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vbrad511

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vbrad511 last won the day on August 31 2014

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    1988

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  1. The thing you'll find out is these cars are a breed of their own, as far as electrical and fuel systems go. Even when they were new most dealers didn't WANT to mess with the repairs, because their mechanics didn't understand them. You won't find a qualified SQ mechanic out there who doesn't own one. Your best bet is to buy a basic set of tools, keep coming here, and don't be afraid to get dirty.
  2. Was the new knock box actually known to be good? It's not out of the question to think you might've gotten a bad one. Got another car you can test it on? Have you changed/cleaned all the fusible links?
  3. The relay wasn't the problem. When you ran the dedicated wire did run it direct, or put a relay inline?
  4. Does your new head have the correct oiling holes iin the rocker shafts? Seems there was a writeup somewhere about oil starvation with certain setups.
  5. Perfect. I'm gonna swap that relay out first. I've got a neutral safety switch wired in to the clutch pedal that I'd rather not mess with. If that doesn't do the trick I'll run that dedicated wire. Thanks...
  6. I haven't had much time to pick at this. Did make sure it was getting good contact at the starter trigger wire, but still acting up. You don't have a location for that inhibitor relay, do you?
  7. I'm in. Last minute, but I'm in. Had to make sure work was going to hold up a bit longer. Payment sent. Thanks
  8. I'm I the only one missing the obvious? What about cambered in wheels? Should be just a matter of time before one of them comes up with reversible rims, so you can turn them around and wear out the other edge of the tires too.
  9. Just upgrade to either the Hyundai alt, or the GM alt. Or have a stock SQ alt rebuilt by a mom-n-pop shop. The chain stores use the cheapest vendors they can find to reman their products. I've had several AZ alts fail over the years in record time. They'll only ever get me to buy another if I'm absolutely desparate.
  10. This was an auto car I converted to stick. I jumpered that "safety" in the harness. Maybe that needs some attention. I've had 3 different starters on it, and 2 ignition switches so I wouldn't think they'd be the issue. I'll try that jumper tomorrow. Thanks
  11. My 88's been touchy on starting for quite some time. Sometimes I hit the key and it cranks immediately. Other times I'have to hit it 4, 5, maybe even 10 times before it works. I did replace the ignition switch many years ago with a used one. Seemed like the trouble went away for a while, but came back. I've had 3 different starters on it, and just today changed the main relay over the ECU. I also thought it might've been a poor ground issue, but I added an extra ground cable to the block/battery a while back. When it's in the start position things click and hum, but no cranks. Suggestions?
  12. I changed oil in the Montero the other night and the plug seal had fallen apart again. I used a metal/rubber seal again. What can I use that wont fall apart every change?
  13. As I was afraid. I got home a bit ago to an email telling me they'd refunded me. None left in the US. I don't know if there's a source overseas or not. Suggestions?
  14. ...and to be safe, maybe before anybody else orders these for themselves let's wait and make sure the confirmation email they should send out tells me they can actually get hands-on on these, and that the order will process. I'll keep you all posted as soon as I know either way. I'm pretty confident that it'll all work out, but there's that off chance they'll come back, tell me they're out of production, and refund my money.
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