Well I left the car sitting for about three weeks, I had been going out ocasionally and starting it. Well it ran out of gas!! So there I was cranking away... never even thinking that it might not have gas. So now the car seems to be taking awhile to start... and not only that the starter will just quit after a few 4 or 5 seconds. The car allways took a few cranks to start but now it is just embarassing!!! What do you guys think is it time for a new starter? Starters can be rebuild right? Anyone know how much?

 

fuel pump?

put key to "on" and listen for the pump for like 10 seconds, then turn it to "off" for a second then turn it to "on" and crank the car... does it start any faster?

 

Nope, doesn't matter how many times I prime the pump.... I am borrowing a fp guage to check it anyway!

 

advance auto parts. 205 for the good starter and they give you 50 back once you bring in your stock starter. been there and done that (2 weeks ago). It took me less then 45 to take the stock on out, drive to advance, drive back, and put the new one in. Don't waste your $$$ on taking it to a garage.

 

Try an ignition an coil from MSD, doesn't ever hesitate to start up! Assuming you fixed your starter already

 

White Z 4 Show, just wondering why you put 245mm tires on a 9.5" rim.... Obviously cheaper, but I'd recommend 275/35/18s...

That's the ideal size for 9.5" rims in width. I love them on my 18 Y2Ks....

 

Change your fuel filter first. If you ran it dry the crap in the bottom of your tank clogs the fuel filter.

Otherwise I would say your fuel pump if you ran it dry.

 

I changed the fuel filter last summer, so I guess it is due again anyway. Its been raining here so I have not had a chance to check the pressure yet. ZPual2Fresh8 I was thinking of getting a new coil anyway, I have the weird rev limiter type thing happening in 4th gear at around 5200rpm. I am thinking the starter is fine, its just getting hot from over use. Thanks gives me a few thing to look at.