engine stalled and won't start: '88 80Q

[laraa at sympatico.ca]

Just between you and me... if you want to go up that hill, put the car in
first gear, release the clutch pedal and crank the starter. You may need to
unplug the clutch safety switch that prevents the starter to be engaged if
the clutch pedal is released. 

It will move slowly, but you'll get there without pushing the car. Don't do
it for a longer period than 15-20 seconds, and be sure the battery is full.
Let the starter cool for a few minutes, and do another stint of 15-20
seconds if need be. You may want to remove de fuel pump fuse so there won't
be too much unburnt gas to perfume your garage. Once in the garage, charge
the battery.

If the car is in the other way, put the car in reverse instead of first.

If all this looks too complicated, ask a mechanically-inclined friend.
Payback is usually a beer or two, and a smile. Lunch is optional for such an
easy task.

If I was near you, I'd do it right away. :-)

You are on the left coast, aren't you ?

Good luck...

Louis-Alain
Montreal, QC
Canada



-----Message d'origine-----

Been trying to think of a way to get the car up hill and back into the
garage....

Tess