I wonder if the fact that I have to run my car on the starter several seconds before it ignites, can be caused by a pressure-loss in the fuel line?
I recently fixed a fuel leak (crack in the fuel pump fitting) and that made the car start better.
Better in the meaning that if I've parked for exampel 3hours it starts immidiately when I turn the key, but if parked over night, same issue. Before this fuel leak repair, I always had to run it those extra seconds..
Can this be casued by a worn check valve or something?
Loss of pressure?
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Re: Loss of pressure?
I ALWAYS turn key to ign position, wait until the fuel pump noise stops then turn key to starter point.
This ensures that fuel line is pressurised and injectors get a decent shot instead of priming the system AND turning engine over, if not takes a wee bit longer to fire up.
this is same with TWO pumps (in this car) and two different cars, one a 1800 and one 2Litre
This ensures that fuel line is pressurised and injectors get a decent shot instead of priming the system AND turning engine over, if not takes a wee bit longer to fire up.
this is same with TWO pumps (in this car) and two different cars, one a 1800 and one 2Litre
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
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Re: Loss of pressure?
Good thinking. But my fuel pump doesn't start until the engine revs more than 45 rpm (1990 turbo) so in my case theres no point of waiting. I get the best starts after being parked a couple of hours. Over night starts and start after a short stop (warm engine) is the problem..