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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Alfa Comes Back To The USA


Alfistis rejoice! After a decades-long absence, Alfa Romeo is coming back to America, thanks to the Fiat/Chrysler deal.

The product hits showrooms in 2012 and theres a lot of platform sharing with Chrysler.

Full details from Automotive News (free registration required).
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Changing the timing belt car Toyota 1G

The reasons for the timing belt wear (RM) may be different, but the two main - the age of the vehicle and the quantity of run. The more mileage, the more reasons to replace the timing belt. Series engines 1G Toyota cars are good because when you open the hood all the units of this engine are viewed very well, which greatly facilitates the work and it takes a little work time. Before replacing the timing belt wait for the engine to cool down, because the engine heat will not be able to achieve the desired belt tension. In the early work necessary to remove the air filter, resonator and tube cooling system. Then be sure to disconnect the battery, remove the hose leading to the radiator, the rim of the fan, V-shaped straps, disconnect which requires special care, and the actual radiator fan. Candles are not necessarily to shoot, but experts recommend to do this is to avoid high compression engine at the first scroll down after installing a new belt. Before removing the shrouds that cover the timing belt, you need to remove the crankshaft pulley, for this purpose need a special puller to remove the pulley. Keyway crankshaft at the same time must coincide with the keyway pulley. Sam crankshaft to rotate clockwise. Crankshaft can be rotated only when wearing a belt to avoid being struck on the valve piston. Please note that on the back of each gear has a label, which coincides with the tide on the motor housing. It is here that need to start shooting belt, loosening the guide and tension rollers. Do not forget to check whether the timing belt on oil, if the belt is dirty, you need to figure out where the leak. Once you have removed the belt, guide and tensioner need to set in place. In this case, a guide roller fastens you completely, but the tension - a little, but so that he hung around. You are now ready to tension the new belt. New timing belt put on in the following sequence: first, to the crankshaft, then the oil pump, guide rollers, pulleys camshaft, and only then on the tension wheel. In this movie needs a little weakened, he will shift to the right by a spring and a belt natyanetsya. Specifically draw roller is not needed. Once the timing belt to tighten, the crankshaft 2 - 3 times strictly in a clockwise direction. It should be done cautiously, slowly. Cranking the crankshaft counterclockwise will cause that the timing belt natyanetsya wrong that can lead to inoperable motor. After that, carefully check the labels on the gears. If the tags are identical with the tides on the body of the engine, turn the crank a few more times. Otherwise will have to start pulling the timing belt again. Once you've verified that the belt is tensioned correctly and all tags are identical, you can start the engine. Without those parts that you removed from the start, the engine can operate safely for about three minutes. Before you start the engine, make sure the transmission is in neutral. If the engine fails to start, as usual, this means that the timing belt tensioned correctly, and can be set in place all removed at the beginning of the parts in reverse order.

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Sunday, June 2, 2013

The Consumer Reports Kiss Of Death


The Lexus GX 460 is only the twelfth "dont buy" warning Consumer Reports has ever issued. What were the others? Well, lets just say its not company you want to keep. From Automobile.
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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Disassembly and reassembly of the front hub on a Toyota car Vista

