Engine Wet Won't Start
#1
Engine Wet Won't Start
Why do I have to prove myself stupid on a daily basis? I just finished replacing my optispark. I put in coolant and I let my car run to get up to temperature and forgot to close the bleeder screw. (not the thermostat housing one) It soaked the passenger side of my engine around alternator and battery with a steady long stream of coolant. I caught it too late and now the engine won't start. What could I have soaked that would keep the car from starting? It doesn't appear to be wet anywhere near the optispark. Thanks...
#2
I dunno man, how hot are we talking here? Was it bury the temp gauge needle hot? If the opti was installed properly it shouldn't be the problem. If you are certain it is, hook a vacuum to the lower opti vent and suck it dry for 15 minutes. If it still doesn't start check the plug wires. If that doesn't work, you might really be in trouble depending on how hot that engine got.
#9
I took off the vacuum hoses and blew air through them. While they were removed, I sprayed canned air into the opti. I also laid a box fan face down on high on the motor for good measure. God I hope I don't have to change that friggin thing again.
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