| Re: 95 Vette - will not crank (behaves like there is no gas - there is) |
Subject: Re: 95 Vette - will not crank (behaves like there is no gas - there is) by UK_Moe_Vet on 2008/4/3 18:13:46 It does appear I did order the right parts for the job (I realise with it only running 30 secs this is hard to tell). Hearing that it started first time is a great sign (obviously the ECU fitting and plug rewqiring went well based on this alone). Quick question - do any of you folks reckon the cold start sensor replacement could account for this sort of engine Ratte? Could the engine running that rich for an extended period (diluting the oils viscosity) in turn generate the sort of engine rattle noise we are hearing? I sure hope so (I think). I will be curious to know the assessment of the oil that comes out (hopefully no little metal bits come along for the ride!). I would have to think that if there is (or has been) any significant engine damage done that it would have to have occurred during the existing oils life cycle (possibly near when the old ECU burned out) - hopefully there will be some evidence of this (one way or the other) - forgive my ignorance - you guys clearly know this and a great deal more than I on these matters (probably a dozen ways an engine can be pouched with not evidence in the oil) I am waiting to hear if Tom thinks the previous owner could have lived with this amount of rattle? (if "for the benefit of the doubt" he did not know the proper sound of an LT1 better?) or is this rattle so significant that anyone would hear it and know something is very wrong (clearly Tom's tuned ear hears this rattle but could the last owner have in all honesty been able to ignored it when driving?). Main reason for my concern is three fold - 1st my loss of faith in the seller and his word on anything but secondly the last time I heard a rattle in a car of mine it was the lower bearing in an 84 firebird - engine was very damaged (sounded like a washing machine with 50p pieces (or quarters) churning around in it) and third is initial my investment. Needless to say my heart is going to be in my gut until I hear the news (one way or the other) tomorrow. Great news to hear Tom has a good reputation and thanks so very much Ray for your kind offer of assistance - been one hell of a ride finding UK Corvette specialists - having spoken to Tom he impressed me - I am beginning to suspect this will not be a best case scenario for me no matter how this goes down - I'm sure Tom will be able to put me in the picture and I sure appreciate all of you folks chiming in - as always your time and thoughts are greatly appreaciated - mine are just plain scaring me now !!. take care kev |
