# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1966 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1967 --- ## [Metallic drivetrain noise only upon acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-drivetrain-noise-only-upon-acceleration/74049)
**Author:** [@Bryan\_H](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryan_H)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-drivetrain-noise-only-upon-acceleration/74049 "2012-08-13T21:48:30Z")
The vehicle in question is a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT with the 3.0L 6cyl engine and an automatic transmission. I've done quite a number of repairs already and am now trying to isolate what might be causing this particular no… --- ## [99 Durango no reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-durango-no-reverse/74052)
**Author:** [@tgaines8506](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgaines8506)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-durango-no-reverse/74052 "2012-08-13T20:23:50Z")
I have a 99 dodge Durango 5.2 V8 and my reverse went out :(..when I put it in reverse I hear and feel it go into reverse and it sounds like something is spinning..I give it a little gas and the sound gets louder. I dropp… --- ## [The Ford Boys: Mystery of Ford Escape](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ford-boys-mystery-of-ford-escape/74050)
**Author:** [@rtrigoso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rtrigoso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ford-boys-mystery-of-ford-escape/74050 "2012-08-13T19:03:00Z")
My mother has a 2005 Ford Escape, which has not been maintained in the most ideal way. Here are the most obvious issues with it: - Sometimes the car wont start, not like a battery problem because it actually makes the… --- ## [2000 S-10 Blazer Door Rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s-10-blazer-door-rust/73975)
**Author:** [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s-10-blazer-door-rust/73975 "2012-08-13T16:45:37Z")
I just noticed rust on the bottom of my driver's side front door. The rust is on the back of the door where the door skin is crimped to the door frame and has reached the bottom edge of the door. There is no rust on th… --- ## [Air in brake system, always to right front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-in-brake-system-always-to-right-front/74001)
**Author:** [@Kelarita](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kelarita)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-in-brake-system-always-to-right-front/74001 "2012-08-13T16:05:44Z")
I have a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe that keeps getting air in the brake system. Have been to four different places and they have replaced the master cylinder, new brake pads, replaced the right front brake line and caliper an… --- ## [1999 VOLVO Turbo 2.8L S 80](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-turbo-2-8l-s-80/74045)
**Author:** [@INTscout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/INTscout)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volvo-turbo-2-8l-s-80/74045 "2012-08-13T15:49:08Z")
Cooling fan runs continuously, even with ignition switch on. Volvo dealership diagnosed it as a bad "fan relay". Over the phone Dobb's says it is the "cooling fan motor module assembly". RemcoW has been patient enough an… --- ## [Power Window replacement issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-replacement-issues/74044)
**Author:** [@kappasig514](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kappasig514)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 11:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-window-replacement-issues/74044 "2012-08-13T11:07:16Z")
I have recently changed the power window motor and regulator in my Buick Regal (2000). When I plugged in all the wires, it wouldn't work. When i checked the voltage with my multimeter on the power coming into the wires… --- ## [The A/C on my dad's truck cuts in and out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-a-c-on-my-dads-truck-cuts-in-and-out/73994)
**Author:** [@offroadguy56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/offroadguy56)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-a-c-on-my-dads-truck-cuts-in-and-out/73994 "2012-08-13T09:45:00Z")
Hello. i've listened to the Car Talk radio broadcast for some time now but i've been given a chance to use the website until now. My dad recently asked me to find out what is wrong with his A/C unit on his truck. He ha… --- ## [Honda CR-V: at my wit's end with the front end!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-at-my-wits-end-with-the-front-end/72442)
**Author:** [@JeremyL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeremyL)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-cr-v-at-my-wits-end-with-the-front-end/72442 "2012-08-13T06:12:58Z")
At 100k I took my 2004 CR-V in for belated 90k maintenance. Besides the routine stuff, they had to replace the ball joints. They also rotated and balanced the tires, which are about 15k miles old. Took the car home, a… --- ## [1990 Miata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-miata/74039)
**Author:** [@SnowPines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SnowPines)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-miata/74039 "2012-08-13T05:59:57Z")
Need air conditioning parts for a 1990 Miata. Please help. --- ## [No power steering, power brakes or acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-steering-power-brakes-or-acceleration/74005)
