Her name is Lola.
05-19-13, 08:03 PM
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also, how much of all of the stuff that was removed to do the starter is still with the car?
by the way, read billydpowe's starter replacement thread with pics - the starter itself isn't normally bad, just the contacts on the end of it, so parts cost is minimal!
and regardless of what the oil and tranny fluid look like, change both of them as soon as it is running, trust me!
by the way, read billydpowe's starter replacement thread with pics - the starter itself isn't normally bad, just the contacts on the end of it, so parts cost is minimal!
and regardless of what the oil and tranny fluid look like, change both of them as soon as it is running, trust me!
05-19-13, 08:06 PM
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05-19-13, 08:29 PM
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well I think i would have it towed home first!
you don't want to work on it there, too big of a job and you need to get it out of the weather
by the way, it is critically important that if you tow this car that a roll-back truck is used (wheels off the ground) - if you tow a LS400/Celsior in Neutral (or any position) you will RUIN the transmission if the rear wheels are on the pavement!
you don't want to work on it there, too big of a job and you need to get it out of the weather
by the way, it is critically important that if you tow this car that a roll-back truck is used (wheels off the ground) - if you tow a LS400/Celsior in Neutral (or any position) you will RUIN the transmission if the rear wheels are on the pavement!
05-19-13, 08:44 PM
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also, how much of all of the stuff that was removed to do the starter is still with the car?
by the way, read billydpowe's starter replacement thread with pics - the starter itself isn't normally bad, just the contacts on the end of it, so parts cost is minimal!
and regardless of what the oil and tranny fluid look like, change both of them as soon as it is running, trust me!
by the way, read billydpowe's starter replacement thread with pics - the starter itself isn't normally bad, just the contacts on the end of it, so parts cost is minimal!
and regardless of what the oil and tranny fluid look like, change both of them as soon as it is running, trust me!
guess i should take it off and inspect the starter job, and do the procedure correctly.. only drawback is that all parts have to be ordered in by my local shops since they do not carry anything for her.and of course!! was just pointing out that she looked good when i first examined her
found that thread, among others that were a lifesaver! thanks
05-19-13, 08:53 PM
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well I think i would have it towed home first!
you don't want to work on it there, too big of a job and you need to get it out of the weather
by the way, it is critically important that if you tow this car that a roll-back truck is used (wheels off the ground) - if you tow a LS400/Celsior in Neutral (or any position) you will RUIN the transmission if the rear wheels are on the pavement!
you don't want to work on it there, too big of a job and you need to get it out of the weather
by the way, it is critically important that if you tow this car that a roll-back truck is used (wheels off the ground) - if you tow a LS400/Celsior in Neutral (or any position) you will RUIN the transmission if the rear wheels are on the pavement!
yupp, the dude that towed her told me the same thing.. and now yall are going to
decided to chance it, since the deal was done and the driver was already there.. lets hope i dont have to find a std conversion for her
05-19-13, 09:55 PM
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try engine starting fluid and also siphon out all the old gas and replace with new
also check all fuses, relays, etc and ESPECIALLY battery terminals, connections, grounds and battery itself!
also check all fuses, relays, etc and ESPECIALLY battery terminals, connections, grounds and battery itself!
05-19-13, 10:07 PM
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on another note, i have a friend thats coming back frm Japan in a bit, and he found me some coilover sets.. JIC magic, Buddy club, and others, bt used... are they worth the $850 price tag or should i just invest in new units? can these be rebuilt in the states with minimal cost??
05-19-13, 10:20 PM
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I love when you tell this group that you are taking their "luxury" vehicle and gutting it with the intent of beating the crap out of it.....the amount of butthurt they express. So priceless.
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sure shes a luxury model, bt sometimes, girls just wanna have fun
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i feel lucky i bought mine for that cheap. and good luck to you too!
05-20-13, 02:21 AM
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Seeing that intake apart makes me want to suggest a compression test. How long was it sitting? I'm worried about the cylinder walls being dry and having condensation on them. Might want to squirt some oil in the cylinders before tryin to start it.