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Re: Does not always start 93

posted by  someone claiming to be claude on  Thu Jan 11 13:19 CST 2001 [RELATED]

you don't mention how long you run the car in the morning before shutting it off. These cars have well documented problems if you start them, run for a very short time (ie. move it into or out of the garage) then shut it off again. Called lawnmower syndrome. Caused by valves sticking open due to gunk build up. Usually you have to keep accelerator fully depressed and crank for a looong time before it'll come stuttering to life again. Good time to clean or replace plugs and change oil after such an incident. The gunk build up can usually be cleaned by running car at 4000+rpm for 6-7 minutes. If it happens after car is fully warmed and then will not start again, it is likely something completely different.

C.





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