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66coupe
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so basically i finally got my posi and gears installed. and the beginning of my problems start.
-i brakes are being difficult and i dont have the little piece to bleed them because i replaced one of the wheel cylinders. so i have to get it towed to les schwab to get them bled.
-while i was waiting i figured i should start it up and back it out. doesnt start. jump the car and starts up i leave it running for like 20 min. take off the alternator and the car doesnt die . but i turn the car off and i try to start it back up and it wont start so i repeated the process and got the same results. so its gotta be the brand new napa battery i just bought. so it needs a charge over night or new battery.
-so since the battery wont start i havta push it out and when i turn the wheel i realize the 245 45 17 tires i have in front are hitting the fender. so i also need new front tires 235 40 17s probly.
-when i finally get it off and onto the tow truck i walk up the drive way and see a fluid of different colors is all over the drive way and in the garage where only my car has been. so now im leaking something to.
now its at les schwab and its gonna get looked at in the morning.
like i said shitty night. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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Dont let that get you down man,im sure its probably a bunch of simple things. On the starter issue make sure all your connections are clean and tight including the ground cable.Once you get that thing going again and burnin rubber down the block youll have a big ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) on your face and wont even remember the shitty night.LoL You cant lift the front end a little so it wont rub or it wont be sitting level anymore?
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Posts: 179 | From: RICHMOND,CA | Registered: Feb 2009
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66coupe
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hey thanks alot man that does help and ya but i wanna keep that low look so im just getting some lowprofile tires theyll be about 250 bucks new because i cant find anyone with something smaller....
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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That sucks kenny hope your problems get fixed go on craigslist there's a guy selling eagle f1s and Michelin pilot primacy for 120 for all 4 tires
Posts: 469 | From: Elk Grove,Ca | Registered: Nov 2006
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Adam5.0
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first problem you took it to les schwab
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want something old and japanese
Posts: 1609 | From: Brentwood | Registered: Aug 2006
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66coupe
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everywhere else was closed. and i need it fixed asap.... whats wrong with les schwab?
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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well you gotta do what you gotta do. all those tire and brake shops like big o and les schwab will sell you crap you dont need and rip people off.
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want something old and japanese
Posts: 1609 | From: Brentwood | Registered: Aug 2006
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66coupe
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ya all i need is two 17 inch tires smaller than a 245 45 17 and them to pump my brakes thats it tho and to check the leak
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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If you are looking for a good shop there used to be a place called J&K Mustangs in Sac. They have pretty good prices, do good work, and are honest.
Good luck ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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sounds like a pround owner of an old school..... Trust me if your letting this bother you sell it now. This might be the first time it feels like nothing is going right and it wont be the last... i love classic cars
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Posts: 3986 | From: neverland | Registered: Feb 2005
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quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
i love classic cars
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R.I.P MATT "4-Speed King"
Posts: 179 | From: RICHMOND,CA | Registered: Feb 2009
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66coupe
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so i just stopped by for a check up ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
the guy was pretty cool and the battery is charged and u can turn it off and it starts right up.
the brakes are bled. but im gonna need a new master cylinder
oh and got the new maxxis tires up front! thanks guys
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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BlowN67
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first off why would u take the alt off to see if it stays running. of course it will untill it drains the battery dead. to test if u car stays running u need to disconnect the battery while its running this will determine if the alt is good or bad. or a guide on where to look next.
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Posts: 9809 | From: Home of LARD | Registered: Mar 2004
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66coupe
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no i took off the neg battery cable to test if the alt is running
[ March 04, 2009, 07:54 PM: Message edited by: 66coupe ]
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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but now something new happened...
the rear right brake smokes when i drive and when its parked. so idk if the axle seals are bad that i put in this week. but i heard it should be dripping on the ground but it isnt... and the brakes dont stop very hard. so i let the car sit for aout 20 min and when i touched the brakes the back ones are hella hot and the front ones are cool... so idk if they over adjusted the back brakes or my axle seals are bad the way i put them in....
Posts: 278 | From: elk grove | Registered: Aug 2008
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