What is the best mod to get the most power out of my car for under $50?

Question 1
What is the best mod to get the most power out of my car for under $50?...  I have a 1978 Chrysler Cordoba with a 360ci and I am on a budget and was wondering how I could get more power out of it for cheap? Thanks in advance.

Answers
1)   Nothing.

Nothing under $50 will provide any power at all to your car.

Seriously. - Vipassana

2)   buy some flame stickers and put them on the fenders behind the wheels.. - Bubski

3)   Fresh set of plugs and a cheap timing light is about all you are going to get for around that kind of money. You would be surprised how much power that could add in a poorly tuned car.

(Cool old car BTW) - The Freak Show

4)   If you have a tow hitch, you could get one of those plug in motorboat fan blades. That should increase your aerodynamics and add at least .05 hp.

I kid of course. Under 50 bucks? Not a thing. You can't even get a tune up for that, and even more efficient spark plugs (which would be under 50) would require a good tune afterward. - Helper Monkey

5)   $50?????? are you F U C K I N G kiding me? absolutly nothing except a drop in K&N air filter to give like 1 hp - None

6)   you can make sure the airfilter is clean, put a snorkel system to get fresh air in sealed, and use some fuel additive octane booster. Don't drive any weight around your not using and give it 3 degrees of advance. turn the distributor just a tad counterclockwise. - Joseph


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Question 2
my 98 voyager is stuck in first gear what can i check?...  

Answers
1)   The warp nacells, then the plasma conduits. - Megabonceace

2)   The transmission fluid would be a start. Never change it though. Only add it, if needed. - Hear No Evil

3)   Transmission fluid, in park with the engine running - Frank Bama

4)   Nothing, get the trans rebuilt - rick b

5)   Is the engine light on, are you getting any codes, did you check the transmission fluid level?I'd do that and get back to us.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way once you get the code or codes I'd try disconnecting the battery for awhile and then seeing if the transmission starts shifting again. - helpful bob


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Question 3
Are PT cruisers for girls or gay guys?...  I'm a 16 year old boy and straight.A family friend is getting a new car and is selling his 01 navy blue pt cruiser with 70,000 miles for cheap and my mom wants to get it for me. I never really liked the way they looked, but it's a car. Would I look gay driving one of these???

Answers
1)   you would look gay walking because you have no car - pickmefirstplz

2)   They are for both....Hey your 16,it,s a good car and it,s cheap!!!It,s better than taking the bus or walking...Go for it!!! - Johnny Rotten

3)   I only ever saw Fat old ladies and guys who live with their Mom driving them. Gay? Nah, I dont think so ...Its a car drive it and be happy. - I'm Blessed

4)   Nope it's a car and if people make fun of you who cares it's a car. And like stated above you'd probably rather be driving than walking. - Tyler


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Question 4
Is there a Hybrid Cadillac SUV?...  Is there a Hybrid Cadillac period?

Answers
1)   no not yet - Ry

2)   Yes. There is an Esclade Hybrid. - emiller1998

3)   Yes period - rick b


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Question 5
how do i remove the inside door panel, 1998 plymouth grand voyager to repair the power window?...  the screws come out easily but the panel doesn't budge, are there clips involved?

Answers
1)   Be sure that you got all the screws out bec screws can be hidden by or under the door handles etc.

Yes there are a series of plastic clips that hold the panel to the door. There is tool that is suited for this job and your parts store will likely have one.



There is no diagram that shows there specific location, but there will about 10 them around the perimeter of the panel.



For what it is worth, here are the removal instructions in the service manual.



1. Remove the plug and remove screw attaching door pull cup to inner door panel.
2. Remove switch bezel and disconnect power window/memory switch.
3. Remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket.
4. If equipped, remove window crank.Remove screw holding door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle .
5. Disengage clips attaching door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
6. Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange from inner belt molding at top of door.
7. Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
8. Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside latch release handle Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
9. Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy lamp electrical connectors.
10. Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way check the window switch and ground closely too bec it could need cleaning with a wire brush etc.I'd advice you to pick up that tool and some extra clips bec they usually brake etc and it's best to have solid clips when reattaching the door panel. - helpful bob

2)   Is your Jeep Grand Cherokee Power window's acting up? Can you not open your window's when you want to get your fast food. You can hear the motor turning but the window doesn't move or is falling down? Chances are that your regulator is damaged. You can get one online and change it yourself in under an hour to save some serious $MONEY$. You can purchase a strong and durable OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURES) regulator/motor for about $120 I prefer OEM over aftermarket simply because the aftermarket is cheaply made and do not last the excessive wear of everyday use and will fail in a short period of time. Dealers charge around $400 for the same OEM part!)

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to change your window regulator. My model is specifically a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. 1999-2000 models are compatible and the 2001-2004 are compatible.Make sure you get your right Jeep vehicle year because the regulator/motors change

Tools needed for the job:

New regulator Needle-nose pliers Socket wrench: 10mm, and 1/4 sockets Screwdriver (phillips, flat, and medium-sized torx bits) some rags: STEPS:

1. Take off the door panel. You will find 3 screws. One in the armrest, one behind a plastic cover near the sideview mirror, and a torx screw underneath the door handle - just pry it up like you're opening the door and unscrew.

2. Use your long flathead screwdriver or other similar tool to carefully pry the plastic panel away from the door frame. Careful you don't break it. There are a bunch of plastic clips that attach it - you will break some of these so don't worry. You can always order some replacements for cheap.

3. Now disconnect everything attached to the panel: power window cable, mirror cable, and door and lock controls. Once you get all the cables disconnected, look for the tiny plastic clasps over the cover of the metal rods for the door and lock mechanisms. Gently push up and turn the plastic rings slightly to the side and the rods should pull straight up.

4. Remove the speaker (4 screws and a connector plug).

5. Remove the vapor barrier. This is just a giant black plastic cover that sits between the door and the plastic panel. Ease it off and try to keep all the black adhesive attached so you can reuse it to reattach it later.

6. Pull out the interior rubber seal/guard that sits in the bottom window groove - just pry it up and pull it out. Leave the one on the outside of the car alone. You may have a piece of foam at each end like I did - if so, make sure you keep them.

7. Look inside the hole to find the regulator. Probably easier to see if the window is down at this point. Notice the two nobs from the window that attach to the regulator, there is a metal clip holding it to the plastic receiver. Pull out the pin on both sides.

8. Carefully dislodge the window from the plastic nobs. Once you do this, nothing will be holding the window.You can hold up the window with two pieces of masking tape.Place them on them on the window and over the frame and place other side of tape on other side of window.

9. With the window removed from the regulator, it's time to manuever it out. With it inside the door, turn it almost upside down so the bottom of the window comes out the top first. Otherwise you won't be able to remove it from the door. Be careful

10. Disconnect the plug attaching the power/controls to the window motor.

11. Remove the 4 screws holding the regulator onto the door. (The upper left one should just be loosened so it will hang-in-place). Do the same for the motor (3 screws).

12. Now dislodge the entire regulator/motor assembly from the screw holes and tilt it sideways inside the door. Slowly maneuver it to the hole below the speaker and pull the assembly out.

13. Remove thewindow regulators 3 screws on the motor connecting it to the regulator.

14. Line up the new regulator the same way the old one was connected.It should align perfectly.

15. Install everything in the reverse order.

Things to remember!!!

When reattaching the plastic panel, it will work better if you take out all the plastic clasps that are stuck in the metal part of the door and insert them in their proper place in the plastic panel. That way you can bang the panel onto the door and they will lock in place in the holes of the door frame. Once you get the new motor/regulator assembly back in, you can grab your door panel, hold it nearby, connect the power cables and test it before putting the window back in and reconnecting everything. The window should go up/down with no problem. When you get the window back in, don't forget to reinstall the pins that hold's the window in place Good luck! And pat yourself on the back for a job well done. (POWER WINDOW SYSTEMS IS OUR SPECIALTY) - Dewayne

3)   Yes there are a series of plastic clips that hold the panel to the door. There is tool that is suited for this job and your parts store will likely have one.



There is no diagram that shows there specific location, but there will about 10 them around the perimiter of the panel.



For what it is worth, here are the removal instructions in the service manual.



1. Remove the plug and remove screw attaching door pull cup to inner door panel.
2. Remove switch bezel and disconnect power window/memory switch.
3. Remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket.
4. If equipped, remove window crank.Remove screw holding door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle .
5. Disengage clips attaching door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
6. Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange from inner belt molding at top of door.
7. Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
8. Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside latch release handle Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
9. Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy lamp electrical connectors.
10. Remove front door trim panel from vehicle. - brumal


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my 98 voyager is stuck in first gear what can i check?

Question 1
my 98 voyager is stuck in first gear what can i check?...  

Answers
1)   The warp nacells, then the plasma conduits. - Megabonceace

2)   The transmission fluid would be a start. Never change it though. Only add it, if needed. - Hear No Evil

3)   Transmission fluid, in park with the engine running - Frank Bama

4)   Nothing, get the trans rebuilt - rick b

5)   Is the engine light on, are you getting any codes, did you check the transmission fluid level?I'd do that and get back to us.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way once you get the code or codes I'd try disconnecting the battery for awhile and then seeing if the transmission starts shifting again. - helpful bob


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Question 2
Can I drive my pt cruiser to the mechanic if the serpentine belt is missing?...  so basically my question is... does the serpentine belt affect the water pump? I asked this once but the answer I got was not clear, someone please answer me, thank you!

