Re: Mysterious Starting Problem '89 200TQ

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In a message dated 8/13/98 8:57:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
rrolston@reach.net writes:

<< Every once in a while
 and, for no apparent reason, the car won't start. It will turn over but
 simply not fire. There is no apparent pattern to when it won't start and it
 could happen anytime - on a cold start or a warm start. If I leave the car
 for a few minutes after it won't start and then try it the car will fire up
 right away and run. Any ideas about what might be wrong?
  >>

The usual suspects.  Check for spark.  If OK, then check fuel pressure .
Could be faulty Fuel pump check valve(what I really suspect) and/or  fuel pump
on its last legs.

-Ingo Rautenberg
1990 v8 202,000 miles (aka 323,000 km)
1985 4kq 140k+?  (Hey Brendan, when am I gonna get back my car?)