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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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can anyone help i have a 2l zetec turbo lump in my rs just been rebult about 800 miles ago the prob is when its cold it will fire up straight away an will run an drive spot on but as soon as i turn it off an try to start it doesnt want to know, it will take about a min to restart again of constant turning over any ideas thanks
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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will be cookin the starter motor, try gettin a heat sheild for it.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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will be cookin the starter motor, try gettin a heat sheild for it.
turns over fine
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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oops never read that bit lol.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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what management is it running, has it been mapped?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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what management is it running, has it been mapped?
still on mfi
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