Disassembly Using a screwdriver, remove the anthers and the inner gland (from the fist) of the knuckle holes. With the forceps for removing circlips remove the retaining ring from the knuckle. With a special puller, remove the hub from the knuckle. Now remove the inner bearing (from the knuckle) of the wheel bearing. With a special puller Pull the inner bearing from the wheel with the wheel hub. Use a screwdriver to remove the outer gland (from the wheel) from the opening the knuckle. Install the inner bearing from the knuckle, and with the help of a brass rod and a hammer knock out the bearing hub. If necessary, replace the hub bearing only in the package. Assembly through the press zapressuyte bearing in the knuckle bore. Install the outer gland (from the wheel). First, a uniformly rotating outer gland, set it to spec. the mounting gaskets, so that the step "groove" seal came into contact with the tab specials. devices. Then, with the help of professional. adaptation set in the gland opening the knuckle. Place the protective cover the front brake on the steering knuckle and tighten its mounting bolts to the knuckle. Zapressuyte wheel hub bearing in the hub (steering knuckle). For this purpose grease seal on the working edge of the universal grease and lay it in the space between the working edge of the gland and stuffing box with one hand and the bearing hub on the other. Then, with the mandrel and press zapressuyte hub into the bearing hub (steering knuckle). With the forceps for removing and installing the retaining rings, set the snap ring into the hole knuckle. Install the inner gland (from the knuckle). First, a uniformly rotating seal, place it in special devices for the installation of seals, so that the step "groove" seal came into contact with a projection of a special device. Then, with the mandrel, set the seal into the opening the knuckle. With the help of professional. fit into the opening set duster knuckle. Hub with swivel is ready to install on the car. If you want to stand out from the traffic, make tuning your car. Qualitative car tuning online magazine tuning studio. All the most useful and important information about tuning in our magazine. If you are fond of tuning, then this magazine is for you.

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How do I replace the fuel pump

Replace the fuel pump on the forces of any motorist. In that case, if the car will not start and battery and candles in order to inspect the fuel system. When the petrol does not flow into the filter, you want to check fuel pump. It is located under the rear seat, next to the fuel tank. And if the power is supplied, and the pump is not working, you need to take it off, check and change. Before you begin to lift the fuel pump, fuel tank needed emptying. Need to consider precautionary measures: fuel leak, and its vapors are toxic, avoid contact with skin, fuel, produce work near open flames, pay attention to ventilation, it is desirable to produce work in special clothes. So, unplug the mass of the battery, reduce fuel pressure, then remove the rear seats. Unscrew the lid, which is based on the four bolts. Cloth clear the plug and the place where the wire joins the fuel. Disconnect the plug unit of fuel. Clamps relax and disconnect the fuel hoses (they need to mark the tape). Disconnect the fuel supply unit, gently pull out from the fuel tank. Important: The fuel level sensor - not to damage during extraction. Fuel, which leaked to collect cloth. Disconnect the clamp, which fixes the holder and the pad of rubber disconnect, plug the fuel pump is detachable, the clamps open and pull out the fuel pump. Look around the net, through which fuel enters the pump, but usually without replacing the fuel pump (and filter, respectively) - can not do. Install in reverse order of disassembly. Please note that when installing the pump in the connecting hoses, need not break the connection fitting pump, so the pump must be straight. Anchoring clamp, shifts the plug connection, establishes the mount with rubber grip, install fuel pump in the holder, it is necessary to pull down. At the pump put on the locking clip, the unit fuel with a new gasket set in a fuel tank, anchoring, attach fuel hoses, sticking labels, secured by clamps. Connect a plug, fasten the lid, put in place the rear seats. Before you start the engine, to pressurize fuel.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

How to use a mechanical gearbox under different conditions on the road

1. The road surface dry. Consider a few situations the use of fur. boxes in dry weather. If you are moving along the main road and you need to make a turn, in this case, you should gradually slow down. Do not use the gearbox to slow the car by shifting from high to lower. Also prohibited from turning on the clutch depressed, as the machine begins to accelerate. If you make a complete halt at the turning machine, you will need to squeeze the clutch, turn the first gear and continue on the route you want. 2. When a slippery road. During the ice is usually a lot of accidents. Describe how to avoid it. During the ice you should not assume that the car would lose traction. To do this, you should feel the car is good and as stated in the driver's quarters "to let her tightness. You should not move quickly and keep your distance for the traveling vehicle. Trogatsya should be covered with ice by about towing clutch. Release the clutch slowly until the car begins to move. While driving on slippery roads you have to remember not to make sudden braking because the car can bring, and you'll create a traffic hazard on the road. For safety, braking, use the gearbox by switching from high to low gear. Squeeze the clutch switch on low gear, release the clutch - a way to warn you away from drifting, as the wheels are not locked and the slow progress in the people call it "stop the engine." Such a braking system used on foreign cars «ABS», but domestic machines are not equipped with such a system. If you're stuck in the snow, use the build-up, forward - backward. 3. When going up and down the mountain. While climbing the mountain, use low gear, the minimum speed will save you from the exit of the mountain back. When you touch the hill then you need to squeeze the clutch, turn the first gear and release the brake pedal with the gas releasing the clutch. Then you are not rolled back. If you are afraid to die when touching up the hill, you better give more gas. Downhill in icy conditions better at lower speed, that there were no skid. And that the vehicle had not accelerated during the descent of the mountain, use the brake pedal.

