[DML] Re: car won't start when hot
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[DML] Re: car won't start when hot
- From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>
- Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 22:51:30 -0400
Replace your fuel accumulator Parts Manual 2 / 1 / 0 Fig. 39 part # 100519
available from all DeLorean parts suppliers for under $150.00. Suggested
Warranty repair time Operation No. 21005. Total R/R time: 50 minutes.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
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> From: Caroline Bolland <Caroline.Bolland@xxxx>
> I have a problem. My car won't start when it's hot.
>
> It loses pressure (doesn't hold 3 bar pressure for
> half a hour). Apparently the fuel evaporates in the
> line and the car won't start until engine has cooled
> sufficiently for fuel to travel through.
>
> Have changed one way valve in fuel pump, cleaned
> and checked metering head, checked all injectors
> and seals. Have changed oxygen sensors.
>
> The only thing I haven't checked is a valve at the
> back of the engine (looking at the engine, there's a
> valve on the engine wall at the rear left - I don't
> know what this is and it's the only thing I haven't
> checked). Could this be the problem?
>
> Any other ideas?
>
> Darrin Jacobs
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