What the hell is wrong with my car
01-15-2005, 07:58 PM
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Use an old tennis shoe as long as the air cleaner will hold it from falling out the other way. 
Really, just trickle charge it until someone is around. You have plenty of time. It will be quicker for finding the cause.
I used to use starting fluid. Just use a little bit whlie being careful. Spray it down inside and look away if you're worried about back fire. It's better than losing something in the engine. I've seen people disassemble thier engine over something like this.
Really, just trickle charge it until someone is around. You have plenty of time. It will be quicker for finding the cause.
I used to use starting fluid. Just use a little bit whlie being careful. Spray it down inside and look away if you're worried about back fire. It's better than losing something in the engine. I've seen people disassemble thier engine over something like this.
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01-15-2005, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by TPI-454
At this point, 'anything' just to get the freaking thing started!
A metal bread-tie twisty would be best though...
At this point, 'anything' just to get the freaking thing started!
A metal bread-tie twisty would be best though...
Uhh... 83_camaro_83, I forget whether you said this or not, but is it like cranking and then just not catching, or what? Did you pump the gas a few times before cranking and then floor it while trying to get it to crank?
01-15-2005, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
sheesh lol, where do i tie this "object of choice" to ??? lol
sheesh lol, where do i tie this "object of choice" to ??? lol
Will you get you're freaking butt out there, and start you're dang car already!!!
01-15-2005, 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
sheesh lol, where do i tie this "object of choice" to ??? lol
sheesh lol, where do i tie this "object of choice" to ??? lol
01-15-2005, 08:03 PM
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i must say you are all smart-asses 
lol Im heading out, wish me luck
ps : I think i will tie it to the cat that lives 4 doors down
lol Im heading out, wish me luckps : I think i will tie it to the cat that lives 4 doors down
01-15-2005, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
ps : I think i will tie it to the cat that lives 4 doors down
ps : I think i will tie it to the cat that lives 4 doors down
Then what will you tie the cat to? Good luck.
01-15-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
ps : I think i will tie it to the cat that lives 4 doors down
ps : I think i will tie it to the cat that lives 4 doors down
01-15-2005, 08:13 PM
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Originally posted by TPI-454
Why not just forget the car, and ride the cat to school.
Why not just forget the car, and ride the cat to school.
.. actually, good question.. I wish I could capture a kitty to ride to school... Much easier to find a parking spot.
01-15-2005, 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by Scorpner
I just went and started both my cars. IT's really cold out there.
-3 F !
F!
I just went and started both my cars. IT's really cold out there.
-3 F !
F!
I havent run my 87 in like a month. I really need to start it sometime...
01-15-2005, 08:30 PM
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LOL as funny as those last few comments have been, i am sooo pissed, it wanted to go, but not enough battery power
so im calling my canadian tire roadside assistance to get boosted.....but they are working against me!!! AHHHHH....looks like im gonna need that cat 
so im calling my canadian tire roadside assistance to get boosted.....but they are working against me!!! AHHHHH....looks like im gonna need that cat
01-15-2005, 08:34 PM
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That sucks. Take it to like walmart or something (the battery, not the whole car) and get them to charge it, maybe?
01-15-2005, 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by 305q_ta86
That sucks. Take it to like walmart or something (the battery, not the whole car) and get them to charge it, maybe?
That sucks. Take it to like walmart or something (the battery, not the whole car) and get them to charge it, maybe?
01-15-2005, 08:37 PM
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When its that cold out gasoline just doesn;t want to vapourize well. No vapourization= no combustion.
Can "flood" the motor easily. One way to start a flooded pesky cold motor is with propane. propane is a gas ( its already vapourized) and burns nice and smooth even in a car motor. Starts up much easier on real cold days too.
Get a propane torch and shoot some propane down the carbs barrels while holding open the throttles. Close the throttles, get your head out of the carb and start it up.
Can "flood" the motor easily. One way to start a flooded pesky cold motor is with propane. propane is a gas ( its already vapourized) and burns nice and smooth even in a car motor. Starts up much easier on real cold days too.
Get a propane torch and shoot some propane down the carbs barrels while holding open the throttles. Close the throttles, get your head out of the carb and start it up.
01-15-2005, 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
it wanted to go, but not enough battery power....
it wanted to go, but not enough battery power....
...almost there! Last edited by TPI-454; 01-15-2005 at 08:39 PM.
01-15-2005, 08:44 PM
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f bird 88 - if only i had a propane torch lying around
and yeah it was close, but arggg, I called that roadside assistance, heres how it went
CT-Good evening canadian tire roadside assistance
Me- yeah i need a boost
CT-For us to send out a boost, your car needs to be plugged in
Me- so your saying if i ever get stuck on the roadside, im gonna have to have a really long extension cord?