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How to remove the VAZ 2110 gearbox

Removing the gearbox from your vehicle should be conducted in an observation well or use a lift. In the first step is to remove the splash from your engine. The next step is to disconnect the traction motor, as well as reactive thrust from the gearbox. Following the action must be from the gearbox to drain oil. Next, remove the bottom cover of the crater clutch by loosening the three mounting bolts, for this we use a special key "to 10". Withdrawals should be made of the right front wheel drive, replacing the hole in the gearbox plug of wood, or you can apply for this small piece of rubber hose. After take off the left front wheel drive. Unclip the clutch of the gearbox. Further need to disconnect the battery lead battery with a minus sign and remove the starter. After you disconnect wires from the light switch reverse, with the disconnect speed sensor. Remove ring by unscrewing the nut key "to 17". Unlinked left footing the power unit, this engine is put under stress. Unlinked from the crater of the clutch cylinder, turning the key 19 three bolts. Then remove the gearbox from the engine. In the future installation of transmission should be performed in reverse order.

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

Antinoise protection of the car with his hands

The increased level of noise in the car, can ruin even a long trip, not to mention the long journey. Sure, you can turn the music louder, and thereby dampen the sound from the engine noise from the wheels at high speeds or annoying sound of rain, but much more reliable car to improve soundproofing. Antinoise materials used in the car, can not only absorb the noise that annoys, but are a good heat insulator. And most importantly, that such protection can do for yourself. You need to know on what areas need to work on sound insulation, what materials should be used and the sequence of works. The first thing to do is clean the areas that need to process of dirt and dust. It is also important not to install insulating materials on a layer of anticorrosive, can hurt the paint or primer the car. Except epoxy anticorrosive, who has a firm consistency. In any car door - a place that hosts the front speakers, and very often with the music vibrates the door. For surface treatment of the doors need to buy vibropoglotitel type Vibroplast M1 "or" Bimast. Purpose of vibration control materials is the localization of vibrations from the metal and plastic. Door, before the establishment of noise insulation and vibromaterialov, disassemble, degrease and paste vibroplast. The next thing to do is handle the cage door. In order to handle the paneling, all joints treated with sealant, and in some places, use vibropoglotitel. On the inside of the door skin tag on the cushioning material. In the same way the body is treated with the sidewall. Important and more difficult to antinoise processing - processing of the floor, walls and engine compartment. In this case, it is advisable to use a maximum thickness of the sound absorber. Not interfere with glue on the inside of the lining cushioning. In the same way to handle the sidewall body. The most difficult in antinoise processing, processing the vehicle floor and walls engine compartment. It is advisable to use a sound absorber with a maximum thickness. In order to provide sound insulation ceiling to increase the rigidity of the panel, but it is very important in this case that the ceiling was not too massive. In this case, using lightweight materials such as: polystyrene foam, or perforated steel profile. The last thing you need to take - is to make noise insulation boot .. To do this, on the side of the trunk establish similar protection panels of doors, on the floor luggage fit viropoglotitel and noise absorbing layer placed on top. Through such actions are not complicated, you can make the trip in the car more comfortable and quiet.

