Not firing right up

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May 14, 2018 | 11:17 AM
  #1  
Why if my car sits it will fire right up but after driving for a while and starting it. It seems to take a bit to turn over??
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May 14, 2018 | 07:28 PM
  #2  
Re: Not firing right up
Because our lord Jesus Christ believes that your car has a higher purpose

Seriously...

Thats about as good an answer as youll get without providing key pieces of information such as what sort of car, year, engine, any modifications that youve done etc.

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May 14, 2018 | 08:08 PM
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Re: Not firing right up
Quote: Because our lord Jesus Christ believes that your car has a higher purpose

Seriously...

Thats about as good an answer as youll get without providing key pieces of information such as what sort of car, year, engine, any modifications that youve done etc.

87 iroc 5.0
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May 14, 2018 | 09:34 PM
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Re: Not firing right up
carb or injected? if carb, is it Computer Controlled or mechanical.

if its carb'd you might be experiencing a bit of vapour lock. Even mine with a decent size pusher pump in the tank still seems to get a little bit of v lock after a warm run.
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May 15, 2018 | 05:50 AM
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Re: Not firing right up
Quote: carb or injected? if carb, is it Computer Controlled or mechanical.

if its carb'd you might be experiencing a bit of vapour lock. Even mine with a decent size pusher pump in the tank still seems to get a little bit of v lock after a warm run.
its fuel injection, no mods, stock car and it's a 5spd
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May 15, 2018 | 07:28 AM
  #6  
Re: Not firing right up
When attempting a hot restart, does the starter crank the engine normally or too slowly?
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May 15, 2018 | 02:44 PM
  #7  
Re: Not firing right up
Starter is strong, seems more like a fuel thing... idk. I hope it's not the fuel pump?
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May 15, 2018 | 07:14 PM
  #8  
Re: Not firing right up
More likely that there may be injector or regulator leakage, allowing extra fuel into cylinders. Does it help to open the throttle slightly when starting hot? If so, that's another sign of excess or pooling fuel.
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