**Author:** [@Antidromic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Antidromic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-steering-power-brakes-or-acceleration/74005 "2012-08-13T05:29:12Z")
My car is a 1985 Pontiac Firebird So I was drive around 45mph when I noticed that the accelerator stopped responding, it didn't make any obvious noises. I hadn't run out of gas and the engine was still running. I start… --- ## [Toyota Camry- Rear Main Seal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-rear-main-seal/74006)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_Ms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_Ms)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-camry-rear-main-seal/74006 "2012-08-13T05:01:56Z")
I have a 1996 Toyota Camry it has a small leak-from the "Rear Main Seal" Very expensive to repair. I cant afford that at this time. I put in Valvoline Maxlife for older cars, sealed for couple mnths now its leaking again… --- ## [Control arm bushing upside down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing-upside-down/74041)
**Author:** [@m551](https://community.cartalk.com/u/m551)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/control-arm-bushing-upside-down/74041 "2012-08-13T03:22:40Z")
Car is 2001 Olds Silhouette 3.4 van- Just finished installing front, lower control arm bushing. The bushing ( Moog-K6712) is the one in front with the vertical, torx head bolt- the bushing is encased in metal with a flan… --- ## [2008 chevy cobalt wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-wont-start/74037)
**Author:** [@missysarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missysarr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chevy-cobalt-wont-start/74037 "2012-08-13T02:46:22Z")
car clicks when I turn the key , all lights and electrical come on but the engine will not turn over --- ## [A Blog Post that is a small tribute to Car Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blog-post-that-is-a-small-tribute-to-car-talk/74038)
**Author:** [@JBFirelotus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JBFirelotus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-blog-post-that-is-a-small-tribute-to-car-talk/74038 "2012-08-13T02:22:38Z")
Hey Folks: Well, I was going to actually email this to the folks at the show, but when I went there, it encourages people to post here. Hence, if this seems like shameless promotion (which, I guess, would mean it shou… --- ## [Isuzu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu/74032)
**Author:** [@dp253](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dp253)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/isuzu/74032 "2012-08-13T01:15:57Z")
can i use parts from a 1995 isuzu rodeo on a 1994 isuzu rodeo? --- ## [1999 VOLV S 80 Turbo 2.8 L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volv-s-80-turbo-2-8-l/74034)
**Author:** [@INTscout](https://community.cartalk.com/u/INTscout)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volv-s-80-turbo-2-8-l/74034 "2012-08-13T00:54:03Z")
Hello all, my 1999 Volvo has been diagnosed by a Volvo dealer to have a bad "coolong fan relay". Another shop analysis states the "cooling motor fan assembly module" is the problem. Are these one in the same? Can I rep… --- ## [Have to wait a while to start car after driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-wait-a-while-to-start-car-after-driving/74019)
**Author:** [@Schotty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schotty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-to-wait-a-while-to-start-car-after-driving/74019 "2012-08-12T21:45:54Z")
I have a 93 Mustang 2.3l 4cyl. I have replaced the coil packs, fuel filter, alternator, CCRM, crankshaft position sensor, battery and fuel pump are both good. The issue i am having is that sometimes after i drive my car … --- ## [The Buzzzzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-buzzzzz/73934)
**Author:** [@Geo\_Lady](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Geo_Lady)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-buzzzzz/73934 "2012-08-12T15:19:19Z")
Help! I have a 1995 Geo Tracker convertible which is used for farm chores. It works fine. My problem is with the company it is keeping. A month ago my farmhand decided to powerwash it as a birthday present. He manag… --- ## [Speed Bleeders: Recommended!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-bleeders-recommended/73736)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-bleeders-recommended/73736 "2012-08-12T15:11:55Z")
A lot of people don't know what these little things are - including people in auto parts stores - so I thought I'd post a message about them. They replace the brake bleeder screws - they look just like the original equip… --- ## [First car. Volvo?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-volvo/74000)
**Author:** [@vintagestapler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vintagestapler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-volvo/74000 "2012-08-12T14:30:06Z")
I asked about the VW rabbit Diesel being safe on this form a few days ago and I see that it's not safe. But now, I need another car as a first car. Im not some jerk kid with $10k for a first car. I have a modest 2k (i co… --- ## [News flash: Pakistani water car breaks laws of physics!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/news-flash-pakistani-water-car-breaks-laws-of-physics/73933)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/news-flash-pakistani-water-car-breaks-laws-of-physics/73933 "2012-08-12T09:13:15Z")
