Chicago Crew Thread #2

[Skywalker]

If you need a battery, I have a couple here that work. I got one that'll fit in there, its used, but works. I also just purchased 2 big ones for a boat, they won't fit in there, but if you need to test with a brand new battery (1 day old - at least to my door) stop on by.

Originally Posted by DaveSlow

I'll give the battery a shot. The battery is brand new. I just replaced it over the summer as my other died on me. Any other possibilities as to why it won't crank? Possible Clutch engagment wire screwy? something frozen?

What bewilders me is the car ran fine with no problems and now after sittin fow 2 weeks it won't start. After I parked the car in my garage I had my dad practice starting the car a few times so that he could start it for me once a week. That went well and the car started then. The first time he tried to start the car a week and a half later it became a no-go.


Dave

[DaveSlow]

I won't be back til the 18th of Feb when I come back for the gathering. When I come home the 18th I will most likely be in the garage trying to fix the dam problem. If it comes to no avail, I may have to ask someone at the gathering if they coudl lend me a hand after wards.

I will def call you if i need that extra battery.

[talskinyguy]

Originally Posted by RoVR4

Hey Travis forgot to mention...thanks for the fuel rail isulator.......dude i didnt realize it was gonna cost 3 something to ship....i owe you a beer man!


also...dave i bet its the battery.....something is draining the battery.......if you're going to store the car...disconnect the battery.

mmmmmmm.........beer...........
dont even worry about it. My next project looks to be an Stealth ES with an AWD TT conversion. Can we say sleeper.

Also, my teins are still up for grabs if anyone is interested.

[RoVR4]

i would be all over the teins but i just bought 350 bucks worth of stock suspension parts and ordering new motor mounts + one rear control arm since chip gave me one earlier last year.

[pearlstealth]

I had this same problem on my passat, it was a small part clutch engagement connector or something like that. It might me the same thing.
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Well I just realised this is my first post here, "what's up Chicago?" Damon is the only one I know.

[Cameron]

Originally Posted by pearlstealth

Well I just realised this is my first post here, "what's up Chicago?" Damon is the only one I know.

Whhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttssssssssssssssss Up?

[walek]

yo
I live in algonquin and i see around like 7 3000gt's, in which one VR4 is white 91-93, then there are 2 red sl's 94-98, ive seen some black one 91-93 dont know what, white 94-98 SL, and then finally yesterday i have seen a blue SL 94-98 in a car wash, when i was wiping off my car. Anyone ever seen me? i would like to meet some people from neighbourhood, exchange thought, stuff like that, mayby trip to NG or something? Anyone close to me ? Algonquin IL 60102 :P

[GTOGIRL3000]

Well most of us are near the North Shore,Gurnee,& southern WI. I don't think anyone has made any arrangments for NG yet, but you are more than welcome to tag along with us!! Hopefully we can get a big group together to drive up to St. Joseph, MI!!!
YAY I can't wait!!!!!
-Jackie

[DaveSlow]

Originally Posted by 440 4x4

Dave,

Borrow or buy a cheap voltmeter to see if your battery is fully charged. If not then you'll have to charge it and find out why it was drained.

However, since it sounds like you have power a more likely cause is the shitty little wire leading down to the starter. There are two wires going to the starter, one bolts on with a 12 mm nut. The other is a clip. The clip has caused problems on numerous cars. Wiggling it usually "solves" the problem.

I'd avoid having your dad continue messing with it, but might ask him to disconnect the battery until you get home. When you start troubleshooting, just jack it up and crawl under and take a look at the starter. Also check the connection on the positive post of the battery and make sure it's tight.

You have my number if you need it... I wouldn't stress about it, most likely just a loose connection.

-Jeff

Thank you very much for the advice Jeff. My dad already told me he stopped touching it after it wouldn't start. As for troubleshooting I will be sure to check for those few areas.

Thanks again.

Dave

[walek]

im looking for someone exactly from algonquin, carpentersville, dundee, lake in the hills, crystal lake area. These are the closest to me, and i want to know if there is anyone from those places.