~130k miles, formerly mothers's sole-owner car, stored spring 2006 Xmas 2007 with little or no running, several multi-thousand-miles trips.
Recent shop work: AC recharge, w/minor parts; front suspension re-build, major parts; water pump replacement [rotor came apart], anticipated parts; transmission rebuild, anticipated parts. Home work: radiator hoses,fan clutch w/shroud, thermostat, belts.
Transmission repair shop knows their onions, based on discussion of transmission numbers and parts. After he finished the re-build he called to ask if there was some sort of trick he needed to know to start the car, having had some issues in the past that required things like pushing in the cigar lighter, etc. Told him no and he spent the next week tracing and isolating the harness wires on the transmission side. Needless to say, the insulation was toast and I'm certain he was pulling out his hair. Bottom line was that he got it starting and running, and he didn't charge me for the frustrating exercise. He wants it back in 500 miles to ensure all is indeed well. So, a harness is next. Need to identify the chassis number for part selection, I think.
Now, after the rebuild, the car is running hot in stop and go and 80+ on the road. Additionally, the engine is idling at 1500. Checked the fuses on the fan relays, both good. Will check fan operation when I get a cold engine. No idea on the idle; hoping it is not related to the harness. Not sure how to evaluate vacuum integrity.
Suggestions, other than running back to my excellent but pricey mechanic.
bill
Recent shop work: AC recharge, w/minor parts; front suspension re-build, major parts; water pump replacement [rotor came apart], anticipated parts; transmission rebuild, anticipated parts. Home work: radiator hoses,fan clutch w/shroud, thermostat, belts.
Transmission repair shop knows their onions, based on discussion of transmission numbers and parts. After he finished the re-build he called to ask if there was some sort of trick he needed to know to start the car, having had some issues in the past that required things like pushing in the cigar lighter, etc. Told him no and he spent the next week tracing and isolating the harness wires on the transmission side. Needless to say, the insulation was toast and I'm certain he was pulling out his hair. Bottom line was that he got it starting and running, and he didn't charge me for the frustrating exercise. He wants it back in 500 miles to ensure all is indeed well. So, a harness is next. Need to identify the chassis number for part selection, I think.
Now, after the rebuild, the car is running hot in stop and go and 80+ on the road. Additionally, the engine is idling at 1500. Checked the fuses on the fan relays, both good. Will check fan operation when I get a cold engine. No idea on the idle; hoping it is not related to the harness. Not sure how to evaluate vacuum integrity.
Suggestions, other than running back to my excellent but pricey mechanic.
bill