2nd Gen Engine Swap Question

ROT8TOR · 11-20-2015, 01:25 PM

I took a motor I have out of a '90 convertible and put it in my friends '89 coupe.

Each car is totally stock and both are automatics.

Install went great and went to start car.

It started easily.

After a few days, when first trying to start the car, it "clicked" like the starter went bad, but then after 3 or 4 turns on the ignition, the car fired right up.

After driving for a few weeks, the problem has gotten worse, it now takes a dozen or so ignition turns.

Some added info:
1. I checked all wiring to starter. I don't see why the starter could be the issue, but if it is, so be it.
2. At install, I was not able to properly do the timing on the motor. CAS was not moved , so I didn't worry about it after seeing the car start.
3. TPS screw may have been turned. "Whoops".

Any ideas boys?

*R8R*

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ROT8TOR The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, North Cackalacky Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	2nd Gen Engine Swap Question I took a motor I have out of a '90 convertible and put it in my friends '89 coupe. Each car is totally stock and both are automatics. Install went great and went to start car. It started easily. After a few days, when first trying to start the car, it "clicked" like the starter went bad, but then after 3 or 4 turns on the ignition, the car fired right up. After driving for a few weeks, the problem has gotten worse, it now takes a dozen or so ignition turns. Some added info: 1. I checked all wiring to starter. I don't see why the starter could be the issue, but if it is, so be it. 2. At install, I was not able to properly do the timing on the motor. CAS was not moved , so I didn't worry about it after seeing the car start. 3. TPS screw may have been turned. "Whoops". Any ideas boys? R8R Last edited by ROT8TOR; 11-20-2015 at 04:38 PM.