hard start issue
robert weinberg
centaurus3200 at yahoo.com
Fri Nov 19 09:40:06 PST 2010
thanks Dave - would the pressure test reveal that as well?
Robby
________________________________
From: "Schaible, David" <David.Schaible at jrspharma.com>
To: robert weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri, November 19, 2010 9:29:32 AM
Subject: RE: hard start issue
This really sounds like leaky injectors
David Schaible
JRS Pharma LP
2981 Rt. 22
Patterson, NY 12563
845.878.8343
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Behalf Of robert weinberg
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 12:14 PM
To: PeterBergin at aol.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
Cc: Shayne P; DAVID JOHNSON
Subject: Re: hard start issue
Thanks Pete!
let's hope it's the FPR.
if it's the check valve - i have to remove that whole tank sending unit anyway,
right?
Robby
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From: "PeterBergin at aol.com" <PeterBergin at aol.com>
To: centaurus3200 at yahoo.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 8:08:34 PM
Subject: Re: hard start issue
No, the pump is in the bottom of the tank, just allot easier if your not up to
your wrist in cold gas. Remember do disconnect the battery first.
Pete
In a message dated 11/18/2010 6:33:49 P.M. Central Standard Time,
centaurus3200 at yahoo.com writes:
Thanks Pete!
>
>if the tank is near full - i take it you need to do it outside so you don't
>blow up your garage (and yourself)? ;-)
>
>i suppose it's still a good idea to do it outside even with an empty tank.
>good thing i live in cali ;-)
>
>
>
>
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From: "PeterBergin at aol.com" <PeterBergin at aol.com>
>To: centaurus3200 at yahoo.com; 200q20v at audifans.com
>Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 4:08:47 PM
>Subject: Re: hard start issue
>
>Good luck finding a direct fit pump, as far as I know the style has changed.
>
>If you can get just the check valve it is pretty easy. (make sure tank is
>near empty) Had to do my Avant outdoors with a full tank and a
> -10 January day. The correct tool to twist lock the pump helps allot! But
>is doable with out it.
>
>Pete
>
>In a message dated 11/18/2010 4:33:35 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>centaurus3200 at yahoo.com writes:
>doing a little more research,
>>
>>it looks like you can access the fuel pump from trunk? so no need to pull
>>the
>>
>>tank?
>>
>>http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/20Vfuelpump.htm
>>
>>if so, that's a relief! i had to pull the fricken gas tank when i replaced
>
>>the
>>
>>fuel pump on my old Ford Taurus SHO!
>>
>>i'll let you all know what happens after we pressure test the fuel system
>>this
>>
>>weekend.
>>
>>if it is the pump - is the standard bosch still the best bet? has anybody
>>tried
>>
>>a Walbro 255lph? that's a lot of flow - but i figure not a bad idea with
>>the 034
>>
>>chip, eh? and it's a fair amount cheaper than the bosch pumps.
>>
>>thanks,
>>Robby
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>>From: robert weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com>
>>To: 200q20V mailing list <200q20v at audifans.com>
>>Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 1:10:00 PM
>>Subject: Re: hard start issue
>>
>>question - even if it's the check valve - do you have to remove the fuel
>>pump to
>>
>>
>>replace it?
>>
>>if so, isn't removing the fuel pump a serious pain in the ass? obviously,
>>
>>
>>i'd
>>
>>replace the pump while i'm in there...
>>
>>Robby
>>
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>>From: robert weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com>
>>To: 200q20V mailing list <200q20v at audifans.com>
>>Sent: Thu, November 18, 2010 1:04:30 PM
>>Subject: Re: hard start issue
>>
>>thanks for all the suggestions!
>>
>>i hope it's just the check valve. will pressure test the system this
>>weekend and
>>
>>
>>
>>report back.
>>
>>Robby
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>________________________________
>>From: Mike Sylvester <mike at urq20v.com>
>>To: robert weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com>
>>Sent: Wed, November 17, 2010 11:45:52 AM
>>Subject: RE: hard start issue
>>
>>Possible fuel pump check valve.
>>Fuel leaks back to tank and has to be pumped back up.
>>
>>Mike
>>
>>www.urq20v.com
>>
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: hard start issue
>>> From: robert weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com>
>>> Date: Wed, November 17, 2010 12:27 pm
>>> To: 200q20V mailing list <200q20v at audifans.com>
>>> Cc: Shayne P <mysuperpersonalmail at gmail.com>, DAVID JOHNSON
>>> <dave20 at earthlink.net>
>>>
>>>
>>> hi all,
>>>
>>> fairly new phenomenon in the last couple of days. my 200 used to just fire
>>>
>>>
>>>right
>>>
>>> up.
>>>
>>> the car starts, but now it takes 2-3 seconds of cranking - with the
>>>throttle
>>>
>>> partially open, before it catches. once running, the engine idles smooth
>
>>>and
>>>
>>>the
>>>
>>> car runs perfectly fine.
>>>
>>> i'm fine with it - but don't want to get stuck at some point. it still
>>>pops
>>>
>>> right off once the engine is warm.
>>>
>>> any ideas?
>>>
>>> thanks,
>>> Robby
>>>
>>>
>>>
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