1977 pontiac Trans AM

Our Feature car number three is one of the most popular American cars out there and was made famous like most other American cars by a road movie. Yes you guessed it, its a Pontiac Trans Am, and its one of the cleanest examples to be seen on our shores.

This 1977 Trans Am belongs to John Chandley and is fittingly done in the colours of black and gold.

Hi all I was reading through a many posts in regards of ZDDP additives zinc and phosphor in oil. I guess a few others might be surprised to hear the following.

At least I was. I have posted a few links from companies that produces additives as well as some forums and probably most important what the oil companies have to say.

 

 

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For our second feature car we travelled to the south side of Cork City to meet with Tom Leahy and his 1972 429 Mustang Mach 1. Tom a well know figure within the American Car Scene in Cork has had his car for the last 18 months or so. He purchased it right here in Cork from another well know person within the scene.

 

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In the rare but welcome warm sunshine myself and my team of novice journalists travelled a short distance west of Cork city to interview and picture one of the latest additions to the rapidly growing family of American vehicles within the Munster region.

How to connect the starter relay and how to troubleshoot a car that does not start

Starter Relay Diagram

A. How the starter relay works

This article covers only starting issues related to the starter, ie the starter/engine will not turn, but push starting the car works.