DefendHawaii
Snake Eater
Ok so here goes. I got a bit of snow on Monday morning. I did not start my 1999 Tahoe until Wednesday morning when we were going to load the rig up and shoot. Well I got it started despite 18inches of new snow. Problem is it died about 15-30seconds after it started. Then it did not want to turn over. It sounds like it was trying but maybe did not have enough power from the battery. So I went down and got a 1000/ 900CCA Battery from Costco to toss in there (also got a second one for the extra spot!)
Now it sounds more powerful when it tries to crank over but still not. I tossed 3 gallons of fuel into the tank and a bottle of iso-HEET as well incase condensation or water has gotten into the fuel lines. That did not work. So I went further to remove the stock air intake pipe and sprayed starting fluid into the Throttle body. This is not working either. I am not sure if maybe water or condensation has built up on a spark plug or if the distributor cap or some type of ignition problem is the cause? I have called a well known mobile mechanic that is local and he is going to come by this evening and look at it and run a diagnostic on it for 40.00 and then I can decide what I want to do next, but I wanted some input from you guys. It is at 185K and I personally have never changed the plugs and wires etc yet. I did just do the Oil and drained and refilled my coolant this morning as well. It sounds like it is trying really hard to turn over. If a video helps I can make one too just to show ya guys what is going on.
I have heard it could be a fuel pump, fuel rail/line or maybe it just is a simple tune up and toss in new plugs wires and distributor. I am seriously banging my head against the wall.
Now it sounds more powerful when it tries to crank over but still not. I tossed 3 gallons of fuel into the tank and a bottle of iso-HEET as well incase condensation or water has gotten into the fuel lines. That did not work. So I went further to remove the stock air intake pipe and sprayed starting fluid into the Throttle body. This is not working either. I am not sure if maybe water or condensation has built up on a spark plug or if the distributor cap or some type of ignition problem is the cause? I have called a well known mobile mechanic that is local and he is going to come by this evening and look at it and run a diagnostic on it for 40.00 and then I can decide what I want to do next, but I wanted some input from you guys. It is at 185K and I personally have never changed the plugs and wires etc yet. I did just do the Oil and drained and refilled my coolant this morning as well. It sounds like it is trying really hard to turn over. If a video helps I can make one too just to show ya guys what is going on.
I have heard it could be a fuel pump, fuel rail/line or maybe it just is a simple tune up and toss in new plugs wires and distributor. I am seriously banging my head against the wall.