Answers
1)   Not only the water pump, but alternator and power steering too.
Don't do it. - Pancakes

2)   Just what do you think that particular belt is for decoration. Of course it affects the water pump. I doubt you get 5 miles, and that's being generous, down the road before you overheat your engine and maybe get to buy a new engine to go with that new belt. Many mechanics will tow your vehicle at little or no expense if they think that you'll be back for any other work. - Karl

3)   Physically, you'll get a couple miles. But even taking it down the road will cost you a lot more than $30 for a new belt. You have no cooling system but you might kill your battery before the heat seizes the engine since the alternator isn't working, you wont have power steering and in a lot of cars you wont have power brakes if your car has a hydrolic brake booster

Not to mention it'll be an uncomfortable ride with no cold or blowing air. - Garrett

4)   Hey whats up and dude i am 14 years old but when i helped my cousin replace his serpintine belt on his vw corrado i could clearly see that it keeps a lot of stuff going and i am not trying to be mean but i helped my cousin replace his it was mad easy, i you suggest registering in one of hundreds of automobile forums on line it could save you a lot of time and money.but you drive a pt cruiser and my cousin drives a suped up volkswagon corrado pretty big difference.but you should be able to do it by yourself, get a friend to help you if you got time have fun with it.oh and do drive it without a serpintine belt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - James


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Question 3
Is there a Hybrid Cadillac SUV?...  Is there a Hybrid Cadillac period?

Answers
1)   no not yet - Ry

2)   Yes. There is an Esclade Hybrid. - emiller1998

3)   Yes period - rick b


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Question 4
Do mayors in your town control the school sytems and/or the boards?...  This is a hot item in NYC with the power of the Boards.

Answers
1)   In my town, the school board members pretty much control the school budget - and that pretty much controls the schools.
However, they are up for re-election every two years and that reins in any power trips that they might get a mind to try and legislate. - LeAnne

2)   Tradtionally, the school board and the city council have been two separate things with different people. I suppose the city council members are legally able to run for school board also, but I wonder whether they'd be elected if they did. Does NY really work that way? - Emelina

3)   Where I live the Board of Education, City Council, and County Commission are all separate entities. They have different areas of authority, different HR, maintenance, transportation, accounting departments, etc. They each set different property tax rates and issue separate bonds if needed. Their only connection is that each body assigns a member to be an observer to attend the meetings of each other. - Honey


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Question 5
Are PT cruisers for girls or gay guys?...  I'm a 16 year old boy and straight.A family friend is getting a new car and is selling his 01 navy blue pt cruiser with 70,000 miles for cheap and my mom wants to get it for me. I never really liked the way they looked, but it's a car. Would I look gay driving one of these???

Answers
1)   you would look gay walking because you have no car - pickmefirstplz

2)   They are for both....Hey your 16,it,s a good car and it,s cheap!!!It,s better than taking the bus or walking...Go for it!!! - Johnny Rotten

3)   I only ever saw Fat old ladies and guys who live with their Mom driving them. Gay? Nah, I dont think so ...Its a car drive it and be happy. - I'm Blessed


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Can I drive my pt cruiser to the mechanic if the serpentine belt is missing?

Question 1
Can I drive my pt cruiser to the mechanic if the serpentine belt is missing?...  so basically my question is... does the serpentine belt affect the water pump? I asked this once but the answer I got was not clear, someone please answer me, thank you!

Answers
1)   Not only the water pump, but alternator and power steering too.
Don't do it. - Pancakes

2)   Just what do you think that particular belt is for decoration. Of course it affects the water pump. I doubt you get 5 miles, and that's being generous, down the road before you overheat your engine and maybe get to buy a new engine to go with that new belt. Many mechanics will tow your vehicle at little or no expense if they think that you'll be back for any other work. - Karl

3)   Physically, you'll get a couple miles. But even taking it down the road will cost you a lot more than $30 for a new belt. You have no cooling system but you might kill your battery before the heat seizes the engine since the alternator isn't working, you wont have power steering and in a lot of cars you wont have power brakes if your car has a hydrolic brake booster

Not to mention it'll be an uncomfortable ride with no cold or blowing air. - Garrett

4)   Hey whats up and dude i am 14 years old but when i helped my cousin replace his serpintine belt on his vw corrado i could clearly see that it keeps a lot of stuff going and i am not trying to be mean but i helped my cousin replace his it was mad easy, i you suggest registering in one of hundreds of automobile forums on line it could save you a lot of time and money.but you drive a pt cruiser and my cousin drives a suped up volkswagon corrado pretty big difference.but you should be able to do it by yourself, get a friend to help you if you got time have fun with it.oh and do drive it without a serpintine belt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - James


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Question 2
what would be a good name for a navy blue pt cruiser?...  when i get my license in a few months ill be inheriting my dads pt cruiser, and i want a cute pet name for it. suggestions?

it looks like this: http://gtcarlot.com/gallery/16283608-640.jpg
hahahahaha, why shouldnt i name it?

Answers
1)   Dont want to offend you...but please dont name a pt cruiser. - Derek

2)   Id do something like "Kennedy". now lets see if anyone can put the two together. - DodgeDude

3)   it's the PT LOSER for sure. - jacksprat

4)   STOVE - ken k


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Question 3
If I put bigger rims on my chrysler 300m would I have to change the computer?...  I want to put bigger rims on my chrysler 300m, but i have heard that if you do, it would effect the computer in the car or something. I wanted to know if this is true and if it matters. and how much it would cost to tweak the computer.
Oh, I forgot to mention its a 2000 Chrysler 300m

Answers
1)   If the height is a different size, the computer has to be reprogrammed. You don't have to change the computer. If you don't reprogram it, the speedometer will be off. I would get the same height to avoid any problems and expense. - REV B

2)   This would be the case with older automobiles, but not with a recent model like your Chrysler 300, the computer will adjust itself. - Fernando

3)   If the tires you put on are taller than the existing tires, the only difference will be the speedometer reading a little slower than the actual speed, that's it. - done wrenching


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Question 4
Are PT cruisers for girls or gay guys?...  I'm a 16 year old boy and straight.A family friend is getting a new car and is selling his 01 navy blue pt cruiser with 70,000 miles for cheap and my mom wants to get it for me. I never really liked the way they looked, but it's a car. Would I look gay driving one of these???

Answers
1)   you would look gay walking because you have no car - pickmefirstplz

2)   They are for both....Hey your 16,it,s a good car and it,s cheap!!!It,s better than taking the bus or walking...Go for it!!! - Johnny Rotten

3)   I only ever saw Fat old ladies and guys who live with their Mom driving them. Gay? Nah, I dont think so ...Its a car drive it and be happy. - I'm Blessed


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Question 5
my 98 voyager is stuck in first gear what can i check?...  

Answers
1)   The warp nacells, then the plasma conduits. - Megabonceace

2)   The transmission fluid would be a start. Never change it though. Only add it, if needed. - Hear No Evil

3)   Transmission fluid, in park with the engine running - Frank Bama


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how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?

Question 1
how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?...  

Answers
1)   Why would you want to. You drive a Chrysler. - Wally Balls

2)   rims, aftermarket grill and tint the windows. sweet stealth look - joel b

3)   tints and wheels - pickmefirstplz

4)   Grills are cheap and easy, pretty snazzy. My cousin replaced his grill with a mesh looking one, really added some style. And of course, rims, tint (look at the laws where you live though). Look up headlights too, I don't really care for the square ones, but I think they'd be better if they were white HIDs instead of the piss yellow that come with it out of the factory. - Mark

5)   Tint your windows and put black rims and of course the grille. Dont go too crazy with size stick with 18-20 inch rims and your car will look a lot more classy and will look like you customized it but not sloppy like a teenager did it. also is yours a V-6 or C or SRT?

if it is a SRT try to keep it looking more stock, dont go too crazy

if it is a C you may want to change the mufflers for flowmasters, or borla

if it is a V6 consider also changing the headlights, i find the v6 headlights way uglier than the v8 - ahmedniu

6)   In my mind...17" wheels with good rubber, a good cat-back exhaust, and a Hennessey twin turbo setup. Nobody actually buys V6 300's, right? Tint hides things while it's parked. Twin turbos hide the whole car in motion...can't see what you can't keep up with. And you don't look like a douchebag with giant chrome wheels on it, trying to make your $30,000 Chrysler look like a rappers jacked up $300,000 Bentley on giant wheels like they always do. Any wheel over 18" is useless, and realistically should be illegal in my mind because they are a safety hazard, but that's all opinion. - Sean


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Question 2
what would be a good name for a navy blue pt cruiser?...  when i get my license in a few months ill be inheriting my dads pt cruiser, and i want a cute pet name for it. suggestions?

it looks like this: http://gtcarlot.com/gallery/16283608-640.jpg
hahahahaha, why shouldnt i name it?

