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Hairy
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:28 pm Post subject:
Re: trouble starting when sitting for a while |
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"Backyard Mechanic" <pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Hairy" <hairy@hotmail.com> wrote:
"systemnate" <systemnate@gmail.com> wrote
when I try to start my '98 Mustang, it takes way too long, it cranks
like it normally would, but continues to do so for about 5-8 seconds.
It only does this when it sits for a while (prolly more than about
an hour or so) once I get started, I can shut if off and it will
start perfectly normal. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated . . .
Sounds like your fuel pressure is bleeding off somewhere.
Uh.. no.
To find if that is the problem, simply cycle the fuel pump a couple times
before cranking, by switching ign on and off.
the problem MAY be leaking injector or Fuel press regulator... but not
likely if it cranks long time after a couple days.
The OP (orig poster) needs to answer a few more questions such as whether
it does this after sitting LONG term and if there are ANY other changes
in how it drives.
This should have been raised on "alt.autos.ford" as it's an engine
problem... I'm cross-posting this reply there.
Though Jim Warman reads both
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I based my opinion on the information given. You based yours on ...something
else.
But that's ok, this is usenet.
Dave
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kojmorbid
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:47 pm Post subject:
Re: overheating |
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Well First off I'd replace thermostate, while your at it drain and flush
radiator. Also if the Heater still continues to blow cold that could mean
a bad heater core which can be a pain to replace. An option is to bypass
the heater core by taking the two hoses off and coupling them together. I
had overheating issues and no heat, did the following and haven't had any
issues yet. One downfall is no heater in the winter, being the lazy man I
bought a power inverter and space heater to keep my car warm, hey it works |
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Backyard Mechanic
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 6:56 pm Post subject:
Re: overheating |
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Who you talkin' to, Willis?
1. How about replying IN-THREAD?
"kojmorbid" <kojmorbid@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | being the lazy man I bought a power inverter and space heater
to keep my car warm, hey it works
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And NOW my alternator is blown... but, hey...I'm sure that had nothing to
do with it!
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The One
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:37 am Post subject:
Re: overheating |
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"kojmorbid" <kojmorbid@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Well First off I'd replace thermostate, while your at it drain and flush
radiator. Also if the Heater still continues to blow cold that could mean
a bad heater core which can be a pain to replace. An option is to bypass
the heater core by taking the two hoses off and coupling them together. I
had overheating issues and no heat, did the following and haven't had any
issues yet. One downfall is no heater in the winter, being the lazy man I
bought a power inverter and space heater to keep my car warm, hey it works
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Thank god he isn't restoring the bloody thing. |
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paulrob
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:11 pm Post subject:
Re: watermota ford escort '78 |
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hi martin i run a 74 ford escort watermota engine on our norman 23 and have
done several jobs on it paul. |
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Backyard Mechanic
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:21 pm Post subject:
Re: 96 mustang 3.8 - oil pressure drop |
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"kyfiremama" <kyfiremama@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | i bought this car and within 24 hours i lost all oil pressure, so i
changed the oil pump. that wasnt the problem, the car will lose
pressure then start knockin cause there isnt any oil getting to the
motor, what could be the problem?
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wow! are you SURE the pickup tube isnt cracked?
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Ritz
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 9:57 pm Post subject:
Re: 96 mustang 3.8 - oil pressure drop |
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Backyard Mechanic wrote:
| Quote: | "kyfiremama" <kyfiremama@yahoo.com> wrote:
i bought this car and within 24 hours i lost all oil pressure, so i
changed the oil pump. that wasnt the problem, the car will lose
pressure then start knockin cause there isnt any oil getting to the
motor, what could be the problem?
wow! are you SURE the pickup tube isnt cracked?
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or clogged?
What did the inside of the engine look like? Sludgy? Clean?
