Car won't start after trying to wash/paint engine, I washed and painted my engine on Thrusaday and car hasn't started |
Car won't start after trying to wash/paint engine, I washed and painted my engine on Thrusaday and car hasn't started |
Jul 24, 2007 - 10:38 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '06 From Northern New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So basically the topic title explains my issue. Last Thrusday I sprayed my engine with an engine degreaser named Engine Bright. I made sure to cover the alrternator, distributor, battery, and any other wiring i could see, with plastic bags when i did it, then afterwards i dried off the engine and sprayed painted it. I decided not to drive the car to work that day to allow the paint to dry, but the following day was unable to start the car. when i turn the key, i hear the cranking sound, but it just doesn't start. I checked the spark plugs and they were initially wet, so i dried them but nothing. I then tried buying new ones but no luck. Through advice of some people, I've also checked the air filter and nothing appears wrong there and i also removed the distibutor cap to see if any water was there, but everything appears to be ok there as well. Bascially, what I want to know is if there's any other thing i might want to check out before i tow it over to a mechanic to have it checked out. I know my initial mistake was undertaking the task of trying to clean the engine with not knowing much about it, but i thought i had done my research and now i just wish i had left it alone.
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Jul 25, 2007 - 5:15 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(Will_LT @ Jul 24, 2007 - 11:38 PM) [snapback]582064[/snapback] i dried off the engine and sprayed painted it. can i ask what exactly did you spray paint? do the lights and accessories and everything turn on? If so are you getting a check engine light? -------------------- Buy my Celica $2,500 - http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=76562&st=0
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