

| Subject: | Re: Hard starting when warm |
| From: | kenneth d lewis |
| Date: | Sun, 24 Dec 2000 19:16:42 EST |
Mark;
Don't the injectors spray every time the pump runs at start up? I
was wondering if it is possible to flood the engine?
Drive Safely & Happy Holidays
Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Sat, 23 Dec 2000 12:28:14 +0000 Mark Keller <kelphoto@ISLANDNET.COM>
writes:
>Hi Mike,
>
>An easy way to check the fuel pressue it to turn the key on and listen
>for the fuel pump, when you hear it stop then turn the key off and
>then
>back on, listen for the fuel pump to stop again, do this two or three
>times and then try to start the van. If it starts easier, the problem
>may be a a faulty check valve in eiter the fuel pump or the pressure
>regulator. pmail me for a futher discussion on where to go.
>
>Mark Keller
>91 Carat
>
>"Michael E. Pidcoe" wrote:
>>
>> I would also suggest that if it is starting OK cold but then slow
>after
>> you drive and park then your charging system is not keeping the
>battery
>> up. Either the battery is suspect (have it tested) or the charging
>> system itself is the problem.
>> Mike Pidcoe
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