Should U. S. citizens care if GM and/or Chrysler go belly-up and maybe stop producing vehicles?

Should U. S. citizens care if GM and/or Chrysler go belly-up and maybe stop producing vehicles?

Enough to pony up more billions?

Asked by: te144 @ 2009-05-29 11:56:05

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i could care less if they went out of business. imports are the way to go.

lessthan3

Yes they should, very much. The next time the U.S. Government is in trouble, for hardware, like for WWII, Korea, Vietnam and so on. Will they call on Toyota or Honda.

jimmymae2000

We should , many people are employed by the automakers . Unemployment lines will get much longer , that's bad for the economy , other small business are doing services or supplying other related products to these auto makers , the impact on our economy , will be huge , let alone the lost tax revenues ... etc.

sagantoree

Yes they should...Our economy releies on the auto industry...We need these companys for jobs and technology.We cannot afford to lose them.Other companys in other countries that make parts need them also....

Johnny Rotten

Yes we should but GM/Chrysler are not the only people who are losing their jobs we have millions that are out of work why doesn't the government help them.GMC/Chrysler employee's are not any better than the rest of the out of work population,Fact no one is buying new cars so why keep making them.I worked for 28 yrs and got laid off I didn't see the government step in and help me.If any state,county,utility companies,etc get any monies from the government then they must hire back employees that where laid off they would also need to hire back employees if they wanted grants.
All the bigger companies have show en a pattern all the upper management gets raises just before they lay employee's off .It even happen where I was working in fact one management staff made a comment that she was happy she got a raise so she could keep her kids in private school meanwhile we are trying to make our monthly bills.
The government needs to stand up against this criminal act and make the employer's pay for what they are doing and hiding behind the bad economy

jeepster

i really don't mind bailing out chrysler this company is worth saving.
there are several good designs here although way too many models.
jeep by itself is worth saving but all mercedes influenced products must be scrapped [let's face it jeeps are for people on a mission, not some croissant stuffing moron that got lost between his last hostel take over and the lexus dealership]rural nazifacation did not work.
dodge has some awesome trucks and the challenger no more need be said.
g.m. brought this upon themselves their products are obsolete before they enter into production and have been lame excuses for vehicles since 1993 always getting the model right just as it is removed from the market.
their factories should be turned into bakeries.
save g.m. not with my money.

hobbabob

americans definitely should. sure american cars arent as popular or as stylish as some makes like nissan and honda

but gm, chrysler, and ford still have a large fanbase here in the states. unfortunately these fans buy them for their ful sized gas swilling SUVs and pickups.

The big 3 have really tried to come up with better cars, more stylish and performance is a focus now. The 09 Chevy Malibu took that car from being a bland boxy sedan into a sporty sedan similar to a nissan altima, I would definitely buy a malibu if i had the money. Gm also has onstar, something japan will never have, that should draw a lot of buyers but it hasnt

Ford has been known for making very conservative looking cars and some of theirs are very outdated such as the crown vic/grand marquis/ town car, the ford ranger which hasnt had any major changes since 1994

Introducing the Ford Fusion was a good idea like the Chevy Malibu and Nissan Altima its a very stylish sporty sedan

Chrysler, which I am a fan of has really slipped in quality. Their cars, for the most part are extremely stylish but thats about it, 10 years ago they were detroits hottest company, now they are bankrupt but there are a few bright spots

The new 2010 Dodge Ram has a lot of promise, the chrysler 300 has been a big seller since 2005 when it was introduced, the pt cruiser has also been a big seller though it is being discontinued, dodge magnum, challenger, charger, avenger, nitro, and caliber are all very good looking cars though are very cheaply made

they Chrysler sebring both convertible and sedan are now ugly and uncool. They have gone this way with jeep too

Dodge is about Chryslers only bright spot left as those seem to be the only qulaity cars they make now in my opinion

But yeah americans should care, i cant imagine a world without gm ford and chrysler

David A

i have a 1969 plymouth GTX...what does "GTX" stand for ?

I've had this car for a while now and no one can come up with a correct / logical answer to my question...is there intelligent life out there???

Asked by: donald t @ 2009-05-29 20:18:23

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my husband says it stands for: grand torismo extra. he thinks

4dogs1pig

Gran Tourissimo Extraordinare. It's italian for grand tourer extra

Jules G

4dogs has the correct answer...I got a 67 gtx..
MOPARS RULE!!!

Johnny Rotten

The GTX was a "gentleman's muscle car" an upscale Road Runner so to speak but actually preceded the Road Runner by a year. First year for the GTX was 1967, the Road Runner was 1968 and both were based on the Belvedere body style.

GTX - Gran Turismo Luxury was the definition. During the era of muscle cars GTX, R/T, GTO, SS, RS, GT, etc., adding designations to a model car was the thing to do and usually the letters were the first letter of the words following the model name, but not always.

Don't know everything !

Everyone has a theory, but the truth is that GTX is a name that sounded good. Taking the theme of Gran Turismo (Grand Touring), they added an "X" to it as it had a sporty ring. Plus, traditionally, the letter "X" in English tends to have an element of generic anonymity (Mr. X, etc) that lent itself perfectly to Plymouth's new model.

If you look at any of Plymouth's original literature, whether it be ads or brochures, there's nothing that suggests X stands for Experimental, Luxury, or what-not. Simply put, GTX is GT taken a bit further (with a nod towards the GTO).

inagaddadavida_loca

Yep, the last guy has it, gran turismo, with the x just 'cause it sounds cool, over the top, what ever. ~Dan

moparmandan

will jeeps still be made if chrysler goes bankrupt?

Asked by: brmc77 @ 2009-05-28 05:14:30

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Chrysler is bankrupt. Jeep is an iconic brand and I feel strongly that if not Chrysler, then another automaker will take over to continue making Jeeps. We will have a better picture once Chrysler emerges from bankruptcy which could happen any day now.

euroman71

not likely, but another company may make a similar vehicle.

mustboard

Jeep is why Fiat wants to buy Chrysler.
It may be all that survives the collapse of Chrysler.

The Jeep brand has survived the collapse of Bantam, Willy's, Kaiser, AMC and now Chrysler.

oliver_a2002

I hope so it's the only suv that I like........" It's A Jeep Thing "

think

Much like many other cars - if the holding company goes bankrupt it will be bought over.

James

Chrysler will go belly up,but will continue to make cars and trucks...They will not disppear like the auto makers did in the great depression.

Johnny Rotten

Wheel squealing and shaking on 2005 PT Cruiser?

My cousin is having some problems with her 2005 PT Cruiser, She says her wheel shakes a lot while driving at around 15 mph and up. and its making a screeching and ticking noise. mostly screeching but some ticking. anyone know whats wrong?

Asked by: Jack C @ 2009-05-28 18:18:02

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Check the alignment, and get the tires rotated.

Nickname

Check the Tires first,Maybe some damage to the tire from the side you can't (Inside) . The noise could be from the Brakes .But most likely the shaking is from a bad tire.Unless she has a broken arm or Axle,But you will hear a lot of noise if you have a broken Axle.
Good luck

freedommoe

pt cruisers have front wheel bearing failures, jack up the front of the car and grab the wheel on the top and bottom and try to move the wheel up and down and left and right if the wheel wobbles or clunks while doing this you may have a wheel bearing failure

twoblackstripes

There are good points here but nothing that would be a quick fix for your cousin. She needs to take it to a qualified mechanic or the dealer if she still has some warranty coverage left and get it check out, sounds like a tire, suspention or brake problem and to pin it down it should be looked at

rick b

I'm backing Rick on this one, get it to a pro! Yesterday. It could be a DANGER situation! ~Dan

moparmandan

I have a 2003 PT Cruiser. I can not get it in Reverse. Otherwise it goes well I am sure it is ...?

a transmission problem. Is there any chance it could be fixed for less than $600? Money is tight.
I forgot to say it was a manual.

