How much would a mechanic charge....?

i am going to change some spark wires, valve cover gasket and spark plugs. I was wondering what a machanic would charge to change all of this. a ball park figure. I changed a guys timing belt and valves for 250 and i was told i did that super cheap. I know engines just really dont know what to charge people. Just something fun to do on my spare time but want to be really cheap but also make it worth my whileHow much would a mechanic charge....?you had better be careful as an unlicensed and unqualified mechanic you could be liable if a car fails or crashes due to your work especially on things like timing belts or brake systems you will not be able to get insuranceHow much would a mechanic charge....?for a union mechanic, 750 or more. for a regular person 250 is a good price for all.How much would a mechanic charge....?depends on car..year/make/model.....older cars 50-75 newr up to 250...

How much could i see my truck for?

I want to get rid of my big truck and get a small car cause of gas

I have a 94 Ford F-150 5-8 liter 4x4 extended cab step up with 188285 miles

it has new brake pads front and back, new ball joints in front, new spark plugs, wires and distributor cap and rotor runs, and oil changed great and pretty good on gas for a big truckHow much could i see my truck for?you can see it for free, but only sell it for 2500 or lessHow much could i see my truck for?Go to www.kbb.com (Kelly Blue Book), fill in all the stats on your truck, and it will tell you how much you can get out of it.How much could i see my truck for?look at kbb.com or edmunds.com for a resale price, however it will probably be a little less since these types of vechiles are not in demand at the moment. .How much could i see my truck for?At this time trucks like yours are not in high demand. So what you think it is worth, divide that by 2 and hope you can sell it. I have a truck like this and I know what it is worth, can I get that much for it, NO! If I want to sell it than I'll get about half of what its worth.. that is if I could find a buyer. So you will need to decide if the lost you get is worth the gas you'll save.

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Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?

Ok here are all the details to this thing going on with my car. First so everyone knows, it is a Chevy Lumina z34 1993 with a dual cam overhead v6 in it, 3.4L. Ok now second we have replaced the air filter, air breather, fuel filter, and have checked all the fuel lines, poured fuel injector cleaner in the car and cleaned battery wires, changed the spark plugs and changed valve cover gasket (different problem, there was oil on the spark plugs for a while so ya hehe). The problem with my car is that it starts decent in the morning when i have let it sit overnight, and also starts good if you start it up right after you shut it off, but if you let it sit for like 2 hours or so then you have to give it gas to help it start (feather the pedal). So everyone knows also, the temperature gauge (inside the car) slowly gets over half (has gotten really hot, up to 260 degrees actually, and i thought it was the thermostat but i don't think this will affect how the car starts will it?) Anyways, then drops back down to a quarter, then slowly rises again and repeats, it doesn't seem normal but idk. Another thing is i filled the car with gas (completely full) and the gas tank leaked about half a gallon of gas and then stopped. (The leak came from underneath the car in the middle, where the gas tank is). Any ideas on what is wrong with it yet? Anybody? If you have anymore questions about info of what I have done with the car, noises it makes or anything like that, just type it up here on the page and I will answer back within a couple hours. TY, please everyone help! So in need of help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?Well to start your seals are leaking. That is how oil got on your spark plugs. If oil is leaking then you probably have low oil. That can be very bad. You must check your oil every time you get gas. You have been lucky up to this point. If you run the oil reservoir too low you will seize the engine, it will freeze and will not work. You either get a new engine or new car. It is worth the two minutes to check the oil.

Second it sounds like your water or antifreeze is low too. I know everybody is in a hurry these days but you need to take care of the vehicle that takes care of you and keeps you protected.

Terrible things can happen to you from sheer laziness.

Picture breaking down in the wrong part of town all alone in the dark. You will wish you took the time.

Start caring better for your car it will run for more years to come.Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?you say it,s hard to start after it warms up? this is just a guess but have the coil tested. if a coil gets too hot then it can break down and hard to start. you say the tank leaks? maybe it,s sucking air from the leak.Please help?!?! (Car Question) Starts ok cold but rough start when warm...?if a car gets too hot it is harder to start until it cools alittle bit then should start fine. you do need to find out where the gas leak is and repair it im sure its not helping the situation at all.

NEED HELP: 1990 Eagle Talon TSi?

I have a 1990 eagle talon TSi (turbo). I think I might have mixed up spark plug wires because I changed the wires out and now the engine shakes a bit more than before.



Does anyone have a diagram or explanation to help me figure out how the wires line up?





the holes are set up like this-



from behind the engine:

(1) - being closest to the firewall

(2)

(3)

(4) - closest to the front of the car



to on top of the valve cover from left to right:



(1) (2) (3) (4)







Simply telling me which number from the first set goes to the what number in the second set will greatly help!!!





Thank you so much in advance





ps. the numbers do not signify how I have my wires set up right now.NEED HELP: 1990 Eagle Talon TSi?i'm not really sure what you are asking, but 1 goes to 1, 2 goes to 2, 3 goes to 3, and 4 goes to 4. usually the wires are a certain length so you really can't screw it up. next time you change spark plugs do them one at a time. take one off and put the new on on before you move to the next, that way there is no confusion and you know you have it right.NEED HELP: 1990 Eagle Talon TSi?most distributor caps have the #1 on the #1 nipple .figure out which way the rotor button turns and go from there

How can i get my engine to start?

i have a 94 nissan altima GXE n i cant get it to start...i just changed brand new spark plugs,wires and distributor...the only way i can get it on is pumping the gas a couple times. then i turn it off and let sit there for few mins and then try to turn it back on again i wont do it until i pump the gas again. what could that be, if u have any idea pls let me know... thanksHow can i get my engine to start?If you have to pump gas first before your car starts, then it is the fuel line or the filter that should be the culprit. Also, if the fuel line has some air to it (meaning some air leaked into the fuel line), you can remove the fuel line, then start the engine. Of course it will not start, but the onset of gas from your tank will push out the air in the line. When gas spurts, or leaks out, then put it back ( you reconnect the line), and that should go smoothly from there.

