Re: Starting Problem on 87 5KTQ

[jjwjr@ix.netcom.com]

Keith Simpson wrote:
> 
> My car starts right up 50% of the time.  The rest of the time I
> might have to crank it a dozen or so times at 2-3 seconds a try
> before it takes.  This is for cold starts.  Warm starts it almost
> always takes it two tries - not a big problem, I assume minor
> vapor lock - the injector cooling fan works fine.  And finally,
> just a light push, pop the clutch, instantaneous response.  It's
> like the starter drain on the battery affects something.  My
> assumption has been that replacing the injectors will probably
> solve the problem, but as I am finding out today, that is gonna
> cost about $250 in parts.  Should I fork over the $?  The car has
> 165K miles.
> 
> What's the collective wisdom out there?  I used to subscribe to
> the list but my administrator put the kibosh on it - bummer.  So
> be sure any replies go to me as well as the list.
> 
> TIA.
> --
> Keith Simpson
> R&D Software Engineer
> http://newpointtech.com


It's the injectors, bleeding down the residual pressure after shutdown
overnight.  I only had to replace one though.  Pull them all, leaving
them connected to the fuel distributor, pressurize the system by
jumpering the fuel pump relay, and watch which ones drip.  If you're
lucky, only 1 or 2 will!

Jeremy Walters
San Ramon, CA