# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=37 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [Mice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice/64254)
**Author:** [@chengg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chengg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mice/64254 "2011-06-17T15:42:50Z")
where can i get Reliable info on keeping mice from destroying my cars and trucks? --- ## [Improving Tom & Ray's headliner "fix"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-tom-rays-headliner-fix/65501)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/improving-tom-rays-headliner-fix/65501 "2011-06-16T23:57:08Z")
The lady who had the problem with her car's headliner coming loose (the thin material covering the inside of the roof) needed a little more information than Tom and Ray supplied in my opinion. Rather than using generic-… --- ## [Adorable, Tiny -- and Prone to Being Taken to the Cleaners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adorable-tiny-and-prone-to-being-taken-to-the-cleaners/64843)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2011, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adorable-tiny-and-prone-to-being-taken-to-the-cleaners/64843 "2011-06-16T21:11:22Z")
What can a "very adorable, tiny young woman" do, to not become the victim of a huge and ugly rip off? That was the question from Faye, on this week's Car Talk. (Hear the call here..) Faye's daughter is in her early 30… --- ## [NO, Tom and Ray did not suggest insurance fraud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tom-and-ray-did-not-suggest-insurance-fraud/65471)
**Author:** [@arncar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arncar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-tom-and-ray-did-not-suggest-insurance-fraud/65471 "2011-06-15T16:51:26Z")
Sunday, listening to Car Talk on KQED, I thought I heard Tom and Ray suggest and endorse insurance fraud. Jose from New Haven had engine trouble from running through water. I was intrigued with the explanation of how w… --- ## [Getting Across the Bridge Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-across-the-bridge-puzzler/65044)
**Author:** [@piter\_devries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piter_devries)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 9:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/getting-across-the-bridge-puzzler/65044 "2011-06-15T09:55:19Z")
The driver does nothing. --- ## ['93 Explorer dies when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-explorer-dies-when-warm/1590)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Ruud](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon_Ruud)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-explorer-dies-when-warm/1590 "2011-06-15T05:18:42Z")
1993 Ford Explorer 6 cyl, starts and runs when cold. After 20 minutes driving +/-, the engine stalls. Allow 10 minutes+/- cooling, it will start and run. The warm engine will fire but not start. My guess is that it's… --- ## [Girl with clutch not returning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girl-with-clutch-not-returning/63039)
**Author:** [@markkw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markkw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 5:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/girl-with-clutch-not-returning/63039 "2011-06-15T05:15:41Z")
I've run into that very issue before and it's one of four things: 1- Clutch pedal return spring inop/damaged/snagging on something. 2- Master cylinder piston is binding. 3- Slave cylinder piston is binding. 4- Bi… --- ## [If mice can't get into the muffler, cut the tailpipe instead, don't cut off the muffler!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-mice-cant-get-into-the-muffler-cut-the-tailpipe-instead-dont-cut-off-the-muffler/65040)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-mice-cant-get-into-the-muffler-cut-the-tailpipe-instead-dont-cut-off-the-muffler/65040 "2011-06-15T05:01:21Z")
The dual exhaust cleared mice out if one tailpipe, and their suggestion was to cut the muffler off go to midas. I don't know how many times Tom or Ray... Digress Which one looks like Mario, and which one looks and sound… --- ## [Are all Americans such spoiled brats?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-americans-such-spoiled-brats/65067)
**Author:** [@MikeGayner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeGayner)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-americans-such-spoiled-brats/65067 "2011-06-15T04:58:19Z")
I'm listening to the current show and can't believe my ears with respect to the little spoilt brat complaining that daddy won't pay for her petrol/repair costs any more. Is this normal in the USA? For parents to pay for … --- ## [1963 Dodge Dart GT convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-dodge-dart-gt-convertible/65463)
**Author:** [@dane1968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dane1968)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1963-dodge-dart-gt-convertible/65463 "2011-06-15T02:23:30Z")
Tommy, do you still have your Dart? Mine has between 95- 100,000 miles on it. Looks as if most of the original front bushings, ball joints are still on the car. I'll be replacing all front suspension components with a po… --- ## [Palindromic Odometer Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/palindromic-odometer-puzzler/64970)
