[DML] Re: Whistling While Trying to Start

["thebrave65" <johnny.sawyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just wanted to give an update to the group...

I figured out what the problem was.  I mistakingly installed the 
little bracket that holds a wire-loom, (on the top right side of the 
W-pipe), on the INSIDE along with the gasket.

I guess the gap created a major vacuum leak, because after I 
replaced it correctly, she runs again as if nothing happened.

Stupid mistake but an easy fix!

Johnny
5518
AZ-D


>
> Did you have the intake off or the fuel injectors out? 
> 
> Whistling is usually the gaskets at the intake runner "rams horn". 
> But that should not be a big enough leak to keep the car from 
> starting. More likely that you don't have the idle controller tube 
> all the way back in the FI chamber. With the air cleaner off push 
the 
> flap all the way down and look in and to your left with a 
flashlight. 
> You should be able to see the whole angled end of the brass tube 
> coming in thru the hole. If you don't see it, it's not in all the 
> way. 
> 
> There's a ton of other stuff that will cause a car not to start, 
but 
> it's best to start with the last thing you messed with. 
> 
> Dave S
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "thebrave65" <johnny.sawyer@> 
> wrote:
> >
> > After replacing the coolant hoses on both sides of the 
waterpump, 
> under 
> > the car, otterstat, thermostat, steering column bushing, bled 
the 
> > brakes and replaced one of the high pressure transmission lines, 
> she 
> > won't start.
> > 
> > Battery is good but it cranks and sounds like it's trying to 
catch 
> but 
> > makes a funny whistling sound from the engine bay.
> > 
> > Car has always run great but has sat for about a month during my 
> > repairs/maintenace.  Gas is fresh.
> > 
> > I took the air cleaner off to have a look, but this is one 
problem 
> that 
> > I really don't know where to begin.
> > 
> > Vaccum leak?
> > 
> > Johnny
> > 5518
> > AZ-D
> >
>








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