Answers
1)   Dont want to offend you...but please dont name a pt cruiser. - Derek

2)   Id do something like "Kennedy". now lets see if anyone can put the two together. - DodgeDude

3)   it's the PT LOSER for sure. - jacksprat

4)   STOVE - ken k


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Question 3
Can I drive my pt cruiser to the mechanic if the serpentine belt is missing?...  so basically my question is... does the serpentine belt affect the water pump? I asked this once but the answer I got was not clear, someone please answer me, thank you!

Answers
1)   Not only the water pump, but alternator and power steering too.
Don't do it. - Pancakes

2)   Just what do you think that particular belt is for decoration. Of course it affects the water pump. I doubt you get 5 miles, and that's being generous, down the road before you overheat your engine and maybe get to buy a new engine to go with that new belt. Many mechanics will tow your vehicle at little or no expense if they think that you'll be back for any other work. - Karl

3)   Physically, you'll get a couple miles. But even taking it down the road will cost you a lot more than $30 for a new belt. You have no cooling system but you might kill your battery before the heat seizes the engine since the alternator isn't working, you wont have power steering and in a lot of cars you wont have power brakes if your car has a hydrolic brake booster

Not to mention it'll be an uncomfortable ride with no cold or blowing air. - Garrett

4)   Hey whats up and dude i am 14 years old but when i helped my cousin replace his serpintine belt on his vw corrado i could clearly see that it keeps a lot of stuff going and i am not trying to be mean but i helped my cousin replace his it was mad easy, i you suggest registering in one of hundreds of automobile forums on line it could save you a lot of time and money.but you drive a pt cruiser and my cousin drives a suped up volkswagon corrado pretty big difference.but you should be able to do it by yourself, get a friend to help you if you got time have fun with it.oh and do drive it without a serpintine belt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - James


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Question 4
If I put bigger rims on my chrysler 300m would I have to change the computer?...  I want to put bigger rims on my chrysler 300m, but i have heard that if you do, it would effect the computer in the car or something. I wanted to know if this is true and if it matters. and how much it would cost to tweak the computer.
Oh, I forgot to mention its a 2000 Chrysler 300m

Answers
1)   If the height is a different size, the computer has to be reprogrammed. You don't have to change the computer. If you don't reprogram it, the speedometer will be off. I would get the same height to avoid any problems and expense. - REV B

2)   This would be the case with older automobiles, but not with a recent model like your Chrysler 300, the computer will adjust itself. - Fernando

3)   If the tires you put on are taller than the existing tires, the only difference will be the speedometer reading a little slower than the actual speed, that's it. - done wrenching


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Question 5
the a/c in my chrystler town and country. the back a/c is working fine but the front a/c only blows on high?...  the fan motor is a new one and i tested it and it is working.

Answers
1)   very common on dodge and chrysler vans....go to your local dealer and tell them you need a blower motor resistor for your van

now i say go to dealer cause they are slightly better than ones you get from parts houses so i have found out

they are easy to install most are under dash on pasenger side or right behind the glove box on those vans - wondering

2)   You need a front blower motor resistor. - Dave

3)   The blower resister is located under the unit next to the round blower motor. You can identify it by it's oblong wire connector plug in and it only has 2 screws one on each end holding it in. - Jackolantern


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how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?

Question 1
how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?...  

Answers
1)   Why would you want to. You drive a Chrysler. - Wally Balls

2)   rims, aftermarket grill and tint the windows. sweet stealth look - joel b

3)   tints and wheels - pickmefirstplz

4)   Grills are cheap and easy, pretty snazzy. My cousin replaced his grill with a mesh looking one, really added some style. And of course, rims, tint (look at the laws where you live though). Look up headlights too, I don't really care for the square ones, but I think they'd be better if they were white HIDs instead of the piss yellow that come with it out of the factory. - Mark

5)   Tint your windows and put black rims and of course the grille. Dont go too crazy with size stick with 18-20 inch rims and your car will look a lot more classy and will look like you customized it but not sloppy like a teenager did it. also is yours a V-6 or C or SRT?

if it is a SRT try to keep it looking more stock, dont go too crazy

if it is a C you may want to change the mufflers for flowmasters, or borla

if it is a V6 consider also changing the headlights, i find the v6 headlights way uglier than the v8 - ahmedniu

6)   In my mind...17" wheels with good rubber, a good cat-back exhaust, and a Hennessey twin turbo setup. Nobody actually buys V6 300's, right? Tint hides things while it's parked. Twin turbos hide the whole car in motion...can't see what you can't keep up with. And you don't look like a douchebag with giant chrome wheels on it, trying to make your $30,000 Chrysler look like a rappers jacked up $300,000 Bentley on giant wheels like they always do. Any wheel over 18" is useless, and realistically should be illegal in my mind because they are a safety hazard, but that's all opinion. - Sean


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Question 2
what would be a good name for a navy blue pt cruiser?...  when i get my license in a few months ill be inheriting my dads pt cruiser, and i want a cute pet name for it. suggestions?

it looks like this: http://gtcarlot.com/gallery/16283608-640.jpg
hahahahaha, why shouldnt i name it?

Answers
1)   Dont want to offend you...but please dont name a pt cruiser. - Derek

2)   Id do something like "Kennedy". now lets see if anyone can put the two together. - DodgeDude

3)   it's the PT LOSER for sure. - jacksprat

4)   STOVE - ken k


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Question 3
the a/c in my chrystler town and country. the back a/c is working fine but the front a/c only blows on high?...  the fan motor is a new one and i tested it and it is working.

Answers
1)   very common on dodge and chrysler vans....go to your local dealer and tell them you need a blower motor resistor for your van

now i say go to dealer cause they are slightly better than ones you get from parts houses so i have found out

they are easy to install most are under dash on pasenger side or right behind the glove box on those vans - wondering

2)   You need a front blower motor resistor. - Dave

3)   The blower resister is located under the unit next to the round blower motor. You can identify it by it's oblong wire connector plug in and it only has 2 screws one on each end holding it in. - Jackolantern


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Question 4
1997 concord rear-wheel drive?...  I'm not an expert on cars, but I had a 97 concord that could not handle well in the snow or bad weather. I used to burn rubber when I hit the gas too fast. I thought it was a rear-wheel drive, does anyone know if this sounds right. Please help

Answers
1)   Front wheel drive. - Mark

2)   It is for sure a front wheel drive. I used to own one. - nellybob

3)   the Concord is a Chrysler LH platform car. It has the motor sitting north to south like most rear wheel drives but is a trans axle front wheel drive car. - DodgeDude


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Question 5
can a Chrysler transponder key be reprogrammed?...  I had a 06 Chrysler 300c (5.7L) and it was totaled and I still have two keys for it.

After my car was totaled i purchased a 2006 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 (6.1L) and only had one key for it. The key is now missing and I was wondering if i can take my old keys (300c) and take out the chip and put it in another key if i will be able to program it. I asked the dealer and he said he was not sure.

Please only provide FACTS and not opinions, and please only talk about chrysler products (chrysler, dodge, jeep)

Answers
1)   No. - Dave

2)   No. Chrysler chips lock when initially programmed. You won't be able to program the chip regardless, a scan tool is required. - Hillbilly Locksmith

3)   You will have to purchase a new key from a dealer and the dealer will have to take the new key and program it to the sentry chip located around the ignition switch. - Jackolantern


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how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?

Question 1
how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?...  

Answers
1)   Why would you want to. You drive a Chrysler. - Wally Balls

2)   rims, aftermarket grill and tint the windows. sweet stealth look - joel b

3)   tints and wheels - pickmefirstplz

4)   Grills are cheap and easy, pretty snazzy. My cousin replaced his grill with a mesh looking one, really added some style. And of course, rims, tint (look at the laws where you live though). Look up headlights too, I don't really care for the square ones, but I think they'd be better if they were white HIDs instead of the piss yellow that come with it out of the factory. - Mark

5)   Tint your windows and put black rims and of course the grille. Dont go too crazy with size stick with 18-20 inch rims and your car will look a lot more classy and will look like you customized it but not sloppy like a teenager did it. also is yours a V-6 or C or SRT?

if it is a SRT try to keep it looking more stock, dont go too crazy

if it is a C you may want to change the mufflers for flowmasters, or borla

if it is a V6 consider also changing the headlights, i find the v6 headlights way uglier than the v8 - ahmedniu

6)   In my mind...17" wheels with good rubber, a good cat-back exhaust, and a Hennessey twin turbo setup. Nobody actually buys V6 300's, right? Tint hides things while it's parked. Twin turbos hide the whole car in motion...can't see what you can't keep up with. And you don't look like a douchebag with giant chrome wheels on it, trying to make your $30,000 Chrysler look like a rappers jacked up $300,000 Bentley on giant wheels like they always do. Any wheel over 18" is useless, and realistically should be illegal in my mind because they are a safety hazard, but that's all opinion. - Sean


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Question 2
1997 concord rear-wheel drive?...  I'm not an expert on cars, but I had a 97 concord that could not handle well in the snow or bad weather. I used to burn rubber when I hit the gas too fast. I thought it was a rear-wheel drive, does anyone know if this sounds right. Please help

Answers
1)   Front wheel drive. - Mark

2)   It is for sure a front wheel drive. I used to own one. - nellybob


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Question 3
the a/c in my chrystler town and country. the back a/c is working fine but the front a/c only blows on high?...  the fan motor is a new one and i tested it and it is working.

