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[EnjyBenjy]

Hi

My GT3 always starts, but I question how long it takes to crank over before it does so. If left overnight (garaged), it normally fires straight up. Same when starting within say, 1 minute of stopping. Anything else and it probably takes around 10 seconds to start.
Always idles perfectly.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Ben.

[Bazza 2174]

Fuel starvation - they all do that when hot unless started very quickly aftyer being turned off.

[EnjyBenjy]

OK, thanks. I've been telling everyone that asks that 'they all do that' anyway!

[Bazza 2174]

It can be a bit embarrassing when you have a bunch of people watching you

[Hedgerley]

My V8 always takes several seconds of cranking before she fires, cold or hot. I'm used to it but just occasionally, usually with folk are watching as I am about to leave the car park/petrol station/supermarket it takes a second or two longer than usual. Can be quite embarrassing. But she's never failed me yet....

[Trevsked]

Yes V8's take some turning over before starting and carbed cars the same but the GT3 should be quick to start. I would think the fuel pressure is dropping so this maybe fuel pressure reulator.

Trevor.

Edited by Trevsked on Thursday 26th April 12:07

[EnjyBenjy]

Hmmm. Will check at some point. Thing is, it always starts and always idles - never stalls. Not really a problem!

[vxah]

could be leaking injectors, makes it too rich to start when warm but not a problem when cold as a rich mixture is needed. A short stop is not enough time to leak in any fuel and be a problem. You could try taking the fuel pump fuse out one time to stop the engine then when ready to restart put the fuse back. That way there will be very little fuel pressure to leak past the injectors....

[Pat H]

My 1987 carbed turbo takes some churning over when it is hot.

Moreso since the purge pump gave up the ghost.

Does anyone know where Lotus nicked the purge pump from, as SJ Sportscars tell me that it is unobtainable as a new part?