Re: sudden car death (deader than ever!)

[geordy <grostad@thresholdnetworks.com>]

> 
> It may have slipped, but a tooth or 2 would make it run like crap, not 
> die  right out.

What else would make it die while going over a bump?

> 
> You're gonna hate the car while doing the timing belt. There is so 
> much crap in the way and so many bolts to strip that it's a major 
> PITA. The next thing to do is to soak the pulley bolts in liquid 
> wrench. Then go to the hardware store and buy a 6mm allen socket for 
> 3/8" drive ratchet. These seat so much better than the L-shaped key, 
> and I havn't stripped a bolt with them yet. By the time you get back 
> the liquid wrench should have done it's job.


I got the allen socket set (I just got the set since I need the 8mm for 
the a/c pump)  I don't have liquid wrench, will wd-40 work?

> 
> If you are getting spark, then I think that the problem is with the 
> fuel. That tear in the boot can throw things off. It might or might 
> not run with a tear like that. You'd wanna check the fuel pump relay too.

I can hear the fuel pump when I turn the key and I can still hear it 
when cranking the motor.


> 
> BTW, how did you check for spark?

I checked the spark via the bentley method, pull a plug wire, stick a 
plug in it and hold it against the block.

> 
> Anyway, keep up posted on the progress.
> 
> Jonas
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