Answers
1)   very common on dodge and chrysler vans....go to your local dealer and tell them you need a blower motor resistor for your van

now i say go to dealer cause they are slightly better than ones you get from parts houses so i have found out

they are easy to install most are under dash on pasenger side or right behind the glove box on those vans - wondering

2)   You need a front blower motor resistor. - Dave


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Question 4
Where is the emergency fuel shut off inertia switch or relay in a 1986 Plymouth Conquest TSi?...  The car is also known as a Mitsubishi Starion. I need an answer soon because the car wont start and I already replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter. Also I removed the fuel line going to the injector and no gas is coming through when I crank the engine. So if you think it is a different problem, please tell me.

Answers
1)   nice car. check for fuel before the pressure regulator - mjmik1

2)   There probably is no reset switch, if it has one, it would likely be in the trunk somewhere. If it has a relay, it would be under the hood somewhere.

Best thing is to get a manual that has wiring diagrams and see if it shows if it has and where the shut down relay would be located (also called auto-shut down relay -- ASD for short). It might also be a fuel pump relay. Also, check all of the fuses to make sure it isn't a blown fuse, and check the wires going to the pump to make sure they didn't get broken, pulled out, or chewed by rodents, etc.

You could also check to see if it's getting power to the pump connector, to make sure it isn't a bad pump. I've seen it happen, especially with cheap aftermarket pumps.

If you can't find it, try checking with a Conquest/Starion enthusiast message board to see if someone there has more knowledge and can help you better. I never really worked on any of these and have very limited knowledge of them. But I do know they're fun cars to drive :) - Mark B


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Question 5
360 V8 in a Chrysler Sebring?...  I think it would be neat if someone put a 360 V8 and 5-speed manual in a '98 Sebring, along with doing a RWD conversion. They're sporty looking cars, just too civilized. Would a V8 even fit in the engine bay?

Answers
1)   Sure, it would fit, but you'd have to fabricate the entire undercarriage from scratch. Because the Sebring is a unibody, the sheet metal body is one complex weldment, you could maybe mount it on an existing rear drive frame instead of trying to reinvent the wheel. It'd take a pile of $$$$ and a complete shop, but it would be possible. - rick29148

2)   It could be done. It will be expensive. A completely fabricated front subframe and rear subframe for the suspension will need the be built. A crate Hemi motor would be my engine choice and the Viper trans and rear suspension assembly is availible. Are you listening Jay Leno? - C-Tech


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how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?

Question 1
how can i customize a silver chrysler 300?...  

Answers
1)   Why would you want to. You drive a Chrysler. - Wally Balls

2)   rims, aftermarket grill and tint the windows. sweet stealth look - joel b

3)   tints and wheels - pickmefirstplz

4)   Grills are cheap and easy, pretty snazzy. My cousin replaced his grill with a mesh looking one, really added some style. And of course, rims, tint (look at the laws where you live though). Look up headlights too, I don't really care for the square ones, but I think they'd be better if they were white HIDs instead of the piss yellow that come with it out of the factory. - Mark

5)   Tint your windows and put black rims and of course the grille. Dont go too crazy with size stick with 18-20 inch rims and your car will look a lot more classy and will look like you customized it but not sloppy like a teenager did it. also is yours a V-6 or C or SRT?

if it is a SRT try to keep it looking more stock, dont go too crazy

if it is a C you may want to change the mufflers for flowmasters, or borla

if it is a V6 consider also changing the headlights, i find the v6 headlights way uglier than the v8 - ahmedniu


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Question 2
Should we start boycotting GM and Chrysler so that fascism is not encouraged in this country?...  Fascism = government ownership of private property. Obama is a fascist. Only way to stop this one part of his fascism is through boycott.

Answers
1)   Try Hitler and Mussolini. - remoive me from answers

2)   Go nuts. But if you refuse to buy anything from them the loan money will never get paid off because they would risk going bankrupt again. Or you can continue to support them and they will continue (GM is at least, Chrysler was forced to be sold to Fiat) to repay the loan. Considering they have to pay interest on the loans the government is making a profit. - emiller1998

3)   I'm sure you're completely unaware Toyota has accepted over a billion dollars in financial assistance from OUR government. And you complain more when they help native corporations? - American Idle


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Question 3
how much do you think it'll cost to replace my sideview mirror on my chrysler sebring convertable?...  i am retarded and the mirror cracked and came off and a small part of the case cracked off and now my mom is gonna kill meee. how much do you think it'll cost me?

Answers
1)   ebay for the new part, id say maybe 50 bucks, unless ur not a DIYer than itll cost u like 150 - N

2)   Super Glue, don't get any on ya. - remoive me from answers

3)   not sure where you live but cerifit.com has aftermarket parts that are exact matches. if there is not a certifit near you call junkyards they will sell the part for cheap - ahmedniu


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Question 4
1997 concord rear-wheel drive?...  I'm not an expert on cars, but I had a 97 concord that could not handle well in the snow or bad weather. I used to burn rubber when I hit the gas too fast. I thought it was a rear-wheel drive, does anyone know if this sounds right. Please help

Answers
1)   Front wheel drive. - Mark

2)   It is for sure a front wheel drive. I used to own one. - nellybob


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Question 5
can you put a turbo on a EAGLE TALON ESI '96?...  notice esi... could you put in a Evo III 16g turbo?

Answers
1)   Oooh...yep you can do anything you want but the engine won't be able to take it. From what I gather the TSI had a mitsubishi engine capable of handling boost, the esi had a chrysler engine (and we all know chrysler ordinary non srt engines are not built well).

So...I wouldn't chance it unless the car means nothing to you and you can have it sitting in the driveway for an extended period of time and have the cash to fix, rebuild, or replace the engine when something bad happens (cracked block, blown head gasket,...both?). - Theneelster

2)   Yes you can. First, you would have a hard time using DSM motor parts on your car. Your car has a Chrysler 2.0 motor.

Hahn Racecraft makes a turbo kit for your car. It isn't cheap, but it is complete. The biggest factor with adding a turbocharger is the tune. Don't expect to push 20lbs of boost and 300whp on a stock motor.

On a stock 2.0, the limit is 8lbs of boost. After that, rods tend to make holes in the block. With 8lbs of boost, expect around 200whp.

later - inmyshadow


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Everybody out there, what company do you think Chrysler should sell the Viper to?

Question 1
Everybody out there, what company do you think Chrysler should sell the Viper to?...  

Answers
1)   Chrysler should sell to ford maybe then it be a great car

Chrysler dodge what ever has not been top since world war 1
been going down since then - kelly_f_1999

2)   chrysler is actually owned by mercedes-benz..
so MB would probably sell the model to...
no one - Jo

3)   They should keep it. Its one of the few good cars they have.

Jo - MB sold Chrysler a few years ago when they got done taking all the money and running them into the ground. - emiller1998

4)   No one, Anytime someone sells a car model to another manufacturer,it is instantly ruined. By the way, if Chrysler has no good vehicles, why does the 300C have the record for the largest number of vehicles sold ever on the premier ( by any manufacturer)? The second runner up is the PT Cruiser. Chrysler mini vans out sell all other brands of mini vans combined ( and started the whole genre). The Viper is one of the fastest vehicles ever made and one of the most fun to drive. Chrysler vehicles have the best warranty In the business.A LIFETIME power train warranty, the next best being 100,000 miles. Chrysler vehicles are being chosen by many police departments for their new cruisers (the Charger and Durango specifically). Dodge has the first ever mid sized pickup (Dakota). Dodge has the most powerful engines in the business in their trucks( V10 and the 6.7 liter turbo diesel) Chrysler invented the Hemi head for engines. The hemi is the most hottest engine in the world for a unmodified motor. - military supporter

5)   OK let me make some things straight here:

1) Chrysler was established from the ashes of Maxwell in 1924, which was five years after the armistice was signed to end WW I,

2) Daimler sold their Chrysler interest in 2007, they've had no ownership of the company since. A conglomerate by the name of Cerberus Capital had ownership of it until the bankruptcy filing, and now Fiat is the official suitor of Chrysler.

3) The Viper and the Viper name plate are not going anywhere just yet. Yes, 2010 is the last model year for the car, but not the last car. The newly merged corporation is going to re-tool the car.
So far everything about that at this moment is pure conjecture.

A logical path for Fiat to take is to keep the Viper as its performance halo car, and keep developing it. The Viper has proven its might around the world as a respectable racing platform. Fiat no longer has a stake in Maserati which was its performance division, so it's a no brainer. - Delamothe


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Question 2
2002 Chrysler Sebring will not move in any forward or reverse gears? What could be the reason for this?...  A 2002 Chrysler Sebring LXI coupe will not move in either forward or reverse gears. The transmission is not low on fluid. The following code lights are on: P0758, P0753, P0743, P0768, P0763, and P0705. There is a very slight change in engine RPM when the transmission is in a drive gear (versus park or neutral). The engine is a 3.0L V-6 engine.
Is it possible that the electronic transmission control module could cause this problem? Or is the problem definitely inside the transmission? And if it is in the transmission, what could cause the adrupt loss of all forward and reverse gears? Right now my inclination is either a failed torque converter or hydraulic pump.
Any informative input would be appreciated.

