[Shotimes] Random Hard to start issue "flooded"
clubairth@bellsouth.net
clubairth@bellsouth.net
Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:23:47 -0600
Leigh:
I think it's the Fuel Pump? Have you done a volume test? Should get about a
1/2 of a quart in 30 sec.. I like this guy for fuel pumps:
http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/
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>I need the help of someone who's been thru this one. Any ideas on how to
> troubleshoot?
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> Symptoms: Random no-start or hard to start; appears flooded, and starts
> easily
> with foot on floor to clear the "choke". Fuel pressure sometimes drops
> while
> sitting 15min to 1 hour to zero psi.
> ..
> Car: 94 MTX; brand new factory crate engine, original: injectors, fuel
> pump,
> O2's (100k). New: fuel/air filter, IAB, CID, CPS, wires, plugs, etc.
> NO codes.
> ..
> I'm thinking A) leaking fuel pump and/or check valve B) leaking injector
> C)
> leaking fuel pressure regulator.
> ..
> Any other ideas?
> Or ideas to troubleshoot?
> Lee