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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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it starts but runs on 3 so a hold the revs up on it then after about 30 seconds it clears and runs fine wot could it be the plug leads,dizzy or something?
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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Sounds like a dodgy plug when cold.

Is it always the same cylinder ?
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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If you've got your cold start valve connected might be flooding when starting, try disconnecting it and see how that goes.

Or as above get a new set of plugs.
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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not sure if its the same cylinder but will check it tomorrow,and wot 1s the cold start again so aknow wot am looking for
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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Its the little injector in the under side of the plenum (inlet manifold), got a blue plug on it, in between cylinders 2 & 3
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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cheers will try it tomorrow never got round to trying it today
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