Answers
1)   Not that it won't work at all, for any other problem at all, the computer got baked and the junk yard guy is a phebe. You need a transmission, even a boat with die its transmission. - William

2)   You need a transmission overhaul, without question. When it is taken apart, they will be able to tell you with 100% accuracy what went wrong, It would only be speculation at this point. - Mike

3)   PO758=Shift solenoid circuit problem
PO753=Shift solenoid again
PO763=same
its all in the solenoid switch
Take it to AAMCO
No anyone person can diagnose this dear sir online - The Wiseman

4)   Check all the plug in connections that you see under the hood especially the ones going to the transmission and transmission comp=TCM bec a faulty connection or bad comp can cause the transmission to not engage into gear but from the codes it sounds the torque converter and solenoid pressure switch pack or module inside the transmission is acting up.



Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way Id stay far away from AAMCO bec if you ask me their truly high priced and charge far too much,plus many transmission shops will offer a free diagnostic scan , also get more then one opinion if possible.It not hurt to try another TCM but even a u pick auto wrekers will want anywhere from 30 to over 100 bucks for one. - helpful bob


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Question 3
thermastat or radiator problems?...  This problem only happends when is real hot. During the winter I have no problem but when is pass 90 degrees, my overflowtank overflows. Before I go out and star changin eveything, I was wondering if anyone had similar problems. A mechanic once told me it was the radiator when I suggested if it could be the termastat. But he told me the termostat either works or it dosnet. The reason I didn't trust him is because he said this without even looking at the radiotor.

I have a 1999 ford taurus

Answers
1)   I'd suggest changing the thermostat and flushing the radiator. - jnc623

2)   If it is OK in the winter I bet it really isn't does it take forever to warm up the car. I am taking a stab the thermostat is stuck open. or partially this would cause it to overheat in the summer.
I would flush the radiator and replace the thermostat. If it keeps acting up I would go after the water pump. After that there really isn't anything but replacing the radiator it may be blocked up too much to clear. A shop can test the flow of the radiator. - Uncle Red

3)   You have to check the radiator, thermostat, the fan, your a/c condensor. And no the thermostat can be part stuck open - rick b


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Question 4
why is my70 Plymouth roadrunner stalling when i put it in gear?...  750 el 4b. carb. 727 trans. 440BB
750 el 4b. carb. 727 auto trans. 440BB

Answers
1)   has it been sitting for a while, do you keep the gas tank full to limit water condensing on the sides of the tank(and rusting too?) it uses the most gas on start up, so crappy gas? you should be running chevron super unleaded in that thing anyhow, plugged fuel filter, does it run good when its warmed up? water in the gas can cause poor idle, my 440 ran like crap on cheap gas - car guy

2)   You need to be sure the engine is set up correctly, idle, mixture, timing, advance. If all is good and it still stalls when in gear, its time to look at the trans and see if the converter is locking up at a very low rpm - rick b

3)   if it stalls hard when you put in drive the 727 being an automatic it is probably the torque converter - mjmik1


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Question 5
Should i buy a 1997-1999 chrysler sebring?...  alot of people on craigslist are selling crysler sebring convertibles from year 1997-1999 for a very low price, i like the car but i was wondering why is chrysler sebrings all i see selling for so cheap? do those cars have some type of problems?

Answers
1)   It's because the cars sucks! Try finding a hyundai

http://www.carcomplaints.com/Chrysler/Sebring/1999/

hope this site helps. - Bella

2)   they have a very low rating, stay away stay. - ridingorracing

3)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.yoll.net - Tony


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Is a sebring a good car?

Question 1
Is a sebring a good car?...  I am looking at a sebring for my first car. is it a good car?

Answers
1)   A used car --any used car--is only as good as the care and maintenance it received on a regular basis. NEVER buy a used car without YOUR mechanic checking it from top to bottom. As a first car--it would probably be a nice choice--but again--auto ownership is ALL IN THE ATTITUDE--drive any car safely--take good care of it. - fire_inur_eyes

2)   nope

type into search box

year model problems

with any car will find what problems or recalls
dodge as not made a great car since world war 1

type
comsumer reports autos
top ten best cars
best all round auto - kelly_f_1999

3)   I drive a 2002 Sebring sedan and has held up nice over the years. There are some people with problems, but thats every car. It is very stylish and fuel efficient, and will make a great first car! - Adam

4)   No! - ~PHOENIXFIRE~

5)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Sam

6)   The sebring is definitely not the best car, but it's fairly good. It just has some quality problems, like way too much plastic on the inside. However, Chrysler is redesigning the Sebring this year to add quality and get a better design. There have been so many problems with the current Sebring that they won't even call it the sebring. If you are willing to wait and pay the price for a brand new car, then I would say do it. If you are getting a used sebring, than you're fine. It's not really that bad of a car. - The Great Brandini

7)   You should stay away from Chrysler/Dodge products in
general, because they are what I like to call "good looking crap".
Pretty on the outside, and trash underneath, where it counts.
Sebring has more than its share of unusual and costly problems.
Check out www.edmunds.com
and look at reviews by owners who have owned one for a while. - Babybluesguy

8)   No. - 88 in 2010

9)   dk? but i want one - angiebear


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Question 2
I want my brakes to stop squeaking?...  've had my brakes checked, and they are fine. what can I do to make them stop squeaking?

Answers
1)   Its like if you want to stop a baby crying.

Get it a dummy. - Adi

2)   dont listen to ADI hes fkn stupid, take your vehicle to midas or autozone to have your ROTORS turned and your brake pads checked for pad thickness , sometimes brake pads will squeek when they are ready to be changed they have a "squeeker" built onto the brake pad to let the driver know its time to change the brake pads - nightwalker ^,..,^

3)   Take the car to a reputable brake shop, or a garage to have it checked out. You may have hard pads that over heat, and squeak. - badbill1941

4)   Never have rotors turned if they are not badly ripped up.
Squeaking is normal, and is just like you running a wet finger along the rim of a glass.
So all you want to do is dampen it.
Which you can to by purchasing shims material in sheet or in a tube at any auto part store.
It goes between the piston and pad, and stops the squeak.
Costs a few dollars, and takes about 15 minutes a wheel. - Motorhead

5)   We had a lot of this with the rear wheel drive New Yorkers and others. Drive your car about 50 MPH or so and come to a quick stop just shy of sliding the tires. Do this 3 times in a row. This will get the brakes hot enough to burn off all the dust that accumulated on the pads and rotors which causes squealing. Or you could disassemble the brakes and sand the stuff of by hand, which we use to do before we went to the 'braking' method. This won't stop future squealing as dust will eventually come back, but beats disassemble and sanding. Also, too hard, or long lasting pads are pron to squealing. - Jackolantern

6)   Here's the problem. The rotors are made of softer steel then what is in the pads. Have the rotors turned or replaced.Then buy ceramic pads. These pads do not heet up as much as cheap pads. Therefore will not create as much heat. Also don't ride your brakes. This includes resting your foot on the peddle. - Dennis


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Question 3
Everybody out there, what company do you think Chrysler should sell the Viper to?...  

Answers
1)   Chrysler should sell to ford maybe then it be a great car

Chrysler dodge what ever has not been top since world war 1
been going down since then - kelly_f_1999

2)   chrysler is actually owned by mercedes-benz..
so MB would probably sell the model to...
no one - Jo

3)   They should keep it. Its one of the few good cars they have.

Jo - MB sold Chrysler a few years ago when they got done taking all the money and running them into the ground. - emiller1998

4)   No one, Anytime someone sells a car model to another manufacturer,it is instantly ruined. By the way, if Chrysler has no good vehicles, why does the 300C have the record for the largest number of vehicles sold ever on the premier ( by any manufacturer)? The second runner up is the PT Cruiser. Chrysler mini vans out sell all other brands of mini vans combined ( and started the whole genre). The Viper is one of the fastest vehicles ever made and one of the most fun to drive. Chrysler vehicles have the best warranty In the business.A LIFETIME power train warranty, the next best being 100,000 miles. Chrysler vehicles are being chosen by many police departments for their new cruisers (the Charger and Durango specifically). Dodge has the first ever mid sized pickup (Dakota). Dodge has the most powerful engines in the business in their trucks( V10 and the 6.7 liter turbo diesel) Chrysler invented the Hemi head for engines. The hemi is the most hottest engine in the world for a unmodified motor. - military supporter

5)   OK let me make some things straight here:

1) Chrysler was established from the ashes of Maxwell in 1924, which was five years after the armistice was signed to end WW I,

2) Daimler sold their Chrysler interest in 2007, they've had no ownership of the company since. A conglomerate by the name of Cerberus Capital had ownership of it until the bankruptcy filing, and now Fiat is the official suitor of Chrysler.

