[urq] Out from winter sleep update

[Pasqualoni, James E]

On a very similar note, if you recall my earlier post about starting
problems (included below), it was indeed a bad ignition switch.  She cranks
hard each time now.  However, I am still having hot start issues (insert 3B
jokes here...).  I have replaced the thermo time switch with a new one, and
the injector fan does indeed work when the lead to the thermo switch is
grounded-HOWEVER, the injector cooling fan still does not seem to want to
come on after an hour-long hard drive with the wife and kids yesterday...
Bad new thermo time switch???  I am going to remove it and clean the housing
for the switch with some contact cleaner to see if that does the trick.
Guess I should order another anyways.  If the injector cooling fan checks
out, what is the next logical step-fuel pump check valve, injectors, fuel
distributor???

TIA,
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: urq-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
Of Ingo Rautenberg
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:28 AM
To: urq at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [urq] Out from winter sleep update

Thanks to Mr. Bremmer and his relating of a stuck injector and echoing
similar symptoms apparent engine flooding), I decided to replace my fuel
distributor with my original.  I had replaced it with another when I was
trying to diagnose what ultimately came to be an intermittent stuck air
plate last year.

I'm happy to report that appears to have been the problem.   
Unfortunately, I have a serious problem with the air idle adjustment screw.
I've drilled it and it still doesn't want to come out!!  Any suggestions?
Alternately, does anyone have a spare good Urq TB laying around gathering
dust?

TIA

Ingo

On Apr 14, 2006, at 8:28 AM, Ingo Rautenberg wrote:

> You just HAD to reply with that, didn't you?  My Urq was listening.
> Extremely difficult warm start after 10 minutes or two hours.  Not 
> sure what yet.  Not hot out, either (though above70).  Thinking either 
> crank timing or position sensor or flakey Hall sending unit or 
> possible fuel Vapor lock?  Embarrassing to spend 5 minutes trying to 
> get your car to start...
>
> Ingo
>
> On Apr 13, 2006, at 11:37 AM, Pasqualoni, James E wrote:
>
>> Lucky man (um, not counting pearl V8's...)!  How about mine-I walk 
>> into the garage where she's parked, turn the key, and she fired right 
>> up.
>> Pull her
>> outside, shut her down and she sat outside in the sun for an hour- no 
>> start (no crank, no nuthing!).  Slight roll, pop clutch into second, 
>> starts right up.  Back her into garage.  Two hours later in the 
>> garage, fires right up again.  Back outside.  An hour later in the 
>> sun, no start.  WTF?
>> Methinks
>> bad ignition switch not grounding???  Damn Winter Gremlins...
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: urq-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:urq-bounces at audifans.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Ingo Rautenberg
>> Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:29 AM
>> To: urq at audifans.com
>> Subject: [urq] Out from winter sleep
>>
>> Speaking of my Urq, of course.  Parked it 3 months ago, put on the 
>> cover and unwrapped it this morning.
>>
>> Good news:  She started right up with no assistance from another 
>> battery or charger (try that with the V8).
>>
>> Bad News:  I parked it with an almost-empty tank.  $66 later she's 
>> full.
>> Brakes need to be bled (spongy).
>> Rear upper strut mounts need to be replaced (knew that one) Dead 
>> window regulator on Driver's side ???  Hmm.  Suggestions welcome.
>>
>> That's it for now.  I almost forgot how much fun she is to drive 
>> (even with the winter tires).
>>
>> Ingo
>>
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