Asked by: JakeMcKoffer @ 2009-05-30 15:01:37

[Best Answer]Is it a manual or auto? That's a kinda important piece of information for someone to help make a guess at your problem.
If it is a manual, it could be a shifter/cable issue, if not, its a trans issue, and it'll surely cost more than 600 to fix.
If its an auto, it could be a solenoid pack issue, that could be under the 600 mark, your going to have to take it to a pro.
Peripheral stuff, could be in your budget, but removing and repairing either trans won't.
Good luck~Dan

By : moparmandan @ 1243729610

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Did you try putting it on R dumbass?

Bob

Hahahahahaha PT Cruiser with a problem. LOL for sure. Maybe Chrysler will buy it back from you for $600 with their bailout money. Sorry for you loss.

Paul RN

Is the check engine light on? Might be something as simple as a sensor. My 99 Dodge Intrepid was shifting hard and after a day would not leave out of 2nd gear. I thought for sure it was the tranny. But I found it strange that the check engine light would come on. The enginelight only gets codes from sensors, electrical stuff, it has no way of knowing if a tranny is going bad. Anyways, there is a speed input sensor and speed output sensor on the outside driver side of the tranny. By looking at the codes and looking them up on the internet, my problem turned out to be a 16.99 sensor. Way better than the 500 I was planning for a used transmission and 300-400 for installation. But the moral is don't just automatically assume its the tranny yet. I took it to a tranny shop and they looked at the codes and said, oh yea, you need a new transmission. But I just wasn't convinced. I posted the codes here in Yahoo and a 30 year dodge trans tech answered back and said it was for sure the sensor.

SharpGuy

Is it a manual or auto? That's a kinda important piece of information for someone to help make a guess at your problem.
If it is a manual, it could be a shifter/cable issue, if not, its a trans issue, and it'll surely cost more than 600 to fix.
If its an auto, it could be a solenoid pack issue, that could be under the 600 mark, your going to have to take it to a pro.
Peripheral stuff, could be in your budget, but removing and repairing either trans won't.
Good luck~Dan

moparmandan

is $3850 a good price for a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback?

is $3850 a good price for a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback?

i found a 67 barracuda 4 speed on the floor with a 318, it has newer interior it has no dents and it is primer Grey ready to paint and supposedly no rust... any suggestions
i just got some pictures of it, it needs door panels. the engine looks fine

Asked by: mccabedosh @ 2009-05-26 10:10:55

[Best Answer]here you go
any car in primer needs a real good looking over - generally means the body is shot

By : roadrunner426440 @ 1243427744

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Jump all over it....great buy

Randy p

Sounds good to me, if it's not stolen, and there's not something horrible you don't know about.

Rudy H

run a magnet over the body and make sure its not full of bondo.

daredevil

What are you expecting out of it? If you are looking to restore and show the car, you need to know that the engine and tranny are the original ones.If you are just looking for a fun old car, if it all works, I think you should look for a cheaper price.A modified car is really worth very little.

nortonclarkson

here you go
any car in primer needs a real good looking over - generally means the body is shot

roadrunner426440

You should check the engine code because this car does not have the original engine. What if it was a 383 Formula S car? That would be sweet, no?

inagaddadavida_loca

agree you need to look it over carefully. That primer could be hiding a lot of rust.
especially check rear spring mounts and torsion bar mounts for rot and rust. Oh and upper control arm mounts too.

FleetTech

Front driver side wheel is lose and shakes when driving?

Front driver side of my chrysler concorde shakes while Im driving NOT braking. I have checked the wheel bearings and, when I jack the car up there is NO play when I grab on the top and bottom. There IS play from side to side.

Asked by: me @ 2009-05-26 12:54:12

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Have you checked the tie rod ends?

shit_man

You have a severely worn tie-rod end. Get it replaced immediately. If it breaks while you are driving it is a catastrophic failure resulting in total loss of control of the vehicle.

Chris

yes, they are right about the tie rod end but you need to find out if it's the inner or outer. if the outer moves with the wheel (like it's suppose to) then it's the inner. you will need to get a front end alignment after you replace it.

carfreak311

I'd get a free front end done asap , have them show you and explain to you exactly what is the problem sounds like tie rod ends or ball joints or even cv joint.


Hope that helps and best of luck.

helpful bob

like the others said its either your inner or outter tie rods. chyrsler vehicles are prone to tie rods going south very quickly. raise each corner of the vehilce up front and hold the tire at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions and move back and forth, while having an assistant or visversa look underneath and see if the knuckle is moving and the outer tie rod isn't. if thats the case then you need outtter tie rods. if the outters are moving with the knuckle then you need inners. either way when you replace which ever on is worn you need an alignment, otherwise your steering wheel will be off center and you'll have excessive tire wear.

tweak177

Definitely a symptom of the inner tie rods gone bad, they're more common to go bad than the outer tie rods on these. When you jack the car up, and move the wheel side to side, look down behind the wheel and the inner tie rod goes towards the back of the engine (You could also have someone else move the wheel and look down behind the engine near the center of the firewall to watch for movement). You will see it moving around on the bolt that holds it in place on the rack and pinion gear when you move the wheel side to side.

Outer tie rod is located right behind the wheel, you will have to look behind the wheel itself to see it moving, but I would lean more towards inner tie rod being bad.

What happens is the bushing in the inner tie rod (where it mounts to the rack) goes bad and falls out. This leaves a space where the bushing used to be, which allows lots of movement for the wheel to move side to side. Vibrates the vehicle like crazy when driving at about 25 or faster, feels like it's gonna shake itself apart.

They do sell a replacement bushing that requires a special tool to install at the Chrysler dealer, but I would not get just a replacement bushing since it's gotten this bad, it's likely damaged the metal. They do offer an aftermarket bushing kit that doesn't require pressing in, but I wouldn't use those at all.

Take it to your favorite trusted shop and have them replace the tie rod ends and then have a front end alignment done afterward to keep from wearing the tires down (changing the tie rods will change the alignment).

I would get this done ASAP! And replace both left and right tie rods, even if they tell you one side looks OK. This will save you money by not having to do another alignment when the other side goes bad.

Mark B

What your problem is the bushing in the steering tie rod that connects to the rack and pinion is worn out, Try this allpar link yes it says intrepid, but they use the same steering, they do talk about replacing the bushing, How I dont know, the older models, the rubber was injected in the rod. they do sale replacement bushings, just make sure they can be installed. Here is link on how to check and fix
http://www.allpar.com/fix/intrepid-steering.html
Good Luck

rick b

Should U. S. citizens care if GM and/or Chrysler go belly-up and maybe stop producing vehicles?

Enough to pony up more billions?

Asked by: te144 @ 2009-05-29 11:56:05

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i could care less if they went out of business. imports are the way to go.

lessthan3

Yes they should, very much. The next time the U.S. Government is in trouble, for hardware, like for WWII, Korea, Vietnam and so on. Will they call on Toyota or Honda.

jimmymae2000

We should , many people are employed by the automakers . Unemployment lines will get much longer , that's bad for the economy , other small business are doing services or supplying other related products to these auto makers , the impact on our economy , will be huge , let alone the lost tax revenues ... etc.

sagantoree

Yes they should...Our economy releies on the auto industry...We need these companys for jobs and technology.We cannot afford to lose them.Other companys in other countries that make parts need them also....

Johnny Rotten

Yes we should but GM/Chrysler are not the only people who are losing their jobs we have millions that are out of work why doesn't the government help them.GMC/Chrysler employee's are not any better than the rest of the out of work population,Fact no one is buying new cars so why keep making them.I worked for 28 yrs and got laid off I didn't see the government step in and help me.If any state,county,utility companies,etc get any monies from the government then they must hire back employees that where laid off they would also need to hire back employees if they wanted grants.
All the bigger companies have show en a pattern all the upper management gets raises just before they lay employee's off .It even happen where I was working in fact one management staff made a comment that she was happy she got a raise so she could keep her kids in private school meanwhile we are trying to make our monthly bills.
The government needs to stand up against this criminal act and make the employer's pay for what they are doing and hiding behind the bad economy

jeepster

i really don't mind bailing out chrysler this company is worth saving.
there are several good designs here although way too many models.
jeep by itself is worth saving but all mercedes influenced products must be scrapped [let's face it jeeps are for people on a mission, not some croissant stuffing moron that got lost between his last hostel take over and the lexus dealership]rural nazifacation did not work.
dodge has some awesome trucks and the challenger no more need be said.
g.m. brought this upon themselves their products are obsolete before they enter into production and have been lame excuses for vehicles since 1993 always getting the model right just as it is removed from the market.
their factories should be turned into bakeries.
save g.m. not with my money.

hobbabob

americans definitely should. sure american cars arent as popular or as stylish as some makes like nissan and honda

but gm, chrysler, and ford still have a large fanbase here in the states. unfortunately these fans buy them for their ful sized gas swilling SUVs and pickups.