3) The Viper and the Viper name plate are not going anywhere just yet. Yes, 2010 is the last model year for the car, but not the last car. The newly merged corporation is going to re-tool the car.
So far everything about that at this moment is pure conjecture.

A logical path for Fiat to take is to keep the Viper as its performance halo car, and keep developing it. The Viper has proven its might around the world as a respectable racing platform. Fiat no longer has a stake in Maserati which was its performance division, so it's a no brainer. - Delamothe


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Question 4
99 Chrysler won't start?...  Yesterday I went to work to fill out some papers. I was inside maybe 20 minutes and when I came outside my car wouldn't start. All of the lights on the dash come on but as I turn the key it just sounds like it's trying to start (sorry I really don't know how to explain this..). My brother came to get me and which took him about an hour. He went to my car and magically it started right up for him. Today the same thing happened but instead of calling for help I gave the car alittle gas as I turned the key. It started up but started shaking. I have no idea what's wrong with this car. We just put a brand new starter in it in November. What could this be? I need to invest in new back brakes and rotors but I rather not throw away money into a car that's not going to last. Help please!

Answers
1)   This sounds like a lose connection somewhere. Check the connections at the battery posts first, then at the starter. - rtrentmartin

2)   You must check the battery cable end that attach to the battery. If they are dirty and corroded clean them up with a wire brush. Clean inside the cable also. Make sure they go back on tight. Might be loose cable at starter.
The engine might have started shaking because of too much fuel and need to clear out the excess fuel . - DONNY G

3)   If a car does not start with no gas pedal pressure, it is always a good ideal to try some gas pedal pressure to see if it helps.

But I can't tell if when it did not start, if you mean it was not cranking over, or it was not firing?

Anyway, do not get new rotors unless you badly tore them up with metal on metal, and they are too thin to machine. Old rusty rotor are fine and should not be touched. The brake pad cost about $20 and take less then an hour so install. So save your money. If you need step by step instructions, it is easy to explain. - Motorhead

4)   ANY vehicle has recommened maintenance items to take care of occasionally. You MAY need a fuel filter to restore proper gasoline flow. You may need plugs---or even an air filter. Or all of them Or even some sensors need replacement. The possibilities are endless. GO TO A GOOD MECHANIC FOR THIS PROBLEM. Your car is computer controlled--so an experienced mechanic with the right diagnostic equipment needs to check it all out. Any car is only as good as the care it gets. - fire_inur_eyes

5)   A loose connection on the starter solenoid. - ~PHOENIXFIRE~


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Question 5
why is the road tax so high on a PT Cruiser?...  

Answers
1)   Living in California, never heard of a road tax, only a gas guzzler tax on some new cars. Maybe with a little more detail, more help can be offered. - badbill1941

2)   Because it is not very environmentally friendly. Current road tax is based on a vehicle's Co2 emissions. - annie

3)   The PT Cruiser is based on the Neon, so should be good mileage I would think.
So I have no idea.
It also has more room and carrying capacity, and shouldn't station wagons and trucks get some break for that? - Motorhead

4)   High? My car is £420 a year!!!! - kawasboy


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Is a sebring a good car?

Question 1
Is a sebring a good car?...  I am looking at a sebring for my first car. is it a good car?

Answers
1)   A used car --any used car--is only as good as the care and maintenance it received on a regular basis. NEVER buy a used car without YOUR mechanic checking it from top to bottom. As a first car--it would probably be a nice choice--but again--auto ownership is ALL IN THE ATTITUDE--drive any car safely--take good care of it. - fire_inur_eyes

2)   nope

type into search box

year model problems

with any car will find what problems or recalls
dodge as not made a great car since world war 1

type
comsumer reports autos
top ten best cars
best all round auto - kelly_f_1999

3)   I drive a 2002 Sebring sedan and has held up nice over the years. There are some people with problems, but thats every car. It is very stylish and fuel efficient, and will make a great first car! - Adam

4)   No! - ~PHOENIXFIRE~

5)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Sam

6)   The sebring is definitely not the best car, but it's fairly good. It just has some quality problems, like way too much plastic on the inside. However, Chrysler is redesigning the Sebring this year to add quality and get a better design. There have been so many problems with the current Sebring that they won't even call it the sebring. If you are willing to wait and pay the price for a brand new car, then I would say do it. If you are getting a used sebring, than you're fine. It's not really that bad of a car. - The Great Brandini

7)   You should stay away from Chrysler/Dodge products in
general, because they are what I like to call "good looking crap".
Pretty on the outside, and trash underneath, where it counts.
Sebring has more than its share of unusual and costly problems.
Check out www.edmunds.com
and look at reviews by owners who have owned one for a while. - Babybluesguy

8)   No. - 88 in 2010


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Question 2
I want my brakes to stop squeaking?...  've had my brakes checked, and they are fine. what can I do to make them stop squeaking?

Answers
1)   Its like if you want to stop a baby crying.

Get it a dummy. - Adi

2)   dont listen to ADI hes fkn stupid, take your vehicle to midas or autozone to have your ROTORS turned and your brake pads checked for pad thickness , sometimes brake pads will squeek when they are ready to be changed they have a "squeeker" built onto the brake pad to let the driver know its time to change the brake pads - nightwalker ^,..,^

3)   Take the car to a reputable brake shop, or a garage to have it checked out. You may have hard pads that over heat, and squeak. - badbill1941

4)   Never have rotors turned if they are not badly ripped up.
Squeaking is normal, and is just like you running a wet finger along the rim of a glass.
So all you want to do is dampen it.
Which you can to by purchasing shims material in sheet or in a tube at any auto part store.
It goes between the piston and pad, and stops the squeak.
Costs a few dollars, and takes about 15 minutes a wheel. - Motorhead

5)   We had a lot of this with the rear wheel drive New Yorkers and others. Drive your car about 50 MPH or so and come to a quick stop just shy of sliding the tires. Do this 3 times in a row. This will get the brakes hot enough to burn off all the dust that accumulated on the pads and rotors which causes squealing. Or you could disassemble the brakes and sand the stuff of by hand, which we use to do before we went to the 'braking' method. This won't stop future squealing as dust will eventually come back, but beats disassemble and sanding. Also, too hard, or long lasting pads are pron to squealing. - Jackolantern

6)   Here's the problem. The rotors are made of softer steel then what is in the pads. Have the rotors turned or replaced.Then buy ceramic pads. These pads do not heet up as much as cheap pads. Therefore will not create as much heat. Also don't ride your brakes. This includes resting your foot on the peddle. - Dennis


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Question 3
Everybody out there, what company do you think Chrysler should sell the Viper to?...  

Answers
1)   Chrysler should sell to ford maybe then it be a great car

Chrysler dodge what ever has not been top since world war 1
been going down since then - kelly_f_1999

2)   chrysler is actually owned by mercedes-benz..
so MB would probably sell the model to...
no one - Jo

3)   They should keep it. Its one of the few good cars they have.

Jo - MB sold Chrysler a few years ago when they got done taking all the money and running them into the ground. - emiller1998

4)   No one, Anytime someone sells a car model to another manufacturer,it is instantly ruined. By the way, if Chrysler has no good vehicles, why does the 300C have the record for the largest number of vehicles sold ever on the premier ( by any manufacturer)? The second runner up is the PT Cruiser. Chrysler mini vans out sell all other brands of mini vans combined ( and started the whole genre). The Viper is one of the fastest vehicles ever made and one of the most fun to drive. Chrysler vehicles have the best warranty In the business.A LIFETIME power train warranty, the next best being 100,000 miles. Chrysler vehicles are being chosen by many police departments for their new cruisers (the Charger and Durango specifically). Dodge has the first ever mid sized pickup (Dakota). Dodge has the most powerful engines in the business in their trucks( V10 and the 6.7 liter turbo diesel) Chrysler invented the Hemi head for engines. The hemi is the most hottest engine in the world for a unmodified motor. - military supporter

5)   OK let me make some things straight here:

1) Chrysler was established from the ashes of Maxwell in 1924, which was five years after the armistice was signed to end WW I,

2) Daimler sold their Chrysler interest in 2007, they've had no ownership of the company since. A conglomerate by the name of Cerberus Capital had ownership of it until the bankruptcy filing, and now Fiat is the official suitor of Chrysler.

3) The Viper and the Viper name plate are not going anywhere just yet. Yes, 2010 is the last model year for the car, but not the last car. The newly merged corporation is going to re-tool the car.
So far everything about that at this moment is pure conjecture.

A logical path for Fiat to take is to keep the Viper as its performance halo car, and keep developing it. The Viper has proven its might around the world as a respectable racing platform. Fiat no longer has a stake in Maserati which was its performance division, so it's a no brainer. - Delamothe


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Question 4
99 Chrysler won't start?...  Yesterday I went to work to fill out some papers. I was inside maybe 20 minutes and when I came outside my car wouldn't start. All of the lights on the dash come on but as I turn the key it just sounds like it's trying to start (sorry I really don't know how to explain this..). My brother came to get me and which took him about an hour. He went to my car and magically it started right up for him. Today the same thing happened but instead of calling for help I gave the car alittle gas as I turned the key. It started up but started shaking. I have no idea what's wrong with this car. We just put a brand new starter in it in November. What could this be? I need to invest in new back brakes and rotors but I rather not throw away money into a car that's not going to last. Help please!

