[Shotimes] Starting problem

[Jim Leavitt]

I failed to mention that there has been evidence of something getting
hot/burning/smoking/smelling on the water pump end of the engine.  I haven't
nailed down the source of the burning/smoking/smelling yet but it could be
revealing.

I did replace the water pump,CPS, timing belt about a year ago and the pump
has made a whining noise (not unlike a supercharger) ever since.  Don't know
if that is relevent or not.  I haven't noticed any coolant consumption.
There is a chance I might be dripping a bit of power steering fluid, though.

Thanks for the suggestions, it gives me a couple of ideas on where to look.

Jim



----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Kegel" <d.kegel@attbi.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 11:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Starting problem


> I disagree.   It sounds like it's either the fuel pump check valve not
> keeping fuel in the fuel rails, or the cam sensor.
>
> Try turning the key on, then off, then on again to prime the fuel pump.
> Then try starting it.  See if that helps.  If not, I'd try the cam sensor,
> it's easy to get to.
>
> Dave Kegel
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frank Costa" <fcosta@comcast.net>
> To: "Jim Leavitt" <jleavitt@cfl.rr.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: May 26, 2003 8:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Starting problem
>
>
> > CPS.
> >
> > Frank
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Leavitt" <jleavitt@cfl.rr.com>
> > To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 7:47 PM
> > Subject: [Shotimes] Starting problem
> >
> >
> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > I have suffered several problematic starting events recently with my
94
> > ATX.
> > > The engine will crank just fine and make certain feeble sounds as
though
> > it
> > > wants to run, but doesn't.  Sometimes it will just barely run for a
few
> > > seconds then quit.
> > >
> > > Each time, after I wait for some indefinite length of time, the engine
> > will
> > > start just fine.  I get no Check Engine Lights at all.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > > 94 ATX
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