Re: Small quirks..

[Cynic5KS@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/1/99 4:13:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
eyvind.spangen@c2i.net writes:

You didn't mention what type of car you had, but if it is a mid 80's 5000, 
I've had to mess with all of the 'quircks' you listed...

> 1) The fuel gauge needs some kind of adjustment. It will not go up to
>  the full mark when I fill it completely up, and it will go below the
>  red field without running out of gas. If I just could position the
>  needle a bit higher, everything would be ok.
>
Adjustment is by the hex hole at the axis of the needle... Either fill your 
car up or drive it until the gaslight comes on (3 gallons left if a 5000) and 
adjust.
  
>  2) The steering wheel is not centered. The alignment is correct, and
>  if I remove the steering wheel and reposition it, it will be either to
>  the right or to the left to center. How can this be fixed? It's
>  annoying to drive with an off-center steering wheel..
> 
Are you sure it is aligned correctly?  You didn't mention if you have had it 
off before or not...

>  3) I'm getting a squirking sound from the windshield area sometimes.
>  What can I do about it?
> 
Squirking? Not familiar with that sound...  Does the windshield leak?  Check 
to make sure there aren't any loose pieces of winshield gasket...
 
>  4) The speedometer wire (I think) is making a noise when going over 70
>  mph. How do I re-lube and what do I use?
You may be due for a replacement speedo cable (The internal wire itself will 
get rusty over time)... Only thing I can suggest to do is ensure that it is 
tight where it screws into the transmission... It may be loose behind the 
dash, which you would want to coordinate with removing your steering wheel.. 
but unless you have small hands, it can get frustrating to connect everything 
back up...

Arden