Happy motoring!How can i get my engine to start?bad starterHow can i get my engine to start?Have you changed the gas filter? That happened to mine.How can i get my engine to start?get your battery checked.How can i get my engine to start?Does it make any noise when you attempt to start it?How can i get my engine to start?Please refer to: http://www.renditionauto.com/Products.html



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How can i stop this?

i have a 1998 nissan maxima, and its been sitting a few months due to needs transmission im about to put it in shop to get that fixed but ive been noticing since its been sitting, everytime it rains or i clean the engine/something with water it gives me a problem starting, what could be getting wet? ive installed a cold air intake since its been sitting but thats not getting touched as i never cleaned the engine then and it did it before, and i had it diagnostic tested and had a valve 5 misfire so i planned on changing all spark plugs and plug wires once the car is mobile again, any other thoughts on what i could do to stop this? and the ignition switch is kinda messed up as in where the original key i can literraly take the key out of the ignition when the car is in drive or anygear and running, so i usually spend a few seconds messing with that to get the key in the right spot to start the car but ive been noticing this in the rain, any answers?How can i stop this?plug wires and distributor cap getting damp change them and spray them with WD40 or any type of silicone this will keep the water out and solve your problem this will not effect your tumbler assemblyHow can i stop this?what?? ok start overHow can i stop this?Distributer cap.How can i stop this?Probably what he said (Blunt Honesty)How can i stop this?First off, Quit spraying your engine with water,

There are a number of electrical components under the hood that should not get wet.



The reason it won't start after washing the engine is because you're shorting thigs out. Primarily the distributor cap.



If you got water inside the distributor cap, it will take a VERY long time for the water to evaporate. Remove the distributor cap and let it sit and dry out for a day.



As far as the key problem, you will have to replace the tumbler assembly.How can i stop this?well all depends on what your missing when it won't start.

do you have spark when it acts up?

if so, are you getting fuel?

If you could give me the answers to those two question, a better diagnosis could be made.How can i stop this?You have several issues going on that could be causing the problem, so you need to address them in order to get the car performing properly. First off, assuming that you are going to go ahead and actually do all the fixes you claim, I'd go ahead and change out the plugs %26amp; wires now. It's not overly expensive and might help with your starting problem. If you have old wires with cracked insulation, the moisture might be seeping into them and causing your wet weather problem. The bad ignition switch could also be the culprit and not the moisture. It will need to be replaced eventually. I suggest doing so...your starting problem might go away.



Also if water's creeping in under the hood, it could be getting the distributor wet. (When you are cleaning the engine, you should always cover the distributor with plastic to keep it dry. If you haven't been, that could be your problem right there.) Check the distributor cap for cracks, etc. where condensation or moisture could be seeping in, check battery wires to see if they are in good shape, and inspect the starter and wires to it for cracks, damage, or evidence of shorting.



If you are convinced it's a moisture issue, a good way of finding out where the water might be going is to hose down the car, then look under the hood to see if the water is seeping in someplace via a bad hood seal, etc...



Hope this helps a little.How can i stop this?Great tip with the WD-40. If the distributor is getting wet, check to see how. If it is from washing the engine quit doing that! You shouldn't be washing it anyway. WD-40 will essentially dry your disrtibutor instantly. (the WD in WD-40 stands for water displacing)

As for the key issue, take it into your dealer and have them fix it. This does not affect how the car starts, but they do wear out and sometimes they can be turned with any object that fits in there.

Weird question, how can I remove the leftover spark plug wire that got stuck in valve cover way down there,?

Recently I asked a question stating that after fixing a water pump that was leaking really bad that my car still wasnt running right, the mechanic said I just needed a tune up but wanted to charge 210 dollars for parts and labor. I realized I had a warranty for the customer fit wires (5 of them) and decided to change them myself. Well apparently when my engine overheated when the water pump was bad one of the wires had sort of melted in the long hole, I pulled it up anyways and only 4/5 of the wire came up, where the other plastic part stayed down there, we have tried pliers, long nose and it just wont come up, i suggested melting it again to loosen it but that didnt work either. Does anyone know what I can do, the hole is not that big but its deep, its for a 96 nissan altima.Weird question, how can I remove the leftover spark plug wire that got stuck in valve cover way down there,?I am not sure of which hole you are talking about. What

I can say for sure is that if it isn't the spark plug hole

with the wire broken off where it connects onto the

spark plug, you can just leave it, and attach your new

wire to the plug. Just be sure to see that the wire

doesn't touch the exhaust manifold anywhere.



Now, if it is a case where the wire has broken off

with it still connected to the spark plug there are

two things you can try.



First, try to twist the wire on the plug to see if you

can get it to break free to pull off. If that doesn't

work you can cut the wire off as close to the top

of the plug as possible, then use a regular deep

well socket to remove, and replace the spark plug.

You don't want to use a spark plug socket as it

may not slip over the connector enough to grasp

the spark plug to remove. You want enough room

inside the socket to accommodate the remaining

piece of the wire so that it can slip onto the plug

to remove.Weird question, how can I remove the leftover spark plug wire that got stuck in valve cover way down there,?use a bent metal clothes hanger to fish it out.Weird question, how can I remove the leftover spark plug wire that got stuck in valve cover way down there,?Get a long pair of needle nose pliers. It will come out if you pull hard enough.

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