Starting problems?

[02FireGT]

easy fix.

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[02FireGT]

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[Lord Tin Foilhat]

do a tune up and then go from there, doesnt hurt

 

[02FireGT]

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[Lord Tin Foilhat]

fuel filter could be clogged

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

also did the 02s have distributor caps? i never worked on one newer then 96 (3800s)

 

[EmersonHart13]

You need a fuel filter either way so might as well do it.

 

[Yaj Yak]

also did the 02s have distributor caps? i never worked on one newer then 96 (3800s)

no.

You need a fuel filter either way so might as well do it.

yeah id do that.


griff, the recall is for the front valve cover gasket.

your intake manifold gaskets prolly do need to be done if you had to add coolant.

I have done quite a few sets, and they aren't bad to do at all. I could for sure help you, if not dominate it.

The new gaskets are aluminum, not plastic. I could for sure knock it out this weekend or something with you.

 

[Sinister Drag Designs]

So the injectors are fine and the fuel pump is ok, i checked the pressure and its around 45-50...

Anyways, it seems if I prime it before it starts (wait the 5 dings) it starts better, not perfect but much better... (THANKS KJ!)

I have no idea why or what to fix so I dont have to wait the 5 seconds to start it...? or do I just have to deal with it?

We have had this issue before on customers L67 engines. They Fuel pressure reg. was bleeding off pressure when the car was off like an aftermarket FPR. If you would prime the system it would start fine. Might be good area to start looking. But regardless I would suggest swapping out your fuel filter, 96k on the original is but much. They are suggested to be changed every year or two.

 

[AlwaysVTEC]

i agree with sinister

 

[02FireGT]

Holy awesome help, thanks guys. Other gp forums havent even responded yet, so now this is my main.

Fuel filter is cheap, 14.99 no big deal, passenger side by the wheel?
Are the gasket sets expensive?
KJ- I would definitely appreciate the help big time, lunch and beer on me =) lol

Thanks again guys!

 

[Yaj Yak]

yep filter is there i can help you with that too.

seriously tho, saturday, we could knock it out...

as for the gaskets- its like 44 bucks i think, also going to need an intake manifold gasket iirc, along with coolant elbows? ... i did my moms, on her l36, its not bad.

 

[AlwaysVTEC]

I deal with alot of 3800's and thats almost always the case with the crazy hard starts and the cam sounding idle. I would change the fuel pressure regulator becuase the diaphragm like to leak