Yes it can. Even if you somehow managed to get it across all tension points if it is installed incorrectly it will come off eventually and something is not going to be turning or operating. There should be a diagram under the hood usually on the panel over the radiator or in your owners manual. Also any auto parts store should be able to show you a diagram.
Yes.
Yes, if installed improperly.
If you had new struts installed, they may have been installed improperly
* A water pump failure could cause this.* If the pump is turning backwards due to the serpentine belt being improperly installed* but it sounds like a bad or mis-installed head gasket would be the most probable.Another suspect: thermostat installed backwards
Stopped up vent or improperly installed vent.
It will usually cause severe vacuum leak(s). The fuel will not enter the system correctly and the vehicle may not even run,
Kilns operate at high temperatures and make use of high voltages and if improperly installed, maintained, or used it can cause serious personal or property damages.
the most likely cause would be an improperly tensioned serpentine belt
Headlight blackout kits are illegal in some places because of safety concerns. An installed kit can cause headlights to function improperly leading to poor visibility.
Having no catalytic converter installed is illegal and can cause a myriad of problems. Probably not a backfire though.
Improperly installed or missing head gasket? White smoke is usually caused by water entering the combustion chamber.
It shouldn't cause problems as long as they are installed correctly. This is probably a job that is best left to a professional, who will know the best placement for the speakers to minimize damage.