Car Problem

[240Kid4]

Well when I go to start up my car it doesnt start sometimes? And it is starting to shake. Now could that be my timing chain, starter or sparks please help me thanks.

[SlowBack]

Tough to diagnose it without actually seeing it in person. Your timing chain would have to be stretched a bit to cause that problem I think. The timing component that fails on these cars isn't the chain, but rather the plastic chain guide). However, if your tensioner were to fail, it would not be taking the slack out of the chain as it rotated. What you can do is remove the valve cover and press on the chain to check for looseness. If it's just flopping around in there or if the chain guid is gone, you need to start there first.

If it starts sometimes and not others, have your battery checked out. If the battery doesn't have just enough amperage it'll do what you've described. It could also be a failing starter. I've got a starter that'll be for sale soon and it's in great shape.

Hope that helps,Matt

[240Kid4]

thanks ill check those things out. I also have two rust wholes in my muflers?

[SlowBack]

That's gonna cause a loud, annoying sound more than anything. Once you get the starting thing in order, it wouldn't be a bad idea to consider replacing the rusted parts of the exhaust.
Modified by SlowBack at 6:43 PM 6/12/2005

[240Kid4]

yea im replacing the cat-back pretty soon.

[Ni2s4s0aSnX]

Is it starting at all and then stall out. Or is it just not starting at all.

[240Kid4]

On the secound or third try it starts but it idles weird for a min and sometimes it starts pretty good.

[Florida240sx]

Couldn't that just be his fuel?Maybe fuel filter need to be replaced or maybe has a grounding issue?

[240Kid4]

well it seems to be running much better now but do u think i should buy a new battery?