The big 3 have really tried to come up with better cars, more stylish and performance is a focus now. The 09 Chevy Malibu took that car from being a bland boxy sedan into a sporty sedan similar to a nissan altima, I would definitely buy a malibu if i had the money. Gm also has onstar, something japan will never have, that should draw a lot of buyers but it hasnt

Ford has been known for making very conservative looking cars and some of theirs are very outdated such as the crown vic/grand marquis/ town car, the ford ranger which hasnt had any major changes since 1994

Introducing the Ford Fusion was a good idea like the Chevy Malibu and Nissan Altima its a very stylish sporty sedan

Chrysler, which I am a fan of has really slipped in quality. Their cars, for the most part are extremely stylish but thats about it, 10 years ago they were detroits hottest company, now they are bankrupt but there are a few bright spots

The new 2010 Dodge Ram has a lot of promise, the chrysler 300 has been a big seller since 2005 when it was introduced, the pt cruiser has also been a big seller though it is being discontinued, dodge magnum, challenger, charger, avenger, nitro, and caliber are all very good looking cars though are very cheaply made

they Chrysler sebring both convertible and sedan are now ugly and uncool. They have gone this way with jeep too

Dodge is about Chryslers only bright spot left as those seem to be the only qulaity cars they make now in my opinion

But yeah americans should care, i cant imagine a world without gm ford and chrysler

David A

I have a 1990 Chrsyler New Yorker, Park Avenue. It starts up but won't go...?

I was told that it needs a modulator, that if the transmission fluid is clean it can't be tranny going out. Everything thing else on the car is great, new motor. Any ideas?

Asked by: Roro13 @ 2009-05-27 13:42:19

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maybe its your fuel injecter.

city boy

If the fluid level is good, then it's the linkage somewhere, like from the shifter to the transmission. Via a cable, or metal bar assembly.

James B

Why can't it be the transmission? Just because the fluid is clean doesn't anything other than the fluid is clean.

jumbobret

If you mean the engine runs fine but the car won't go, then the trans. is out.

Jackolantern

here is the order in which you need to have things looked at:
1. shift linkage
2. torque converter
3. internal transmission damage

DodgeDude

The A-604 ultra drive transmission has the ability to store diagnostic codes, so the key is to get the codes from the TCM's memory. this will give you important information about the condition. It will likely have a code. Transmissions can fail in many ways, sometimes a planetary gear set will fail (friction weld fracture) and produce no power flow , seals can get heat set, harden, and leak excessively causing a no engagement w/ cold. Typically an electrical problem will put the transmission into limp in mode, allowing only one forward gear (2nd) and reverse, as well as neutral and park.The same thing you get with no electrical power to the TCM or solenoid pack. It's likely that the trans has either disconnected linkage or an internal failure.

Perry F

will jeeps still be made if chrysler goes bankrupt?

Asked by: brmc77 @ 2009-05-28 05:14:30

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Chrysler is bankrupt. Jeep is an iconic brand and I feel strongly that if not Chrysler, then another automaker will take over to continue making Jeeps. We will have a better picture once Chrysler emerges from bankruptcy which could happen any day now.

euroman71

not likely, but another company may make a similar vehicle.

mustboard

Jeep is why Fiat wants to buy Chrysler.
It may be all that survives the collapse of Chrysler.

The Jeep brand has survived the collapse of Bantam, Willy's, Kaiser, AMC and now Chrysler.

oliver_a2002

I hope so it's the only suv that I like........" It's A Jeep Thing "

think

Much like many other cars - if the holding company goes bankrupt it will be bought over.

James

Chrysler will go belly up,but will continue to make cars and trucks...They will not disppear like the auto makers did in the great depression.

Johnny Rotten

how much is a 72 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus worth?

how much is a 72 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus worth?

it looks like its in really good condition he is asking $6000 what is an average price

Asked by: mccabedosh @ 2009-05-25 19:09:07

[Best Answer]I paid 800 for mine, had a 318. even though the sebring was the same car,,, the gtx.. and road runner are the money cars, 6000 is way high.
I checked around today for you, around here, eastern virginia. 1800 will get you a very nice old mopar.

By : nortonclarkson @ 1243304627

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check to see if there has been an engine swap...it may have had a 6 cylinder then the guy puts in a 440 and "says" its original...i think 6000 is a little high

mark h

I paid 800 for mine, had a 318. even though the sebring was the same car,,, the gtx.. and road runner are the money cars, 6000 is way high.
I checked around today for you, around here, eastern virginia. 1800 will get you a very nice old mopar.

nortonclarkson

check out nada.com. they have a section for classic and muscle cars. I've had two of those and I loved them. when it comes to cars like that, the value is usually determined by how badly you want to own it. They aren't making them anymore, and there just arn't a lot of them out there for sale. Good luck.

Montus

6 grand to high Maybe 1500, its not a collector item at this point and its just a car

rick b

Unless you have one with a big block or Hemi and you plan to to do a Roadrunner clone, 6K is too high

nyninchdick

The '72 Satellite Sebring Plus sold new for $3127, another $20 got you a Road Runner with a 400 CI engine under the hood.

Bottom line . . . . how nice is it, how bad do you want it, and what is the price of an original '72 Road Runner today.

It sounds a little high to me, but then again I'm not interested in it

Visit .http://www.allpar.com/model/satellite.html and scroll down about 3/4 of the page, you'll find the above info.

Don't know everything !

Depends on the engine that it came with originally. I suspect the 318, 400-2, and 400-4 were the only engines available. I don't think the Slant Six or the 440 was available for this car.

inagaddadavida_loca

Front driver side wheel is lose and shakes when driving?

Front driver side of my chrysler concorde shakes while Im driving NOT braking. I have checked the wheel bearings and, when I jack the car up there is NO play when I grab on the top and bottom. There IS play from side to side.

Asked by: me @ 2009-05-26 12:54:12

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Have you checked the tie rod ends?

shit_man

You have a severely worn tie-rod end. Get it replaced immediately. If it breaks while you are driving it is a catastrophic failure resulting in total loss of control of the vehicle.

Chris

yes, they are right about the tie rod end but you need to find out if it's the inner or outer. if the outer moves with the wheel (like it's suppose to) then it's the inner. you will need to get a front end alignment after you replace it.

carfreak311

I'd get a free front end done asap , have them show you and explain to you exactly what is the problem sounds like tie rod ends or ball joints or even cv joint.


Hope that helps and best of luck.

helpful bob

like the others said its either your inner or outter tie rods. chyrsler vehicles are prone to tie rods going south very quickly. raise each corner of the vehilce up front and hold the tire at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions and move back and forth, while having an assistant or visversa look underneath and see if the knuckle is moving and the outer tie rod isn't. if thats the case then you need outtter tie rods. if the outters are moving with the knuckle then you need inners. either way when you replace which ever on is worn you need an alignment, otherwise your steering wheel will be off center and you'll have excessive tire wear.

tweak177

Definitely a symptom of the inner tie rods gone bad, they're more common to go bad than the outer tie rods on these. When you jack the car up, and move the wheel side to side, look down behind the wheel and the inner tie rod goes towards the back of the engine (You could also have someone else move the wheel and look down behind the engine near the center of the firewall to watch for movement). You will see it moving around on the bolt that holds it in place on the rack and pinion gear when you move the wheel side to side.

Outer tie rod is located right behind the wheel, you will have to look behind the wheel itself to see it moving, but I would lean more towards inner tie rod being bad.

