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Old May 4, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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can't start after winter storage...

so I parked my 93 over the winter and started it periodicaly in the beginning of the winter season, but then got lazy and stopped through out the winter. now, today i tried to start it but in won't crank over. what's this buzzing sound i hear after a few failed attempts? and wats with this small trail of thick white smoke slowly coming out of the exhaust? It just slowly comes out really thick in a spiral way. Is there something i should check or do? please help... thanks oh and i forgot to mention about my broken clutch bearings if that helps.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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If you have a clutch problem, try starting it in neutral.

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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Replace your plugs.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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when in doubt change the plugs! $30 is better than banging you head against the wall.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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thanks i will try that.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Also check you coolant levels, some might have leaked in the engine. Could be where the white smoke comes from and if the level is too low I don't think it will let you turn it over. I think it's a safety thing.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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What i do when it doesn't start after winter is
1) charge battery
2)change plugs
3)while you removed the plugs, disconnect your fuel pump, crank it till no more fuel comes out
The white smoke may be condansation, or coolant into the combusting chambres, hope its only condansation, step 3 should let this out.
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