A Pakistani engineer claims to have invented a car that runs on water: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/world/asia/boast-of-water-run-car-thrills-pakistan.html?ref=world Ummm, sorry. Fail. Pons and Fleischmann, wher… --- ## [85 olds with power antenna problem how to unplug power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-olds-with-power-antenna-problem-how-to-unplug-power/74026)
**Author:** [@trylanderror](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trylanderror)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/85-olds-with-power-antenna-problem-how-to-unplug-power/74026 "2012-08-12T07:40:07Z")
The connectors to disconnect power and antenna leads are inside the engine compartment aft of the inner fender liner or perhaps tucked into an opening where the wires come out. The antenna lead is a round coax cable lik… --- ## [Old-school radiator repair shop in the Boston area?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-school-radiator-repair-shop-in-the-boston-area/74013)
**Author:** [@nlevine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nlevine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-school-radiator-repair-shop-in-the-boston-area/74013 "2012-08-12T06:42:45Z")
I'm attempting to resurrect an early 70s MGB GT that was last run in the mid-80s. Before I try firing up the engine, I'd like to have all of the crud removed from the old radiator, gas tank, and oil cooler, but am having… --- ## [Left rear wheel alignment issue on a 2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-rear-wheel-alignment-issue-on-a-2002-subaru-impreza-outback-sport/74031)
**Author:** [@moonmen17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonmen17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-rear-wheel-alignment-issue-on-a-2002-subaru-impreza-outback-sport/74031 "2012-08-12T05:54:30Z")
Dear Mechanics Files, The left rear tire on my 2002 Subaru is bald while the 2 front 60000 mi tires have about 10000 miles on them and the right rear has around 1000 mi on it. Mechanics have told me that they need to cu… --- ## [Ford fusion-Blower and A/C keep turning on and off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-blower-and-a-c-keep-turning-on-and-off/74030)
**Author:** [@Katwoman2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Katwoman2012)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-fusion-blower-and-a-c-keep-turning-on-and-off/74030 "2012-08-12T03:29:27Z")
The blower and A/C on my 2006 Ford Fusion keeps turning on and off. The system has manual knobs and is not computerized. It turns on just for a few seconds and then turns off. The knob that controls the turning on and… --- ## [Wiper trouble, 98 Sienna](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-trouble-98-sienna/74028)
**Author:** [@Spazticus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spazticus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiper-trouble-98-sienna/74028 "2012-08-12T00:08:08Z")
I have a 1998 Sienna LE that has some trouble with the wiper control. The symptoms are: Off = Off (good) Timed wipe = continuous wipe at normal setting, randomly going intermittent, then back again. Normal wipe… --- ## [VW Passat 2000, 20v.turbo Trans/Electric ? Prob.. Sell/fix/trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-2000-20v-turbo-trans-electric-prob-sell-fix-trade/73840)
**Author:** [@Lazy\_Otis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lazy_Otis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-2000-20v-turbo-trans-electric-prob-sell-fix-trade/73840 "2012-08-11T21:44:24Z")
Hello So heres my story Get Front /Rear Axil seal replaced Electrical Trans Probs Starting in Second/third gear Water in Passanger Side and computer sitting in harness there 800$ mechanic dries out comp/wiring with heat… --- ## [Mistu Endeavor - spoilt milk odor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistu-endeavor-spoilt-milk-odor/74025)
**Author:** [@LLN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LLN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistu-endeavor-spoilt-milk-odor/74025 "2012-08-11T20:30:45Z")
3 days ago, melted ice cream was spilt down side of rear seat, onto seat belt and original floor mat. Immediately wiped up with damp and dry paper towels, then next day with Resolve, then with white vinegar, but the odo… --- ## [THAT's not how you dry out a car in South Florida! THIS is](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-not-how-you-dry-out-a-car-in-south-florida-this-is/74024)
**Author:** [@chilehed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chilehed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-not-how-you-dry-out-a-car-in-south-florida-this-is/74024 "2012-08-11T18:51:42Z")
Absolutely, positively the BEST way to dry out a car interior in S. Florida is to take a driving vacation to Phoenix. It's so hot and dry there that when you go outside you'll freeze to death for a few seconds while the … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1965) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1967)