Date:         Tue, 3 Jun 2014 17:06:36 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
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Yargh! Here we go again - me and my vans.

Ok. The situation. Very hot day. Parked in the Wally world parking lot
and went inside. Came back out, key in the ignition, ignition on - check
idiot lights,  listen for fuel pump to pressurize the fuel system, key
to start position.........

Grind, Grind, Grind......Nothing!

Key off. Wait a few -- then re-cycle.......Grind, Grind, Grind.

Tried a third time - same-o, same-o! Grind, Grind, Grind.

Key, off - then back to "On". Race to the rear, pop the hatch, open
engine bay, crack the bolt on the fuel "T" on to p of the engine. Lot's
of fuel. Tightened the bolt. Turned off ignition, Closed it all up,
looked for loose wires. Nada!

Being by myself, I could not very well turn the engine to check for
spark at plugs nor coil.

Let it sit for an hour while I went and had a Subway Sandwich for lunch.
Then back at it.

Key in, turn on, lights and pump, key to ignition ---------

Fired right up. Drove home.

Question: how the devil do you hunt for something as intermittent as that.

Thanks,

John