sorry, I talked to too many people this week. The problem is not with a Syncro, it's with a 1.9 engine in an 84. what's interesting is that he can push start it. -Paul > >------- >Three times now the van has not started in hot weather. Two were >fresh starts and the engine cold. It turns over but doesn't fire. >There is spark and the distributor is fine. The battery is new. Once >in Osoyoos (Hot weather) I stopped for gas and the same thing would >not start. I push started it no problem. Then was able to drive all >the way to Kimberly. I can hear the pump build up pressure and then >stop. It just doesn't fire. |
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