1995 LT1 Starting Issues
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1995 LT1 Starting Issues
My '95 LT1 use to start with just a bump of the starter, then suddenly started having to crank the engine for several second before starting. It's taking longer each time for the engine to start with a strong smell of raw gas when the engine does start. After a few second of rough running, the engine smooths out. It has also dropped fuel efficiency down from 18.5 MPG to 15.8 MPG after the starting issues.
If I crank the engine just after I shut it off, it will start on the first bump of the starter - if it sits for more than a few minutes then it requires a lot of cranking to start.
It's not throwing any codes.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
If I crank the engine just after I shut it off, it will start on the first bump of the starter - if it sits for more than a few minutes then it requires a lot of cranking to start.
It's not throwing any codes.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: College Station Tx
"Strong smell of gas". Be careful with that. You don't want to burn down your car. You better find out where the smell is coming from and that will more than likely solve your cranking issue. One place to start is the fuel pressure regulator. Pull the tube off the top and sniff for the gas smell. The diaphragm will sometimes rupture and allow gas to pass through. You can also pull the tube and place a bunched up rag over the nipple. Get someone to turn the key to " on" position (not all the way to start) and see if fuel squirts into the rag. If the FPR checks out, check your fuel rail connections.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
When was the fuel filter last replaced?
I bought my car last November and it had issues starting. I bought a new battery and it still had issues. I then replaced the solenoid and contact plates in the starter and the car started up really well and strong most days, however sometimes it would crank for awhile and start and then sometimes it would crank and I'd have to retry it for the car to start.
I did some research on here and someone suggested changing out the fuel filter. I did that about two/three weeks ago and BAM, starts right up every time with little to no hesitation!
I bought my car last November and it had issues starting. I bought a new battery and it still had issues. I then replaced the solenoid and contact plates in the starter and the car started up really well and strong most days, however sometimes it would crank for awhile and start and then sometimes it would crank and I'd have to retry it for the car to start.
I did some research on here and someone suggested changing out the fuel filter. I did that about two/three weeks ago and BAM, starts right up every time with little to no hesitation!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 917
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From: College Station Tx
"Strong smell of gas". Be careful with that. You don't want to burn down your car. You better find out where the smell is coming from and that will more than likely solve your cranking issue. One place to start is the fuel pressure regulator. Pull the tube off the top and sniff for the gas smell. The diaphragm will sometimes rupture and allow gas to pass through. You can also pull the tube and place a bunched up rag over the nipple. Get someone to turn the key to " on" position (not all the way to start) and see if fuel squirts into the rag. If the FPR checks out, check your fuel rail connections.
You really don't want to try to crank the engine until you find exactly where the gas smell is coming from. Gas leaking into the cylinder can be pretty bad.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Orlando FL
Been down this road 3 times for the same symptom. Fuel in the vacuum line to the FPR and is real easy to check and obvious if it is in there. Turn the key, prime the system, wait 30 seconds or so and check the hose.
When it starts the excess fuel will just get burned up as it will run rich for a few seconds. FPR easy to replace after you de-pressurize the system.
When it starts the excess fuel will just get burned up as it will run rich for a few seconds. FPR easy to replace after you de-pressurize the system.
