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Slow starting

clossie
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14-03-2019, 05:24 PM

Just thought I would poll you guys for your opinions before I head to a garage.....every time I start up, it takes a good 2 seconds/2-3 turnovers before the engine fires up. Is this normal? In my previous car (mitsubishi legnum) it fired up practically instantly.

I have replaced the battery and had the alternator checked and all is ok there, so could it be starter/leads/plugs?

Any ideas?

Cheers

clossie

14-03-2019, 05:24 PM #1

Sparkystav
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14-03-2019, 05:34 PM

Wont be the leads as there is non, could be the plugs though

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14-03-2019, 05:34 PM #2

Wont be the leads as there is non, could be the plugs though

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clossie
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14-03-2019, 05:37 PM

Thanks sparkystav, any chance it could be a throttle body in need of a clean?
The sparks have done 55k now so it's possible they are in need of replacement. Forgot bout the leads not being "leads" as such.

clossie

14-03-2019, 05:37 PM #3

jay_russell
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14-03-2019, 06:29 PM

ever since i changed plugs to ngk iridium plugs it's taken 2 to 3 turns to start also changed the fuel pump a presure regulator so it may be that aswell

jay_russell

14-03-2019, 06:29 PM #4

ever since i changed plugs to ngk iridium plugs it's taken 2 to 3 turns to start also changed the fuel pump a presure regulator so it may be that aswell

clossie
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15-03-2019, 03:32 AM

Thanks Jay will look into that. Re replacing plugs I was gonna stick with own denso's as most people recommend them. I have used ngk's before and was pleased wither them, however in this instance I will start with being a lemming

clossie

15-03-2019, 03:32 AM #5

clossie
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16-03-2019, 05:37 AM

Ok have found a set of sk20's for £50 on sparkplugs.co.uk and will be ordering some shortly and hopefully fitting weekend after next. Does anyone know the torque I should apply when tightening down the new ones? I know it's not much.

clossie

16-03-2019, 05:37 AM #6

Lexusboy
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17-03-2019, 04:14 AM

Clossie i think your find the torgue setting to be about 13 ft-lbs

Lexusboy

17-03-2019, 04:14 AM #7

Clossie i think your find the torgue setting to be about 13 ft-lbs

clossie
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17-03-2019, 04:21 AM

Thanks

clossie

17-03-2019, 04:21 AM #8

Thanks

BRANNERS
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17-03-2019, 04:24 AM

I recon the best thing to start wiv is the plugs as they can cause all sorts of silly problems i struggled to get past 145 in the skyline but changed the plugs for a colder rated plug went with ngk and was happy when i flew past 160 lol. Does the car have coil packs as they are a ***** too when they break down?