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Old 01-06-2007, 07:40 PM
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Default Help needed urgently Sapp cosworth 2wd

Just finished my restoration and have the following prob

car starts runs for a min and then dies out

Any answers
Old 01-06-2007, 08:30 PM
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Is the fuel filter new. It cud b coolent temp sensor,is ur idle set up right.Try n disconnect the idle speed control valve n c if it still runs.
Old 02-06-2007, 06:24 AM
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Does it run fine for a minute ?
It sounds like your fuel pump may not be going as they prime so you get a full rail to start with but should not last a minute at all.
Does it run rough when started, more info needed please.
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Old 05-06-2007, 08:39 PM
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check the fuel pump cut off in the spare wheel well
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