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

New Chevrolet Equinox 2010 Review Picture Trying To Compete In The SUV Class

Chevrolet Equinox 2010 Review - Another option is to put the Chevrolet SUV. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has attempted to compete with rivals Class SUV. And now the Equinox is in position 4 and 22 affordable compact SUV. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has received a number of improvements to its predecessor. Comes with a series of lists and choices 2WD-AWD. Chevrolet Equinox is a front engine, 5 places and 4 pääovista. This is a small family-owned.
Talked about the machine, 2010 Equinox has two engine options. First, versions of which were in line 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 182-HP 172 pounds-feet of torque. In the second quarter to be 3.0-liter V6 producing 264 hp 222 lb-ft of torque. light machine makes very pleasant car to drive both near and long distances. Chevrolet Equinox, the six-speed automatic transmission.

Equinox appearance, even if people do not immediately recognize him at first sight. The interior has been studied in detail so that passengers can enjoy sitting in it. Rear seat room was spacious and does not interfere knee. Large cargo area makes the value of the car still good.

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The Fastest Muscle Car

Year & Model
1997 Viper GTS
1966 427 Cobra
1990 ZR1 Corvette
1966 Corvette 427
1969 Road Runner
1997 Hurst/Firebird
1970 Hemi Cuda
1992 Viper RT/10
1970 Chevelle SS454
1969 Camaro
1997 Corvette
1997 SLP Camaro SS
1990 Pontiac Firehawk
1968 Corvette
1970 Road Runner
1970 Buick GS Stage I
1996 Camaro Z28 SS
1969 Charger 500
1973 Trans Am
1969 Corvette
1969 Super Bee
1969 Boss 429 Mustang
1970 Challenger R/T
1970 Torino Cobra
1968 Biscayne
1995 Mustang Cobra R
1964 Polara 500
1996 Corvette GS
1969 GTX
1987 Buick GNX
1969 Dart 440
1971 Road Runner
1971 Cuda
1971 Corvette
1971 Super Bee
1968 Hurst/Olds
1968 Firebird
1967 Corvette
1971 Boss 351 Mustang
1966 Satellite
1969 Coronet R/T
1968 Cyclone GT
1969 Nova SS 396
1969 Shelby GT-500
1970 Olds 4-4-2 W-30
1962 Corvette
1969 Barracuda
1969 Mustang Mach I
1967 GTO
1970 Trans Am
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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Nissan Juke 2011 Review The Rare Combination Of Cheap Fast And Reliable

Nissan Juke 2011 Review - What Car and parsimonious conformers, Juke very successful. Although it is not its aesthetic defects, will generate enough experience of driving pleasure. When the starting price of $ 18,960, Juke may also be a rare combination of affordable, fast and reliable. Only the stuttering block is that, instead of packed with dazzling, sexy wrap, it is the public under the guise of a clumsy, ungainly package surface types can write off for no reason.


The 2011 Nissan Juke is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine has 188hp. 6-speed manual transmission, available in front-drive models only, is not as good as the gearbox MINI, but it is nice to use, with strong throws and a clutch that is easy to modulate around the city and offers good feedback. A CVT is also available in models with front-or all-wheel drive. The manual is aimed at some of those concerns, with six "gears" to choose from, and a reasonable facsimile of a gas in a short time, but this is nothing next to the manual.

Although it looks masculine and authoritarian, the unusual design is a pastiche of shapes and surfaces that are visually unpleasant. The interior is another mixed bag with some very innovative touches mixed with some equally bad, hard plastic at low prices. The rear seats are very narrow, even for someone under 6 feet tall, with little in the way of the head or legs. The design of the seat itself is rather too upright and cushioning, and is presented as an afterthought.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

How to Replace the Oxygen Sensor on a BMW 740i


1. Pop the hood of your 740i and locate the rear exhaust manifold (found on the rear of the engine). The oxygen sensor will be sticking off of the back of the manifold with a wire running to it.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness and use the oxygen sensor wrench to unscrew the sensor and remove it. Screw the new oxygen sensor into place.
3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the oxygen sensor and then close the hood. Turn the car on and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature. Check to make sure the car is running smoothly and then take it for a test drive.
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