Truck don't wanna start
#1
Truck don't wanna start
Today something weird happened....
I went to start my truck and it turned over as usual, but didn't fire up. Tried it again, nothing.
Tried it a 3rd time, let it turn over about 6 times, instead of starting it was more like a queef.
Tried it a 4th time, let it turn over about a gazillion (maybe 15-20) and then she started. I smelled fuel, and the starter engaged fine, so I'm thinking it's plugs?
2000 with 69,500 on the clock.
Since i'm just about at 70k, i'm gonna do the almighty "tune-up" since i've never had a tune up, just 3k interval oil changes.
Here's what i plan:
-Plugs
-Wires
-Optima Yellow Top
-Fuel Injector Cleaner
-Brake Flush
-Clutch Flush (if the bleeder valve isn't too hard to access)
-3" drop coils 3" drop leafs (already have the 2" shackles)
-Doetsch Shocks all around
-20x8.5's on 275/45zr20 GY Eagle GTII
-Tranny Flush
-New Grilles
-New Mirrors
-Paint my bumper, mirrors, and handles
Okay, so some of this isn't really "tune-up" stuff, but I figured I'd share.
So let me know what you all think, if i'm missing anything, and
WHY DID MY TRUCK NOT WANT TO FIRE UP?
I went to start my truck and it turned over as usual, but didn't fire up. Tried it again, nothing.
Tried it a 3rd time, let it turn over about 6 times, instead of starting it was more like a queef.
Tried it a 4th time, let it turn over about a gazillion (maybe 15-20) and then she started. I smelled fuel, and the starter engaged fine, so I'm thinking it's plugs?
2000 with 69,500 on the clock.
Since i'm just about at 70k, i'm gonna do the almighty "tune-up" since i've never had a tune up, just 3k interval oil changes.
Here's what i plan:
-Plugs
-Wires
-Optima Yellow Top
-Fuel Injector Cleaner
-Brake Flush
-Clutch Flush (if the bleeder valve isn't too hard to access)
-3" drop coils 3" drop leafs (already have the 2" shackles)
-Doetsch Shocks all around
-20x8.5's on 275/45zr20 GY Eagle GTII
-Tranny Flush
-New Grilles
-New Mirrors
-Paint my bumper, mirrors, and handles
Okay, so some of this isn't really "tune-up" stuff, but I figured I'd share.
So let me know what you all think, if i'm missing anything, and
WHY DID MY TRUCK NOT WANT TO FIRE UP?
#3
How do i check the coil pack? I've been reading some posts lately saying the chilton manual give specs that would condemn a brand new coil pack.....
It wouldn't be a plug/wire problem?
Also, i just read a post by joe, he had the same problem, it was the fuel pump relay.
After the last crank, i smelled gas, so know it was feeding fuel....
It wouldn't be a plug/wire problem?
Also, i just read a post by joe, he had the same problem, it was the fuel pump relay.
After the last crank, i smelled gas, so know it was feeding fuel....
#4