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 Post subject: VP hard starting
PostPosted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:37 am 
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I've noticed recently that the engine seems to take a bit more effort to start. Previously, a quick turn of the key and she fired right up. Now, I find that I have to crank it for a few seconds before it gets going. Then, it runs just as expected. Has anyone experienced this? I'm thinking it may be clogged injectors or fouled plugs, and I plan to put some SeaFoam in the tank to see if that helps. But, I thought I'd check with you guys to see if I should check anything else.

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 Post subject: Re: VP hard starting
PostPosted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:45 pm 
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A few easy things to check:

Gas - is it ethanol, old, or from a questionable source?
Spark - maybe pull a plug and see how they look, and replace them if they look at all fouled. Make sure starting battery is topped off.

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