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by spete701
November 22nd, 2010, 4:05 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

Ryan,

I really appreciate your help.

: )
by spete701
November 18th, 2010, 3:43 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

I doubt the car will sell at $500. Maybe it's a starter. but, gee whiz. that's not something that I can just swap out to test. The only way out is that way through. - I've been really upset over this. Took a few hours to listen to some Zen MP3 last night. Brother took me out for a beer I'm feeling a...
by spete701
November 17th, 2010, 3:57 am
Forum: MX-West Car Club (Vancouver, BC / Calgary, AB)
Topic: [FS] 1992 mx3 gs. $500
Replies: 6
Views: 3747

[FS] 1992 mx3 gs. $500

Car looks good - very little rust. Car needs work - of the mechanical kind, as it will not start. It does start under optimal conditions, (ambient temperature is above 0 and it's dry) I need it gone, looking at it makes me angry- because I purchased it, less then two months ago for $1400 and spent a...
by spete701
November 17th, 2010, 3:50 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

To hell with this car! I'm getting rid of it pronto!
500 bucks takes it!

I can't post to the FS thread :(
by spete701
November 17th, 2010, 3:10 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

After ignition coil - still no start. This thing needs to be in a garage, fixed by someone who has tools, and knows what they are doing. I do not have tools, I do not have a garage, I do not know what I'm doing. I've put in a good effort to fix this car. But I have done all that I can. Can anyone in...
by spete701
November 17th, 2010, 2:58 am
Forum: MX-West Car Club (Vancouver, BC / Calgary, AB)
Topic: Sending out an SOS
Replies: 3
Views: 2879

Sending out an SOS

The vultures are circling over my GS. It will not start in cold weather, it's useless to me. I need to contact a mechanic in Calgary to help me get this vehicle running. After purchasing it, buying parts, changing fluids, and a trip to mechanic - along with cab fair and loss of use related costs. I ...
by spete701
November 17th, 2010, 2:47 am
Forum: MX-West Car Club (Vancouver, BC / Calgary, AB)
Topic: Cheap mx-3 needs fuel pump maybe??
Replies: 3
Views: 2886

Re: Cheap mx-3 needs fuel pump maybe??

Ah Krap - I can't start mine, and I'm trying to get out of it at $500

So sick of this drama! constant repairs.
by spete701
November 16th, 2010, 3:05 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

Ok, I started a new thread on testing the VAF - that is it's own topic.

For now, I've got my soldering IRON and a GM HEI module and lots of cable - YA-baby!

I wonder if my car will start tomorrow? It's snowing outside.
by spete701
November 16th, 2010, 2:43 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: How can I do a voltage sweep on a VAF?
Replies: 2
Views: 73

How can I do a voltage sweep on a VAF?

A few people seem to be having this problem. But they understood how to connect a multimeter to a VAF and test for voltage, rather then resistance. The wire harness to the VAF is in good shape. I do not want to cut into it, exposing the wires, and I doubt that's required. So, how in "Hells Bell...
by spete701
November 16th, 2010, 2:31 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: [fail] Half a can of propane checking for vacuum issues.
Replies: 9
Views: 237

Re: [fail] Half a can of propane checking for vacuum issues.

I was at the parts store looking for ether - or engine starting fluid.

They asked what I wanted to use it for.

They guy went into a long winded conversation of why that was a terrible idea...
ether burns white... explosive... dangerous... blah blah blah. No ether.
by spete701
November 16th, 2010, 2:30 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: [fail] Half a can of propane checking for vacuum issues.
Replies: 9
Views: 237

Re: [fail] Half a can of propane checking for vacuum issues.

I was at the parts store looking for ether - or engine starting fluid.

They asked what I wanted to use it for.

They guy went into a long winded conversation of why that was a terrible idea...
ether burns white... explosive... dangerous... blah blah blah. No ether.
by spete701
November 16th, 2010, 1:58 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

VAF-zilla! According to the shop manual you can test the resistance on the VAF. Using something called a "Circuit Tester." I have a multimeter. I do not have a circuit tester. THA E2 E2 VC VS pin1 pin2 pin3 pin4 pin5 When I read the resistance between THA and E2 (either E2 pin) I get aroun...
by spete701
November 15th, 2010, 10:46 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

Oh, man - not again.

Charging the battery now.
It rained last night.


How do we unplug an EGR?
by spete701
November 15th, 2010, 2:37 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: [fail] Half a can of propane checking for vacuum issues.
Replies: 9
Views: 237

Re: [fail] Half a can of propane checking for vacuum issues.

Maybe I have a vacuum leak - but where would it be? End where can I can my hands on a bottle of ether!

I can step on the gas some - and nothing much happens, yet if I tap the gas repeatedly and quickly - I take off like a rocket! I need to open up a topic regarding this.
by spete701
November 15th, 2010, 1:34 am
Forum: V6 Technical/Performance
Topic: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.
Replies: 26
Views: 1441

Re: Cranks, puts a bit - but will not start.

I'm going for another drive. - will keep you posted.
I think my camera is still in the car.

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