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The starter on your vehicle is located down on the right hand side of the motor below the exhaust manifold. If you need additional help replacing your starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement), please schedule an appointment to have a professional from YourMechanic come...

If the timing belt break off, the engine's pistons will hit the valves as the pistons are moving. The engine is an interference engine and can cause damage to the internals of the engine. The last time the belt came...

The noise over bumps is most likely suspension related. knocking sounds can be cause by worn ball joints or tire rods. Also, worn struts or strut mounts can cause a banging or knocking sound as can a broken coil spring....

There may be a couple of possibilities at play here. The overheating issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-overheating-inspection) may be related to a faulty thermostat (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement), coolant temp sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-temperature-switch-sensor-replacement) relay or potentially a blown head gasket. This can cause the car to run...

Yes. This will replace your existing filter and housing. If you need help with this, a professional from YourMechanic can come to you to replace or install the air intake (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cold-air-intake-replacement) for you.

Yes you can put 20 inch rims on your vehicle but with limitations. This will depend on how wide the rims and tires will be and also if the tires will clear the struts and suspension parts when driving and...

Hi there. It sounds like there is junk in the fuel system from running the vehicle out of gas. I recommend putting in a fuel treatment in the fuel tank and letting it sit for about 1 hour. This will...

Head gasket replacement is a big job that requires disconnecting and removing many parts. Without inspecting the vehicle firsthand, it's impossible to say exactly what when wrong. It could be something as simple as a disconnected sensor. An engine that...

Hi there, thanks for writing in about your 1991 Acura Legend. I would start by verifying that you are connecting the correct terminals and that you have continuity (i.e., the clip is actually contacting the terminals well). If so, and...

Hey there. Sorry to hear about your issue with your 87 Acura Legend. That loud clicking noise on the right side of the motor is typically an indication of a broken or lose fitting wire on the starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-starter). A...