long crank time
#1
I have a 91 cutlas ceria V6 with just 75k on it. It takes forever and a day for the engine to catch when turning over. the garage replace the crank valve and the computer board. $600 later I have the same problem. any thoughts
#4
Vinny1930,
I have found that several of my cars with fuel injection are slow to
start if their injectors have the least bit of corrosion or need
cleaning. With a good injector cleaner (even works on carbureators)
they clean up and do a better job of "spraying" and igniting.
That might be part of the solution. Give it a try...even STP is not all
that bad a cleaner, but there are some "higher powered" ones that the
autoparts store might suggest.
Good luck!
Bill
I have found that several of my cars with fuel injection are slow to
start if their injectors have the least bit of corrosion or need
cleaning. With a good injector cleaner (even works on carbureators)
they clean up and do a better job of "spraying" and igniting.
That might be part of the solution. Give it a try...even STP is not all
that bad a cleaner, but there are some "higher powered" ones that the
autoparts store might suggest.
Good luck!
Bill
#5
I HAVE SEEN WHERE RUBBER HOSE BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND FUEL SENDER GETS SMALL HOLE NO LETTING FUEL PRESSURE BUID CORRECTLY CAUSING A LONG CRANK OR THE CHECK VALVE IN FUEL PUMP GOES BAD CAUSING SAME PROBLEM , CAN BE CHECKED WITH FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE IF VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE REST PRESSURE
CHECK THERE FIRST
#6
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just changed the spark plugs in my 98 eighty eight with 76k miles. It has the 3800 V6. Before, it would take 5-10 seconds to start, but now it fires up right away. Cheap and easy way to try first.Edited by: 98olds88
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just changed the spark plugs in my 98 eighty eight with 76k miles. It has the 3800 V6. Before, it would take 5-10 seconds to start, but now it fires up right away. Cheap and easy way to try first.Edited by: 98olds88
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