Ct- blah blah blah "im bull****ting now"
SHEEESH!!
and yeah it was close, but arggg, I called that roadside assistance, heres how it went
CT-Good evening canadian tire roadside assistance
Me- yeah i need a boost
CT-For us to send out a boost, your car needs to be plugged in
Me- so your saying if i ever get stuck on the roadside, im gonna have to have a really long extension cord?
Ct- blah blah blah "im bull****ting now"
SHEEESH!!
01-15-2005, 08:48 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
f bird 88 - if only i had a propane torch lying around
and yeah it was close, but arggg, I called that roadside assistance, heres how it went
CT-Good evening canadian tire roadside assistance
Me- yeah i need a boost
CT-For us to send out a boost, your car needs to be plugged in
Me- so your saying if i ever get stuck on the roadside, im gonna have to have a really long extension cord?
Ct- blah blah blah "im bull****ting now"
SHEEESH!!
f bird 88 - if only i had a propane torch lying around
and yeah it was close, but arggg, I called that roadside assistance, heres how it went
CT-Good evening canadian tire roadside assistance
Me- yeah i need a boost
CT-For us to send out a boost, your car needs to be plugged in
Me- so your saying if i ever get stuck on the roadside, im gonna have to have a really long extension cord?
Ct- blah blah blah "im bull****ting now"
SHEEESH!!
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
f bird 88 - if only i had a propane torch lying around
and yeah it was close, but arggg, I called that roadside assistance, heres how it went
CT-Good evening canadian tire roadside assistance
Me- yeah i need a boost
CT-For us to send out a boost, your car needs to be plugged in
Me- so your saying if i ever get stuck on the roadside, im gonna have to have a really long extension cord?
Ct- blah blah blah "im bull****ting now"
SHEEESH!!
f bird 88 - if only i had a propane torch lying around
and yeah it was close, but arggg, I called that roadside assistance, heres how it went
CT-Good evening canadian tire roadside assistance
Me- yeah i need a boost
CT-For us to send out a boost, your car needs to be plugged in
Me- so your saying if i ever get stuck on the roadside, im gonna have to have a really long extension cord?
Ct- blah blah blah "im bull****ting now"
SHEEESH!!
It does say "road side assistance"
01-15-2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally posted by 305q_ta86
So plug it in. They dont have to know that it doesnt do anything.
So plug it in. They dont have to know that it doesnt do anything.
the answer was no
01-15-2005, 08:51 PM
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Can you use a battery from another car?
Ohh, I know! Push it out onto the road and sit there with the hood up until someone stops!
Ohh, I know! Push it out onto the road and sit there with the hood up until someone stops!
01-15-2005, 08:56 PM
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LOL dude the closest road is the highway
Some driver
"what the hell, theres some kid pushing his camaro onto the highway....Now hes merging!! without signaling!!"
and i cant boost from parents for 2 reasons
1: they arent home
2: they both have new cars and apparently you can fry the computer in them by boosting from them
Some driver
"what the hell, theres some kid pushing his camaro onto the highway....Now hes merging!! without signaling!!"
and i cant boost from parents for 2 reasons
1: they arent home
2: they both have new cars and apparently you can fry the computer in them by boosting from them
01-15-2005, 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by Scorpner
do you have starting fluid?
do you have starting fluid?
But all my starting fluid was used in my potato launcher
:lala:
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
Your gonna call me an idiot for this
But all my starting fluid was used in my potato launcher:lala:
Your gonna call me an idiot for this
But all my starting fluid was used in my potato launcher
:lala: At least you have a reason to stay inside.
Put it on the charger and it will be waiting in the morning.
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01-15-2005, 09:04 PM
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Now you know what to buy and carry in your trunk to be prepared for another -40C morning, next time you're at the big CTC store in Calgary. Way better than starting fluid and way cheaper than a CTC boost.
if the motor will turn over, the propane will get it started with no damage. If the fuel line from the tank to the carb is frozen it won;t stay running long. Gas line antifreeze will cure that (methanol).
if the motor will turn over, the propane will get it started with no damage. If the fuel line from the tank to the carb is frozen it won;t stay running long. Gas line antifreeze will cure that (methanol).
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Oh. Then I dunno. If you take the battery out, then it shouldnt harm anything..?
You need one of these.... See that crank just under the radiator?
That's what you need.
Oh and props on the potato cannon. I have one myself, but it is pneumatic. Put a key lime through a detergent box at fifty feet, not even fully pressured.
You need one of these.... See that crank just under the radiator?
