Jul 24, 2007 - 10:38 PM
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So basically the topic title explains my issue. Last Thrusday I sprayed my engine with an engine degreaser named Engine Bright. I made sure to cover the alrternator, distributor, battery, and any other wiring i could see, with plastic bags when i did it, then afterwards i dried off the engine and sprayed painted it. I decided not to drive the car to work that day to allow the paint to dry, but the following day was unable to start the car. when i turn the key, i hear the cranking sound, but it just doesn't start. I checked the spark plugs and they were initially wet, so i dried them but nothing. I then tried buying new ones but no luck. Through advice of some people, I've also checked the air filter and nothing appears wrong there and i also removed the distibutor cap to see if any water was there, but everything appears to be ok there as well. Bascially, what I want to know is if there's any other thing i might want to check out before i tow it over to a mechanic to have it checked out. I know my initial mistake was undertaking the task of trying to clean the engine with not knowing much about it, but i thought i had done my research and now i just wish i had left it alone.
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playr158 have you tried to jump start it with another car? Jul 24, 2007 - 10:51 PM
Will_LT QUOTE(playr158 @ Jul 24, 2007 - 10:5... Jul 24, 2007 - 10:52 PM
Slick did you check the spark plug chambers? I washed th... Jul 25, 2007 - 2:06 AM
Will_LT QUOTE(Slick @ Jul 25, 2007 - 2:06 AM... Jul 25, 2007 - 2:16 AM
Dragondog will the starter crank at all or does it just clic... Jul 25, 2007 - 5:47 AM
RCTCelica this is just a suggestion, go to a auto parts stor... Jul 25, 2007 - 11:02 AM
vsideboy same as everyone else really, when you say you che... Jul 25, 2007 - 11:51 AM
Dragondog agree with vside but as well like i said also chec... Jul 25, 2007 - 5:08 PM
ILuvMyCelica95 QUOTE(Will_LT @ Jul 24, 2007 - 11:38... Jul 25, 2007 - 5:15 PM
Will_LT QUOTE(Dragondog @ Jul 25, 2007 - 5:4... Jul 25, 2007 - 7:32 PM
Dragondog could just be wires or paint leaked into distrebut... Jul 25, 2007 - 10:38 PM
vsideboy sorry buddy, the HT leads are the 4 cables that co... Jul 26, 2007 - 2:09 AM
ILuvMyCelica95 For future reference you should have just taken th... Jul 26, 2007 - 3:30 PM
bindertch Check the grounds on your engine and the plugs tha... Jul 26, 2007 - 8:43 PM
devilsden97 i want to see photos of your engine bay...after pa... Jul 31, 2007 - 1:58 PM
Will_LT QUOTE(ILuvMyCelica95 @ Jul 26, 2007 - 3... Aug 3, 2007 - 12:58 PM
vsideboy well, glad you got it sorted dude. Aug 3, 2007 - 5:57 PM![]() ![]() |
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