What happens is the bushing in the inner tie rod (where it mounts to the rack) goes bad and falls out. This leaves a space where the bushing used to be, which allows lots of movement for the wheel to move side to side. Vibrates the vehicle like crazy when driving at about 25 or faster, feels like it's gonna shake itself apart.

They do sell a replacement bushing that requires a special tool to install at the Chrysler dealer, but I would not get just a replacement bushing since it's gotten this bad, it's likely damaged the metal. They do offer an aftermarket bushing kit that doesn't require pressing in, but I wouldn't use those at all.

Take it to your favorite trusted shop and have them replace the tie rod ends and then have a front end alignment done afterward to keep from wearing the tires down (changing the tie rods will change the alignment).

I would get this done ASAP! And replace both left and right tie rods, even if they tell you one side looks OK. This will save you money by not having to do another alignment when the other side goes bad.

Mark B

What your problem is the bushing in the steering tie rod that connects to the rack and pinion is worn out, Try this allpar link yes it says intrepid, but they use the same steering, they do talk about replacing the bushing, How I dont know, the older models, the rubber was injected in the rod. they do sale replacement bushings, just make sure they can be installed. Here is link on how to check and fix
http://www.allpar.com/fix/intrepid-steering.html
Good Luck

rick b

is $3850 a good price for a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback?

i found a 67 barracuda 4 speed on the floor with a 318, it has newer interior it has no dents and it is primer Grey ready to paint and supposedly no rust... any suggestions
i just got some pictures of it, it needs door panels. the engine looks fine

Asked by: mccabedosh @ 2009-05-26 10:10:55

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Jump all over it....great buy

Randy p

Sounds good to me, if it's not stolen, and there's not something horrible you don't know about.

Rudy H

run a magnet over the body and make sure its not full of bondo.

daredevil

What are you expecting out of it? If you are looking to restore and show the car, you need to know that the engine and tranny are the original ones.If you are just looking for a fun old car, if it all works, I think you should look for a cheaper price.A modified car is really worth very little.

nortonclarkson

here you go
any car in primer needs a real good looking over - generally means the body is shot

roadrunner426440

You should check the engine code because this car does not have the original engine. What if it was a 383 Formula S car? That would be sweet, no?

inagaddadavida_loca

will jeeps still be made if chrysler goes bankrupt?

Asked by: brmc77 @ 2009-05-28 05:14:30

Answers ::
Chrysler is bankrupt. Jeep is an iconic brand and I feel strongly that if not Chrysler, then another automaker will take over to continue making Jeeps. We will have a better picture once Chrysler emerges from bankruptcy which could happen any day now.

euroman71

not likely, but another company may make a similar vehicle.

mustboard

Jeep is why Fiat wants to buy Chrysler.
It may be all that survives the collapse of Chrysler.

The Jeep brand has survived the collapse of Bantam, Willy's, Kaiser, AMC and now Chrysler.

oliver_a2002

I hope so it's the only suv that I like........" It's A Jeep Thing "

think

Much like many other cars - if the holding company goes bankrupt it will be bought over.

James

what is my frist car?

Asked by: shadow @ 2009-05-27 10:20:43

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your frist car is spelled wrong.

Siraco

Do you mean what should your first car be?
or what was your first car meaning the answerers have to guess?

If i had to guess i would have guessed a Nissan Micra??? That seems to be a very popular car with young drivers, if you mean what car would i reccomend then i recommend either the VW Fox, a small car, insurance group 1 and very fun to drive

Matthew O

Honda Civic

pickmefirstplz

Cavalier

done wrenching

Well if you want me to tell you what your first car should be then you should tell us something about yourself and what you are looking for and how much money you have planned or saved to spend on your first car.
But to give you a good shot in the dark, A Jeep CJ 7 or 93 Jeep Rubicon

rick b

Researching for my 1st car looking at GM or Chrysler?

Researching for my 1st car looking at GM or Chrysler?

I'm a 1st time car buyer do you think with their finacial situation a could get a better deal puchasing new from either one or buy a used car instead?
Thanks for all the feedback I'm still in the research stage and not sure how much I want to spend. since this will be my 1st car probably no more than 20k give or take.

Asked by: BXCALI @ 2009-05-23 00:42:13

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well it all depends on the money u got and what type of vehicle you want

t/arunner

i think GM is offering 0% APR for 60 months. but if you'll ask me, i prefer to keep my old 00 impala. i have fixed myself so many times that i already know it, so i don't worry when it breaks down. that is one disadvantage about new cars. they are more complicated now and service them is getting more and more expensive.

martin l

Buy new!!! Right now used cars are at a premium. Shop around at GM dealers. Tell them you want the "GMS"price ( employee price) and show you on the computer what it says. First though, go join a Credit Union make some deposits , 3 wks worth and go in and apply for a loan and get pre approved. Dealers are known to "Jack up" the payments( add $35-$75 to your mo. pymt)

gmgypsy55

Both are junk. Get a toyota,honda or nissan of any kind. Proven to last twice as as long (if not longer) and hold there value more than any other type of cars on the market. For the best deal buy privet party. Car lots most of the time are rip offs and the cars lose tons of value the second you drive it off the lot. If you are looking for a newer car and need a loan look to the banks. Any type of credit union bank is your best bet and if you are young look to your parents for a cosigner to help you out. Hope this helps and good luck with your new car!

Loveabull Bullies

Niether!! Go Ford or any other make. Chrysler went bankrupt and won't honor warranties or recalls on any vechle purchase before reorgansation. G M is heading in the same direction. Ford and other makes have not taken billions of dollors for "bail out" from the goverment.

tiburon

Now is the time to get a great deal on either one. Bankruptcy won't affect the warranty coverage. Spend some time researching. Check out Cartalk.com for very useful links.Also, Edmunds,.com, Cars.com, kbb.com and ConsumerReports are great sources of information. Find out exactly what incentives are being offered, and how much the dealer really is paying for the car before agreeing to a deal so you don't end up feeling ripped-off. Many dealers are just trying to move inventory at any price now, so don't be afraid to negotiate and get the best deal you can.

Win S

Firs t of all you do not want to buy GM unless its chevy. Chevy is on a roll but GM has problem with their cars. my friend has 2 GM cars and they are in for repair almost every month. altho Chrysler is on the fast track because i have 3 Chryslers and they rarely go into the shop for maintenance. besisdes oil changes but whatever. so I'd go with Chrysler new or used dont matter. but if you buy used make sure you get all the information on what it has been taken to the mechanic for repairs.

Jay B

Horsepower? 1973 400 cubic inch V8 Mopar / Plymouth Fury?

What is the horsepower rating of a 1973 chrysler V8 engine... 400 Cubic inches 2 barrel carb.... This is in a 1973 plymouth fury non taxi, non police use vehicle...

Can you direct me to a website with this info?...

I went to allpar but couldn't find the right page for this engine...

Thanks!

Asked by: METROPOLIS1 @ 2009-05-23 00:39:07

[Best Answer]hmm, I was surprised to see a 400, hardly heard of it, then found a reference indicating that it is a bored 383.

http://www.allpar.com/model/fury.html
http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/1973.

Finally found a link that says either 400 cid 2 barel carb has 175 hp (california only) or 185 hp (49 state).

By : Texas @ 1243067047

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For collector car info like this, I always go to the VMR Auto Guides site. In 1973, the 400 2-barrel was rated at 185 NET horsepower. Realistically, it probably makes more like 220-230 at the crank.

http://www.collectorcarmarket.com/menus/ccmprcs/73plfury.htm

Jefferson

hmm, I was surprised to see a 400, hardly heard of it, then found a reference indicating that it is a bored 383.

http://www.allpar.com/model/fury.html
http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/1973.

Finally found a link that says either 400 cid 2 barel carb has 175 hp (california only) or 185 hp (49 state).

