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Mar 19, 2006 | 01:55 PM

PatriotT/A

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Help....Big Question

I have a 96 Trans Am with the LT1 engine, and I had to drive through some pretty high water to get home today. I got there okay, but now when I try to start my car...it wont turn over. Please God tell me this isn't the optispark, but if it is...how much will it cost to repair it?

Mar 19, 2006 | 02:04 PM

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yep...prolly is...put it in a dry place and put a fan on the top of the motor let it run for at least an hour in a half then go try to start it..

Mar 19, 2006 | 02:11 PM

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Sounds like it just got wet & needs to dry, it's a vented opti which is a good thing but they still don't like the water. Don't pay dude, do it yourself (ONLY IF) you have to change it out. Here's a good install guide, plenty can help you in the LT1 section as well.

http://www.fierolt1.com/lt1_95_up_OptiReplace.htm

http://www.houston-f-body.org/tech/optispark/

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...htp_optispark/ (Good OPTI 101 info from GM HiTech)

Mar 19, 2006 | 07:23 PM

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...ttt...

Mar 19, 2006 | 09:06 PM

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Well, the question is will it not turn over, or will it not start ? If it won't turn over, it would point to a starter/charging problem. If it will turn over, but not start, it would point to an opti-type problem.