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Best way to learn the ways and means of this BB is to spend time poking around, searching topics and reading responses. Ask specific questions and you'll often get specific answers. You did pretty good with this description of your problem, so I'd say you're well on your way to mastering this BB.
The automatic tranny I have no experience with, so I can't help you there. The exhaust issue concerns me. You said you changed the exhaust system twice? There's quite a few parts of the exhaust system, so I'm curious what you replaced? Why did you have to replace them the second time? If you had a reputable service center do the exhaust work, they should know how to find and fix an exhaust leak.
This much I know about these cars - an exhaust leak can happen beginning at the engine and anywhere else along the system. One simple way to isolate an exhaust leak is to have the engine idling, then place your (or someone elses) hand tightly over the tailpipe at the rear. At the same time have someone listen first near the engine, then underneath. A leak will often reveal itself with a distinct hissing sound through the hole.
The very first exhaust component is the exhaust manifold, which is a common leak source when the bolts become loose, or it's gasket fails. If the manifold is your leak source, you often know it because of the persistent exhaust smell inside the cabin from the exhaust finding it's way through one of the many seals or seams near the doors or floor board. The solution is to either tighten the manifold bolts, or you might have to replace the gasket. Then anywhere from that point rearward, especially if there is a bolted connection, can be a leak source and fixable by either tightening the loose bolt(s), or replacing a gasket. Replacing a length of pipe is also necessary if the pipe is rusted through or the gasketed connection is corroded to the point where a new gasket won't work.
There is one other possibility - that your exhaust system is sound, but your rear trunk rubber seal is in need of replacement. If there is a gap anywhere along the trunk seal, exhaust can find it's way through there and eventually you'll smell it inside the car. A new seal will solve that problem. Of course, you might be able to save money and fix the seal yourself if there is a visible rip and the use of a rubber glue. Where I live in southern California, there's so many options for buying inexpensive universal car parts like door and trunk seals. Perhaps it's the same where you live too.
The brake pad issue - brake pads come in different degrees of quality. A cheaper set of pads will often wear out quicker, and leave messy black dust around your wheels. Also, your brake rotors may be in need of either replacement or resurfacing. As they age, instead of being nice and flat as they were when new, they begin to develop grooves, which can reduce the effectiveness of your car's braking ability, as well as cause uneven and excessive brake pad wear.
You don't say where you're from. Just say the city or region and you'll no doubt get a response from someone near you with a list of vendors and suppliers.
Good luck and enjoy that big trunk/boot space like the rest of us.
posted by 207.200.116...
, Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:25:02
, Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:32:00
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