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fixumm      POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Roselle ILL |
posted 09-06-2002 06:18 AM
    
I use a brest pump to prime my engin be for starting. (no knocking just a little leakage)  |
Black Tie 161  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA |
posted 09-06-2002 06:58 AM
This thread has become very informative as it is growing. ART made my day by making me think I am not crazy in my observation, then Just jack burst my bubble with the biggest pin I ever saw with (gasp) logic! I will make sure my first oil change will involve Mobil 1 and a Mopar filter....that much I know for sure. But doing this little start-up trick meanwhile makes me feel better on start-up. Fixxumm....Does your trick have the AC stamp of approval? |
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA |
posted 09-06-2002 03:58 PM
quote: O.K., BT. . . . Is this past the "ON" position"? If so, does anything else turn "ON" that isn't on in the "ON" position? My gut feel is the only thing that should be on in the "START" position (that isn't on in the "ON" position) is the starter (and solenoid) itself. If there's anything else, that could account for this. STRAAANGE??? I'll have to look that up. The question seems to become, "is there anything electrically driven that impacts the oil pressure?". Thinking back to ancient history, the fuel pump was mechanical at one time and transitioned to electrical. Any new electric motor-driven devices that are lubed with engine oil? WE MUST GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS!!! -GRROWL |
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davebarbw@msn.com Prowler Enthusiast From:Macomb, Mi USA |
posted 09-08-2002 11:50 AM
These engines are hydraulic lifters not solid. It is possible it is inherent to the 3.5's, if the lifters tend to bleed down. What do you think? That being the case, filters or types of oil will not make a difference until the lifters pump back up. Thats usually only seconds. There might be a better after market lifter, but not sure it is worth the expense or labor. |
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 09-09-2002 01:18 AM
Okay...call me crazy too! BT.. it WORKED for me as well. Get the 'lifter' noise 99.9% of the time.. went out today, held key for about 3 seconds, started, no noise! Dont know why... just know that it did. |
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Black Tie 161 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA |
posted 09-09-2002 07:24 AM
For the record, I still think I am a little crazy with this theory. I've had a few mornings where the "trick" didn't work. But I am still working on perfecting it since I hate the sound of the clicking on startup. It sounds too painful. I am now trying to half-crank the engine before a full start to get some oil up there first.... |
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GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA |
posted 09-09-2002 04:41 PM
And you KNOW that will wear the starter, whereas the clicking has never been convicted of causing any damage. -GRROWL |
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Black Tie 161 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA |
posted 09-10-2002 06:48 AM
GRROWL........Do you EVER get tired of being right?!?! You must grow weary....  Good point sir! |
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BlackAMX POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Wilbraham |
posted 09-10-2002 07:51 PM
I got my engine to stop making noise on start up. I mixed saw dust in with my oil. Boy is it real quiet now. LOL |
OnDProw POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Granada Hills, Ca, USA |
posted 09-10-2002 08:51 PM
I have the same problem and I hope the dealer doesnt tell me it's cause of the SuperCharger. ------------------ |
ed monahan              POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-10-2002 09:56 PM
BlackAMX, what type wood do you use for the sawdust? I am sure one member will have a recommendation that only hardwood or soft wood works, and even narrow it down to a specific type of wood. |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 09-10-2002 10:23 PM
Ed - I would use balsa wood, as the molecular particles are far superior to any other wood's sawdust. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-10-2002 10:24 PM
BZZZZZT, Wrong answer. |
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Black Tie 161 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA |
posted 09-12-2002 07:09 AM
For the record.....I put Mobil 1 in yesterday, and NO MORE CLICKING ON START-UP!!! THAT seemed to solve it once and for all. |
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fixumm POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Roselle ILL |
posted 09-12-2002 07:25 AM
the first thing i do is turn the radio up and i never have heard the noise.... it works |
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GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA |
posted 09-12-2002 04:43 PM
quote: Just one of the many magical properties of Mobil 1. It also makes the car look even faster. -GRROWL |
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