Texas

There always have been different HP ratings on the 400 and how it was built. It defiantly a "B" engine, yes the 400 had a bigger bore than the 383 but noting else was interchangeable. Allpar forgets to note this. Basically the reason for the 400 was to provide torque and HP for the bigger cars since the California and Fed emission laws were killing the HP on small block engines. The 400 was kind of a bandade thought to a weight to ratio problem. Now yes the 383 was around but was mainly for NASCAR teams to R&D before all the restriction started kicking in to keep the cars under 200+ MPH Then Chrysler came up with the "RB" engines and brought about tons of torque and HP and made the 400 look like a boat anchor.. The 400 with a 4 bbl carb, correct cam and dump that cast iron intake you can produce about 230 + HP but the parts for that engine is kind of pricey do to lack of demand. Where you would be better off with a 383 or 440
400 2 bbl is around 185 HP but has a good torque range again not as good as a 383 or 440. Plus the 400 was notorious for heating problems if the engine was ran hard. Last try this link form allpar, I know you dug around but maybe you missed this one, allpar is hard to navigate
http://www.allpar.com/mopar/b-engines.html
And yes I know the difference between a B and RB block, I just brought up the 440 because I like it a lot as far as big blocks go and parts price's are good. And I had one in a older ramcharger I had and have two 440 engines in my garage ready for a 72 A-body I want to cram it in

rick b

check out the resolved question on yahoo. Its got the exact answer that your hunting for.

badass

The 400 in these years was a pig. How ever, there is a lot of potential in the block. It is more rigid than the RB big block. Also beleive they had steel , rather than cst cranks. Stroker kits are avaiable to turn them into 451s an 496s. They make torque and dont have to spin too fast, which saves on exotic hi-buck parts, 6000 rpm max. Check 440source.com and musclemotors.com

scotts74birds

They were in many chrysler cars and trucks from 1972 through 1978 and were low compression and not very powerful. But, as mentioned already can be made into a powerful eng. They did all have cast cranks too. I am building one now into a 512 cubic inch, it will have GOBS of torque.

done wrenching

2009 chrysler town & country minivan--please give me your opinion on this one?

We were considering purchasing a Chrysler town & country van but looked at a 2009 model today and saw that the shift was located on the dashboard. I don't think I would like this. If you own one, would you please give your opinion--positive or negative on this feature or any other regarding this minivan.

Asked by: cajun @ 2009-05-22 20:50:39

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sucks

Joe

Looks better than a 2009 toyota sienna, but that really isn't saying much.

Monkey

I have owned three Chrysler built minivans, but none with the shift on the dash. But, if you look around, you will find this is becoming fashionable from several manufacturers (the Nissan Murano, as one example). It is a question of ergonomics and accessibility. The pull-towards-you-then-pull-down motion we are all so familiar with is mechanically complex and difficult for many folk (elderly, handicapped, etc.) [As an interesting historical side note, the shifter in the 1967-72 Honda 600 also protruded from the dash, and that car had a manual!]

You should ask yourself WHY you don't like this before making it a deal breaker. Would you walk away from push buttons, or voice command, or a shift selector on the floor?

It is definitely unfamiliar, but I suggest that you may be more satisfied if you ignored this particular feature and focused on other attributes of the vehicle. Try all competing models and compare whatever is most important to you (comfort, room, sound system, styling, acceleration, handling, quietness, warranty, whatever). Make your selection on those things that are most important to you.

You can easily get used to a non conventional shift selector. Getting used to poor passenger accommodations or inadequate acceleration is quite a bit more difficult.

BTW, Mercedes influenced this feature before selling Chrysler to Cerberus, as the van was developed before Daimler walked away from Chrysler. In-the-dash gear selectors are common in Europe, and Mercedes is selling Chrysler sourced minivans with Mercedes badges on them in Europe.

zealot144

My dad owns the 09 Town and Country and he loves it, he has no problems with it, runs great and very reliable. not a bad price either. make sure to get it with the HID headlights. but to my dad who only buys chrysler cars he says it was the best car he could ever buy.

Jay B

strange at first but you get use to it.

Steve

i need people who have chrysler seabrings to tell me if you have problems with it alot..?

i want the 2007-2008 convertable model...but everyone is tellling me its like a tin can and not to get it..PEOPLE WHO HAVE ONE, HOW ARE THEY??...MINE WOULD BE NEW USED..

Asked by: serendipity5135 @ 2009-05-23 12:05:21

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clear all doubts visit this website http://automobilesltd.blogspot.com

asgdf

Sebrings were/are a piece of junk. Even fresh off of the assembly line.
It seems that they were put together using left-over parts from other Chrysler autos. I wouldn't have one.

DER ALTE FIRZ

The older Sebring convertibles were well built and trouble free. My wife has a 97 and after 147,000 hard miles the only things we have replaced other than filters and other tune up parts, were wheel bearings, and tie rod ends. With the new engine and hard drop top they are as good if not better than the older ones.

Don't over look reports on the Dodge Avenger they are built on the same platform and have the same running gear as the Sebring.

superbee

Well, consider this, a tin can is very durable and solid, the items inside stay good and safe until it's opened. Also, tin cans are considered to be the best method of storing food, so it's the best at doing what it does.

Seriously, though, they're good cars and they get pretty good reviews for the 2007 and 2008 models from both actual owners and the professional reviews.

Mark B

help changing my oil on my chrysler 300?

i am changing the oil on my 2005 chrysler 300c hemi.I am wondering where i am supposed to jack it up from under neath?i dont want to break anything.Please help!!

Asked by: dkizl @ 2009-05-23 18:18:30

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you shouldn't be under the car with just jacks. your owners manual says where and how to position the jacks.

hello

pinch welds always work theyre on the outer edge. use jack stands

Cuwee

I would get some jack stands or bricks.

Find flat street & feel or look under your car, you will feel or see the metal frame of the car (not the body or shell you will tear your frame up!) The frame is the sturdy structure of your car!

Place jack under thickest part of the frame in all 4 corners in front of the wheel and lift

Then place jack stand under frame next to jack!

Let the jack down slowly onto the jack stands make sure jack stand is sturdy before laying under car!
(You don't want the car to fall down on you) kick stand with your foot to check sturdiness

DANJA

You might be lucky see when you lay down in front of it if you can see or feel the oil pan bolt bec many times I just slide a oil drain pan under the front end and then slide myself up under the bumper and use a wrench or socket and take the pan bolts right out.Then once it's drained wipe off the drain pan bolt and reinstall it , then slide the pan under by the oil filter use a oil filter wrench and remove the filter, then rub some oil along the new filters gasket and then align it up and you should be able to turn it very freely on if lined up right.Be sure the filter is clean before trying to do the final tightening and it's best to double check it later for leaks etc once the oil is added and engine has run some.


Hope that helps if you do jack it up be sure you follow the owners manual and jack both side and use stands, plus I'd have emg brake on and block the rear wheels.Believe me the stands are well worth investments and so is a service manual too , plus a proper shop oil pan that has a place for the oil filter to sit.

When you add the oil add a good 3 litres then wait a bit then slightly turn the key allow the engine to just move a bit forcing the oil into the new oil filter , then wait a few mins and add more oil.Always wait when adding oil and if you've a hot engine and you check oil levels remember a hot engine has oil sitting up inside it and will show a 1/8 or 1/4 of a litre low on the deep stick and try not to ever add cold oils to a hot engine or cold water to a hot rad etc.

helpful bob

With Chrysler shutting down dealerships and dealers needing to sell inventory, what will discount to MSRP be?

With Chrysler shutting down dealerships and dealers needing to sell inventory, what will discount to MSRP be?

I'm curious to know if Chrysler dealers will be willing to take LESS than the MSRP or even below their cost in order to liquidate inventory of Chrysler cars. If so, what would be a reasonable discount to expect? This is a liquidation sale, yes?

Also, after one purchases a new Chrysler car, who will service it? Will there be any service plans to go with the car and if so, who will honor it? The next nearest Chrysler dealer that did not get shut down?

Will parts for Chrysler cars still be available in the future? My sense is that while Chrysler has declared bankruptcy, they may re-emerge after a plan of reorganization having renegotiated key contracts. Or is this a total melt-down / sale of all assets?

Asked by: John S. @ 2009-05-20 09:44:35

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I have heard that the inventory markdowns will not be so much in the beginning. And as it drags on, more markdowns will be offered.

As far as a warranty? The U.S. goverment set aside 7 billion dollars for warranty repair.

As far as who is going to do the work? Yes, another dealer not affected by the shutdown will honor it.

