Washed engine now it won't start - help!

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Jul 22, 2007 | 07:53 PM

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Leader One

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ORIGINAL: VetteFever

Leader one...Please let me know what the dealer charges
Mine could be on the outs as I watered my engine last nite
and it is backfiring and running rough. Member Eggster ran through
a puddle and was able to dry his out without replacing
the Opti. Could you post your experience and $$$

Oneday and$1,338.00 later I got a new Opti along with an infusion of Mobil 1 and filter. I have done an Opti on my T/A before and even though i9t isn't a "walk in the park" I would've tackled it on the Vette had I known that "was" the problem. With 7.5k on the odometer I was blown away to even think the Opti took a crap. If you look here >>> http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x116/2LT1s/you'll see what it looked like when I pulled it apart. The previous owner must've washed the engine quite a bit by the looks of it.

If you know you need an Opti I would not hesitate doing it yourself. It isn't that bad as long as you have time to do it. If the Vette can be down for a weekend that should be more than enough timer to do the Opti, Water Pump, seals and while you are under there, wires, plugs and coil WTH...

Take care.

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Jul 22, 2007 | 07:59 PM

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cwb

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RE: Washed engine now it won't start - help!

I see some juice on the ASR box. I think you should head for the car wash...

Jul 23, 2007 | 07:53 PM

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I see some juice on the ASR box. I think you should head for the car wash...

Good eye

I didn't catch that.

Aug 9, 2007 | 06:53 PM

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^^^ lol^^^

Aug 9, 2007 | 08:55 PM

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Well LeesVette you were correct. The dealer just called and said the opti gave up the ghost. He also said that it was on it's way out as it was. This I find hard believe because of my mileage.

Nevertheless, it is getting fixed and I will be picking it up Monday.

Maybe HAL 9000 called it, like he did the AE 35???

OPEN THE POD-BAY DOORS, HAL!!!!!!![sm=headbang.gif]

(Sorry....couldn't resist...one of my fav movie quotes of all time.)

Sorry your Opti's toast......let us know the repair bill, please.