1992 LT1 started- Ran- now won't start
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From: Hartford WI
So I'm not having problems with the water pump- I know I have to take it off - question: do I really need to replace this? ( it was replaced about 5 years ago along with the thermostat) or is this one of those things you just do because I'm there? BTW I am planning to change the opti & the spark plug wires (and the spark plugs- nervous about this though)
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From: Glendale California
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From: Glendale California
Tried to start the engine today. It started for a second then died- its like the engine is not getting fuel-- it did that twice... maybe grabbing at straws (or trying hard not to tear apart half the Vette ). Pressed on the gas pedal- and that didn't seem to help. What could cause that and is there an easy fix (probably not- I should have just said fix)?
Last edited by CA Vette Chick; Jun 5, 2017 at 04:48 PM. Reason: More info
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From: Hartford WI
Tried to start the engine today. It started for a second then died- its like the engine is not getting fuel-- it did that twice... maybe grabbing at straws (or trying hard not to tear apart half the Vette ). Pressed on the gas pedal- and that didn't seem to help. What could cause that and is there an easy fix (probably not- I should have just said fix)?
Last edited by aklim; Jun 5, 2017 at 04:55 PM.
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From: Orlando FL
I don't have any equipment to test/find out what codes are being thrown. I know the injectors are working, haven't checked the spark plugs- though I know they haven't been changed in a while.(4 years)
The mechanic - although experienced with other cars - was NOT familiar with Corvettes and after the Vette was started, started to hose down the engine.... well when it cut off, and wouldn't start again he "washed his hands, the engine started, I'm outta here bs"....
now I'm doing the work (the other choice is to tow it to a trusted shop- but I know that's going to be bank)...
Should I really get to the opti, check it (how?) reassemble the engine, try to start the car, and disassemble the components again if the opti is bad (is this too much whine?)
i want to some day drive her!
The mechanic - although experienced with other cars - was NOT familiar with Corvettes and after the Vette was started, started to hose down the engine.... well when it cut off, and wouldn't start again he "washed his hands, the engine started, I'm outta here bs"....
now I'm doing the work (the other choice is to tow it to a trusted shop- but I know that's going to be bank)...
Should I really get to the opti, check it (how?) reassemble the engine, try to start the car, and disassemble the components again if the opti is bad (is this too much whine?)
i want to some day drive her!
Forget about codes at this point, basic engine troubleshooting needs to be. The engine was running so I'm going to assume the fuel pressure was good and still is OK as well as the spark plugs.
Do you know how to check for spark off the coil and spark plugs when the engine is being turned over by someone else? This is step one and real data that is needed.
Depending on what you find a opti may be needed. Do you have the tools facilities and know how to replace the opti? Do you have any idea of what kind of job it is.
I would make sure there is no water in the connectors for the opti, ICM and any other place that was wet.
Also look at the fuses to make sure all look OK especially the one for the coil #25.
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From: Downers Grove Illinois
I don't have any equipment to test/find out what codes are being thrown. I know the injectors are working, haven't checked the spark plugs- though I know they haven't been changed in a while.(4 years)
The mechanic - although experienced with other cars - was NOT familiar with Corvettes and after the Vette was started, started to hose down the engine.... well when it cut off, and wouldn't start again he "washed his hands, the engine started, I'm outta here bs"....
now I'm doing the work (the other choice is to tow it to a trusted shop- but I know that's going to be bank)...
Should I really get to the opti, check it (how?) reassemble the engine, try to start the car, and disassemble the components again if the opti is bad (is this too much whine?)
i want to some day drive her!
The mechanic - although experienced with other cars - was NOT familiar with Corvettes and after the Vette was started, started to hose down the engine.... well when it cut off, and wouldn't start again he "washed his hands, the engine started, I'm outta here bs"....
now I'm doing the work (the other choice is to tow it to a trusted shop- but I know that's going to be bank)...
Should I really get to the opti, check it (how?) reassemble the engine, try to start the car, and disassemble the components again if the opti is bad (is this too much whine?)
i want to some day drive her!
Last edited by JimLentz; Jun 8, 2017 at 02:49 PM.
