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Rubbing noise when driving with clutch engaged?
I am a complete newbie when it comes to jeeps (and cars in general). However, I am very good at fixing things... once I know what the problem is.
After a summer of riding with the top down I was used ...
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Custom drive shaft manufacturers in the UK
As there is no Kit car section in the Stack yet, I thought I should ask this one here.
I am building an engine conversion project, which requires custom drive shafts.
I have the CV joints for both ...
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What is the purpose of plastic engine covers?
What is the purpose of the large plastic cover that stretches over my valve cover? Does it have a particular function? Are they just for looks? Or are they designed by the engineers to protect ...
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How to extend the life of the dual mass flywheel in a diesel engine?
I am looking for ways to improve the life of the dual mass flywheel (DMF) in my 2005 ford focus tdci. I have heard that they can wear out quite quickly on the ford focus if they are driven in city ...
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FWD vs RWD winter time [closed]
Background: All my life I drove FWD (Front Wheel Drive) cars. I drove FWD in different conditions with all-season tires and always got good and even predictable handling during winter periods. In ...
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Replacing a LSD, what needs to be considered between 1, 1.5, 2 way?
I need to replace the LSD on a 1995 (NA series) MX-5. The original diff was a viscous LSD, and over time has deteriorated as I hear they do. It is now essentially an open diff, if I lift one wheel off ...
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RWD vs FWD advantages and disadvantages
I want to know the advantages and disadvantages of rear wheel drive and front wheel drive cars
I know that cars with FWD can't drift. Are there any other advantages or disadvantages?
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02 Trailblazer with front end vibration which seems to increase over time
About a month ago my trailblazer developed this new features. When you get into the car and start driving, everything feels completely fine. Then after about 5 minutes you start noticing slight ...
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How do I change the CV Joints on my 2003 Acura TL?
How do I change the CV Joints on my 2003 Acura TL?
My 2003 Acura TL 3.2 has been making creaking sounds when I turn around corners and I've been told that old, noisy CV joints are likely the culprit. ...
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2004 Mazda 3 - clank when shifting into reverse
Every morning, or after the car has sat for a while, there is a loud clank from the engine area when I shift it into reverse. Sometimes I hear the same clank when shifting into drive, but not always.
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how to optimize fuel consumption by changing the rear differential ratio?
Is it possible to improve the fuel consumption (decrease it) in my van by changing the rear differential ratio? I would like to optimize it for low-speed driving about 40 km/h (25 mph).
Is it true ...
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does a car normally continue moving at a constant speed when in gear and the foot is taken off the accelerator pedal?
I remember when driving a passenger car, when I took my foot off the accelerator pedal completely, but remained in gear, the car would normally continue to move at some low speed, different for each ...
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Difference between FWD/RWD/4WD/Part-Time 4WD/AWD?
I'm curious as to what are the particular difference between the various drive systems available in modern vehicles. FWD and RWD are pretty straightforward - Front Wheel Drive cars put the power to ...