Parts? there will always be a market for good quality parts.

The Wizard

I suspect a lot of these cars/trucks will be auctioned, as they are not selling well even discounted. My son-in-law bought a new Dodge pickup for an UNBELIEVABLY low price, and I must admit: it's a danged NICE truck.

Paul

Since they're not all closing down, other dealerships will have to honor Chrysler warranties, you may have to travel a little farther though. Even if they all were to shut down, by law inventories will have to be available for at least 10 yrs. I wouldn't worry about that, they'll probably be available much longer than that.

The Wiz

If you find one closing down, you will get any car they have for less than they paid. For real too....no funny business. They have like 2 weeks to move all that junk....I mean product. All the good inventory has been bought by the other dealers who are staying in business.

Rudy H

i have a 1991 plymouth voyager and the window on the passager side won't go down how can i fix it ?

the window on the driver side works great

Asked by: kingsport772000 @ 2009-05-20 08:53:03

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Usually ,such a problem happenes when the window regulator goes bad , a used one from a junk yard would cost 40-50 bucks , labor runs around $35 .

sagantoree

The regulator motor has 3 plastic dowels in the case that shatter with age.
Remove door cover
remove the motor 3-4 screws, 10mm
remove the gear cover 3 screw
replace the plastic dowels.
reassemble.
I bought a set from a junk yard new for $5 10 years ago.

Dan W

We had a lot of this happen back then. The motor's brushes failed to make good contact with the armatures inside the motors. If you take a rubber mallet and with the engine running for extra voltage, hold the window button down and smack the bottom of the door just below the door panel and the motor will start working again This works about 90% of the time.

Jackolantern

If it's not the switch or motor, it's the plastic toothed regulator tape.

badbill1941

Hemi 245 will not start, no spark. cm valiant 1980. not elb, not coil, not spark plugs, not not distributer.?

hey i have just bought a valiant cm 1980 model and it started and ran fine, then just one time it completely cut out then couldnt be re started, does anyone have any ideas what it could be? thanks

Asked by: Max R @ 2009-05-21 03:04:55

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sounds like a electronic issue with power supply from and to the battery

Man

It's A bad ballast resistor.mounted on the fire wall.

good2go122

Could also be the ignition module on the distributor, try replacing that

Stark

You missed out leads. Are they sound? You should check their resistance if they're old. Got a multimeter? You're away. Check for 12V at the coil + while you're at it.

jdm64

i have a 2006 2.4 4 cyl crysler sebring. one day at a stop sign it just shut down. it didnt make no noise.?

I heard that the timing belt needs to be replaces. Now m question is, is that something I can do? I know how to work on cars but nothing major. Would it be hard and how much labor time are we talking about? I know how much it will cost me but I was wondering how to set the timing also. Any special tools I need? Just send me more info please. Hope to have it running this weekend. Thanks for all your time...

Asked by: your papi @ 2009-05-21 05:56:32

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Yes, a timing belt can do that. But there is a good chance that is not what is wrong with it. Many chrysler products have timing chains or sets and both of those are very durable.
It sounds like you don't work on cars too much. I would suggest that you take the car to a mechanic to have it diagnosed and repaired. The timing belt is fairly major and many times requires allot of time and expertise. A timing belt repair will run between $400 - 600 dollars depending on your region.
I don't think it is your timing belt most times timing belts break upon starting and not while you are just sitting there.

Jay Z

Before you go tearing the engine apart you must verify that it is getting spark at spark plugs,(could be a bad coil) and that it is getting fuel to the injector(could be a bad fuel pump in the gas tank), you can take the valve Cover off and check the timing belt on the end of the camshaft to see if it's broke or not. you could probably change it yourself if your careful to mark and baggie the various bolts and brackets that will have to come off. you will for sure need a cheap haynes manual for timing mark location and belt tensioner information. put a little mark on top of timing belt, bump engine with starter and see if mark has moved, if not than belt is broke, Hope i've helped a little, good luck.

Steve

If the timing belt broke, the sound of the engine while cranking would be very different than normal. Most likely much faster. Probably a sensor failure or ignition issue 80%, or a fuel system issue 20% chance. An autozone scanner should put you on the right track. if the belt broke, and it is an "interference" motor, its already too late.

scotts74birds

If it is a timing belt that broke you don't want to keep cranking the engine you are taking a chance on damaging valves and piston tops.You can remove the valve cover and see if the timing belt is still around the cam shaft.Your problem maybe in the ignition system?.Have someone help who has done this
You can get a repair manual,wrenches,sockets,timing light,torq wrench.if you take your time and read the repair manual you can do this.For your first time probably one full day maybe two depends on how good you understand the repair manual.

jeepster

Early Chrysler Lease Termination?

I have a 39 month vehicle lease through Chrysler. It has been approximately 1 year and I am moving to another state. Rather than taking the vehicle with me, and I am hoping to find a few options that will save me the most money. Is it possible to take it to a place like Carmax and trade, while paying the difference? Is it easy to find someone to take over the lease with the lease trading websites? What do termination fees look like?

Asked by: j1983 @ 2009-05-21 14:20:29

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Well it might be a lot harder since all the stuff going on with Dodge lately and the termination fee would all depend in how long into your lease agreement you are and what set penalty fees are stated , but it should tell you on your contract or call up the dealership etc.


Hope that helps and best of luck.

helpful bob

You cant trade it or sell it to Carmax or any dealer. Its not your car. You are renting it.Your only dealings are with the leasing company. There are severe penalties and fees for turning in a lease early. It will be spelled out in you lease agreement..................md

Uncle Jed

Try this link. It's these guys or write a big check. No question.

Rudy H

PT cruiser just turned off and wont start!!!?

PT cruiser just turned off and wont start!!!?

my 2003 pt cruiser had a little bit of gas i was getting off the interstate to get some gas,.. and my car just shut down!! everything just turn off,.. well we pushed the car off the off ramp,.. and put gas into it and still wont start,.. my dad changed the ignition coil pack,.. and didnt do anything,.. still wont start,.. dont have the money to take to a mechanic,... if any one knows anything about what i should do please help!!!!

oh,.. also checked the spark plugs, and fuel line,...

Asked by: Rachel R @ 2009-05-19 06:49:10

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LOL MO MO

Pooped in my Panties

Put the key in, and turn

Sammyv17

Check all the fuses, if need be buy a chiltons auto manual for your style vehicle.

bossman

This happened to me once. It was the fuel pump. They go out without any warning so it maybe that. Good luck.

dede

It will probably be you Fuel filter cause if they get too dirty then it might not let gas go through to the spark plugs.Change your fuel filter.

Javi95

You should check to see that you can hear the fuel pump buzzing or engaging once the key is in the run position, then you can also feel the fuel pump relay when ignition is turned in the same position.The relay should vibrate or buzz etc and the pump should be engaging but it could be a faulty fuel pump fuse or fuse pump relay or bad fuel pump.

I'd also want to be sure the gas filter isn't clogged on it and maybe add some gas treatment to the gas like STP or Lucas, plus I'd add more gas just in case.


Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if you run it low on gas in the past I'd for sure change the fuel filter and add gas treatment , plus it's possible a air bubble or air lock exists so use the bleeder valve I believe it's on the fuel rail on that vehicle.

helpful bob

i have a 1991 plymouth voyager and the window on the passager side won't go down how can i fix it ?

the window on the driver side works great

Asked by: kingsport772000 @ 2009-05-20 08:53:03

Answers ::
Usually ,such a problem happenes when the window regulator goes bad , a used one from a junk yard would cost 40-50 bucks , labor runs around $35 .

sagantoree

The regulator motor has 3 plastic dowels in the case that shatter with age.
Remove door cover
remove the motor 3-4 screws, 10mm
remove the gear cover 3 screw
replace the plastic dowels.
reassemble.
I bought a set from a junk yard new for $5 10 years ago.

Dan W

We had a lot of this happen back then. The motor's brushes failed to make good contact with the armatures inside the motors. If you take a rubber mallet and with the engine running for extra voltage, hold the window button down and smack the bottom of the door just below the door panel and the motor will start working again This works about 90% of the time.

