Chicago Crew Thread #2 - Page 834 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

440 4x4 · 10-28-2007, 07:02 AM

Anyone heard from Jamie in the last week????

He seems to have dropped off the earth, or else doesn't want to talk about the yellow monster?

Damon · 10-28-2007, 03:45 PM

So my brother and I got the TT moved into the big garage yesterday. The car wasn't turning over before but I think it had just been sitting too long. We charged the battery and we could hear the starter straining to crank but it sounded like it was dying a slow death. All the lights inside were going totally dim as well. Solenoid must be good or it wouldn't even try so I'm guessing my starter is shot. We were tapping on it while trying just to make sure but no difference. So who had those starters laying around again???

talskinyguy · 10-28-2007, 07:45 PM

Ive got 2 of them, just let me know when ya want them.

Damon · 10-29-2007, 11:58 AM

Sweet, thanks Trav. I'll give you a call this week.

38 Cigarette · 10-30-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 440 4x4

Anyone heard from Jamie in the last week????

He seems to have dropped off the earth, or else doesn't want to talk about the yellow monster?

Here I am. Like we discussed Jeff, drop that 1.6 liter VTEC motor in instead. It'll be hawt.

38 Cigarette · 10-30-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Damon

So my brother and I got the TT moved into the big garage yesterday. The car wasn't turning over before but I think it had just been sitting too long. We charged the battery and we could hear the starter straining to crank but it sounded like it was dying a slow death. All the lights inside were going totally dim as well. Solenoid must be good or it wouldn't even try so I'm guessing my starter is shot. We were tapping on it while trying just to make sure but no difference. So who had those starters laying around again???

Car sat for a long time prior, yes ?

Did you do an amp check on the battery with a voltometer before or after charging it ? If the lights inside were going dim while cranking, I would bet your battery is bad / shot, not your starter. Do an amp / voltage check with a voltometer first on the battery.

stevep · 10-30-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by maddog

helicoils do fail over time especially when their in soft metal like aluminum and where bolts are continually taken out and put back in like to do spark plugs.

Isn't that why there are companies that make threaded inserts too or you can have the old hole welded up, redrilled and threaded.

Damon · 10-30-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 38 Cigarette

Car sat for a long time prior, yes ?

Did you do an amp check on the battery with a voltometer before or after charging it ? If the lights inside were going dim while cranking, I would bet your battery is bad / shot, not your starter. Do an amp / voltage check with a voltometer first on the battery.

I checked the battery but it was giving me a good 12+ and holding the charge. Even tried it with the charger attached on the start amperage. I need to take it out and bring it somewhere to get load-tested I guess.

maddog · 10-30-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Damon

I checked the battery but it was giving me a good 12+ and holding the charge. Even tried it with the charger attached on the start amperage. I need to take it out and bring it somewhere to get load-tested I guess.

Thinking it could be a corroded power wire or ground.

Should be in the northern suburbs in 2 weeks. I shouldnt be drunk all the time

while home if your still having issues.

One request thou......

DRUNKEN ATVS

sorry for the inappropriateness

Drjekkyl3 · 10-30-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by maddog

sorry for the inappropriateness

When have you ever been appropriate?

10-28-2007, 07:02 AM	#8331 (permalink)
440 4x4 Gorilla Fingers - whaaat? Join Date: Nov 2002 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Anyone heard from Jamie in the last week???? He seems to have dropped off the earth, or else doesn't want to talk about the yellow monster?

10-28-2007, 03:45 PM	#8332 (permalink)
Damon Paternus Expectus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicagoland, IL Drives: 95/*99 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 So my brother and I got the TT moved into the big garage yesterday. The car wasn't turning over before but I think it had just been sitting too long. We charged the battery and we could hear the starter straining to crank but it sounded like it was dying a slow death. All the lights inside were going totally dim as well. Solenoid must be good or it wouldn't even try so I'm guessing my starter is shot. We were tapping on it while trying just to make sure but no difference. So who had those starters laying around again??? __________________ I got two speeds... Faster than you... and KICKING YOUR ASS. 1995 Dodge Stealth RT/TT - Black/Tan Leather (1 of 10) '99 Front end conversion with a thing or two...

10-28-2007, 07:45 PM	#8333 (permalink)
talskinyguy High-Fivin BAMF Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dekalb, IL Drives: with 714ft/lbs Trader Rating: (23)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Ive got 2 of them, just let me know when ya want them.

10-29-2007, 11:58 AM	#8334 (permalink)
Damon Paternus Expectus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicagoland, IL Drives: 95/*99 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Sweet, thanks Trav. I'll give you a call this week.

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