Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 7:11 am
eaisly twice as fast and does not put any compression load on the bearings. pull hte fuel pump fuse so you are not washing down the cylinder walls
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Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 10:40 pm
Yes, I was thinking once you have oil pressure and are ready to have fuel in the system, then pressurise the fuel system using the jumper method. That way you can deal with any fuel leaks without the engine running, i.e. isolate the fuel system from everything else to check it. Once any leaks are fixed then move on to starting the engine.RedMeanzGo wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 4:40 am I read the instructions about the DME, but now I’m even more confused. I’m thinking maybe that doesn’t apply to my situation. I don’t have any fuel in the gas tank, so the car obviously isn’t going to start until I put some in there. Do I still need to pull, or jumper the DME ? So far I have just been trying to build oil pressure by cranking the engine, unfortunately I haven’t had any luck with that yet. I’m going to try all the tricks I’ve read about and hope one of them work. But once I get pressure I’m hoping to fill the gas tank and fire up. If no start - maybe then I need to jumper the DME ?
Good luck building oil pressure. I'd be interested to hear what tricks work or don't as I may shortly be in the same situation.
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 10:45 pm
The other trick for the really obnoxious engines is to apply a little air pressure to the dip stick tube – don’t get carried away, 10-20 psi max.RedMeanzGo wrote: Sun May 31, 2026 4:40 am
Yes, I was thinking once you have oil pressure and are ready to have fuel in the system, then pressurise the fuel system using the jumper method. That way you can deal with any fuel leaks without the engine running, i.e. isolate the fuel system from everything else to check it. Once any leaks are fixed then move on to starting the engine.
Good luck building oil pressure. I'd be interested to hear what tricks work or don't as I may shortly be in the same situation.
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:46 pm
Quick update - I have oil pressure ! Sure enough, I pulled the plugs and like magic, there it was. Still not starting though... I put a few gallons of gas in and tried to start it a bunch - no luck. Wore the battery down, so I have it on the charger now. At this point just keep trying right ?
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:52 pm
Put the plugs back inRedMeanzGo wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:46 pm Quick update - I have oil pressure ! Sure enough, I pulled the plugs and like magic, there it was. Still not starting though... I put a few gallons of gas in and tried to start it a bunch - no luck. Wore the battery down, so I have it on the charger now. At this point just keep trying right ?
But seriously.. are they sparking against the block?
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 1:16 pm
Are you getting tach bounce? Most common issues are dme relay going bad and second most common is speed and ref sensors. If no tach bounce try wiggling the speed and ref wires.
As stated, check the basics, fuel pressure, spark, and injector pulse.
As stated, check the basics, fuel pressure, spark, and injector pulse.
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 4:26 pm
Ok, will do, thanks ! I made the jumper for the DME, so I will try that tomorrow and move on from there. Thanks again everyone.
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2026 3:45 pm
Just a quick update - turned out I must have inadvertently disconnected one of the reference sensors. I realized I wasn't getting tach bounce and thanks to your help I immediately checked and once it was plugged back in, she fired right up ! Seems to be ok so far... Took her around the block a few times, got it up to normal operating temp, and so far (fingers crossed) NO LEAKS !!! I'll do that a few more times, and if all is good I have an alignment scheduled for the 23rd, ($599 by the way - WOW) And then who knows... maybe I can actually start enjoying this car !!
Thanks again for the help !!!
Thanks again for the help !!!
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:06 am
Congrats!
After your six hundred dollar alignment is done & before they disconnect the wheel sensors, ask to sit in the driver's seat
Then ask them why many of the values--esp the rear--are suddenly in the red
If you're not getting a corner-balanced & weighted alignment for that $$, you are getting seriously ripped off
After your six hundred dollar alignment is done & before they disconnect the wheel sensors, ask to sit in the driver's seat
Then ask them why many of the values--esp the rear--are suddenly in the red
If you're not getting a corner-balanced & weighted alignment for that $$, you are getting seriously ripped off
Re: Almost 3 Years
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:12 am
Or you took it to the Dealership!danmartinic wrote: Mon Jun 15, 2026 6:06 am Congrats!
After your six hundred dollar alignment is done & before they disconnect the wheel sensors, ask to sit in the driver's seat
Then ask them why many of the values--esp the rear--are suddenly in the red
If you're not getting a corner-balanced & weighted alignment for that $$, you are getting seriously ripped off