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Natty · 11-08-2002, 01:16 PM

So after my autocross last Saturday, my car wouldn't start. I was going to replace the starter today, but it is just to hard to do it any my school parking lot.

I gave up. A local mechanic just picked it up in a flat bed tow truck. Is it okay to "winch" the car by the control arms  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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This is the first time I had to have it towed off. I can normally at atleast "rig" it to drive it to the shop. My family mechanic (we have used him for 5 years) is 2 hours away, so I hope the shop I found is good. I choose the one with the biggest ad in the phone book  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Jeff

*transient* · 11-08-2002, 01:24 PM

well, normally i'd go for the smallest ad in the phone book, cuz that means word of mouth is doing pretty well for them. Anyway though, don't worry about them pulling the car that way. They definately should have used the tow hooks, but control arms are hella strong, I don't think you'll have a prob.

Chokets · 11-08-2002, 02:30 PM

did they "dolly" the dragging wheels?

AKADriver · 11-08-2002, 02:41 PM

not necessary for the few feet it's being pulled up onto a flatbed.

SR20Fastback · 11-08-2002, 02:47 PM

If its the starter, why not just compression start it and drive it there?

gabossie · 11-08-2002, 04:38 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (SR20Fastback @ Nov. 08 2002,3:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If its the starter, why not just compression start it and drive it there?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Seriously, if the starter is all that's wrong, than you can push start it and get it to the mech, or home at least. If it doesn't start that way, then you have more probs. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>

Natty · 11-09-2002, 03:09 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (gabossie @ Nov. 07 2002,6:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (SR20Fastback @ Nov. 08 2002,3:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If its the starter, why not just compression start it and drive it there?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Seriously, if the starter is all that's wrong, than you can push start it and get it to the mech, or home at least. If it doesn't start that way, then you have more probs. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Well, it can be push started. One of my friends did it. I suck at it though.
Do you roll the car downhill in second with the clutch out, then drop it?
Jeff

dave240sx · 11-10-2002, 10:45 PM

Just sit in the car with the clutch in and the shifter in first.  Have some friends push it.  Once it starts rolling fairly decent pop the clutch.  If it's in second the car will have to be going faster to start.

Minh T · 11-17-2002, 07:09 PM

you just pop the clutch?? don't turn the key or anything? just pop the clutch and the engine fires up? do you have to hit the gas or anything?

thats tight... i never knew you could do that... then again my family never owned a manual car..

uiuc240 · 11-18-2002, 08:59 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Minh T @ Nov. 17 2002,8:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">you just pop the clutch?? don't turn the key or anything? just pop the clutch and the engine fires up? do you have to hit the gas or anything?

thats tight... i never knew you could do that... then again my family never owned a manual car..</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
YES!!!  TURN THE KEY ON!!!  you have to turn the ignition to the "on" position as you do this.  i recommend starting in 2nd, as it's not so much stress on the tranny.  but yeah, you just put it in gear, roll the car, then pop the clutch.  it'll lurch, and it should fire up.  but if you didn't have the key on, nothing will happen because the fuel pump won't turn on.

Eric

*Jeff240sx* · 11-18-2002, 02:43 PM

Since he said it was a manual, it could be compression started, but still... mabey someone should have asked if it wasn't an auto.  Cuz they cant.
-Jeff

Minh T · 11-18-2002, 04:13 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uiuc240 @ Nov. 18 2002,09:59)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteBegin--Minh T+Nov. 17 2002,8<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Minh T @ Nov. 17 2002,8<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>9)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">you just pop the clutch?? don't turn the key or anything? just pop the clutch and the engine fires up? do you have to hit the gas or anything?

thats tight... i never knew you could do that... then again my family never owned a manual car..</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
YES!!! TURN THE KEY ON!!! you have to turn the ignition to the "on" position as you do this. i recommend starting in 2nd, as it's not so much stress on the tranny. but yeah, you just put it in gear, roll the car, then pop the clutch. it'll lurch, and it should fire up. but if you didn't have the key on, nothing will happen because the fuel pump won't turn on.

Eric</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
lol... well i kinda realized that, but what i meant was do you have to turn the key while poping the clutch, like as if you were starting the car normally, but i get how to do it now... my friend showed me...

