Re: '89 200TQ Start/Idle Woes...(Cont)

[Todd Joseph <todd@ConnActivity.ConnActivity.com>]

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>The first time I turn the key to start the car, it turns over but
>doesn't start.  The second time, it always starts.  

My mechanic says that the fuel pump is not coming on the first time I
turn the key.  Could this be the relay?

>After running for a while (~30 mins), it tends to stall at idle.
>The Tach says ~700 RPM, but I'm not sure I can trust it given that the
>instrument cluster needs to be properly grounded.  When the car
>stalls, I have to let it sit for a few mins or so and then it starts
>up.

After ~30 mins, the car bucks at 3000 RPM (in at least 1st, 2nd, &
3rd).  WHen I first start it up, the car does not buck over 3000 RPM.
When it does stall, I have to pump the gas to get it to start up
again.

On a previous suggestion, I changed the plugs a few days ago. They
were coated with a black oil-like substance that I'm told is petrol 
from a rich mixture.  The housings were pretty well coated as well.

I plan to take the car to Clair Audi in Dedham, MA. I'm looking for
any tips on how to point them in the right direction.  If it's
something simple, I'll give it a shot as well.

At this point I plan to tell them what I have written above...

Todd
todd@connact.com