Jackolantern

If it's not the switch or motor, it's the plastic toothed regulator tape.

badbill1941

i have a 2006 2.4 4 cyl crysler sebring. one day at a stop sign it just shut down. it didnt make no noise.?

I heard that the timing belt needs to be replaces. Now m question is, is that something I can do? I know how to work on cars but nothing major. Would it be hard and how much labor time are we talking about? I know how much it will cost me but I was wondering how to set the timing also. Any special tools I need? Just send me more info please. Hope to have it running this weekend. Thanks for all your time...

Asked by: your papi @ 2009-05-21 05:56:32

Answers ::
Yes, a timing belt can do that. But there is a good chance that is not what is wrong with it. Many chrysler products have timing chains or sets and both of those are very durable.
It sounds like you don't work on cars too much. I would suggest that you take the car to a mechanic to have it diagnosed and repaired. The timing belt is fairly major and many times requires allot of time and expertise. A timing belt repair will run between $400 - 600 dollars depending on your region.
I don't think it is your timing belt most times timing belts break upon starting and not while you are just sitting there.

Jay Z

Before you go tearing the engine apart you must verify that it is getting spark at spark plugs,(could be a bad coil) and that it is getting fuel to the injector(could be a bad fuel pump in the gas tank), you can take the valve Cover off and check the timing belt on the end of the camshaft to see if it's broke or not. you could probably change it yourself if your careful to mark and baggie the various bolts and brackets that will have to come off. you will for sure need a cheap haynes manual for timing mark location and belt tensioner information. put a little mark on top of timing belt, bump engine with starter and see if mark has moved, if not than belt is broke, Hope i've helped a little, good luck.

Steve

If the timing belt broke, the sound of the engine while cranking would be very different than normal. Most likely much faster. Probably a sensor failure or ignition issue 80%, or a fuel system issue 20% chance. An autozone scanner should put you on the right track

scotts74birds

If it is a timing belt that broke you don't want to keep cranking the engine you are taking a chance on damaging valves and piston tops.You can remove the valve cover and see if the timing belt is still around the cam shaft.Your problem maybe in the ignition system?.Have someone help who has done this
You can get a repair manual,wrenches,sockets,timing light,torq wrench.if you take your time and read the repair manual you can do this.For your first time probably one full day maybe two depends on how good you understand the repair manual.

jeepster

Hemi 245 will not start, no spark. cm valiant 1980. not elb, not coil, not spark plugs, not not distributer.?

hey i have just bought a valiant cm 1980 model and it started and ran fine, then just one time it completely cut out then couldnt be re started, does anyone have any ideas what it could be? thanks

Asked by: Max R @ 2009-05-21 03:04:55

Answers ::
sounds like a electronic issue with power supply from and to the battery

Man

It's A bad ballast resistor.mounted on the fire wall.

good2go122

Could also be the ignition module on the distributor, try replacing that

Stark

You missed out leads. Are they sound? You should check their resistance if they're old. Got a multimeter? You're away. Check for 12V at the coil + while you're at it.

jdm64

1974 'Cuda Project Value?

I just bought a project 1974 Plymouth 'Cuda(performance package barracuda) and want to know what its worth.

To start, I dont have a title. The last titled owner is now in prison for who knows how long and his kids lost the title in a house fire. They sold the car to the guy I bought it from with a bill of sale. I recieved a bill of sale as well. I have checked and the car isnt stolen or anything, and was last registered in 2004, so everything appears to check out. I am working on getting a bonded title.

Condition-Pretty much everything there. except the rear valance. All glass is good and rolls up and down fine, the drivetrain is there and believed to the the original 318 and auto tranny, so probably numbers matching. Supposedly runs when the carb and distributor wires are put back on...There is a little rust in the trunk and in a few spots in the floors, but it wont need full floors, probably just footwell patches needed. Trunk is maybe saveable, maybe not. The interior isnt nice by any means, but it would be pretty decent with new carpet and front seat covers and headliner.

It needs some body work. Not too rusty of a car, but it was hit in the rear. Looks to have only damaged the tail panel and rear crossmember and that little filler panel in between them. I have a near perfect new back bumper with it. Also, the driver quarter will probably need a lower patch and the passenger will either need a skin or lower patch depending on how bad the dents are... Front passenger fender is perfect, and the driver would be if the softball sized dent was taken out of it. The hood may need replacing, as it is a little wrinkled but I think its possibly saveable. If not, I will go buy another one for $300. Its the snorkel hood. The doors are just about perfect, and the rockers, door jambs and all look great too. The firewall also shows not rust or damage, And the frame is all solid. The gas tank and fuel lines look to have been replaced.



Im trying to see my best option here. I am already working on a 68 camaro project and I bought this on a whim, because its my dream car(well close enough....71 is my favorite) Its a little more of a project then I am looking for, but I want to be smart about my choices. I can either sell now, or after I get the bonded title and maybe try to get it running and driving, and complete a little bit of the body work(not floors or rear accident, but I could have everything else on the body taken care of. What do I need to do? I want to use the money to finish restoring my camaro.
OH and it was last inspected in 02, which gives me reason to believe that mechanically and electrically it might be in pretty good shape. I payed $2500 and the guy was getting phone calls the entire time I was there from people trying to offer him more. Im in the dallas area by the way.

Asked by: krazyfoo @ 2009-05-19 15:31:25

[Best Answer]You gave too much for a damaged car with no title. You need to get one if possible. I expect it won't be easy though as it has been resold a couple times illegally. I suggest calling the DMV for your state to see if securing a legal title is possible. A 1974 Barracuda with a 318 isn't the most desirable vehicle. If you can bail out without spending more on it, you should be able to recover what you have invested.

By : Marc @ 1242782047

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I hear ya on buying stuff on a whim, go to www.nadaguides.com/ and click the classic cars tab up top that should get you started on getting a price. I don't know all of the options on you car so I didn't try getting a price for it. My personal opinion is between $4,000-$6,000. Hope this helps.

mortega64

your best bet is probably to get it titled and work some of the cosmetic stuff; you would be surprised the amount of money you may be able to get a collector to pay you for it.

Christi

I would work on getting the title before any other plans are made.

done wrenching

You gave too much for a damaged car with no title. You need to get one if possible. I expect it won't be easy though as it has been resold a couple times illegally. I suggest calling the DMV for your state to see if securing a legal title is possible. A 1974 Barracuda with a 318 isn't the most desirable vehicle. If you can bail out without spending more on it, you should be able to recover what you have invested.

Marc

would you buy GM or Chrysler ?

would you buy GM or Chrysler ?

they go on banckruptcy. so your car is going to loose value.

Asked by: edwinjoel22 @ 2009-05-15 17:38:16

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GM

Joe

I would buy a Ford; I don't wanna an undervalue car

Livin' La Vida Gay

I never saw the point in buying them before. They never really made quality vehicles. Now I just have another reason not to.

Vincent P

I'm happy with my Chevy. Its reliable, gets good mileage, is fast, and handles good.

emiller1998

if they dont make your corvette anymore the one you have or buy now will put your 4 kids through college if they a 4 years old now dont worry the usa is not going out of business and these amateurs that are running it wont be there forever

ken k

GM

Patrick

Between the two of them, I'd prefer a GM. They have better and more appealing designs, unlike the dodge sedan line ups (their truck and minivan are the only good parts).

zachash1

I prefer Fords and Mazda products.
I will avoid buying another GM product (I have owned a few, one was too many and I did not learn the first time).
I might give Chrysler a chance if I knew that there were no Mitsubishi parts in it. But having been around when Fiat was marketed in the US before, I am not so sure that Fiat can help Chrysler regain the spot in my heart that the Dodge products had in my heart or the Jeeps did in my wifes.

Old Man Dirt

GM but just cuz chrysler is going bankrupt doesnt mean u shouldnt buy there cars
You can actually get a good deal on their car since every dealer is worried about the bailout

Ermin B

Neither. I have been a staunch supporter of North American cars and manufacturers for over 45 years. And for 45 years they have been selling me slipshod workmanship and incomprehensible warranties.

It's time to give the 'other guys' a shot at my hard earned dollar. Toyota or Lexus is next on my list.

