Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 16:51:23 +0100 From: "Chris" <cbnospamo.com> Subject: Re: 1989 9000 long cranking time
"Alan Morgan" <almo_at_homenospamorld.com> wrote in message news:I%pic.356$Q04.301nospamfe3-win.server.ntli.net... > Hello All, > My 2.3 9000 Auto with Direct Ignition (and 184,000 miles on the clock) has > until recently ALWAYS started first time and within about 2 seconds of > cranking the engine. > > It still starts first time but is taking maybe 4 to 6 seconds of cranking > before the engine fires. Clearly something has changed and I would > appreciate any suggestions as where to look before I give my garage a call? > Perhaps the check valve in the fuel pressure regulator has failed, allowing fuel to drain back into the tank overnight. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.659 / Virus Database: 423 - Release Date: 15/04/2004