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If I may add to the discussion, in terms of the original post, I had similar problems and after replacing every component (new starter, new alternator, new wiring harness, new heat shield, etc...), I still had a problem with starting. In fact, the problem grew over time from just not starting...

I would have to agree with 6880 Mike. I just redid my '81 with CRC. It's actually pretty good stuff. But, when compared to my '78 Pace Car with original latex - there's no comparison. On my '78, I can shut the doors with a push of a single finger! The '81 still need a good push. I thought...

Yep, it turned out to be the ECM unit. Had one on order with Eckler's but after several weeks, I still didn't get a notice about when it was shipping. So I had to cancel the order and bought one within a couple hours from O'Reilly Auto parts (of all places!) Now, no more flickering check...

Hey, Raybee. I believe there is a very slight difference in shade. It may be almost imperceptible - almost. I know for a fact that the 78 silver is close - but not exact to the 81 silver. Those two colors looked very close, and at "first blush" could appear to be interchangeable, but they...

Hi, all. Just wanted to provide an update and resolution to this topic. Well, it looks like a new ECM is in order. Connected the battery (it was disconnected for about 4 days), and turned "on" the car without starting it last night. Lo and behold, I get a nice steady 1-2 flash on the Check...

TimAT - Thanks a-million for the responses and suggestions! I was a bit busy with Easter and all so, to be honest, I didn't get the chance to do much over the last few days. I'm going to try and poke around in the next couple evenings after work. I ordered a factory service manual (as that...

Thanks, TimAT. Yep - no CE light when the car is "on", but not running. Flickering only starts up when the car is running. Gonna mess with the wire itself tonight after work. Track it down in the center console assembly, inspect the wire and giggle it around. Maybe even check the bulb...

Hello, all. I've got an '81 with a flickering Check Engine light. Did a lot of searching on the subject and everything leads to checking the flashing codes. Here's the problem I'm having. The check engine light just randomly flickers while running. When I try to check the codes, I don't...

Yellovett, I have to concur with Patrick on the time issue. If you're on a schedule to get your destinations, then US101 is definitely quicker - maybe by two hours, depending on traffic in Santa Cruz. But if you're just looking to head north and stop whenever, Hwy 1 is a beatiful way to...

Definitely not a "pop out" situation. I found that out while working on my '81. In order not to "cram" and force the removal/installation (and risking breakage of something), I found that I needed to start at the upper center console and loosen all the screws down to the shift console in order...

Regarding the mask, I see that you have a pace car. I have one too, and I've discovered that the standard "full" mask won't work for us. In order for it to be securely installed, the mask's lower side attachments have to attach at the front wheelwell - right were the left/right front air dam...