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10-31-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Darius Obo Thomas

OK, so, I got her started. The problem was a combinations of things. The engine was SUPER flooded I took the spark plugs out and attempted to start for 15mins then the engine start right up but wouldnt start on without stepping on the accelerator. So, I automatically knew that it had to be something to do with airflow. So, I disconnected the muffler and now she purrs like a big *** kitten. lmfao, thanks for everyones help btw. Will continue to be active on the forum to help others.

It's possible the catalytic converter melted and part of it are blocking the muffler. That doesn't normally prevent them from starting though... so a couple of things: flooding is often a sign of bad coils. Take care of that quickly. Cat melting is also a symptom of bad coils, so inspect the cat and gut/replace it if it's damaged inside. If it's healthy it's worth some money so don't gut it just for kicks. Both problems will kill your engine so you're going to want to be quick about this before driving too much.

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