I would tend to think its not that since it runs fine after it warms up.
BTW where is the fuel filter located at ? I might look into that on Sunday.
Marty
http://members.cox.net/got-speed
"Tom Buban" <biokiller@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:3D41E537.8B0C309E@ameritech.net...
>
> What about the fuel pump???
>
> "Got-Speed (Marty)" wrote:
>
> > Ok I have been having this problem for a while now off and on.
> >
> > First off for the past few months I have noticed it takes more time to
start
> > the truck (When you turn the key, you have to keep it turned for about 5
> > seconds longer) then it used to. It used to start right up as soon as
you
> > bump the key. This has had me worried so I have since replaced the
battery
> > (It went bad) I changed the plugs, the rotor, the cap, and the oil about
a
> > month ago. No help. The waterpump and coolant were changed about 4-6
months
> > ago (probably has no effect here). I also took the TB apart and cleaned
it
> > really good, along with all the sensors. Oh also tried fuel injector
> > cleaner.
> >
> > My problem is with the longness in starting, thats problem # 1 and
problem
> > #2 when it does start it will idle at around 1100 rpm for awhile. Maybe
10
> > minutes. Today for instance it would not drop down to normal (about 600
rpm
> > for me) untill I gunned it to almost redline.
> >
> > Both of these problems are probably related and they only happen when
cold
> > (like when I come out from having it sit overnight, at say 12 noon).
> >
> > I have a 98 318 Auto, only engine mods are a cold air intake, no
muffler,
> > and a stage 2 jet chip.
> > I use 93 octane gas, and the truck has run fine long after I put the
chip
> > in.
> >
> > I am guessing it could be the O2 sensor due to the fact that my air/fuel
> > guage is in the lean side alot.
> > But then again it could be my fuel filter is clogged.
> >
> > Once the truck is warmed up really good, I don't have this problem,
Comeon
> > guys gimmie some help here, I don't wanna tear into it blind.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Marty
> > http://members.cox.net/got-speed
>
>
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