

| Subject: | 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start |
| From: | JRodgers |
| Date: | Tue, 3 Jun 2014 17:06:36 -0500 |
Yargh! Here we go again - me and my vans. Ok. The situation. Very hot day. Parked in the Wally world parking lot and went inside. Came back out, key in the ignition, ignition on - check idiot lights, listen for fuel pump to pressurize the fuel system, key to start position......... Grind, Grind, Grind......Nothing! Key off. Wait a few -- then re-cycle.......Grind, Grind, Grind. Tried a third time - same-o, same-o! Grind, Grind, Grind. Key, off - then back to "On". Race to the rear, pop the hatch, open engine bay, crack the bolt on the fuel "T" on to p of the engine. Lot's of fuel. Tightened the bolt. Turned off ignition, Closed it all up, looked for loose wires. Nada! Being by myself, I could not very well turn the engine to check for spark at plugs nor coil. Let it sit for an hour while I went and had a Subway Sandwich for lunch. Then back at it. Key in, turn on, lights and pump, key to ignition --------- Fired right up. Drove home. Question: how the devil do you hunt for something as intermittent as that. Thanks, John
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