Today, after running a few errands. I got into my car, turned the key, and nothing. I mean nothing. It wouldn't turn over at all. My first reaction was to call my husband, but I got no answer. As I sat there, I thought, wait.... think about it. I remembered one of you telling me that the battery is what actually starts the car, after it's started, the alternator takes over. So it must be something with the battery. So I got out and opened up the battery compartment and everything looked good but I was able to tighten one of the post on the battery. Then I tried starting it again, IT STARTED!!!! I can't tell you how great it felt. O I know that this must be funny to all of you, but it was the best!!!!! My husband called just then and I was able to say, " my car wouldn't start, but it's ok, I got it, it was one of the battery post that was lose". I have to be honest with all of you. For a bit there, I got the big head. I said to him, " that's right...who fixed my car? I fixed my car! Yep that's right." He just laughed.
So I guess I just wanted to share my small victory with all of you because you have taught me most of what little I know. Now I am hooked for sure. I wanna know more!!!

 

NOW you understand what it's all about!

Changing the engine oil and oil filter is a blast......

but get a pair of thick rubber gloves...that oil filter gets hot!

 

That s really great! Good thinking on your part too. By the way, because of your actions, you are now a car gal, versus, just a gal who drives cars!

 

Can't wait!! Just 4000 more miles to go. Another reason to take the long way home.

 

Thank you, thank you very much. Maybe I'll get a front license plate with car gal on it. Lol.

 

Pretty cool when you know and understand how a thing works vs just knowing how to turn it on and off.
This car is going to teach you plenty. every time you turn around it'll be schoolin ya.

 

 

Nice job!

Just a heads up, if you have the stock larger type starter and adding the Hooker sidepipes, the headers may be very close to the starter. The excessive heat to the starter could cause it to "lock up" after driving for a bit, until the starter cools down. If that becomes an issue you can add a starter heat shield/ insulator wrap, or replace it with a mini starter to put more distance between the starter and header.

 

A nice little victory for sure.

Its those little things that provide encouragement to take on bigger jobs.

Keep up the good work !

 

;-) when I bought my vette from the PO it did the SAME thing! Made it a few miles down the road, parked to eat , sat admiring it from inside the restaurant, watching all the gawkers drive/walk past it, got a lil upset with the guy that chose to park NEXT to it and blocked my view(plenty of 'other' parking spots around... Lol)... Then after lunch, turn the key... Nothin.

Quick troubleshoot, find the battery, tighten the connection... Voila! On the road again... To the nearest gas station lol. Had to drive it 250 miles to get it home. Took the T-Tops off, and enjoyed a very nice cruise home in my new ride! ;-)

Since then I've found a lot of 'simple' fixes to numerous 'problems' the PO warned me about... Luckily, so far, they've all been simple to diagnose and fix... Just take a little diagnosing and locating of what powers them, or works them, and slowly my vette is becoming mine!

Any victory, no matter how big or small, is always a pleasure in these cars!! And being able to fix it yourself is 100 times better! Kudos to you, and best of luck in the future! I bet you'll be wanting to turn wrenches and change oils in the future... That's how the bug bites ya... With small victories... And it's all 'play time' and a labor of love from here on out !! ;-)

 

Congrats on the victory!

 

Your story made my day! Happy Vetting and greasy knuckles, and save the wave! Lou.

 

You had a rough day?

 

Not really, her story really made me smile, is all. Lou.

 

Anyone can learn something about basic auto maintenance. The trick is to find someone who KNOWS how to teach. Not someone who intimidates you, making you feel that "you can't do this." Simple stuff can get you home instead of paying for a roll back.
YouTube can be helpful.

 

"sweetie i'm so proud of you you can clean my posts anytime"!

 

LOL - Bless You Blessmyvette

 

Always feels good when a problem is solved and in this case, far easier than you may have imagined.

 

I am lovin every moment of it. My only regret is that I didn't buy one years ago

 

Okay, I'll get that in mind.