who, when, what is a barracuda?

who, when, what is a barracuda?

Asked by: stacey @ 2009-04-08 04:49:54

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it was a late 60s to early 70s muscle car that was known for having that monstrous hemi v8

kamui4697

a fish with a big ass face and loads of teeth

Jon1988

tends to be names of indian reasturants so i take it that its something to do with indian cullture.

SEBZUZ

The barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size (up to 6 ft in length and up to a foot in width, for some species)and fearsome appearance. Its body is long, fairly compressed, and covered with small, smooth scales. It is a salt water fish, and is found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

Katie

The Plymouth Barracuda is a 2-door car that was manufactured by the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1964 through 1974.

The first-generation Barracuda, a fastback A-body coupé based on the Plymouth Valiant, had a distinctive wraparound back glass and was available from 1964 to 1966.

The second-generation 1967 – 1969 Barracuda, though still Valiant-based, was heavily redesigned. Second-generation A-body cars were available in fastback, notchback, and convertible versions.

The 1970 – 1974 E-body Barracuda, no longer Valiant-based, was available as a coupé and a convertible, both of which were very different from the previous models.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Barracuda

UCANTCME

It's also a great early track from the Wilson sisters.

Memory of Trees

the earlier versions of the cuda were ugly with the wrap around glass in the back window , but near the end of production of the car it started looking really fine with gobs of power if I remember right they had a 426 hemi with around 425 hp they were built from 1964 to 1974

lotsbull

A simple easy to make drink consisting of vodka, Southern Comfort and Triple Sec. One part each.

Jay S

What type of transmission fluid goes in a Plymouth Yoyager auto?

Asked by: DynoDiKk @ 2009-04-09 05:31:03

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I would put just automatic transmission fluid, you can look at the stickers under the hood to see if takes a specific type other wise put standard transmission fluid in.

Brett

Call the dealership. To be for sure, you don't want to put in the wrong fluid and mess up a good transmission.

jumbobret

It may be stamped on the dipstick. You also need to know if the ATF is checked in Park or Neutral. The engine needs to be warmed up and running. The wrong ATF will ruin the transmission, so calling the dealer is a must if you can't figure it out. Don't trust a guess on this answers.

thebax2006

All transmission oil cans have the type of oil it is on the can. Match that to the label under the hood or on the dip stick. Your owners manual has that info also. It it were me and I was near a dealership, I would go there and get Mo Par ATF4 and use it. It is the latest in Chrysler transmission oil and it takes the guess out of what to use. It is formulated especially for that transmission.

Jackolantern

if it's automatic dexron III will do all transmissions, Ford used to take type F but you can't find it anymore so the Type III is replacing all other fluids.

b123153h

Chrysler 7176 +4 ATF. Use nothing else or you risk transmission failure. Chrysler has used synthethic transmission fluid since 1990.

Don't know everything !

Depends on year and model, but usually dex 3 or 4

rick b

mopar atf+4

Steve

Oil filter error=engine failure? Had son change oil on wife's 08 pt cruiser, he took off the old filter ...but?

well when he took the old oil filter off the O RING pulled out of the filter body and stayed stuck to the block, then he screwed the new filter on over that o ring the new filter couldn't seal as there wasn't enough room for 2 o rings. Wife jumps in car and oil starts coming out. After 15 minutes the oil light comes on and for some reason she kept going and about 2 minutes later the engine quit running. She said there was NO knocking, grinding, popping, smoking or anything. I drive out and check the oil... none on dip stick. Filled with new oil and filter and it turns over sounding normal but won't start. Does the engine have a electronic shut down to protect the engine ? I heard that theres a senser at the oil pump that shuts down the fuel pump and the runs out of gas quickly. She said she checked the temp gage and it didn't get hot. She said it just turned off. Car only has 15,000 miles on it. Tried unhooking the battery for 30 minutes hoping the computer would reset and engine would start. Is there a fuel pump reset button somewhere like my old taurus had in the trunk? Need solid advice. Thanks in advance.

