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Car Parts Software To View Parts of a Car
Is there computer software that lets you see parts of a car for common car models, like European brands, and browse them in 3D. Is there anything that would have autocad schematics or something like ...
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Where to buy interior parts, that OEM doesn't sell?
I am trying to find an armrest cushion in Altima 2008 (this part). But Nissan and all OEM re-sellers will not sell the cushion only, they are only selling it as a whole door panel, which is very ...
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Are automakers required to maintain spare parts infrastructure for 15 years?
Are (U.S.) automakers required to maintain an infrastructure of spare parts for 15-years (in the U.S. or in California)?
Reading about the GM EV-1:
The EV1's discontinuation ... to avoid ...
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Enormous discrepancy in part cost estimation; reliability of refurbished parts online?
3-Part Question:
My car is squealing lately when I turn it on/am idling at stoplights/am making slow turns i.e. parking lots. I go to an engineering school, and some friends of mine who build ...
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What is the name of this part on a 2003 Mazda Protege5?
I'm coming up empty-handed on a Google search so maybe I'm not searching with the right vocabulary.
I have 2 LEDs out and I'm not sure if the single bulb can be replaced or if it's one single part ...
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Can I order parts that are painted stock colors?
I'm trying to order a fuel door for my 2006 Altima on http://www.nissanpartsdirect.com but they don't ask for a color. Where can I go to get a new fuel door that's painted the same color as my car? I ...
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How can I do a cheap but safe and good tuning which will improve the cars performance?
I have a Skoda Octavia 5 1.6 MPI and I want to make a good cheap safe tuning that will increase the cars performance above 100 hp it already has. How can I do that?
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Motorcycle mud-guard hit and broken; any chance of repair, or is this something best addressed with replacement parts?
The front mudguard, built out of what seems to be flexible plastic material, recently cracked and needs to be either repaired or replaced.
A friend of mine works at a car body-shop, and offered to ...
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How do I find a replacement radio?
I have a 1995 Mazda Protege LX and the radio has been dead for a while, so I want to replace it. The installation/removal looks pretty simple. How to I find a radio that will work as a replacement ...
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Can I get a core refund without an exchange?
I recently replaced one of the half-shafts on my Saabaru with a new aftermarket part. I know that the old factory one I took off can be rebuilt, and if I'd bought a rebuilt unit I'd've had to put ...
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Do I need to replace rear differential if it's leaking?
When we got an oil change, he said it's "leaking, but not out of fluid or low". Do we need to do any replacement/maintenance on it, or just wait until it gets worse? How would I check something like ...
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Seat Leon FR TDi 170 injector recall - affected cars
I am looking at purchasing a 58 plate (late 2008) Seat Leon FR TDi 170. I am aware of the injector recall, however I would like to know for how long the problematic injectors were a problem for?
The ...
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Why does the price of Catalytic Converters vary so much?
My check engine light came on and the diagnostic code says it is a problem with the catalytic converters so I'm getting ready to schedule an appointment with a mechanic to take care of that.
The ...
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How to find out the “serviceability” of a car?
One of my concerns before purchasing a car is how expensive repairs are going to be down the road. For example my car up until recently was a Volvo 850, and the air conditioner didn't work in it; the ...
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Can I replace the glass mirror in my (wing) mirror?
A neighbour of mine hit my (wing) mirror with a sliotar and it's cracked/smashed.
Can I replace just the glass (the actual mirror itself)?
Preferably doing it myself.
As oppposed to having to buy a ...
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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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Where can I find OEM inserts for Toyota wiper blades?
I'd like to replace the wiper blade inserts on the original Toyota Highlander 2006 Hybrid blades. Not all dealers carry these, I'd like to order them online, but cannot seem to find anyone that ...
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Mazda Air Mass Meter - where can I buy one?
I have a 1993 Mazda 323 estate (GLXI 1.6l petrol).
It's not been terribly reliable and has suffered from inconsistent idle - sometimes idling fast (~1500 rpm) and sometimes erratically and sometimes ...
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1answer
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How to generate involute gear milling Gcode
I need to make some gears/pinions myself. I have access to a high quality 4-axis CNC mill, but not to a lathe. I'd like to cut these gears out of flat stock (facing), rather than round (edgewise) ...
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2000 Neon Suspension - Monroe Parts Life Expenctancy
I have to replace the suspension in my 2000 Chrysler Neon, and I'm trying to obtain the parts myself to save a few bucks.
I was quoted $250 a corner ($1000 parts) for parts only using a combo ...
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What is the difference between the wiper motor and the wiper motor control? Caddilac CTS 2006
What is the difference between the wiper motor and the wiper motor control? Does the wiper motor control work the relay switch, in other words if your wipers wont shut off is that a wiper motor ...
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Does anyone know of a commonly available DPDT or DPST relay? (For use as replacement starter relay)
I have a car (1971 Jaguar E-Type 6 cylinder) with a bad starter relay. The original relay is not available, and all of the specialty parts suppliers sell a generic replacement relay.
I'd like to ...
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Aftermarket Glass Run Rubber (for '94 Nissan D21 Truck)
I am searching for the Glass Run Rubber for a 1994 D21 Nissan Truck (what the window rolls up into on the outside of the vehicle door).
My local dealership said the factory part numbers are 80335N ...
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Where can I get cheap light housings?
I have cloudy light housings from lots of miles on my car (2003 325i with glass housings). Any one who has ever had to replace any lighting housing, front or rear, knows how much they cost.
Where is ...
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Am I getting reamed? Looking for some automotive guidance. [closed]
Alright, so I basically know nothing about cars save for that they have four wheels and an engine. My right brake light went out recently so I brought it into my dealer to get it replaced as well as ...
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Non-Audi driver here - Need info/resources re: Audi RS4 Exhaust [closed]
I'm trying to sell an exhaust system for the wife of a friend who has passed away. It's been sitting in the garage and needs to go.
I know little to nothing about Audis, so bear with me.
It's a ...
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What's a good place to buy after-market auto parts? [closed]
What's a good place to buy (new or used) after-market auto parts?
