fuel tank check valve

[PeterBergin at aol.com]

Same problem as I used to have on my 5000. Cold start is fine, car sits  
after driving for thirty minuets to 1 hr, I have to crank it for 30-45 seconds  
before it starts, than it slowly starts to fire (sounds like fuel starvation),  
push pedal down, starts, sputters a second than is fine.
 
My old 5000 when through 2 of them in 200k miles. This is the first on  my 
200.  I guess it is a fairly common issue.
Pete
91 Avant



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