Gas Shock Is it easy to fit new GAS shocks to my standard 1992 Rover mini Mayfair?
http://www.hytheperformance.co.uk/mini-shock-absorbers-dampers/set-of-4-2-front-2-rear-gmax-gas-shocks-829260-314261-551506.php these are the shocks i was thinking of getting but don't know if this is a direct replacement or not? some help would be much appreciated.
Yes, direct replacement.
The front dampers are very easy to change, just a 7/16 nut to undo top and bottom. They will probably be seized, so soak them in plus gas or other penetrating fluid first.
The right hand rear is easy, but the left hand rear will require the fuel tank to be moved. make sure it is nearly empty. No need to disconnect any fuel lines, just undo the one bolt that holds the strap and move the tank out of the way.
Cycle Oil Will two cycle oil hurt a 4 cycle engine?
My oil was a touch low and I accidentally put two cycle engine oil in my lawnmower. I didn't put that much in, maybe an ounce and I caught the mistake before starting the mower. Will changing the oil remedy the problem, or does it not really make a difference?
An ounce won't hurt it at all. Two cycle oil is thinner than 4 cycle motor oil. Changing the oil will completely fix the mistake.
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how can a 2 cycle engine run without any crankcase oil?
I have owned lawnmowers such as lawn boy that has a 2 cycle engine.The fact that these engines can run all day without crankcase oil seems almost amazing..Also, chain saws run the same way, no oil. I know you add a certain oil to the gasoline before you start up but this does not seem to be enough to keep an engine running with out burning up.
Why can't car engines be made this way?
On the upstroke of a two cycle engine the fuel and air mixture is pulled into the crankcase by vacuum. This allows the oil that's mixed in the gas to lubricate the crankshaft and rod bearings. On the downstroke, the mixture is compressed a bit and in forced into the combustion chamber where it is ready to be burned.
In most 2-cycle engines, the crankshaft uses ball bearing type bearings and the rod uses needle type bearings. That way, there are spaces between the rollers and balls for the oil to get into.
Oil Coolant At what temp do i need to worry about my oil/coolant freezing?
I live in northern Michigan, an its going to get around -20 in 3 days. Do i need to worry about my oil or coolant freezing? What about my transfercase fluid and differential fluid?
also -20F , not C
A fifty- fifty mix of antifreeze, propylene or ethylene glycol, will freeze at about -60 F.
Fluid in axles and transfer cases is usually gear oil, it will get thick when cold but a few miles of driving will take care of that. BTW, you can idle a car all day and it won't effect the gear oil since they aren't moving.
Automatic transmission fluid will thicken up a little in the cold, but it heats up with idling and driving. manual transmissions start to warm up when you start the car, since the shafts are spinning.
Just start slow for the first few miles and you should be fine.
can u help! i have a vauxhall astra mk3 1.4i the engine is in good condition just tick over 116.000 mile ive had the car 1 year i had a problem with it needing a new tempercher sensor that was simple to fit but now the car uses alot of coolant i check the coolant tank weekly to find its empty i dont see any sign of over heating or water in my oil i noticed the coolant in the tank is brown is the normal?
Check your driver and passenger foot wells to see if they are wet, if so, you could a a leaking fan matrix.
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1996 Ford Windstar Coolant Leak?
I've got a 1996 Ford Windstar with a recon engine only a year old. The car idles perfectly, even drives perfectly, but white smoke comes from the engine beneath the hood (which smells funny, almost like burnt plastic, but not quite). When starting the car two days ago and idling it in place waiting for the engine to warm up, not quite watery green liquid started leaking onto the road from below the engine. But the engine still ran fine, no sputtering, nothing. The coolant tank was bone dry. The engine light never came on, the oil light never came on - the only light that ever came on - intermittently - was the battery light. Does this sound like a blown head gasket or a damaged intake? What do I look for should I get beneath the car? Is it possible that there is just a plug or something that's fallen out resulting in a coolant leak? Busted pipes? If anyone can help it will be great!
Head gasket leak? NO!! That only applies to 1995 model year engines. 1996 to 1998 model year engines were prone to failing upper and lower intake gaskets, as well timing cover gaskets. The intake gaskets were more common, however. The gasket kit from Ford (part number F68Z-9433-C) which includes EVERYTHING needed costs about $80.00 These are updated THICKER gaskets which will reduce the likelihood of further failure. Expect to pay about 6 hours in labour plus oil change and coolant, both of which are required for the repair. Do you still have warranty on the reconditioned engine? If so, I would have the place that installed it, to do the repair. Hope this helps.