Asked by: don m @ 2009-04-08 21:45:55

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Don,
There is no saftey shut off switch when the engine is out of oil, that is why there is a check engine light, oil pressure guage or light that did come on and the wife ignored. And since your boy double gasketed the oil filter once the oil starts to flow past the gaskets it will pump all 4 or 5 qrts out in seconds. The engine has seized and scored the walls and pistons, even though it seized, after the engine cools in can turn over but will not start do to lack of compression, Unhooking the battery wont do a thing to save the engine, all you did was rest the computer and errased all the adaptive memory in the trans and reset the radio
Engine replace or overhaul will be needed and if the dealer figures out what happened you wont be covered under Chrysler warranty

rick b

my advice to you is to call the local dealer for some advice on this matter, thats i would do.

kenny g

Well.. I'd say that the double o-ring seal .. .. nice gesture.. bad timing.. always clean off your surface area of old rings before installing a new filter .. but lets not beat a dead horse... *smile*

It should be equipped with the "ASD" type system which is supposed to shut down the vehicle in the event of one or more of the primary systems failing.. it's done by shutting down the fuel pump relay ... which probably needs to be reset ..

also .. you must consider the mechanical damage suffered.. such as head damage.. etc..

honestly I'd consult the dealer.. for I myself an a lowly GM technician ..

hope this helps.. some.

big_block_saint

You have either broken the timing belt , or scored the cylinder walls so it won't hold compression. Either way, it will be an expensive fix. Consider it an expensive lesson for the son in the proper way to change the oil and for the wife to not ignore warning signs on the dash. A lot of dealer service departments are slow, they may goodwill warranty the engine if you bought it new.

C-Tech

The oil filter change for professionals includes looking at the old filter AND eng block to be sure the old o-ring is not stuck on block. You are not the first one that that has happened to either. In any case, it does not take long to dry a bearing up from no oil pressure and then eng locks.

done wrenching

Yes, these new engines do have an electronic shut down to prevent the engine from excessive damage. You will have to have the vehicle taken to the dealer and they will hook it up on a computer and start the PT cruiser for you....

Stampy Skunk

needs new motor and keep jr. away with his tool box.

Steve

I have to change the transmission. I just need to know what what to do and I willchange it?

Take one out and put the other one in.

Asked by: Briguy @ 2009-04-08 15:53:44

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it's not really that simple. it's not an air filter, for chrissakes.

fireturd_owner88

If you have to ask this question, there is no way in hell you are gonna change a transmission.

grand lake bum

Ha ha go right ahead have fun

So What

watch how you take it out do the same to put it back in make sure when you put the torque converter in the gearbox that you wiggle it in you should hear a couple of clicks otherwise if you try to tighten it up everything will jam depends on the car you"ll up to 8 litres of oil if its an auto thats the best i can tell you without being there

Natasha F

Go to the parts store and buy a repair manual for the car you're wanting to fix. It will give step by step instructions and should also give the proper torque specs for tightening the bolts when re-installing (torque wrench will be required to do the job properly).

If you've done any of your own work before, you can probably do it. You'll know your skill level better than anyone, so once you've read the repair manual on how to do this, you can decide whether you want to try it yourself or not.

Mark B

Go to www.allpar.com or www.ask.com. but good luck if you have to ask it wont happen right the first time
Good Luck

rick b

1973 plymouth duster problem?

I have a 1973 plymouth duster and i have a problem. whenever i push the gas it seems like the carburetor has a flat spot, but i have gone through 3 carbs and a brand new gas pump timing chain and a new water pump but i cant figure out why its doing that it sounds like a vacuum problem can anyone help
Its stock its not modified or anything, i jst checked the dist and its advancing perfectly but when i push the gas it still dies. im thinking the pushrods got bent

Asked by: Travis @ 2009-04-07 19:44:04

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psssssssst check the dist the weights may be sticking inside the dist for the mechanical advance

wonderboy n

Stock or modified motor, headers, cam, etc?

scotts74birds

Sounds like a bad plunger in the carb.

badbill1941

Timing chain is off a tooth.

Rudy H

That's usually caused by the accelerator pump in the carb. With the engine off, look down the throat of the carb and slowly, s l o w l y. work the accelerator with your hand. It should squirt fuel into the throat of the carb. If it doesn't, then the pump isn't working right and it will stumble every time you give it gas . Especially from dead stop. A bent push rod will only cause a rattling noise. And if it's bent enough it will cause a miss.

Jackolantern

new carbs or salvage sounds like the accelerator pump is out.

Steve