Could not replacing busted engine mounts kill me? - Car Talk …
Aug 15, 2014 · The engine is bolted to the transaxle which is connected to the front wheels with drive axles.Broken motor mounts will put more strain on the transaxle mounting bolts and on …
Dip Stick broken - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Sep 12, 2010 · Depending on the car and the engine option, removing the dipstick could be a weekend project. My method will take 15 minutes and solve the problem. Removing the …
Timing Chain Broke and Destroyed Engine! - Car Talk Community
Apr 26, 2010 · I suspect your car has a 4 cylinder engine with a TIMING BELT, and you have not changed it every 40,000 miles. Most people have enemies of some sort, but I believe you are …
Can a broken PCV tube damage the engine? - Car Talk Community
Jul 19, 2023 · my car was having a leaking valve gasket so went to a shop and got it fix. but after 3 week the car completely stop working. so i look under the hood, and notice 2 things, the first …
Factory new cars and poor gas mileage - Car Talk Community
Apr 29, 2008 · A well broken-in engine with looser tolerance will certainly offer slightly more power and efficiency than a new motor. Of course when people hear (and are told) by manufacturers …
Should a pre-inspection have caught a broken motor mount?
Sep 13, 2019 · Let me preface this by saying I know absolutely nothing about cars. Another guy on the road a couple weeks ago knew absolutely nothing about stop signs, so long story short …
A/C broken after engine replacement - Car Talk Community
May 29, 2010 · Told it needed another engine. Replaced with a used, newer and lower miles engine. The car has about 100,000 miles on it, the replacement engine had under 50,000 …
Broken piston ring - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Oct 7, 2007 · However my car, a 1998 Chevy Cavalier has a 2.2 L. engine with almost 200,000 miles on it. If this does happen to me when say it has 250,000 miles on it, I was wondering …
Should I change the whole engine for a damaged piston ... - Car …
May 9, 2013 · A Subaru '09 with 60.000 miles has a damaged piston. The mechanic first said that I need to get a new engine for 5 grand. Now he is looking for other options This car can be …
Timing belt broke - repair or buy car? - Car Talk Community
Jun 30, 2012 · The timing belt broke on my 2000 Plymouth Neon. As I understand it there is possibility that in breaking the timing belt may have damaged some of the valves in the …