Date:         Thu, 22 May 2003 07:59:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Markus Benne <markus@M-BASS.COM>
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From:         Markus Benne <markus@M-BASS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Daily First Start Hard
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I just solved a problem in which my engine didn't like to start after sitting for a couple
hours.

Turned out that the fuel filter was leaking.  A lot.  But fuel evaporates really fast so
there was no puddle.  The fuel leak depressurized the fuel system, and it seemed like the
car was having a hard time starting when in reality, it was just waiting for the fuel
system to pressurize.  I only noticed it when I left home, forgot something, came back,
ran into the house, ran out, saw the puddle.

I replaced the fuel filter...all is good again.

...Markus

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