starter fluid or something like that?
02-21-2007, 09:42 PM
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starter fluid or something like that?
just wondering is there anything that i can spray into my throttle body/intake that will give the engine somewhat of a boost and help it start? i sprayed some carb/choke cleaner down into my throttle body and it acted like it was going to start up, actually was trying to and sounding like an engine. need some help fast, would you reccommened it or what? my car has been sitting for over a year and we've done a complete tune up, new starter altenator, battery, spark plugs, wires, fluids etc. going to change the gas tomorrow andthe fuel filter. thepart store closes in 2 hours and any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!
02-21-2007, 09:48 PM
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RE: starter fluid or something like that?
the reason i ask is cause when i was at the parts store today a guy said something about a "starting fluid" that would help. maybe i should go get a thing of sea foam and watch it smoke! 
02-21-2007, 10:46 PM
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RE: starter fluid or something like that?
You can't use seafoam if you can't start your car. Try something like ether which is sold at most auto stores. I doubt its really going to help though. You more then likely either have a fuel or a spark issue.
02-21-2007, 10:50 PM
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RE: starter fluid or something like that?
it was funny one time my friend poured in sea foam in to brake booster line while it was not running and it hydro locked the motor and bent a rod so then it was time for a rebuild.
02-21-2007, 11:20 PM
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RE: starter fluid or something like that?
thanks guys. my dad bought some stuff from auto zone and it helped a little. its most def. getting a spark but not fuel so tomorrow we are going to check that stuff out. but man she fired up a few times and she sounded soooo good!
02-22-2007, 12:25 AM
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RE: starter fluid or something like that?
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it was funny one time my friend poured in sea foam in to brake booster line while it was not running and it hydro locked the motor and bent a rod so then it was time for a rebuild.
it was funny one time my friend poured in sea foam in to brake booster line while it was not running and it hydro locked the motor and bent a rod so then it was time for a rebuild.