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Subject:Re: 1.9 won't start when hot outside
From:Paul Guzyk
Date:Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:03:13 -0700

sorry, I talked to too many people this week.

The problem is not with a Syncro, it's with a 1.9 engine in an 84.

what's interesting is that he can push start it.

-Paul

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>Three times now the van has not started in hot weather. Two were
>fresh starts and the engine cold. It turns over but doesn't fire.
>There is spark and the distributor is fine. The battery is new. Once
>in Osoyoos (Hot weather) I stopped for gas and the same thing would
>not start. I push started it no problem. Then was able to drive all
>the way to Kimberly. I can hear the pump build up pressure and then
>stop. It just doesn't fire.