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kunking sound from under the front end. Its like someone stuffed something under there and as the tires turn .... it kind of sounds like a thumbing. As I speed up - so does the thumping.
sounds like drivetrain trouble, and I would start at the tires. What condition are they in, a balance problem or a separated tread will do just that.
We used to tape a rag to the driveshaft on the bosses truck and it would make that type of sound when he drove it...it nearly drove him crazy...
We used to tape a rag to the driveshaft on the bosses truck and it would make that type of sound when he drove it...it nearly drove him crazy...
there is no resevoir per se. the a/c system is a closed loop with some of the fluid in liquid state and some in vapor state. If it has lost its zip, it may have leaked out and will have to be pressure tested to determine the leak.
once the leak is found and fixed the system is recharged and resealed and away you go.
once the leak is found and fixed the system is recharged and resealed and away you go.
ball joint maybe? or bearing?
and whereS the reservoir????
and whereS the reservoir????
ok
had a new engine put in but only get hot air
and theres a plastic tank in there that i have no idea where it goes and yes i know my way aroun cars lol just never had one with ac before
had a new engine put in but only get hot air
and theres a plastic tank in there that i have no idea where it goes and yes i know my way aroun cars lol just never had one with ac before
when they swapped engine they did not recharge the system take it back to who did the swap
yes it does sound like you know your way around the 4 wheeled headache. But a/c is a different animal. It is a pressurized system. They likely had to open the system to replace the engine, as the piping is usually pretty tight in there. When the piping is reconnected if it is airtight, then just a system recharge should restore nice cool air for you. still probably $75.00 to get it recharged.
Where did you learn so much about cars?
Where did you learn so much about cars?
The plastic will either be the coolant overflow tank/resevoir or the washer fluid resevoir. The cap should let you know...maybe clean it off! They do get dirty under there.
learned to drive at 12(stick) and motorcycle
always bought used so learned how to fix them up myself.Never liked the idea of being stuck on the side of the road waiting for help.
always bought used so learned how to fix them up myself.Never liked the idea of being stuck on the side of the road waiting for help.
Did you say you learned to drive a stick at 12?
I was 15 before I got to drive my stick!
I was 15 before I got to drive my stick!
stick shift 
sorry,
I can't resist a joke opportunity like that...it's one of my critical faults.
I can't resist a joke opportunity like that...it's one of my critical faults.
I grew up around guys,takes a lot to surprise me 
God - i hope its not a drive train thing.
The tires are still fairly new - bought them in Nov after the first snow fall. Still lots of tread wear - coudl I go out on a limp and maybe think a tie-rod or bearings?
The tires are still fairly new - bought them in Nov after the first snow fall. Still lots of tread wear - coudl I go out on a limp and maybe think a tie-rod or bearings?
tie rod maybe a good guess
Bearings tend to squeal when they are wearing, sounds like a tie-rod or perhaps a ball-joint. If you can, jack one front wheel up and grab it with both hands in front of you on the left and right side of the tire. Try to wiggle it from front to back. If there is play there, that's tie rod play.
Now grab the wheel top and bottom. try to wiggle fore and aft. Any play there is ball-joint play. these tests should let you know whick components are wearing.
If the wheel is out of balance it tends to amplify the effect of the noise you hear too.
PS Kal-tire or Midas or most places will inspect that stuff for free too.
Now grab the wheel top and bottom. try to wiggle fore and aft. Any play there is ball-joint play. these tests should let you know whick components are wearing.
If the wheel is out of balance it tends to amplify the effect of the noise you hear too.
PS Kal-tire or Midas or most places will inspect that stuff for free too.
Well - I guess I should get off my butt and get this car looked at then - thnks man! 
You are very welcome, and good luck.
If you find out and want to fix it yourself you can email me.
If you find out and want to fix it yourself you can email me.
If there is an oil leak somewhere... not a big one.. big .. over night it will be noticeable.. But parked at the mall it isnt... Will this affect my truck?? By this I mean ... Will it stall??
As well as My Antilock Break sign is on.. and I guess the emergbreak light as well.. .. and this I dont know why... what could this mean???
I just bought a 91 Explorer.. Im trying to fix it up myself.. Im sending it in for minor bodywork tomorrow as well as a muffler and pre safety..
haha.. So ..I paid 900 for it..and that alone is how much the tires are worth so I thought it was worth it..
Oh and the truck smells when Im driving..and no Im not letting gas out.
As well as My Antilock Break sign is on.. and I guess the emergbreak light as well.. .. and this I dont know why... what could this mean???
I just bought a 91 Explorer.. Im trying to fix it up myself.. Im sending it in for minor bodywork tomorrow as well as a muffler and pre safety..
haha.. So ..I paid 900 for it..and that alone is how much the tires are worth so I thought it was worth it..
Oh and the truck smells when Im driving..and no Im not letting gas out.
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