Rapid Fire

both

handyclown

Unless you have been under a rock ALL cars lose money when you drive them off the lot. It's called depreciation!!!

THE UNCOOL 1

I'll stay with ford for my truck

Nissan or mazda for a sports car.

Benny Afro

Like someone else said,I don't know of many vehicles that go up in value unless they are classic vehicles.The Jeep Wrangler is rated as the #1 vehicle that holds it's value.I just bought a new Dodge Ram 2500HD,my 3rd one since 1996 and love it.The first 1 had over 400,000 miles on it and still ran great.

toledojeeper

All company's are going to go broke. These are the Capitalist days. The people with money are only investing in money (banks and financial institutions) Greed has clouded their minds. Until the mental midgets start investing in job producing corporations again. Don't buy any thing.

wmf936

Neither.....

mokume

Now's a great time to get a good deal. If you depend on your dealer for after-sale service, find out if they're on the chopping block and then see where the nearest dealer will be. There's plenty of good car repair shops around without having to use the dealer for every little thing. I only go back to the dealer when there's a recall.

Win S

I will buy american made thats all that matters.

cat man

Is GM and Chrysler going bankrupt?

So what's up, I haven't got the full story on this?

Asked by: Cesious Fox @ 2009-05-15 15:36:02

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chrysler is being bought out by fiat and idk about gm other than there dropping the pontiac and saturn brand

CuzCuz

Yes.

So now you have the full story. Chrysler already declared, but GM is going to declare bankruptcy by June 1.

Firebird

Yes...some divisions will survive...but expect a very different GM and Chrysler

RStarga...

what you do not know is that CEO 's want that to happen. IF NOT why they spend the last 20 years making CRAP cars so Expensive ?
even the magazines Car&Driver and Motor Trend admits and give us the list of the worst crappy american cars and they are not a match for japanese or eurepean cars. i am going to give you some examples.

dodge omni, celebrity,pontiac 600, fiero,Aries K , jeep cherokee,trans am, camaro dead and could be revived for what? anyway is going to be too expensive.

edwinjoel22

GM is bankrupt. They took billions of our dollars months ago because they couldn't pay the bills. Where I come from that means Bankrupt. They just haven't made it official yet.

And if Chrysler's deal with FIAT falls through they've had it too.

Rapid Fire

They are not going out of business,they are reorganizing.Fiat isn't buying Chrysler,they are going to form an alliance with Chrysler.

toledojeeper

chrysler has filed and government motors will be next.

Steve

Chrysler is already in bankruptcy proceedings. Fiat is new owner, by government fiat.

GM is on the verge. Expect it before summer, more likely 2 June. Pontiac is history. Probably Saturn too, at least as part of GM.

Ford will survive. BO and Company will pressure them to absort assets, workforce and liability. Watch.

As always, follow the money.

ff1054

97 chrysler lhs 98k miles just had water pump and timing chain replaced now shop tells me?

still overheating wants to tear apart says maybe head gasket or heads need shaving should I put money into that year of car says will cost about 1500 to 2000 besides 700.00 already put into for water pump not sure if worth it.

Asked by: Nancy M @ 2009-05-16 17:07:07

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sooooo/what can you buy for 1500 to 2000?? what was the complaint when you brought the car in/did you say it overheats or did you say replace water pump//if they diagnosed it wrong they have some obligation to you on added repairs/ask for a deal dont be bashful its your money/point out that if you knew it need 2700 to fix it you may not have had it fixed//their approach to this is very amatuer

ken k

Just do the math. What is it worth now? If you put $2k into it what will it be worth? Kelly Blue Book says it is worth $1.5k - $2.3k as a trade in. If you sell it yourself then the book says $2.7k - $3.6k.

So if you put $2k into it and then sold it you could come out $700-$1.6k ahead.

Don't for get to add the hassle factor of getting the work done and then selling it. What ever you chose, Good Luck!

Robert

Hey are you adding coolant to your radiator and are you blow white smoke out of your muffer if the awser is no then is not your head or your head gasket check your thermostat

William

How's the thermostat?

done wrenching

Everyone has a good answer. But I would question the repair shop. If you brought the car in overheating and had the work done and it is still overheating the diagnosis was not completely and thoughtfully done correct. Sound like they are just hit and missing. And how can you trust them to fix the problem since they screwed up the first time, granted 15-27 what are you going to get for that kind of money? But then should you really trust them pulling apart your engine where they didn't even get it right with a water pump. And if the pump is still around ask to see it and have them explain what and why the cause of the over heating problem

rick b

they are trying to screw you. I have an eagle vision, the same damn car. mine was overheating...was the thermostat. 12 dollar part!!! I replaced it myself in about 20 minutes. unless you are leaking oil like a siv and you have smoke coming out of the exhaust; blue of white, it is not the heads. they are dumbasses. I have replaced head gaskets before and this doesn't sound like that at all. tell them to replace the damn thermostat and see if that works. tell them I called them a bunch of retards for good measure.

Who are you?

Is the name of that shop called Rabbit Hole Service cause any professional shop would have done the proper testing to see what the problem was. this a classic example of ineptness or them taken u down the hole If they were reputable they would minus the cost of the chain and pump from the head-gasket ..And you could go head and have them repair the gasket and have the bottom of the engine go, there are no guarantees.and then you will be looking at a whole rebuilt motor..Time for that LHS to follow its maker

Steve from PA

How can you get chrysler car parts?

I am looking at buying a Jeep and it includes a life long power train warranty but with Chrysler going out of business how will people who have their products be able to get parts to fix up their cars in a few years if they are no longer making parts for them?

Asked by: sowhatsyawant @ 2009-05-16 00:31:20

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There will always be parts through aftermarket makers, at least until the vehicle is about ten years old. Many parts well after that.

Danny B

Chrysler will be obligated to produce parts for their vehicles for ten years after the last car is made. Car companies do that now. So if you have an 1999 model the company can start discontinuing parts. So us the taxpayer will be supporting Chrysler's part manufacturing if they go under.

Phill

chrysler and dodge dealers are still there. they only closed down dealers that have no potential. you can get mopar (chrysler) parts at your local dealer.

T A

Chrysler is not out of business. They are still making cars, service parts, and shipping both to dealerships where you can exchange money for them.

emiller1998

only the unlucky dealers got a letter Thursday that they were going to be shut down.you can still buy mopar parts at the dealer,soon to be fiat.

Steve

Chrysler isn't going out of business yet,and even if they did Jeep would be sold to another company.The warranties if Chrysler goes out of business will be backed by the US Government.

toledojeeper

chrysler isnt going out of business just their cutting down on dealerships

bitchyness

Does Chrsyler still honor warranties on their cars?

I have a 2008 Chrsyler 300 and would like to know if their warranty is still in effect.

Asked by: roger o @ 2009-05-16 18:24:33

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Yes,they are not out of business and if they were the US Government is backing the warranties.

Rickb..the US Treasury has said they will back the warranties of Chrysler vehicles if they go out of business.

toledojeeper

Yes. Chrysler will reportedly continue to operate under their bankruptcy. As long as your warranty is still valid and you can find a authorized dealer to service it, you should be in good shape.

Even over to the long run, I doubt your warranty will be affected no matter who owns Chrysler. I don't think a bankruptcy judge will let the warranties go. I'm willing to bet that even the US gov would stand by them if they absolutely had to.

?

Yes they are, even in chapter 11, and with the 800 dealerss being closed. You just may have to drive a little further to get the work done. And even if Chrysler goes bust some investment group will pick up the contracts since they are worth money.
And NO the goverment will not honor nor pay the warranties the goverment is not in the business of repairing cars

rick b

Yes but best believe when you go to the dealer have proof all of your scheduled services, remove any aftermarket stuff like Diablo tunning, mods etc, cause the warranty guy will be getting tougher and looking closer at warranty work and be looking for any reason to void your contract..

Steve from PA

yes

Steve

Yes, the dealers that are still open will honor all Chrysler warranties.

C-Tech

Bankrupcty does always relieve them of warranty responsibilities, although it has. But in the wacky world we live, or at least under he new owner BO and Company, you're covered. They said so.

ff1054