Cheers, |
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Shoe Salesman
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Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:14 am Post subject:
Re: Ford Taurus--Please read & offer up any advice!!!THANKS |
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"megt" <UseLinkToEmail@www.autoforumz.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | My 1998 Ford Taurus, V6, 80,000 miles, the check engine soon light is
on, and when I am in park or stopped at a light for more then 2
minutes the car will die, it always starts right back up, also when
1st starting the car it will idle very high for a few seconds before
coming down, The shop already ruled out the O2 sensors, any ideas what
else could be causing this???
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Did "the shop" happen to say what code(s) were stored? That is the best
place to start. (CEL was/is on) The Idle Air Control valve (IAC) and/or a
dirty throttle bore could be it. Clean the throttle bore if it is dirty
first. It is a pretty common problem on Fords |
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Shoe Salesman
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Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:14 am Post subject:
Re: 2001 Taurus dash problems |
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Sounds like it might be a bad ground. Someone on here might know where to
look.
"ecp998" <UseLinkToEmail@www.autoforumz.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I have a 2001 Ford Taurus V6 3.0L DOHC and about a month ago i was
driving it and i turned the lights on and only the blinker lights come
on. Everything else on the outside works just the inside part of the
dash. Some other lights come on too like the battery one and low
coolant and the two blinker lights just stay on. Everything else is
just dark. When i lower the dimmer on the dash then and put one of my
turn singals on then the radio and other electronics start blinking
rhythmically with the blinker. Im not sure what to do but i looked at
the fuses and i think there ok. If anyone can provide any help thanks.
Or if you need more information then just ask thenks again
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megt
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Sun Nov 20, 2005 9:14 am Post subject:
Re: Re: Ford Taurus--Please read & offer up any advice!!!THA |
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| Quote: | "megt" <UseLinkToEmail@www.autoforumz.com> wrote in message
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My 1998 Ford Taurus, V6, 80,000 miles, the check engine soon
light is
on, and when I am in park or stopped at a light for more
then 2
minutes the car will die, it always starts right back up,
also when
1st starting the car it will idle very high for a few
seconds before
coming down, The shop already ruled out the O2 sensors, any
ideas what
else could be causing this???
Did "the shop" happen to say what code(s) were stored? That
is the best
place to start. (CEL was/is on) The Idle Air Control valve
(IAC) and/or a
dirty throttle bore could be it. Clean the throttle bore if it
is dirty
first. It is a pretty common problem on Fords
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The shop determined it wasn’t the O2 sensors just by me telling them
what was going on, I just took it to the shop this morning.. I should
hear from them soon. I have never had to take a car to a shop before,
so I’m afraid they may come up with some crazy problem or price... I
was just hoping someone here may have dealt with a similiar problem
and could give me a realistic opinion.. Thank you very much for your
thoughts... Hopefully the shop doesn’t screw me over... We’ll see...
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munck
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:04 am Post subject:
Re: 2003 ford windstar keyless code |
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Yes I pulled it out, only takes about 5 min. No code on it, 2 white stickers but they are blank
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fu5kedup
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 2:27 am Post subject:
Re: 2003 ford windstar keyless code |
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hi ive got a 1992 ford escort encore its been workin fine until recently the interior light fuse blew and when i try to replace the fuse it blows straight away. after putting a multi meter to it ive found out that there is a constant 12 volts going to where my fuse should be, also the indicator and hazard fuse has blown i can replace them but they only work for a couple of clicks then they blow again any help would be very much appreciated thanx :
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cecil2579
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:35 am Post subject:
Re: Re: 2003 ford windstar keyless code |
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| pa says youve possibley got a direct short some where |
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Reyes521
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Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:06 pm Post subject:
Re: Ford Tempo stalling |
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1990 Ford Tempo, when idling the car stalls. I have replaced the TPS,
thermostat, and safety neutral switch, but it still continues to stall. |
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Backyard Mechanic
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Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:16 am Post subject:
Re: Ford Tempo stalling |
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"Reyes521" <reyes521@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | 1990 Ford Tempo, when idling the car stalls. I have replaced the TPS,
thermostat, and safety neutral switch, but it still continues to stall.
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IIRC, that has port fuel injection. Clean or replace the Idle Speed
Control valve
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