 Hard to start after setting for several hours., Possible fuel problem, need help |
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| rick1062 |
 Nov 11 2014, 09:27 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 11-November 14 From: United States Member No.: 18,113 Region Association: None  |
Hi Folks,
I am brand new to this forum and to Porsche in general. I am working on a 1975 914 1.8 engine in California. It is very hard to start after setting several hours, like overnight. It cranks well with the battery and starter but won't start. If I crank it over long enough and after several trys it will fire up. Then it seems to run pretty well. It will restart fine again until I turn it off for several hours again. From a general mechanical stand point it seems like it isn't getting fuel until I crank it over long enough, then it will start and restart. I replaced the fuel pump and filter near the tank up front, but that didn't seem to help. I could really use some of your experience and help on this problem. Thanks in advance, Rick |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 12 2014, 05:19 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,336 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Sounds like it's flooding. Next time it happens hold the pedal to the floor while cranking. The fuel injection system can hold pressure for several hours. Leaky injectors and two or three partially open valves can put enough fuel in the
cylinders to cause flooding |
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rick1062 Hard to start after setting for several hours. Nov 11 2014, 09:27 PM
timothy_nd28 :wttc:
Does this car still have the factory fuel ... Nov 11 2014, 09:40 PM
rick1062
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Does this car still have the factory fuel... Nov 11 2014, 10:05 PM timothy_nd28 Being that this car is new to you, I would start w... Nov 12 2014, 08:10 AM ericoneal My car had EXACTLY this same problem. I'm goi... Nov 12 2014, 11:40 AM |
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