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| Frank Marino |
 Jun 22 2003, 09:35 AM
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It's been raining a lot over here for the last 2 or 3 days. Tried to start the car because we just swapped out the fuel filter and wanted to make sure everything was sound and it turned over like half a turn and locked up. After that lock up, if I turn the key to start it, it clicks once and nothing happens. Opened the gas tank because we thought it might have been vapor lock, but that did not work. Is this a starter issue? or is it an engine issue? I know the battery is ok.
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| tryan |
Jun 22 2003, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 22-January 03 From: smokey mountains gatlinburg tn Member No.: 184 |
got carbs?
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| Joe Bob |
Jun 22 2003, 09:47 AM
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Pull the plugs and try to spin it.....
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| Lawrence |
Jun 22 2003, 10:48 AM
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Yep. Mike's right. Pull the plugs and try to turn the engine over a few times. Hopefully that'll help slosh all the water out of your engine.
Then, do an oil change, in case some has seeped into the oil. |
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| Frank Marino |
Jun 22 2003, 10:55 AM
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I just changed all the oil (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) But I guess I have no other choice.
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| Lawrence |
Jun 22 2003, 10:57 AM
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Frank,
Do you have a /4 or a /6? -Rusty |
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| Frank Marino |
Jun 22 2003, 11:02 AM
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It's a 6 from an '82 911 (3.0L), its got Webers.
-Frank |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 22 2003, 11:05 AM
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That's a lot of oil... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| Frank Marino |
Jun 22 2003, 11:06 AM
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Yeah, I want to cry.
-Frank |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 22 2003, 11:12 AM
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On the bright side - it's cheaper than a holed piston or bent rod. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| Joe Bob |
Jun 22 2003, 12:02 PM
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Throw some Marvel's Mystery Oil down the cylinders too....keep the rust from formingf and scoring the P&Cs when YOU DO getting it spinning.....
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