That's what you need.
Oh and props on the potato cannon. I have one myself, but it is pneumatic. Put a key lime through a detergent box at fifty feet, not even fully pressured.
01-15-2005, 09:10 PM
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I get petro "winter gas" i heard it helps gas line freezing
and 305q_ta86
shouldnt you be studying lol, instead of looking at pictures:P
my potato canno record - over 500 feet with the potato on fire
i also have launched : zukini, sausage, and apples....lol
and 305q_ta86
shouldnt you be studying lol, instead of looking at pictures:P
my potato canno record - over 500 feet
with the potato on firei also have launched : zukini, sausage, and apples....lol
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
I get petro "winter gas" i heard it helps gas line freezing
and 305q_ta86
shouldnt you be studying lol, instead of looking at pictures:P
my potato canno record - over 500 feet with the potato on fire
i also have launched : zukini, sausage, and apples....lol
I get petro "winter gas" i heard it helps gas line freezing
and 305q_ta86
shouldnt you be studying lol, instead of looking at pictures:P
my potato canno record - over 500 feet
with the potato on firei also have launched : zukini, sausage, and apples....lol
..And dude, the name's Ryan.
and I give up studying tonight. I cant find a list of possible topics or anything, and I just feel so overwhelmed, so screw it. I'm talking to my gf about it right now to see how far she is lol
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I got one for ya.
i've been running two cars since I started driving. when one doesn't start, i jump in the other. except for thr time my brake pads split in half while getting parts for the other.
Of course that doesn't help you now either.
i've been running two cars since I started driving. when one doesn't start, i jump in the other. except for thr time my brake pads split in half while getting parts for the other.
Of course that doesn't help you now either.
01-15-2005, 09:17 PM
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Scorpner- Yeah if i had 2 cars It would be alot better, except of course if both didnt start
305q_ta86 - 4 essays, how do you study
305q_ta86 - 4 essays, how do you study
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Originally posted by Scorpner
I got one for ya.
i've been running two cars since I started driving. when one doesn't start, i jump in the other. except for thr time my brake pads split in half while getting parts for the other.
Of course that doesn't help you now either.
I got one for ya.
i've been running two cars since I started driving. when one doesn't start, i jump in the other. except for thr time my brake pads split in half while getting parts for the other.
Of course that doesn't help you now either.
01-15-2005, 09:19 PM
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
Scorpner- Yeah if i had 2 cars It would be alot better, except of course if both didnt start
305q_ta86 - 4 essays, how do you study
Scorpner- Yeah if i had 2 cars It would be alot better, except of course if both didnt start
305q_ta86 - 4 essays, how do you study
edit: I think I had only like 650 posts at the beginning of the day today..
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Ohh ok I thought you meant just for social, as in we had to write 4 on monday or something. just about shat a brick there.
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
I write 4 essays on monday, just for social, then my 70 multiple choice on the 27th
I write 4 essays on monday, just for social, then my 70 multiple choice on the 27th
Hey I just thought of something - couldnt you like call your parents and get them to bring home some starting fluid or something?
01-15-2005, 09:39 PM
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its not that though, it almost fired but i just need a fully charged battery, so tommorow morning my friends coming out (his car is at my house it wouldnt start either LOL) and hes bringing a truck to boost. So i should be ok. plus my parents are at a party and probably not going to be home for a while
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YAY YAHOO YIPPEEEE, its running :lala: weeeeeeee.......lol yeah i got a boost, and wow, cranked for less then a second and VRROOOOOMMM....well, since its a v6 i wouldnt call it a vroom, more of a verrpphh.....yeah....lol...... :lala: <--- me after it started, cept i had clothes on
:lala: weeeeeeee.......lol yeah i got a boost, and wow, cranked for less then a second and VRROOOOOMMM....well, since its a v6 i wouldnt call it a vroom, more of a verrpphh.....yeah....lol...... :lala: <--- me after it started, cept i had clothes on
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Good to hear!
Very good to hear.
Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
i had clothes on
i had clothes on
01-16-2005, 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by 305q_ta86
..And dude, the name's Ryan.
..And dude, the name's Ryan.
TPI-454 - thanx for all your help man, I guess it was that sticky choke
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Originally posted by 83_Camaro_83
Haha sorry for calling you 305q_ta86, But I doubt about the weather, it was still freezing out today. But its supposed to go up to +7 :lala:
TPI-454 - thanx for all your help man, I guess it was that sticky choke
Haha sorry for calling you 305q_ta86, But I doubt about the weather, it was still freezing out today. But its supposed to go up to +7 :lala:
TPI-454 - thanx for all your help man, I guess it was that sticky choke
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