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(Message started by: elfifey on Oct 16^th, 2005, 9:49pm)

Title: 2.9 cologne starting problem
Post by elfifey on Oct 16^th, 2005, 9:49pm

Hi, I have a 2.9 cologne, has been running great for 8 years but after a run the other day, I turned it off for a few minutes, when I tried to restart it, it fired but wouldn't catch on & a strong smell of petrol. After 15 to 20 minutes it started & ran perfectly. This happens every time now. I replaced the fuel pressure regulator with a new one but it is still the same. The engine runs great until it is turned off. Please help, somebody.

Title: Re: 2.9 cologne starting problem
Post by Snoopy on Oct 17^th, 2005, 8:23am

Check the distributor and ALL the leads from the coil and distributor cap.... Does sound a bit like damp or a lead breaking down.

Title: Re: 2.9 cologne starting problem
Post by elfifey on Oct 17^th, 2005, 10:30am

It 1st happened on a very hot day & weather doesn't seem to make a difference so don't think it's damp but will check distributor cap & leads, thanks. Will keep you posted. Sounds like an engine temperature or high fuel pressure problem.After so many minutes of trying to start it, it's like a sensor or something clicks in & we're back to normal.