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Subject:Re: Hard Starting
From:Don Hanson
Date:Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:42:15 -0700

Did you mention the coil?  Sometimes those are the cause of hot start
problems..

On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 10:38 AM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote:

> All,
>   My starting issue is back in full force once again.  I previously spoke
> with Dennis Haynes about this so on order is a new temp 2 sensor and a new
> O2 sensor since I've been putting that off far too long.  Turns out my temp
> gauge sensor was just a broken wire at the pigtail.  It starts OK first
> start of the day but after that, it won't start unless it get's a shot of
> starting fluid.  New fuel pump, new fuel filter, new T2 sensor (FLAPS and
> was black so I swapped out to a known good one from my other van with no
> change whatsoever), fresh fuel lines and clamps and a recently cleaned out
> tank.  Was running like a scalded dog a few weeks ago but...
>
> BTW, somehow, someone put a Syncro thermostat housing on it so that's what
> I'm working with now.  Also, it's been too long so I've got new plugs,
> rotor, cap, wires, and injectors coming also.  I'm sure the injectors are
> original.
>
> Anyone got any thoughts for this issue?  When it runs, she runs but 2nd and
> subsequent starts are a no-go.  Bad new temp 2 sensor?- possible,
> especially from FLAPS.  Bad used one but was once good as gold?- just as
> possible.
>
> It's not making me the most popular man/mechanic in the house, that's for
> sure...
>
> TJ
>