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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Car takes alot of Cranks to startup

hey guys heres my problem. In the morning when i first start my car it starts up perfectly but throughout the day i have to crank it over more times than comfortably for the car to start. it also has a big gas smell when it starts up and you can see it come out of the exhaust
any ideas?
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Car: 90 Camaro
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: t56
Axle/Gears: 4.10
Re: Car takes alot of Cranks to startup

Need a little more info.. Car year and engine? TPI, TBI, Carb..?
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Re: Car takes alot of Cranks to startup

sorry its a 88 formula 350 tpi
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Car: 89 formula 350 & 2001 ws6 ta
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Re: Car takes alot of Cranks to startup

Fuel pressure regulator or injectors are leaking
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