when i start my car in the morning it fires riht up no problem but when iget on in the day and warms up it will crank forever b4 it starts. its never not started but when i start it on a hot day it takes forever and a big puff of blue smoke comes. its getting embarrassing and i hate how ppl are always like "i didnt know ur car was carbed" its not it just starts bad hot. any help here guys im getting tired about starting in front of aother ppl burning oil and having it sound so bad and i dont imagine its good for the starter. any suggestions are appreciated

 

i'd check for spark, or have the module check and check fuel preasure.

 

i just did new plugs wire. how do i do fuel pressure?

 

You can go to any auto parts store and pick up a fuel pressure tester. Should have direction in it. ALl you do is hook it up to the scrader valve on the passenger side of the fuel rail. The direction will give you the proper procedure to do it. I'm not sure what the correct fuel pressure is..maybe someone else can help me out with that.

 

Oh yeah, forget to tell you. My car does the same thing yours does and it's beacue I have some bad valve seals and the blue smoke is simply the oil buring off during ignition..basic GM stuff.

 

Heh, I have a little blue smoke on occasion when the engine is hot and been sitting for about 20 mins or so, but just a few valve seals as well. Yet, I only have to let it crank two or three more cranks extra than when cold. So not too bad. *shrug*

-Dan

 

thanks guys ill check it out!

 

....hey Scottie get a fuel pressure guage on your fuel rail and I think it will give you your answer. Prime your fuel rails by turning on the key and then record pressure. Turn the key off and watch closely to see if pressure drops off and if so at what rate and time. If your pressure drops too quickly too soon (like dropping 15-20lbs in 3-5 minutes) it will indicate leaky injectors. I think this might be your problem. If you need some more help PM me or just drive that damned notchback one province to the west and I will fix her myself. If it turns out to be the injectors you can have my old 22lb ones from my 89 GTA. Jay

 

Thanks Alot man. im gonna try it this weekend when im off.