**Author:** [@piter\_devries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piter_devries)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/palindromic-odometer-puzzler/64970 "2011-06-13T03:17:50Z")
The number of miles driven is also a palindrome in the solution they're looking for. 099990 100001 999999 000000 also works. --- ## [Fiat engine missing when headlights are on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-engine-missing-when-headlights-are-on/65225)
**Author:** [@ExFiatOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ExFiatOwner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-engine-missing-when-headlights-are-on/65225 "2011-06-11T18:13:39Z")
You were right telling the guy with the Fiat Spyder that he might have a grounding problem, but there's a specific ground he should check. The fuel pump (in the gas tank) is grounded to the left taillight. He probably … --- ## [The right ride for a Thelma and Louise adventure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-ride-for-a-thelma-and-louise-adventure/65208)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-right-ride-for-a-thelma-and-louise-adventure/65208 "2011-06-09T21:21:48Z")
\[image\]On this week's show, Tom and Ray heard from Lydia in Washington, DC. She's planning to celebrate the completion of her dissertation with a cross-country road trip inspired by "Thelma and Louise" -- minus the killi… --- ## [Oldest Mountains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-mountains/65210)
**Author:** [@zykcon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zykcon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oldest-mountains/65210 "2011-06-09T19:30:40Z")
The worlds oldest mountains are not in California at all. The Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa is estimated at 3.4-3.6 billion years old, and generally regarded as the world's oldest mountains. Their age is i… --- ## [What Am I Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-puzzler/65259)
**Author:** [@piter\_devries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/piter_devries)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2011, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-puzzler/65259 "2011-06-06T23:52:24Z")
Brake pad. --- ## [The Bridge of Tom and Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bridge-of-tom-and-ray/65272)
**Author:** [@gebobs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gebobs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bridge-of-tom-and-ray/65272 "2011-06-06T20:20:32Z")
Well, they can't all be winners I suppose and this Puzzler definitely goes in the loss column. The given answer, that the truck would burn enough fuel to get under the weight specification, is as petty as they come. F… --- ## [Song from today's show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-from-todays-show/65230)
**Author:** [@el\_tigre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/el_tigre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2011, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/song-from-todays-show/65230 "2011-06-05T20:22:26Z")
Can anyone give me some information about a song on today's show? Seems the chorus was something along the lines of "the 57 drags on Saturday night." Whenever I google the chorus, the only pages that pop up are related… --- ## [How to get old Cartalk podcast shows?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-old-cartalk-podcast-shows/65224)
**Author:** [@gmcjetpilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmcjetpilot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-old-cartalk-podcast-shows/65224 "2011-06-04T21:17:07Z")
I got a little behind with recording shows/downloading podcasts. Looks like the Podcasts only go back a few weeks. Current episodes are #1121 and #1122 I recall. The last one I have is #1108. I missed about 13 shows I as… --- ## [MG TD losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-td-losing-power/63639)
**Author:** [@RickNY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickNY)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2011, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mg-td-losing-power/63639 "2011-06-04T15:49:17Z")
Sorry Tommy, but you really were way off on this one. Dave from Steamboat Springs complained about his '51 MG TD losing power on steady driving. The carburettor (yes, that is the British spelling) dashpots are only for… --- ## [Going to have twins and still wants to be "cool?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-have-twins-and-still-wants-to-be-cool/64879)
**Author:** [@Leajmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leajmom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-to-have-twins-and-still-wants-to-be-cool/64879 "2011-05-25T18:25:34Z")
I was listening to the show via podcast recently (so I'm not sure of the date) when the mom of a toddler who has twins on the way was calling for advice on what kind of car to buy. They needed to accommodate three car se… --- ## [What was that song?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-that-song/64868)
