trouble starting in '86 5kcstq (Additional info)

[Zsolt]

I had that problem with one of mine. Exact same symptoms. It was a
faulty back flow valve (do I have the name right?) in the gas tank. Audi
had a couple of recalls on those.

After changing it the car started fine.

   Zsolt

Nate Stuart wrote:

> Try pulling the fault codes from the ECU first.
> See www.sjmautotechnik.com for details on howto do this. There are many
> things that can cause a weird hot start issue. Might as well see if the car
> can tell you about any first before you start guessing.
>
> HTH!
> -Nate
> '89 90tq
> www.newtsplace.com/90tq
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Luke Jackson" <8peaches at snowboarding.com>
> Subject: trouble starting in '86 5kcstq (Additional info)
>
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>
>>On Mon, 29 October 2001, Luke Jackson wrote:
>>
>>
>>>It has done this twice so far.  After the engine is warmed up(driving
>>>
> for 1/2 hour or so) and i turn it off, i turn the key and it cranks and
> cranks, but doesnt start.  I know it is not getting gas, because the plugs
> are dry, and i am getting spark.  Then if I wait 20 minutes or so it starts
> fine.  Normally I can start with just 2-3 cranks.  This ones a real
> puzzeler.  TIA Luke '865kcstq
>
>>>
>>I am getting plenty of fuel to the fuel filter though.  I loosed the bolt
>>
> and tried cranking, and it squirted out pretty good.  So I am thinking it
> has something to do w/ the injector distribution on the left side of the
> engine.  Any thoughts?
>
>>
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