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by FrankG
Sat Jan 01, 2005 10:58 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: starter woes
Replies: 2
Views: 3533

starter woes

Starter woes resolved!!!!!!! Jumped ignition switch--still nothing but a click Cleaned juction box terminals in engine---yes!!!!! Engine now cranks reliably, engine starts but dies. Runs for a few seconds. Each exhaust manifold runner gets a bit hot. We have: fuel pressure 35-40 lbs spark as indicat...
by FrankG
Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:42 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: starter woes
Replies: 2
Views: 3533

starter woes part II

I'll take a shot at solving my starter problem:

1. jump the ignition switch

2. add a relay so the starter gets plenty of amps

I'll be back if this doesn't fix things

FrankG
by FrankG
Fri Dec 31, 2004 9:52 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: starter woes
Replies: 2
Views: 3533

starter woes

Gentlemen. I'm reviving a 1984 gtv6 that sat for awhile with a broken timing belt. When attempting initial startup, the soleniod clicked, but the starter wouldn't turn. Had a local shop completely rebuild the starter. Returned starter to car. Engine turns over. Put air flow meter, plugs, etc. back a...
by FrankG
Fri Dec 17, 2004 2:39 pm
Forum: Body (exterior)
Topic: Euro bumpers for GTV6
Replies: 16
Views: 16094

I'm from the school of thought that the original design of the 116 coupe suffered from the US safety rule inspired mods. This winter my plan is to relocate the rear bumper closer to the body by re fabbing or modifying the rear bumper shocks. My plans also include removing the front and rear body sid...