ARGH! Truck made me late for work today!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 05-20-2003, 12:23 PM

Damn thing! I swear! It's done this before, I go to start it and it gets no spark. I thought I fixed the problem by securing the connectors to the distributor. But when I went out to start it this morning, the damn thing WOULDN'T fire up!

I ended up taking the big full size van and being 10 minutes late for work!

I guess I'll just have to pull the distributor cap/coil/rotor off my truck and replace it all with a nice MSD unit. But that'll have to wait a few weeks until I get paid. Maaan...this makes me want to buy a small car!!

TC70C10 · 05-20-2003, 12:40 PM

Don't doo it.... You think you have problems now, wait until you try to get your hands around an engine with all those sensors and vacuum lines. Your days off weekend mechanics is over and you can get used to paying the dealer big $$'s to fix the new junk.

Slonaker · 05-20-2003, 12:58 PM

If it weren't for my little Japanese backup car, I would probably never get anywhere on time. It is worth half what the truck is, runs better, is in better condition, has half the miles on it that the truck does, and never breaks down.

I often get asked why it is not my primary vehicle. I sometimes ask myself that question...

Slonaker

BigRed · 05-20-2003, 01:31 PM

If I had the money, I'd definitely have a daily driver that I could rely on. I've never missed work because of my truck, but I've been late once. Not really bad odds though.

TIMSPEED · 05-20-2003, 01:54 PM

Well, right now, I'm SERIOUSLY considering buying another saturn. I have a 93 SC2, but my mom uses it do drive to work and back (70 mile round trip)
I've found one for $1500 that I could buy. It has Sunroof, A/C, and gets 30mpg!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-20-2003, 06:04 PM

id walk before id buy rice
it does stand to reason theolder a truck gets and the more its used the more it will break down so gotta either keep up with it or buy something newer and more reliable JUST NOT JAP

TIMSPEED · 05-20-2003, 06:23 PM

haha, this is a joke guys..but I think the freaker was flooded! I got home from work, went out to fire it up, and it fired right up!! I can't believe that stupid thing! It's like a mule!

gchemist · 05-20-2003, 08:07 PM

WOT works for me when it's flooded.

TIMSPEED · 05-20-2003, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gchemist
WOT works for me when it's flooded.

I tried that..didn't do anything. I even took off a spark plug wire to see if I was getting spark and I didn't see any spark. That's why I was like "Well, my ignition has problems." I just don't understand the damn thing..Computer controlled cars and fuel injection are my thing!

jimfulco · 05-21-2003, 03:25 AM

They do that just to keep us humble.

05-20-2003, 12:23 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	ARGH! Truck made me late for work today!! Damn thing! I swear! It's done this before, I go to start it and it gets no spark. I thought I fixed the problem by securing the connectors to the distributor. But when I went out to start it this morning, the damn thing WOULDN'T fire up! I ended up taking the big full size van and being 10 minutes late for work! I guess I'll just have to pull the distributor cap/coil/rotor off my truck and replace it all with a nice MSD unit. But that'll have to wait a few weeks until I get paid. Maaan...this makes me want to buy a small car!! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-20-2003, 12:40 PM	#2
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	Don't doo it.... You think you have problems now, wait until you try to get your hands around an engine with all those sensors and vacuum lines. Your days off weekend mechanics is over and you can get used to paying the dealer big $$'s to fix the new junk. __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

05-20-2003, 12:58 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	If it weren't for my little Japanese backup car, I would probably never get anywhere on time. It is worth half what the truck is, runs better, is in better condition, has half the miles on it that the truck does, and never breaks down. I often get asked why it is not my primary vehicle. I sometimes ask myself that question... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

05-20-2003, 01:31 PM	#4
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	If I had the money, I'd definitely have a daily driver that I could rely on. I've never missed work because of my truck, but I've been late once. Not really bad odds though. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

05-20-2003, 01:54 PM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Well, right now, I'm SERIOUSLY considering buying another saturn. I have a 93 SC2, but my mom uses it do drive to work and back (70 mile round trip) I've found one for $1500 that I could buy. It has Sunroof, A/C, and gets 30mpg! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-20-2003, 06:04 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	id walk before id buy rice it does stand to reason theolder a truck gets and the more its used the more it will break down so gotta either keep up with it or buy something newer and more reliable JUST NOT JAP __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-20-2003, 06:23 PM	#7
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	haha, this is a joke guys..but I think the freaker was flooded! I got home from work, went out to fire it up, and it fired right up!! I can't believe that stupid thing! It's like a mule! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-20-2003, 08:07 PM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	WOT works for me when it's flooded. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

05-21-2003, 03:25 AM	#10
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	They do that just to keep us humble.

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