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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:08 AM
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Cold start trouble

I am having trouble getting my car to start when doing a cold start. It'll start, but normally i'll have to crank it like 3 or 4 times before it'll turn over, after it warms up it'll start easily. I don't know if this should be expected or if i'm going to need to replace my starter or what, i'm not really sure what to check, it has new plugs and a new coil & distributor wires. It's just a little difficult to start on a cold start.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 11:17 AM
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What year car? TPI or carb?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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Its an 84' Z28 w/ a 4bbl Carb
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 01:39 PM
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Well if it cranks but won't start right away it may be time for a rebuild on the carb or possibly just a good cleaning of the carb.
Also, you may want to check the fuel pump and filter.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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ok thanks, i'll check those out.
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 02:23 AM
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Car: 84 Trans Am
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ypur carb

see if the choke is working properly
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