Won't Start
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Won't Start
I washed the engine on my '93 today without first searching the forum (I know, really stupid). Cover all that I could see that should be covered. After washing, cranked the engine and let it run for 15 to 20 minutes, backed the car in the garage and cleaned the interior.
1 1/2 hours later, car won't start and sounds like it has jumped timing. Have I screwed up the ?Optispark?? Is this something that will clear up in an hour or so or should I call the wrecker?
1 1/2 hours later, car won't start and sounds like it has jumped timing. Have I screwed up the ?Optispark?? Is this something that will clear up in an hour or so or should I call the wrecker?
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From: Augusta GA
Ah my brother, I have done the same....I am now $4,000 less fixing it. My suggestion is go for the optispark and then proceed from there. Also check for any bare wires or spliced wires (thats what got me) Good luck
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Originally Posted by red_johnny
Ah my brother, I have done the same....I am now $4,000 less fixing it. My suggestion is go for the optispark and then proceed from there. Also check for any bare wires or spliced wires (thats what got me) Good luck
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The optispark is the distributor and it is located below the water pump on the front of the engine. Dealer's usually quote about $750 to replace it. Your year has the Gen I Opti (non-vented version). Sometimes they will dry out after sitting a day or so. You will find hundreds of threads about the opti here on the forum, plus tons of opinions and advice.
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Originally Posted by aminnich
The optispark is the distributor and it is located below the water pump on the front of the engine. Dealer's usually quote about $750 to replace it. Your year has the Gen I Opti (non-vented version). Sometimes they will dry out after sitting a day or so. You will find hundreds of threads about the opti here on the forum, plus tons of opinions and advice.
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Originally Posted by beachrover
Thank you for your reply. I've got a couple of friends coming over and we're going to push it back in the garage and let it sit with the hood up for a day or two, hope it helps. My stupidity is really screwing up plans. It was supposeed to head over the upholstrey shop tomorrow for new carpet.
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From: Howard PA
I know I have a later opti with a 96 but it must be almost bullet proof. When I first got the car the motor was a mess from the previous owner, just dirty as hell.
I pressure washed it several times and the opti never crapped. Then when I did my cam and heads I took the time to fully inspect the opti, the thing looked brand spankin new inside, the bearing was fine, and this with 90K on the clock.
To the original poster, if you have to wind up changing the opti it might be worth while to switch your front cover and cam dowel to the later opti setup. I'm a believer!
I pressure washed it several times and the opti never crapped. Then when I did my cam and heads I took the time to fully inspect the opti, the thing looked brand spankin new inside, the bearing was fine, and this with 90K on the clock.
To the original poster, if you have to wind up changing the opti it might be worth while to switch your front cover and cam dowel to the later opti setup. I'm a believer!
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Originally Posted by blown66
Mine did that and I used a hair dryer aimed at the opti for about 20 minutes and it fired right up.
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Originally Posted by beachrover
I'm really new to this engine set up, if you can tell me where the opti is I'll try this.
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_RtnUZd...219%26ei=UTF-8
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From: Augusta GA
Originally Posted by beachrover
Sorry for being so stupid but I don't even know where or what the Optispark is. Just bought the car no Tuesday. $4,000.00 to fix something caused by washing the engine?
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