Re: Re: hard to start

From: acasey@io.com
Date: Fri Nov 21 1997 - 06:42:08 EST


> >My '95 doesn't hold fuel pressure very long. When I go to start it I
> >turn the key to "on" and wait. The fuel pump will run and pressurize
> >the system. After a few (3?) seconds I hear a metallic clunk from
> >behind me as the fuel pump shuts off. Now the fuel system is fully
> >pressurized and it starts right up. If I don't do this the engine
> >just
> >cranks until the fuel pressure builds up enough for the fuel injectors
> >to work right. If it has been sitting more that a couple hours I need
> >to do this. I'm not sure if it is normal for the fuel system to loose
> >pressure this fast or not, I could have a bad valve.
> >
> >Frank Ball 1UR-M frankb@sr.hp.com (707) 794-4168
>
> I'd have it checked out. My '95 always starts insantly regardles of
> temps, etc.
>
> Richard

Its not hurting anything. Mine has been that way for the last year.
I simply turn the ignition to the on position for about 2 seconds
then its starts right up. Fuel preasure is fine so there must be
seeping by the check valve in the pump/regulator/filter assembley,
located inside your fuel tank. In my opinion way too much trouble to
try and fix since it only takes a second or two to charge the fuel
rail.

Alan...



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