Car Repairs Master Thread

[smee123]

Drive very slowly, especially while turning and don't drive when its raining.

[lunatic]

Drive very slowly, especially while turning and don't drive when its raining.

Thanks... My mechanic says it's OK for a couple of weeks

[jack12]

How much should it cost to get a door lock actuator fixed on a 2005 Honda Civic?

[Zkpncs48]

I just had some repairs done on an old car on the steering system. I had it done by a new guy in lakewood that ive dealt with in the past before he opened up a shop.
I am since experiencing all kinds of problems including a leaky radiator, a dead battery, and for some reason it doesnt go above 2100 rpm while in drive which makes it take forever to pick up speed.
It might be a coincidence since its an old car but seems weird to me. Any thoughts?

[popcorn1508]

You know you can get used tires for about $35 each

Where? The cheapest I've found in the past was $45. Is it worth it to get used tires over new?

[churnbabychurn]

Looking for info and price of the wire harness snake thingy for the rear sliding door of a Honda Odyssey.

Don't even know what it's called to Google..

Would like to find a discussion, or better a video , of how to repair or replace this.

It keeps bending and getting stuck in the door. Door won't close all the way.

[moko]

It's called a wire door loom.

[churnbabychurn]

It's called a wire door loom.

Thanks. Still having a hard time pulling anything up in Google..

[churnbabychurn]

Eta called Honda and got the part number. 72584-tk8-a11 they wanted $80 for a new one.

Ended up removing the water proofing and fixing is myself. Just took out the broken links..

[churnbabychurn]

Should I buy these brakes and rotors from ebay, or should I stick with more well known brands from auto zone for double the price?

[shmooz]

I have a 3rd party car warranty. I know some consider it a waste but i've done pretty well with them. This one covers everything except exclusions.

Here's my question - the door check is failing. It is near the hinge and holds back the door from opening too far. The warranty company says it is a 'body part' which is not covered.

I could argue with them and pursue it but if they are basically right then i won't. What do you think?

[davidd75]

So I have a coolant leak which would cost approx $600 to repair. I am not willing to spend that amount on a 2003 car.  Up until now I have been getting by by filling it with water but now in the winter that will not be possible.   I usually use at least a gallon a week.

Anybody have any other ideas?

Thanks

[JTZ]

Where is the leak from?

[davidd75]

Where is the leak from?

freeze plug on the engine block.  They have to remove the transmission to get to it.

[cozmohoot]

Maybe try BARS stop leak?..