Re: start problem

[jtrealty@xxxx]

Your hard cold start is not the run-of-the-mill problem. When you 
start cold the accumulater is not "used" and it starts hot so don't 
start there or the check valve in the fuel pump. When cold the motor 
uses the cold start valve and associated components. I would look for 
trouble in the cold start system but it sounds like a control pressure 
regulater to me.(That's also used to enrich the mixture on 
start-up).Look over ALL of the vacuum hoses, a vacuum leak will wreck 
the idle especially when cold.
On the subject of upgrades contact a Delorean vender for an upgrade 
kit consisting of some relays and circuit breakers. If you talk to 
them they will figure out what you have and what you need to order 
depending on what may or may not have already been changed. They will 
also be glad to help with your cold start problem and you will need 
them anyway to order the parts. You may also consider getting an extra 
oil filter and if it's been a long time or maybe you still have the 
origional ignition parts you will want to at least change the spark 
plugs and ignition wires.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Steve Bunnell" <dmcsteve@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi list, I've been away for a while. What's been going on? I have 
a few questions for you experts...
> 
> I'm having a starting problem with my D. I'm pretty sure its fuel 
related and not electrical. I've been reading a lot of the back 
issues and lord knows there are A LOT of issues on hot and cold start 
problems! When cold my car usually starts right away, but it will 
stall if I try to idle at a stop sign for the first minute or two of