6.0 car won't start, had it for 2 weeks
09-12-2006, 01:35 PM
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6.0 car won't start, had it for 2 weeks I hate that my first post on here is something like this, but to be honest, I really dont know anything about motors, and I want to learn. I dont have a lot of money to mod my camaro now, thats why I bought one that I thought was pretty modded already.
I have a 99 Z28 with a 6.0 in it, stock heads, ported tb, z06 cam, ls6 intake, and some suspension mods. I just had the tranny rebuilt and drove it on a 350 mile trip no probs. Well I drove it about 500 yards from my apartment last night and it just died. Before it died the low water light came on, the low oil light came on, and the SES light came on. I tried to start it up again and it would turn over great, just not start. I know its either the motor aint getting fuel or aint getting fire, but what do you guys think it is? Thanks so much for helping in advance.
I have a 99 Z28 with a 6.0 in it, stock heads, ported tb, z06 cam, ls6 intake, and some suspension mods. I just had the tranny rebuilt and drove it on a 350 mile trip no probs. Well I drove it about 500 yards from my apartment last night and it just died. Before it died the low water light came on, the low oil light came on, and the SES light came on. I tried to start it up again and it would turn over great, just not start. I know its either the motor aint getting fuel or aint getting fire, but what do you guys think it is? Thanks so much for helping in advance.
09-12-2006, 02:04 PM
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Check to make sure your ground wires on the back of the heads are still tight to the head. Do you hear the fuel pump turn on for 2 seconds when you put the key in the "on" position? These are the first two places I would check into.
09-12-2006, 02:14 PM
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those light will automatically come on when the car dies so dont worry about those lights.. like when you 1st turn on your car all those lights should come on then go off. you might have threw a belt check on your alternator and make sure that the belt is still on there.. and check and make sure all the belts are there. do this 1st its easy and cheap. and since your just learning bout engines dont be afraid to ask questions bc this place is full of knowledge but im sure you know where the alternator is.. i can get some pics of an engine and draw and arrow pointing at it..
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update Ok, thanks for the tips, has half a tank of gas, battery was just replaced, and Im about to go check the other things. It was dark so I didnt even look and see if the belt was still on there, I bet it is that, but Ill have to see, thanks again guys, Ill let yal know.
09-12-2006, 04:20 PM
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Post where you're located too. Someone should be located near you that might be able to help you out too. As large as this group is, odds are in your favor.
