Date:         Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:25:49 -0800
Reply-To:     TC <trclark@SHAW.CA>
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From:         TC <trclark@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: in Kamloops and need some help
Comments: To: Gregor Brandt <gbrandt@MARIONETTE.CA>
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> 2. No start on a -22 celcius morning.  I turned the key to the on position
> I heard the fuel pump start and stop (this I believe is normal).  Turning
> the key to the start position the fuel pump started again and no
> starter...no click, no nothing.  Did this about 10-15 times then the
> starter turned over VERY slowly and the engine caught and started.  The
> starter is normally very fast and the start very quick...did this at -5 a
> few times with no problem.  When the engine is warm this does not occur.
> I have experienced a 1/2 second pause on some cold mornings between
> turning the key and the starter turning over.  Any idea what this is?
my guess would be the old wiring bad resistance in the cold
short cut would be the old starter motor relay trick
> 3.  Passenger side rear there is a clicking typically under acceleration
> or constant velocity.  I suspect the CV, inspection of the boots shows no
> rips or anything.  I can't do anything about this right now (until I get
> to Vancouver about 400 kilometers away).  If this is the CV, will it last
> that long?  And who do I go to in Vancouver to get this fixed fast?  I
> will be in Maple Ridge, Abbotsford and Surrey.   In that order, Maple
> Ridge is tomorrow and Surry is on Monday.  I am only in Vancouver for a
> short time and then returning to Calgary.
thats gonna depend on the back log and your social engineering
but a few i have had contact with
VM Autohaus Inc., 4407 Juneau Street, Vancouver, BC 604-298-9637
Adria 794 Broadway East Vancouver, BC (604) 872-8512
 Rudy & Peter Motors Ltd - 225 2nd Avenue East, Vancouver, BC V5T 1B6
604-879-0491
The Bug Shop 11965-95th Ave Delta, British Columbia V4C 3V1 Phone:
604.589.2236
Vancouver Transmission Ltd 113-6875 King George Hwy Surrey, BC Phone:
604.590.8404