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89 gt starting hard
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:07 pm
by Guest
ok this started like a week ago.. every once and awhile my car wont start and i have to crank on it and hold to pedal to the floor just to start it.. and it started to burn coolent now too
any ideas on whats going on?
89 gt starting hard
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:17 am
by wicked-irocz
check on the coolant problem, if it is burning it thats bad and it shouldnt be driven.
89 gt starting hard
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:53 pm
by Guest
coolent problam will b looked at when i do the flush.. Friday. today it started fine all day.. this is weird.. i was thinking
maybe the fuel filter?
89 gt starting hard
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 6:02 pm
by 1988GTU
What I would do is pressure check the the coolant system. Take it and pump it up to 15lbs. Let it sit there for 10 minutes and check it. IT should still be at 14-15lbs. If the drops, then you have a leak.
89 gt starting hard
Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:00 pm
by Guest
alright i will add that to the list of thigns to do on friday.. thanks for all the help
89 gt starting hard
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:20 am
by Jeff P
The starting problem could be clogged injectors or low fuel pressure too. Are you sure it's burning the coolant and not losing it somewhere in the engine bay (such as the water pump weep hole)?
89 gt starting hard
Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 11:21 pm
by Guest
Is it hard to start when the car is cold or even after you've drove it? Let me know.