thanks so much for input Chris & Planetman,

my fuel pressure gauge is connected where the cold start valve would be, so we can discount CSV leaking. I had a feeling CSV might be troublesome as it never started first go. My initial thought was that this was needed only when temp was below 55 degrees, not that lack of operation would cause a no start condition as previously pointed out - thanks! I will endeavor to drill out & remove old one and replace this week. I will also perform the suck suck test once i have a suitable alcoholic beverage available to wash taste of of my mouth with ;)

I had performed oil/filter change to remove contaminated oil and filled oil to exactly meet high mark on dip stick. The fact that cold cranking for a week or so, the oil level has risen to approx 1/8 of an inch and the smell of gasoline again in the oil again leads to notion injectors are no good OR they operate at a pressure well below 28lbs. I have backed the fuel pressure to as low as i can get it (19lbs) and i still get the effect of the engine bogging down under too much gas when cranking (no CSV, as this is disconnected and replaced with a fuel press gauge.)

questions:

1. has anyone had success with VP supplied injectors?
2. - if so, what fuel pressure was used?

i have no idea what exactly i bought from VP, i thought it was going to orig equipment, i only realized it was aftermarket when they turned up.
The packaging has a part number 461674, applicable to 1800E, 140, 240.

is this enough info?

sorry i cannot be more helpful, i am really in an area where i have little experience, my norm mode of operation is swap from a known (i have a spare 760 car for 740 & 940) then once fault is found, replace with new orig part. I do not use aftermarket parts as my expectation is that if i install, follow manual and in this case set fuel pressure to 28lbs i would a start condition.

My exp with aftermarket parts is that are in general points of failure leaving me stranded on side of road hence i avoid like the plague LoL.

once i install new CSV and test pressure sensor i will try to start again,

thanks in advance for your help & insight,

rob

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Rob