Answers
1)   This sounds like a lose connection somewhere. Check the connections at the battery posts first, then at the starter. - rtrentmartin

2)   You must check the battery cable end that attach to the battery. If they are dirty and corroded clean them up with a wire brush. Clean inside the cable also. Make sure they go back on tight. Might be loose cable at starter.
The engine might have started shaking because of too much fuel and need to clear out the excess fuel . - DONNY G

3)   If a car does not start with no gas pedal pressure, it is always a good ideal to try some gas pedal pressure to see if it helps.

But I can't tell if when it did not start, if you mean it was not cranking over, or it was not firing?

Anyway, do not get new rotors unless you badly tore them up with metal on metal, and they are too thin to machine. Old rusty rotor are fine and should not be touched. The brake pad cost about $20 and take less then an hour so install. So save your money. If you need step by step instructions, it is easy to explain. - Motorhead

4)   ANY vehicle has recommened maintenance items to take care of occasionally. You MAY need a fuel filter to restore proper gasoline flow. You may need plugs---or even an air filter. Or all of them Or even some sensors need replacement. The possibilities are endless. GO TO A GOOD MECHANIC FOR THIS PROBLEM. Your car is computer controlled--so an experienced mechanic with the right diagnostic equipment needs to check it all out. Any car is only as good as the care it gets. - fire_inur_eyes

5)   A loose connection on the starter solenoid. - ~PHOENIXFIRE~


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Question 5
why is the road tax so high on a PT Cruiser?...  

Answers
1)   Living in California, never heard of a road tax, only a gas guzzler tax on some new cars. Maybe with a little more detail, more help can be offered. - badbill1941

2)   Because it is not very environmentally friendly. Current road tax is based on a vehicle's Co2 emissions. - annie

3)   The PT Cruiser is based on the Neon, so should be good mileage I would think.
So I have no idea.
It also has more room and carrying capacity, and shouldn't station wagons and trucks get some break for that? - Motorhead

4)   High? My car is £420 a year!!!! - kawasboy


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Is a sebring a good car?

Question 1
Is a sebring a good car?...  I am looking at a sebring for my first car. is it a good car?

Answers
1)   A used car --any used car--is only as good as the care and maintenance it received on a regular basis. NEVER buy a used car without YOUR mechanic checking it from top to bottom. As a first car--it would probably be a nice choice--but again--auto ownership is ALL IN THE ATTITUDE--drive any car safely--take good care of it. - fire_inur_eyes

2)   nope

type into search box

year model problems

with any car will find what problems or recalls
dodge as not made a great car since world war 1

type
comsumer reports autos
top ten best cars
best all round auto - kelly_f_1999

3)   I drive a 2002 Sebring sedan and has held up nice over the years. There are some people with problems, but thats every car. It is very stylish and fuel efficient, and will make a great first car! - Adam

4)   No! - ~PHOENIXFIRE~

5)   You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com - Sam

6)   The sebring is definitely not the best car, but it's fairly good. It just has some quality problems, like way too much plastic on the inside. However, Chrysler is redesigning the Sebring this year to add quality and get a better design. There have been so many problems with the current Sebring that they won't even call it the sebring. If you are willing to wait and pay the price for a brand new car, then I would say do it. If you are getting a used sebring, than you're fine. It's not really that bad of a car. - The Great Brandini


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Question 2
99 Chrysler won't start?...  Yesterday I went to work to fill out some papers. I was inside maybe 20 minutes and when I came outside my car wouldn't start. All of the lights on the dash come on but as I turn the key it just sounds like it's trying to start (sorry I really don't know how to explain this..). My brother came to get me and which took him about an hour. He went to my car and magically it started right up for him. Today the same thing happened but instead of calling for help I gave the car alittle gas as I turned the key. It started up but started shaking. I have no idea what's wrong with this car. We just put a brand new starter in it in November. What could this be? I need to invest in new back brakes and rotors but I rather not throw away money into a car that's not going to last. Help please!

Answers
1)   This sounds like a lose connection somewhere. Check the connections at the battery posts first, then at the starter. - rtrentmartin

2)   You must check the battery cable end that attach to the battery. If they are dirty and corroded clean them up with a wire brush. Clean inside the cable also. Make sure they go back on tight. Might be loose cable at starter.
The engine might have started shaking because of too much fuel and need to clear out the excess fuel . - DONNY G

3)   If a car does not start with no gas pedal pressure, it is always a good ideal to try some gas pedal pressure to see if it helps.

But I can't tell if when it did not start, if you mean it was not cranking over, or it was not firing?

Anyway, do not get new rotors unless you badly tore them up with metal on metal, and they are too thin to machine. Old rusty rotor are fine and should not be touched. The brake pad cost about $20 and take less then an hour so install. So save your money. If you need step by step instructions, it is easy to explain. - Motorhead

4)   ANY vehicle has recommened maintenance items to take care of occasionally. You MAY need a fuel filter to restore proper gasoline flow. You may need plugs---or even an air filter. Or all of them Or even some sensors need replacement. The possibilities are endless. GO TO A GOOD MECHANIC FOR THIS PROBLEM. Your car is computer controlled--so an experienced mechanic with the right diagnostic equipment needs to check it all out. Any car is only as good as the care it gets. - fire_inur_eyes

5)   A loose connection on the starter solenoid. - ~PHOENIXFIRE~


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Question 3
I want my brakes to stop squeaking?...  've had my brakes checked, and they are fine. what can I do to make them stop squeaking?

Answers
1)   Its like if you want to stop a baby crying.

Get it a dummy. - Adi

2)   dont listen to ADI hes fkn stupid, take your vehicle to midas or autozone to have your ROTORS turned and your brake pads checked for pad thickness , sometimes brake pads will squeek when they are ready to be changed they have a "squeeker" built onto the brake pad to let the driver know its time to change the brake pads - nightwalker ^,..,^

3)   Take the car to a reputable brake shop, or a garage to have it checked out. You may have hard pads that over heat, and squeak. - badbill1941

4)   Never have rotors turned if they are not badly ripped up.
Squeaking is normal, and is just like you running a wet finger along the rim of a glass.
So all you want to do is dampen it.
Which you can to by purchasing shims material in sheet or in a tube at any auto part store.
It goes between the piston and pad, and stops the squeak.
Costs a few dollars, and takes about 15 minutes a wheel. - Motorhead

5)   We had a lot of this with the rear wheel drive New Yorkers and others. Drive your car about 50 MPH or so and come to a quick stop just shy of sliding the tires. Do this 3 times in a row. This will get the brakes hot enough to burn off all the dust that accumulated on the pads and rotors which causes squealing. Or you could disassemble the brakes and sand the stuff of by hand, which we use to do before we went to the 'braking' method. This won't stop future squealing as dust will eventually come back, but beats disassemble and sanding. Also, too hard, or long lasting pads are pron to squealing. - Jackolantern


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Question 4
Is this a Plymouth Fury?...  http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cowsfat12/DSC_0093.jpg

it says fury on it but I have no idea if it really is or not, the bumper and moldings look different, plus its a sedan
its not like I'm buying it lol

Answers
1)   maby its kinda rusty but yea i think it is - CliffBurtonFan!!!

2)   Did you not see the movie "Cristine"? It sure looks like her to me. - w61earl

3)   The movie was a 58
My guess is a 56 or 57. - Bob

4)   The trim tells me it's a 59 Belvedere. - badbill1941

5)   It's actually a 1959 Belvedere sedan. The script on the left side of the hood (right side in the picture) is "Plymouth" and the side molding on a Fury was not shaped like what you see on the left front fender of this car. The Fury was a wedge from front to rear. - Don't know everything !


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Question 5
Everybody out there, what company do you think Chrysler should sell the Viper to?...  

Answers
1)   Chrysler should sell to ford maybe then it be a great car

Chrysler dodge what ever has not been top since world war 1
been going down since then - kelly_f_1999

2)   chrysler is actually owned by mercedes-benz..
so MB would probably sell the model to...
no one - Jo

3)   They should keep it. Its one of the few good cars they have.

Jo - MB sold Chrysler a few years ago when they got done taking all the money and running them into the ground. - emiller1998

4)   No one, Anytime someone sells a car model to another manufacturer,it is instantly ruined. By the way, if Chrysler has no good vehicles, why does the 300C have the record for the largest number of vehicles sold ever on the premier ( by any manufacturer)? The second runner up is the PT Cruiser. Chrysler mini vans out sell all other brands of mini vans combined ( and started the whole genre). The Viper is one of the fastest vehicles ever made and one of the most fun to drive. Chrysler vehicles have the best warranty In the business.A LIFETIME power train warranty, the next best being 100,000 miles. Chrysler vehicles are being chosen by many police departments for their new cruisers (the Charger and Durango specifically). Dodge has the first ever mid sized pickup (Dakota). Dodge has the most powerful engines in the business in their trucks( V10 and the 6.7 liter turbo diesel) Chrysler invented the Hemi head for engines. The hemi is the most hottest engine in the world for a unmodified motor. - military supporter

5)   OK let me make some things straight here:

1) Chrysler was established from the ashes of Maxwell in 1924, which was five years after the armistice was signed to end WW I,

2) Daimler sold their Chrysler interest in 2007, they've had no ownership of the company since. A conglomerate by the name of Cerberus Capital had ownership of it until the bankruptcy filing, and now Fiat is the official suitor of Chrysler.

