Re: [DMCForum] hot start/electrical problem
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Re: [DMCForum] hot start/electrical problem



Might be a dodgy check valve in the new pump. But that's almost unheard
of (in a new pump)

Martin

Lauren wrote:

>
> I saw this thread (post below) on the news group and since it relates
> to a new problem I have, I thought I'd put it out to the forum and
> take advantage of the instant gratification of an unmoderated list.
>
> Ever since I had my fuel pump replaced with a kit from  Special T
> including hoses and baffle, I've had a hot start issue which I never
> had before and find the battery drained if I let the car sit.    Neither
> of these was a problem I had before.  I really haven't driven the car
> much in the last month since I've been busy and don't have time to
> get stranded and it's monsoon season here in the desert with water
> running fairly high in the streets when it rains.
>
> So my question is:  would replacing the fuel pump and associated
> parts cause more stress on the accumulator and therefore failure?  I
> didn't have the fuel tank cleaned out, so I considered gunk getting
> churned up as a possible cause, but the post from Steve below,
> makes me think the electrical issue is related.  My fuel pump was
> very rusty and I can only assume the mechanic cleaned all the
> contacts and ground.
>
> Just doing my homework so I know what to ask him to do when I
> take it back.
>
> thanks all....................LP
>
> *******************





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