Hi All,
I sprayed the engine by on a lighter garden hose setting, like a rain setting. But looks like water got past something anyhow.
After drying the body down the car started and drove fine for a few miles. I stopped for an errand and when I got back in the car the engine wouldn't start.
I checked the dist cap, no visible water. Also, I still have the original rubber cover on it.
Tried starting it for an hour every 20 mins or so before I gave up and had the car towed.
This morning the car still won't start. I noticed some small water spots in the engine bay, so I'm going to let it dry for another day or two more before I start to worry. I've washed the engine bay this way for 30+ years with this car and this is first time that it won't start, usually it's just a miss fire that goes away in a couple hours.
Now reading posts I see some people saying to change the oil, as it may have fuel dilution. I'd never heard of this. I pulled the dipstick and it smells a little like fuel.
- Should I replace the oil before cranking it anymore?
Also, I pulled the plug on cylinder 5 and it's dry. No water, no fuel.
- What else should I check that could have moisture trapped to prevent start?
Hate to see the old girl on tow truck.
Thanks in advance.
I sprayed the engine by on a lighter garden hose setting, like a rain setting. But looks like water got past something anyhow.
After drying the body down the car started and drove fine for a few miles. I stopped for an errand and when I got back in the car the engine wouldn't start.
I checked the dist cap, no visible water. Also, I still have the original rubber cover on it.
Tried starting it for an hour every 20 mins or so before I gave up and had the car towed.
This morning the car still won't start. I noticed some small water spots in the engine bay, so I'm going to let it dry for another day or two more before I start to worry. I've washed the engine bay this way for 30+ years with this car and this is first time that it won't start, usually it's just a miss fire that goes away in a couple hours.
Now reading posts I see some people saying to change the oil, as it may have fuel dilution. I'd never heard of this. I pulled the dipstick and it smells a little like fuel.
- Should I replace the oil before cranking it anymore?
Also, I pulled the plug on cylinder 5 and it's dry. No water, no fuel.
- What else should I check that could have moisture trapped to prevent start?
Hate to see the old girl on tow truck.
Thanks in advance.