Pinto Car Club of America
Shiny is Good! => Your Project => Topic started by: COOKIE on April 28, 2010, 01:15:03 AM
Bought a 1979 Pinto wagon put rebuilt 2.3 motor in it two problems after car starts starter motor will keep running not always.2nd problem oil filter keeps loosening.Have tried different filters teflon tape on threads wrenching it down.Still loosens and drops all oil.I have put almost 2000 in the car. I need help
On starter check to see if selenoid on wheel well is sticking closed. Oil filter see if there is old rubber gasket from last filter stuck on engine. Fred :)
The starter continuing to run is the solenoid on the fender or firewall. 15 bucks & 15 minutes work. Ditto what Fred said about the old gasket. Make sure there is only the new gasket & spin it on till it contacts the mounting point then turn it by hand about 3/4 turn. Dont use a wrench to tighten it, just your hand.