*drifterx* · 11-18-2002, 04:31 PM

geez this sounds familiar
ohhh i did it last week and last month too

last week my damn Optima Battery i had for 1 yr died
and last month my Alternator died

just put the ignition on the "on" position push the car really fast and then shift it to first pop off the clutch

11-08-2002, 01:16 PM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So after my autocross last Saturday, my car wouldn't start. I was going to replace the starter today, but it is just to hard to do it any my school parking lot. I gave up. A local mechanic just picked it up in a flat bed tow truck. Is it okay to "winch" the car by the control arms  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cry.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> This is the first time I had to have it towed off. I can normally at atleast "rig" it to drive it to the shop. My family mechanic (we have used him for 5 years) is 2 hours away, so I hope the shop I found is good. I choose the one with the biggest ad in the phone book  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

11-08-2002, 01:24 PM	#2
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well, normally i'd go for the smallest ad in the phone book, cuz that means word of mouth is doing pretty well for them. Anyway though, don't worry about them pulling the car that way. They definately should have used the tow hooks, but control arms are hella strong, I don't think you'll have a prob. __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

11-08-2002, 02:30 PM	#3
Chokets Endless Knights Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NOVA Posts: 231 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	did they "dolly" the dragging wheels? __________________ K.A.H. -so then i tell'er "yeah, honey, you're on the list, but i moved you way to the bottom!"

11-08-2002, 02:47 PM	#5
SR20Fastback Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Bay Age: 40 Posts: 1,637 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If its the starter, why not just compression start it and drive it there? __________________ Fodive STILL blows goats, I have proof.

11-09-2002, 03:09 PM	#7
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (gabossie @ Nov. 07 2002,6:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (SR20Fastback @ Nov. 08 2002,3:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If its the starter, why not just compression start it and drive it there?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Seriously, if the starter is all that's wrong, than you can push start it and get it to the mech, or home at least. If it doesn't start that way, then you have more probs. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Well, it can be push started. One of my friends did it. I suck at it though. Do you roll the car downhill in second with the clutch out, then drop it? Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

11-08-2002, 02:41 PM	#4
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	not necessary for the few feet it's being pulled up onto a flatbed.

11-10-2002, 10:45 PM	#8
dave240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: nashville, TN Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just sit in the car with the clutch in and the shifter in first.  Have some friends push it.  Once it starts rolling fairly decent pop the clutch.  If it's in second the car will have to be going faster to start. __________________ 91 Fastback --Pilot Shortshifter--

11-17-2002, 07:09 PM	#9
Minh T Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you just pop the clutch?? don't turn the key or anything? just pop the clutch and the engine fires up? do you have to hit the gas or anything? thats tight... i never knew you could do that... then again my family never owned a manual car..

11-18-2002, 08:59 AM	#10
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Minh T @ Nov. 17 2002,8:09)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">you just pop the clutch?? don't turn the key or anything? just pop the clutch and the engine fires up? do you have to hit the gas or anything? thats tight... i never knew you could do that... then again my family never owned a manual car..</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> YES!!!  TURN THE KEY ON!!!  you have to turn the ignition to the "on" position as you do this.  i recommend starting in 2nd, as it's not so much stress on the tranny.  but yeah, you just put it in gear, roll the car, then pop the clutch.  it'll lurch, and it should fire up.  but if you didn't have the key on, nothing will happen because the fuel pump won't turn on. Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

11-18-2002, 02:43 PM	#11
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Since he said it was a manual, it could be compression started, but still... mabey someone should have asked if it wasn't an auto.  Cuz they cant. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

11-18-2002, 04:13 PM	#12
Minh T Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uiuc240 @ Nov. 18 2002,09:59)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteBegin--Minh T+Nov. 17 2002,8<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Minh T @ Nov. 17 2002,8<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>9)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">you just pop the clutch?? don't turn the key or anything? just pop the clutch and the engine fires up? do you have to hit the gas or anything? thats tight... i never knew you could do that... then again my family never owned a manual car..</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> YES!!! TURN THE KEY ON!!! you have to turn the ignition to the "on" position as you do this. i recommend starting in 2nd, as it's not so much stress on the tranny. but yeah, you just put it in gear, roll the car, then pop the clutch. it'll lurch, and it should fire up. but if you didn't have the key on, nothing will happen because the fuel pump won't turn on. Eric</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> lol... well i kinda realized that, but what i meant was do you have to turn the key while poping the clutch, like as if you were starting the car normally, but i get how to do it now... my friend showed me...

11-18-2002, 04:31 PM	#13
drifterx Premium Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: boston, ma Age: 44 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	geez this sounds familiar ohhh i did it last week and last month too last week my damn Optima Battery i had for 1 yr died and last month my Alternator died just put the ignition on the "on" position push the car really fast and then shift it to first pop off the clutch __________________ I am GOD!