[V8] It was bound to happen...

[Kent McLean]

Seamus O'Carey wrote:
> Well my V8 has become difficult to start.  It still starts every time, but
> now it takes 4-5 seconds of cranking before it actually fires.  I'm guessing
> it's related to one of the infamous sensors, but where should I start?

On the 200s, there is a check valve back at the fuel pump. When it fails,
gas drains back into the tank. When that happens, it takes a few cranks
of the engine and fuel pump to get gas back up to the injectors.

I believe weak injector seals can also let gas leak down.

I don't know if any of this applies to the V8, but my guess is it does.


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Kent McLean
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
1991 200 TQA #3, with mods
1990 V8 w/5-speed and other mods
gone: '91 200 TQA x2, '94 100 S Avant, '89 200 TQ "Bad Puppy"