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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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hi i just recently got my escort back on the road but i have problems starting it in the morning sometimes i have to take the filter of and push down on the flap on the metering unit. when the car finally gets going. i can start it easily when warm. does anyone know what could be the problem or what i could trythanks ian
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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When you are pushing the flap down I think it's pumping fuel in. Could be cold start valve. Try cleaning it.
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