3) The Viper and the Viper name plate are not going anywhere just yet. Yes, 2010 is the last model year for the car, but not the last car. The newly merged corporation is going to re-tool the car.
So far everything about that at this moment is pure conjecture.

A logical path for Fiat to take is to keep the Viper as its performance halo car, and keep developing it. The Viper has proven its might around the world as a respectable racing platform. Fiat no longer has a stake in Maserati which was its performance division, so it's a no brainer. - Delamothe


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Has anyone seen a REALLY gorgeous blue color on any kind of car?

Question 1
Has anyone seen a REALLY gorgeous blue color on any kind of car?...  My best friend and I saw this paint color on a car that we can not find or describe to anyone. Does anyone know what the color is?! All we know is that its blue and I swear it is God sent.

Answers
1)   I saw a really pretty new blue on a 2010 Toyota Camry...you should check it out! - hoopsmom!

2)   I don't know what it is ): but I do know what you're talking about!! - olive yağ

3)   HOUSE OF KOLOR PF-100 KAMELEON PEARL POWDER, BLUE TO GREEN
Not sure its the same one you saw but I love color changing paint!!! - girl_under_the_hood_workin

4)   was it on a renault alpine or A610. - paul m

5)   Patriot Blue Metallic for me...it's a really dark metallic blue paint used on dodge dakotas and durangos in the late 90s/early 2000s. Favorite...Blue....EVER - Sean

6)   well the new mustangs have a goreeeejusssss blue
as well as the new srt-8 challengers. - danielle


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Question 2
For those of you who dont think that Chrysler and GM should have to pay back the money taken for the Bailout.?...  I have an outline for an essay due of Friday, and I need some help. I need reasons why GM and Chrysler shouldn't have to pay the money back. Please help Me.

Answers
1)   There is no reason in the world that they shouldn't pay it back... Although, we as tax payers, will never see a dime of it... - Steve-o

2)   Wrong side of the argument, They should re pay with interest.
In the late 70.s Chrysler was headed to bankruptcy and got a bail out to launch their K series of cars, they repaid with interest 5 years ahead of pay off.
It made a legend of their famous CEO, Lee Iaccoca, inventor(?) of the Ford Mustang. - Dan

3)   Good luck. The bail outs should be re-paid, the same as any loan that you or I would make. I see no reason for them to be exempt. - badbill1941

4)   Sorry, they absolutely need to pay the money back. Where does that leave Ford if they do not?

Free market folks sell what people want or go under.

Full Disclosure- I own own a lot of Ford Stock

SCI ASE Cert Tech since 1978 - sci

5)   Well if you do some research on Chrysler, Kitt, you will see that Chrysler has already gone through this in the late 70's and early 80's. And they paid back every cent borrowed with interest and ahead of their deadline. There is no reason why they should not pay back their loans. THEY came to Uncle Sam asking for the money. But even if Uncle Sam had gone to them to offer the loans, they took it and have to pay it back with interest. - Jackolantern

6)   Ford was also in the bailout. They all need to pay it back. - military supporter


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Question 3
Chrysler files for Bankruptcy?...  Is this the start of the next Great Depression? We were told this was not an option, apparently it is. Should we have let this happen a few months back?

Answers
1)   ok - Sports Champion --Rsdiqbal--

2)   No, no. - Howard L

3)   Well Prunella. I wouldn't worry to much about Chrysler going under. Back in the late 70's this happened to Chrysler. Lee Iaccoca was hired to fix Chrysler. He borrowed 4.5 billion from Uncle Sam and got the company back on it's feet And paid back the loan ahead of time with interest. - Jackolantern

4)   WASHINGTON - After months of living on government loans, Chrysler finally succumbed to bankruptcy Thursday, pinning its future on a top-to-bottom reorganization and plans to build cleaner cars through an alliance with Italian automaker Fiat.

The nation’s third-largest car manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York after a group of creditors defied government pressure to wipe out Chrysler’s debt. The company plans to emerge in as little as 30 days as a leaner, more nimble company, probably with Fiat as the majority owner. In return, the federal government agreed to give Chrysler up to $8 billion in additional aid and to back its warranties.

“It’s a partnership that will give Chrysler a chance not only to survive, but to thrive in a global auto industry,” President Barack Obama said from the White House.


If GM files for bankruptcy protection in the U. S., it will also likely do so in Canada, said a Canadian Auto Workers economist.

Jim Stanford said a filing in both countries would likely result in a temporary shutdown of some GM plants, possibly including operations in St. Catharines.

A General Motors Corp. bankruptcy filing seemed inevitable south of the border after a rebellion by its bondholders forced it to withdraw a plan on Wednesday to swap bond debt for company stock.

In the U. S., GM would file for Chapter 11 under the country's Bankruptcy Code. In Canada, GM would seek debt protection as it reorganizes under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).

"Assuming GM files for protection in the U. S., it's then not known whether they will also file for CCAA in Canada," Stanford said.

He pointed out that Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 recently, but not its equivalent in Canada.

However, "in GM's case, most people think they will also file for CCAA protection," Stanford said. "There's bondholders in Canada who GM wants to give a haircut to and it's unlikely they're going to agree voluntarily to that."

GM has until Monday to complete a U. S. government-ordered restructuring that includes debt reduction, labour cost cuts and plant closures. But a Chapter 11 reorganization is likely after the company said its offer to exchange $27 billion in unsecured debt for 10 per cent of the company's stock had failed. GM has received $19.4 billion in U. S. federal loans.

Stanford said a U. S.-Canadian bankruptcy protection filing would likely have an impact on its plants.

"It would likely involve some ... temporary downtime of GM's facilities here," he said.

"'We don't know for sure and we don't know for how long."

Source: msnbc - corynne

5)   No, this is not the start of the next Great Depression, but we are in a dire situation. Chrysler filed for bankruptcy and now some reports say that GM is soon to follow. If GM files for bankruptcy protection in the U. S., it will also likely do so in Canada, said a Canadian Auto Workers economist.

Jim Stanford said a filing in both countries would likely result in a temporary shutdown of some GM plants, possibly including operations in St. Catharines.

A General Motors Corp. bankruptcy filing seemed inevitable south of the border after a rebellion by its bondholders forced it to withdraw a plan on Wednesday to swap bond debt for company stock.

In the U. S., GM would file for Chapter 11 under the country's Bankruptcy Code. In Canada, GM would seek debt protection as it reorganizes under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).

"Assuming GM files for protection in the U. S., it's then not known whether they will also file for CCAA in Canada," Stanford said.

He pointed out that Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 recently, but not its equivalent in Canada.

However, "in GM's case, most people think they will also file for CCAA protection," Stanford said. "There's bondholders in Canada who GM wants to give a haircut to and it's unlikely they're going to agree voluntarily to that." - Emelina


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Question 4
Is this a Plymouth Fury?...  http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/cowsfat12/DSC_0093.jpg

it says fury on it but I have no idea if it really is or not, the bumper and moldings look different, plus its a sedan
its not like I'm buying it lol

Answers
1)   maby its kinda rusty but yea i think it is - CliffBurtonFan!!!

2)   Did you not see the movie "Cristine"? It sure looks like her to me. - w61earl

3)   The movie was a 58
My guess is a 56 or 57. - Bob

4)   The trim tells me it's a 59 Belvedere. - badbill1941

5)   It's actually a 1959 Belvedere sedan. The script on the left side of the hood (right side in the picture) is "Plymouth" and the side molding on a Fury was not shaped like what you see on the left front fender of this car. The Fury was a wedge from front to rear. - Don't know everything !


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Question 5
I want my brakes to stop squeaking?...  've had my brakes checked, and they are fine. what can I do to make them stop squeaking?

Answers
1)   Its like if you want to stop a baby crying.

Get it a dummy. - Adi

2)   dont listen to ADI hes fkn stupid, take your vehicle to midas or autozone to have your ROTORS turned and your brake pads checked for pad thickness , sometimes brake pads will squeek when they are ready to be changed they have a "squeeker" built onto the brake pad to let the driver know its time to change the brake pads - nightwalker ^,..,^

3)   Take the car to a reputable brake shop, or a garage to have it checked out. You may have hard pads that over heat, and squeak. - badbill1941

4)   Never have rotors turned if they are not badly ripped up.
Squeaking is normal, and is just like you running a wet finger along the rim of a glass.
So all you want to do is dampen it.
Which you can to by purchasing shims material in sheet or in a tube at any auto part store.
It goes between the piston and pad, and stops the squeak.
Costs a few dollars, and takes about 15 minutes a wheel. - Motorhead


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