so Max drives a truck...

[Maxvla]

cause his honda won't start.

anyways. i went out to my car to go cut my grandmothers yard and my car won't start. its been acting up a bit but it would always start. i did finally get it started about 15 minutes later and drove it the 1/4 mile to my repair dude. i guess it'll go under the knife probly tuesday or wednesday.
i knew it'd be in the shop this summer for a new timing belt and eventually a few other repairs as i could afford, but if i can't start my car, im toast.

so my dad has a 84 Chevy Pickup 3/4 ton that im driving... sorta. ive never driven it before tonight and so i took it for a spin so i would be more oriented to it so i could just take off in the morning late as usual (actually not really). THAT THING IS HUGE!!!

hmm... well thats about all the excitement for me today.

i wonder if my repairs be cheap ::rolls over magic 8 ball:: "it is unclear at this point" darnit!

nothing like driving a tank after carting around in a little honda.

Chris.

[ebpda9]

dude i feel you. i'm in the same boat. i gotta drive my brother's little acura, till i get to fixing my car

[94_AcCoRd_EX]

Hopefully it isn't a starter problem, because you're looking at around $300 installed for a new one. What do you mean by "its been acting up a bit"?

[ebpda9]

i think he is refering to one of the distributor problems on which 4th geners are so notorious for.

[mt.biker]

ha a pick up truck

do you have a sticker that says "dont honk, give me a second! I'm reloading my shot gun!" ???:D

[blind34_1]

I'm so glad my "loaner" car is small like my car....I couldnt handle a pickup

[Maxvla]

ok... more detail... even though this should be in the car is mutilated forum.

it will turn over like the whine sound when its trying to start. so there's no problem w/ battery. sometimes it will almost start but its like it coughs. all the air ways are clear.

it needs a major tuneup. so that could be it. hell i dunno. my repair guy replaces timing belts for about 275 with all accessories you supposed to change too. so that'll give you a scale to measure with.

remember... everything is cheaper in oklahoma.

[FeelMyRide]

The new ford pickups like the Ford 150 (i think) is hot. If I find me a cutie with one of those I am happy.

Chris- I just hadda get a major tuneup.. needed a LOT replaced.. cost me a big roll of bills. My wallet is like 7 pounds lighter now :D but theres some pickup to the car now. Hope everything goes good and the prices are reasonable.

[Maxvla]

so i get up this morning to go to school... and the truck doesn't start. HAHA! :D :D :D

so i had to get a ride to school and am surfing HS in the computer lounge until lunch for my ride to pick me up. at least i have entertainment.

so... 2/4 cars at my house won't start... lovely.

[Maxvla]

wtf is a fuel relay??

he said that needs to be replaced and he has to get it from the dealership... so installed that'll be about 100-115. and that will supposedly fix the starting problem.

also i have a couple tiny leaks in my valve cover gasket so he's replacing that as well for 50 bucks including gasket.

im going to ask him about a bigtime tune up since i don't hafta replace the timing belt since he looked at it and said it was fine.

hmm... tons of fun. my car should be ready tomorrow unless i get the tune up. he's pretty quick.

later.