ishi's_subi Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 My 1987 GL wouldn't start this morning...put the key in, radio started, lights went on, engine growled at me! Kept growling...wouldn't purr. I thought maybe it was too cold ealier because she just started up about 15 minutes ago. I just had the valve-cover gaskets replaced, the oil changed, and a tranny-flush (automatic, if needed). Any feedback or advice would be nice. Thanks!! ~A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Bad starter, loose wire, or bad ground would be my first choices. When you try to crank the engine, do the headlights dim at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Also do you have spark? (if not the ignitor failed) nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 The growling sound to me sounds like you dont have a good connnection on your positive terminal. Check for corrosion first. Then have a friend get in the car if the corrosion thing doesn't work and try to start it by wiggling the positive around and hope that you get a good connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishi's_subi Posted December 25, 2006 Author Share Posted December 25, 2006 I haven't driven her since thursday, but she's starting everytime now? Thanks for all the input!! ~A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 So what did you finally find to be the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 25, 2006 Share Posted December 25, 2006 ... Check for corrosion first ... Its Good Idea!, also it can be on the Main Links, those are located in a small Black Box, near the Battery... Welcome! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishi's_subi Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 I didn't do anything! When I first bought the car, It kept having problems with the starter...so it was rigged and wired directly from the battery with the guarantee it would start every time instead of "growling" at me with the annoying "ticking". We thought there might be a fuse out. Other than that I really don't know what else to describe about the situation. All I know is she's still kickin'! ~A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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