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One more question though. I was also planning to get the timing belt changed for the car. I remember you all mentioned that it's a good idea to change one particular item along with the timing belt, was it the water pump?
Thanks again.
Probably saves twenty-five cents per car in labeling costs, though.
cruiser is f a r from corny!
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Thanks!
want to add a ski pole handle to shift lever. My
question is Are the tops of your shift levers
parrell with your arm-rests? Thanx
It's possible that your car's computer is not getting the expected input when your A/C is on and your shift lever is in park, and is adjusting the idle speed improperly (due to a problem with a switch, sensor, or related wiring). It's also possible that the idle speed control valve or the computer itself could be the problem, but I think those would probably cause other idle speed issues as well.
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Would be grateful.
As for the switches, it is possible but I don't know if anyone supplies them for the 626. I currently own a 1990 RX7 convertible which has no auto down feature at all. I found a website that sells an auto up and down master switch that operates both windows. I can make my RX7's windows operate like an Audi's for $150! Well worth it if you ask me. You can visit the website and maybe ask the guy if he could make one for you or point in the right direction. Here is the link:
http://www.mazdamark.com/
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
The 4 cylinders have the Ford CD4E transmission. These transmissions are a poor design at best. I have a Contour with this transmission and it looks like it is giving out at 55K. I am picking it up at the shop today. I am not sure what I am going to do!
I would have gotten rid of it. Let's see:
guesstimate-
3 trans at $2,500.00ea = 7,500.00
2 rack & Pinon at $400.00ea= 800.00
3 radiators at $400.00ea 1,200.00
2 master cyls. at $150.00ea 300.00
9,800.00
Is this for real?????????????????????
How's that for a $650 extended warranty?? I estimate that I put $3,500 of repairs on to their bill. I doubt that they made enough money in the stock market during the 7 years of the warranty to make up that difference. But now that the warranty is over, any more repairs come out of my pocket. Heck: even all 4 of my struts were leaking oil while I was still under the extended warranty, but I felt so bad, that I just went ahead and replaced them with my $$. Besides, towards the end, they kept sending a rep to inspect my car before they would grant any more repairs. I'm sure they would have tried to find a way out of the leaking struts somehow.
you to act! They sure didn't make much profit off of you! Do you think next time you'll do the same or just stay away from 4cyl auto? Our Clutched 130 ponies has been hassel free for 4 years.
I test drove one yesterday... it really is a japanese BMW :-)...I just paid-off my 626 and I think I will like to be a year or two without car payment...
The sedan is just a sedan, and has poor rear leg room and does nothing more than be a sedan. The hatch is OK, but suffers from the same rear leg room. The Wagon I got in this weekend was OK, except that the rear legroom is once again anemic, and when I approached the car, I towered over it. As I go through my 40's now, I have no desire to shoe horn myself into the 6 or any other low to the ground contraption. The 6 wagon was also hard to get in and out of from a seated position in the rear. The doors are cut a bit low too, and you have to push your head down a bit to clear the opening. I did like the fact that the 6's Ford 6 cylinder engine allows me to change the oil myself. But it is a gas pig. No, for me, my top 3 (not in any order other than how I feel today) is:
1. The Ford Escape Hybrid (all new engine, tranny, and 4x4 system). It fits tall people very well; I have a commanding view of the road and all around me, and it will get 35 mpg in the city. I don't like the fact that it has a Ford stamp on the front of it, but I might take a gamble here
2. Malibu Maxx: this car simply screams value and versatility. As long as my GM friends can convince me that GM is solving the steering problem, it will be hard to turn away from this car, that also gets a combined 26 mpg
3. 2005 Pontiac Vibe: I own one already, and having two Corollas in the driveway, along with their versatility makes good economic sense.
Skibry1: I was lucky on the extended warranty. I will have to consider another one if I buy the Maxx or Ford. I won't get one on the Pontiac Vibe since I don't believe that any Corolla components will ever fail me. I am against extended warranties in general, and would rather keep the money in my Swiss bank account for a day when I need a repair.