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Old 12-18-06, 12:27 PM
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Wont start

I try to start the car and it just keeps turning but doesnt start it takes about 15 minutes of cranking before it will start. Any ideas??
Old 12-26-06, 12:09 PM
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hey

when you get it running will it smoke?
Old 12-26-06, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kevin t2
when you get it running will it smoke?
Of course its going to smoke! its probly flooded to ****.

Well first thing is first do a compresion check before you try to start it again.
If that checks out ok check your fuel pressure and spark.

Now if you havnt found your problem you are really going to be digging.
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yea it smokes for like 30 seconds then it runs fine once it is started.and i did plugs and wires on it, is it possible it could be a coil?
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and is there a way i can unflood it? i just got the car and im new to rotery and dont kno much about them
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