**Author:** [@agiegilmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agiegilmore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-was-that-song/64868 "2011-05-24T17:52:16Z")
They just played a country song around 10:25 pacific time, a duet, one line was "there's a time to stay and there's a time to rock and roll" --- ## [Saturday 5/21 show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturday-5-21-show/64898)
**Author:** [@weezy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weezy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturday-5-21-show/64898 "2011-05-24T04:00:51Z")
I don't know if the 5/21 show was a repeat, but a young guy from Oklahoma (I think?) mentioned he drives to Joplin, MO each weekend to see his girlfriend, who's a junior in college there. Any word from him on whether th… --- ## [Ditching the Miata Geeks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ditching-the-miata-geeks/64649)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ditching-the-miata-geeks/64649 "2011-05-23T16:04:59Z")
How can Jennifer sneak away from the Miata geeks-- including her very own husband? That was the automotive-relationship-marital conundrum this week on Car Talk. (You can hear her call with Tom and Ray right here ). A… --- ## [Having trouble reversing in 91 Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-trouble-reversing-in-91-civic/64838)
**Author:** [@Electro\_Boogie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Electro_Boogie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/having-trouble-reversing-in-91-civic/64838 "2011-05-23T15:53:07Z")
I'm wondering if this caller has bothered letting the owners of the victim cars know that she has "tapped" into them? The brothers were very polite to this caller but the answer they should have given was that if she was… --- ## [Why Ben from Brooklyn Should Sell His Toyota Yaris and Take Public Transportation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-ben-from-brooklyn-should-sell-his-toyota-yaris-and-take-public-transportation/64875)
**Author:** [@yotaguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yotaguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-ben-from-brooklyn-should-sell-his-toyota-yaris-and-take-public-transportation/64875 "2011-05-22T20:49:34Z")
or at the very least, seek treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I suspect that Ben is the kind of guy of who expects his car to last forever because it's a Toyota and because he listens to this fershlugginer radi… --- ## [Torque Steer on Front Wheel Drive Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-steer-on-front-wheel-drive-cars/64642)
**Author:** [@jfreezn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfreezn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-steer-on-front-wheel-drive-cars/64642 "2011-05-22T01:46:47Z")
The lady didn't get a proper answer--torque steer is often a result of using replacement tires of a different design, or rating. My 94 Eldorado with 295 HP is a classic example! I never drove it with the original tires … --- ## [Are they repeating parts of their show - or am I having massive Deja-vu?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-they-repeating-parts-of-their-show-or-am-i-having-massive-deja-vu/64039)
**Author:** [@WhippetRun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhippetRun)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-they-repeating-parts-of-their-show-or-am-i-having-massive-deja-vu/64039 "2011-05-20T23:31:47Z")
Yesterdays show I KNOW I have heard the "first half" before. It has been happening for a while now, but now it is starting to make me wonder - I have even some of the puzzlers I have remembered hearing before.. are th… --- ## [Another Reused Puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reused-puzzler/64034)
**Author:** [@impala61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/impala61)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-reused-puzzler/64034 "2011-05-20T05:23:33Z")
This week's puzzler is from May 8, 2004. --- ## [Attn web Administrator: Create New Discussion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attn-web-administrator-create-new-discussion/8218)
**Author:** [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/attn-web-administrator-create-new-discussion/8218 "2011-05-17T19:23:23Z")
Would it be possible to have a New Created Discussion show up directly in recent discussion before someone has to reply to it? The reason being is most people may ONLY hangout in recent discussion, not ever seeing a n… --- ## [Access old stories?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/access-old-stories/64668)
**Author:** [@jharrington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jharrington)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/access-old-stories/64668 "2011-05-16T13:54:33Z")
How do I listen or download old stories. In particular, I am looking for the mechanic finds a dead dog in the back seat. Sincerely, John [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=36) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=38)