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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 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??
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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hey

when you get it running will it smoke?
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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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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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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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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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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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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