How do you fix a coolant leak on a 99 Chrysler Cirrus?

Question 1
How do you fix a coolant leak on a 99 Chrysler Cirrus?...  Possible fixes?
Tips?
Advice?
I just bought this car about 2 months ago and 2 weeks after I bought it, I noticed a coolant leak. It was just a minor hassle at first, I just had to top off the coolant every couple of days. Then the car extremely overheated and wont hold coolant. I figured it was the water pump. I attempted to repair it myself, but had trouble. Is this something I could fix, or should I have the car taken to a shop? Thanks

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1)   Coolant leaks are usually the result of tubing. If you know absolutely nothing aboit cars, yes, tale it to a shop. But because of mechanic prices, I would try to find someone who knew how to fix it first :) - Rebekah

2)   There's no answer for your question. You have to get it inspected. Have someone pressure-test the cooling system and figure out where the leak is. Then you can figure out how much it will cost. Don't assume it's the water pump. - Bill

3)   get some coolant leak fix with the little beads in it, as soon as it stops leaking sell it. Chrysler products are junk; although they are smooth. Its going to happen again once you fix it. - James

4)   First you need to make sure from where its leaking if the radiator is bad I recommend buying a new one and changing it yourself because mechanic is no superman and charges like is no ones business if you have the tools just be observant how to remove the part. - Mr.JollyJacksonAndrews


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Question 2
my 91 chrysler won't shift why ?...  91 lebaron with a V6 . Tranny seems strong other than not shifting up

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1)   well first of all ur clutch is not working properly or probably ur gearbox is dead that are the only reasons - vineet

2)   If you know what your kick down linkage is, take a look at this to make sure it is free . If it is seized on it won't let the trans shift up it will stay in low.
If this is ok look at the trans oil and smell it . If it smells burnt you need to get to get it to a transmission shop. you might look at a $2000.00 bill - Donny

3)   Does it have a 3 speed or 4 speed trans? If a 3 speed, the throttle linkage could be stuck or you may have a bad speed sensor. I don't know if that trans had a governor yet but if it does, it can be stuck. If it is a 4 speed it probably is in limp-in mode (2nd gear). Have the fault codes checked to help with the diagnosis. Good luck. - Dennis

4)   Shift solenoid pack could be faulty. - Dennis


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Question 3
Why does my Plymouth starts to shake at 50-55 MPH?...  I bought this Plymouth Acclaim for 400 dollars and we registered it and put a new muffler on to pass inspection etc.. The car runs great but once we go 50-55 MPH the car starts to shake horribly like a flat tire. Funny thing is under 50 it does not shake and it is smooth and it drives straight and when it is above 60 it is still smooth and it drives great. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you very much :)
No I don't see any oil leaks.

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1)   Most likley the wheels need to be balanced or rotated. It could also be just old tires I had problems with my alignment and it was solved with a new set of tires and a balance which is usually standard with purchase. - Zeke1r

2)   Check the balance on all four wheels before doing anything else, and get them balanced if necessary. Also check the shocks, and if any are worn, replace them. Zeke is right about having the alignment checked, front and back, as well. Those three areas are responsible for almost all speed-sensitive vibration. - TitoBob

3)   You should probably get your tires balanced because sometimes a little bit of weight difference can only be noticed at higher speeds, other than that I can only think of an bad wheel alignment but I would probably check your tire balance first. Hope this helps. Thanks, Peace.
~Sunshine777888 - Patrick

4)   I agree with titobob check the balance and the tires for flat spots shocks will cause that too maybe a bent wheel or a bent cv axle a bad bearing in the diff part of the transmission are you leaking any trans fluid? mud in the wheels,maybe some body put a used tire on the car and didnt get the water out of it check the simple things first - Dennis


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Question 4
What type of battery does a 1999 Chrysler Concord take ?...  What battery does a 1999 Chrysler concord take ?

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1)   For a 3.2L MFI 6cyl

Part Number: 34-DLG
Weight: 37.5 lbs
BCI Cold Cranking Amps Value: Tested to BCI Standard
Battery Height: 200 mm - 7 7/8 in
Battery Length: 260 mm - 10 1/4 in
Battery Width: 173 mm - 6 13/16 in
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 800
Core Charge Applicable: Yes
Voltage: 12

Go to the parts store. They'll tell you - Katie W.R.

2)   a 12 volt optima bateryy - Arron

3)   Better get the exact type it needs, as it fits through right front wheelwell - done wrenching


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Question 5
Which Edelbrock Performer Carburetor is the correct fit for a 1969 Chrysler Newport?...  Vehicle already has a stock 2 barrel Carburetor, V8 383 block engine. Thanks!

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1)   750cfm - Mr.JollyJacksonAndrews

2)   I am assuming you are converting to a 4 barrel carburetor?

In that case you need to say a bit more on if you are changing gearing, cam or anything else and what intake you are going to use (stock 383?)

If you are staying with the stock gearing and everything else a 600 would be fine - roadrunner426440

3)   Install a good aluminum dual plane four barrel intake manifold, and a four barrel of 600 CFM.

Do NOT install a larger carburetor unless you're changing cams. - Don't know everything !


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