strut-bearings/92075)
**Author:** [@Meneo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meneo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-rav4-bad-strut-bearings/92075 "2015-12-30T04:57:27Z")
A couple weeks ago I started noticing a knocking noise coming from my front passenger wheel. It only happens in drive, while accelarating around corners. I checked the CV joints, all are fine, no cracked boots, moved the… --- ## [1987 Ford E-150 Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-e-150-engine-issues/92089)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2015, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-ford-e-150-engine-issues/92089 "2015-12-30T01:46:52Z")
Hi Guys. Need a little diagnostic help. My 1987 E-150 Van with a 5.8L 4bbl will not start when it is hot. During the summer it would run fine, but it had to cool off for at least an hour before it would start. Crank… --- ## [Water leaking in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-in/92091)
**Author:** [@KING2016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KING2016)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-leaking-in/92091 "2015-12-29T23:06:59Z")
Yes my 1999 Cougar has a sun roof that I do not use & I was told to seal inside were the cabin filter goes and make sure the ac drain is cleaner . --- ## [Transmission does not want to engage on cold mornings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-does-not-want-to-engage-on-cold-mornings/92087)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-does-not-want-to-engage-on-cold-mornings/92087 "2015-12-29T23:04:46Z")
2004 3 series BMW When the temperature drops below around 40F, my daughter's car does not want to move in forward or reverse for the first few minutes. I watched her rev it up to 5000 RPM to get it to move the other mor… --- ## [Oil drain plug issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-issues/92056)
**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-drain-plug-issues/92056 "2015-12-29T10:48:10Z")
Back in late August I took my car to the local Goodyear shop to have my oil changed. Everything went just fine, however today I took it to another place to get the oil changed as I am at about 5000 miles since last chan… --- ## [Name for shops which do machining and head resurfacing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-for-shops-which-do-machining-and-head-resurfacing/92069)
**Author:** [@JimFrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimFrost)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 9:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/name-for-shops-which-do-machining-and-head-resurfacing/92069 "2015-12-29T09:28:11Z")
What is the search term I should put into google in order to find shops that can do milling/machining for a warped head? Thanks [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1078) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=1080)