Help!! Sc400 is dieing!!!! +++ +++
10-29-12, 10:46 AM
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hey guys,
Well, I lucked out. I got a closer look, as I noticed some broken plastic fragments near the distributor.... ALL of my problems could be attributed to a failed rotor, believe it or not. it must have instantaneously exploded to pieces because it was almost entirely missing. I suppose that is why it was firing on 4 cylinders
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Only problem now, is a huge crack in the top of my radiator. Other than that it is running great again. Radiator is something I enjoy replacing actually as it is very easy. Maybe I'll do a write up on it with pics.
I replaced my radiator about a year ago, but I never replaced the cap - which is old and most likely not holding enough pressure. That combined with the failed thermostat about 3 months ago (which i just yanked out and threw away, buttoned her back up), is what I attribute that crack to. The radiator had a rough summer.
So this time I will be getting a new cap to go with it.
Well, I lucked out. I got a closer look, as I noticed some broken plastic fragments near the distributor.... ALL of my problems could be attributed to a failed rotor, believe it or not. it must have instantaneously exploded to pieces because it was almost entirely missing. I suppose that is why it was firing on 4 cylinders
. Only problem now, is a huge crack in the top of my radiator. Other than that it is running great again. Radiator is something I enjoy replacing actually as it is very easy. Maybe I'll do a write up on it with pics.
I replaced my radiator about a year ago, but I never replaced the cap - which is old and most likely not holding enough pressure. That combined with the failed thermostat about 3 months ago (which i just yanked out and threw away, buttoned her back up), is what I attribute that crack to. The radiator had a rough summer.
So this time I will be getting a new cap to go with it.
11-09-12, 10:53 AM
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I do remember it being a tight fit, but do-able even without removing the shroud. Oh I dont know, maybe it really was a PITA but a six pack and decent weather might have made it seem fun??
I will be doing this in about a week. I will take the initiative to take step by step pics and try to make a write up DIY style..
I will be doing this in about a week. I will take the initiative to take step by step pics and try to make a write up DIY style..
11-12-12, 08:30 AM
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ok, well ill try to upload a photo....but here is what happened..
started my car (still cranks right up like a beast. love it every time.)
and let it run a few minutes, i found what i BELIEVE to be the coil pack on the driver side. There is a wire coming off it with a small "B" on it. this wire attaches and looks similar to a spark plug, but it isnt. this wire is also wrapped in electrical tape which appears to be factory...
i touched the electrical tape part to move it around, see if i see anything...well i didnt see anything, but i sure as hell FELT something... i got a bit of a shock, nothing too bad but definitely not normal, or is it? did i find the problem area?
started my car (still cranks right up like a beast. love it every time.)
and let it run a few minutes, i found what i BELIEVE to be the coil pack on the driver side. There is a wire coming off it with a small "B" on it. this wire attaches and looks similar to a spark plug, but it isnt. this wire is also wrapped in electrical tape which appears to be factory...
i touched the electrical tape part to move it around, see if i see anything...well i didnt see anything, but i sure as hell FELT something... i got a bit of a shock, nothing too bad but definitely not normal, or is it? did i find the problem area?
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