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Old 08-25-2011, 01:10 PM
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I have a 1998 formula that is hard to start, it cranks for probably 3-7 seconds before it lights off.
Seems to be running alright otherwise.
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Old 08-25-2011, 02:27 PM
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update, there is no fuel pressure at the rail with the engine off.....

priming it makes no difference to it starting.
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What is your fuel pressure when you turn on the key? It sounds like your Fuel pressure is bleeding off.
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Any lights on?
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How old is fuel filter
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I will try to get a fuel pressure gauge today, the fuel filter is about 4 years 20,000 miles.
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If the puel pressure is bleeding off, what is the fix?
If you push in the schrader valve, it makes a gurgling noise, but no fuel whatsoever comes out.
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The fix is replacing the pump and or the pump assembly-I'd just do the whole assembly if you're going to be in there anyway.

Goddamn electric fuel pumps...
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check fuel pressure at prime and report back... could be a bad fuel pump or a clog in the lines/filter
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My guess goes to fuel pressure regulator or the little line off it as well
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