I drove the 86 out to my girlfriends house and it drove like it always does the whole way there. A few hours later i went out to leave and it won't start. Battery has power, starter is trying to start, and there is spark but it won't turn over. I think it's a fuel issue..but maybe a timing chain? I tried to catch it in gear and it wouldn't start that way either. Also, i just replaced the serpentine belt, could i have messed something up? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
how do you know there is spark if it doesnt turn over?
it DOES turn over. but it just cranks. Sorry for the confusion, lol it's late
her dad hooked this thing up to test for spark
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
if its getting spark then most likely your not getting fuel. can you hear the fuel pump when you turn the key to the forward position?
There is no noise coming from the fuel pump. not even the normal one
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
there ya go. either the pump is bad or its getting no power. there is a shut off switch in the trunk/hatch area by the tail lights. try messing with it to see if that does anything. sometimes if ya hit a bump real hard or slam the hatch, it will trigger the switch. i would say your pump is bad thoughOriginally Posted by Shorty429
that's what i was afraid of. I see you live in Mt pleasant, do you happen to have a trailer to get it from MP to greensburg?
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
no im looking for a good deal on one at the moment
haha alright, it was worth a shot. I won't be able to work on it there and would rather pay someone on here than a tow truck company.
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
sorry i couldnt help. hopefully ya get her home
Thanks for the advise at such late hours. if I can't get it home i'll just load up the tools i need and do surgery in her driveway. how much of a PITA is a fuel pump on these things anyway?
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
its usually pretty easy. unbolt the straps and the tank comes right down
its a lot easier if its low/empty tho ;) yeah, easy to take down but easy with the fuel lines
so we're talkin a moderately difficult driveway job. or get it to a shop?
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
I'd try the relay first.It's under the drivers seat on my 89.Easier than pulling the tank.
the girlfriends dad was bored today and fixed it. haha
Not sure how yet, but i'm guesing it was either the fuel shut off switch or the relay. Either way it's fixed and i don't have to spend money on it! haha
Black 1998 GT- PI swap, 3.73's, off road h pipe, flows & some suspension goodies
White 1986 GT T-Tops- BBK shorties, RAM clutch/flywheel, Bassani catted x pipe, MSD ignition, MAC cai, LMM lowering springs, adjustable skocks & struts, MGW short throw, DD
Black 2009 Yamaha YZF-R6- custom levers, -1 front sprocket, Jardine GP-1 exhaust, HIDs, custom undertail, custom black windscreen.
Doh, got to this late, but likely the relay (under seat). That or he added gas :D
You act like this has been a problem with a non runnign vehicle before!!
-Frank-
1983 TurboCoupe-- T3, 3" exhaust, front mount, 8.8, LA3, cam -- 13.44@98mph
1973 F250 highboy-- 300/np435/np205 60f/60r 38's
1986 GT-- HCI
2011 WRX
1999 B2500 7.5/9 drop
hahaahahaha ... .funny, but it looks like it cost you a fuel pump now ;) Did you get one yet? I'm bored ;)
ha thats sweet...cant beat that
R.I.P Frankie
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