Sounds like the timing, check the base timing of the engine, it should be around 10 degrees
Starting Blip!
Since I brought my '91 late last year I've had this odd starting "thing"!
I'll do my best to describe it
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When you turn the key the engine turns like its going to start, then stops momentarily, then starts turning again, then it'll either start or it'll hesitate once more before starting!!!
It doesnt do it on every start ( about 1 start in 20, say )
It always starts ( or at least it has up to now! )
I've just replaced the Cambelt ( though it did it just the same with the old one! )
I've replaced the plugs, leads, air filter, oil filter
There are no flat spots throughout the rev range
The car drives lovely.
.......this may or not be related but
On tick over there is a little "intermittent hessitation" in the idle. Kinda like a very quick stutter.You can identify it easier when listening to the exhaust but It's so slight that a lot of people that I've pointed it out to either cant hear it at all or just say I'm being too critical........but it's there all the same!
Like I say it may be related to the starting blip.......It may well be inherent in all 5's (this is my first)or it may be a seperate problem.....I just thought it'd be worth mentioning just so you have all the facts.
I'd appreciate your input on this one guys
Cheers in advance
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I'll do my best to describe it
When you turn the key the engine turns like its going to start, then stops momentarily, then starts turning again, then it'll either start or it'll hesitate once more before starting!!!
It doesnt do it on every start ( about 1 start in 20, say )
It always starts ( or at least it has up to now! )
I've just replaced the Cambelt ( though it did it just the same with the old one! )
I've replaced the plugs, leads, air filter, oil filter
There are no flat spots throughout the rev range
The car drives lovely.
.......this may or not be related but
On tick over there is a little "intermittent hessitation" in the idle. Kinda like a very quick stutter.You can identify it easier when listening to the exhaust but It's so slight that a lot of people that I've pointed it out to either cant hear it at all or just say I'm being too critical........but it's there all the same!
Like I say it may be related to the starting blip.......It may well be inherent in all 5's (this is my first)or it may be a seperate problem.....I just thought it'd be worth mentioning just so you have all the facts.
I'd appreciate your input on this one guys
Cheers in advance
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Thanks.....I thought about that, but.........if the timing were out, would it not do it on every start?......and would it still run sweetly?
I dont know
Unfortunately Diagnostic Check reveals nothing......good call though, cheers
Keep 'em comin gents
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sounds like your timingis over advanced,and it geting to tdc before ingnition,check your timingSince I brought my '91 late last year I've had this odd starting "thing"!
I'll do my best to describe it![]()
When you turn the key the engine turns like its going to start, then stops momentarily, then starts turning again, then it'll either start or it'll hesitate once more before starting!!!
It doesnt do it on every start ( about 1 start in 20, say )
It always starts ( or at least it has up to now! )
I've just replaced the Cambelt ( though it did it just the same with the old one! )
I've replaced the plugs, leads, air filter, oil filter
There are no flat spots throughout the rev range
The car drives lovely.
.......this may or not be related but
On tick over there is a little "intermittent hessitation" in the idle. Kinda like a very quick stutter.You can identify it easier when listening to the exhaust but It's so slight that a lot of people that I've pointed it out to either cant hear it at all or just say I'm being too critical........but it's there all the same!
Like I say it may be related to the starting blip.......It may well be inherent in all 5's (this is my first)or it may be a seperate problem.....I just thought it'd be worth mentioning just so you have all the facts.
I'd appreciate your input on this one guys
Cheers in advance![]()
Thanks for all your suggestions gents
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I'll take a look at all of the above over the weekend
Cheers
I'll take a look at all of the above over the weekend
Cheers
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