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How to Change the Handlebar Grips on a Honda Ruckus
The handlebar grips on your Honda Ruckus are a very important part of the way your scooter feels to ride and maneuver. By increasing the coefficient of friction between your hands and the handlebars, the grips allow you to keep a tight hold on the steering end of the scooter and the throttle grip,
How to Replace the EGR Valve on a Mustang
The EGR valve, or exhaust gas recirculation valve, in your Mustang is essential to its being able to pass emissions tests, maintain good fuel mileage and smooth idling speeds. The valve passes exhaust gas back into the engine to cool gasses, prevent a buildup of nitrogen gas and burn up any remainin
How do I Purge a Pipe for TIG Welding?
Purging a pipe involves inducing an inert gas into the pipe to remove reactive atmospheric gases from the welding area. An inert gas atmosphere eliminates oxidation from forming on the backside of the weld. Oxidation forming on the backside or inside of the weld increases friction around the weld jo
Restoring Your Scratched, Pitted and Foggy Headlights
There are numerous techniques that could be utilized to restore old plastic headlights to near-factory condition. The following technique has proven to be extremely effective. The downside is that it requires lots of patience patience and a little muscle.
How to Wire Boat Gauges
Properly installed gauges are vitally important to monitor the statues of various functions on your boat. From monitoring the condition of your boats engine to the fuel status, your gauges are no less important on your boat than in your car. Although typically less complicated than the gauges in a v
How do I Take Scraped Paint From Another Car Off My Car?
Getting a scratch on your car while driving is very common, and the small scratches are usually created when trying to park. Taking your car to an auto repair shop to take out scraped paint scratches can be costly and time consuming, but you can do the simple repair on your own in just a few steps.
How to Repair Drum Brakes on a Hyundai
Hyundai Motors has nearly 30 years of history selling automobiles in America. Initially Hyundai focused on selling economy cars to budget-minded buyers and most early Hyundai models featured rear drum brakes as a cost-saving measure. Today Hyundai still offers rear drum brakes on many models, althou
How to Identify 305 & 350 Engines
Chevrolet 305 and 350 cubic-inch engines are virtually identical, differing only in cylinder bore size. To identify any Chevrolet small-block V-8 engine, the engine ID number must be matched to a listing of suffix codes, which identifies the details of the engine in question, including original appl
How to Install an ABS Relay in a Oldsmobile Alero
You have to change the ABS relay in an Oldsmobile Alero when the ABS warning light is lit on the driver control panel display. It is usually impossible to stop a car that has a malfunctioning ABS relay as the relay controls the entire anti-lock brake system.
How to Replace a Belt Tensioner Pulley in a 2001 S10
Belt tensioner pulleys are integrated into the belt tensioner assembly and, in most cases, must be replaced with the entire assembly. The 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup is no different. If the pulley on your S-10s tensioner needs to be replaced, you can purchase a new tensioner assembly at a dealership
How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on a Ford Truck
The Ford pickups have several different engine options available but since moving to the serpentine belt system, they have used the same type of tensioner and basic system design on their engine. The system uses a spring-loaded serpentine belt tensioner that moves with the belt as the belt wears and
How to Repair My '95 Blazer Water Pump
The Chevy Blazer was first introduced in 1983. It is based on the S-10 frame, that in 1983, took the place of the Chevy LUV truck. The 1995 Blazer has the 4.3-liter V-6 engine with 195 horsepower. It is interesting to note that the 4.3 is just a shortened version of the 350-cubic-inch V-8, with the
How to Tell If Tires Have Dry Rot
Owners of cars, motorcycles, boat trailers, trucks and even recreational vehicles must pay close attention to the condition of their tires, as dry rot can erode tires' structural integrity and cause early failure. While detecting dry rot may seem like an intimidating task, vehicle owners can quickly
How to Replace the Muffler on a Chrysler Town & Country
The Chrysler Town & Country is a very popular van. It contains a very durable muffler and exhaust system. However, when the muffler falls off the vehicle or shows holes or other breaks, it is time to replace it. Replacing the muffler on a Chrysler Town & Country is a very simple process.
How to Check Transmission Fluid in a Toyota 4Runner
The best way to extend the life of your transmission is to keep an eye on the fluid level. With no fluid in the transmission, it would run dry and break the bands that make up an automatic transmission. The fluid also builds pressure and that is what causes the bands to work. The pressure will make
How to Clean a Fresh Air Vent in a Chevy Silverado
The Chevy Silverado, as of 2007, has sold more than any other vehicle in the United States, except for the Ford F-Series. It's a full-size pickup truck from General Motors (GM). Since most truck owners use their trucks to haul cargo as well as passengers, it's more likely to develop odors. To elimin
How to Remove the Transfer Case of a 1995 Jeep Cherokee
Equipped with five doors and four-wheel drive, the Jeep Cherokee is a sport utility vehicle with a larger body than the Jeep CJ and TJ. The 1995 Jeep Cherokee was manufactured with a transfer case that is designed for four-wheel drive vehicles. You will need to remove your Jeep Cherokee's transfer c
How to Replace the Starter in a Kia Spectra
Imagine running late to get out the door for work, sitting in your 2000 to 2006 Kia Spectra and turning the ignition, but nothing happens. You try the ignition again. Still, nothing happens. Your car won't start. While any number of things can be wrong, such as a dead battery or bad alternator, ther
How to Remove a Door Panel on a 98 Ford Ranger
If you need to replace the side mirrors of your 1998 Ford ranger or if there is a loose connection in the wires behind the door panel, you might have to open the door panels of your vehicle. Opening the door panel is a simple do-it-yourself project in many cars. However, opening the door panel of a
How Can I Get the Interior Carpet on My Toyota Sienna to Look New Again?
Toyota Sienna minivans are spacious enough for you to be able to bring your kids (and all their friends), your pets, and even your coworkers along for the ride. Of course, transporting all these extra people means more accidents, spills and dirt in your minivan. The Toyota Sienna has a high-quality