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<x-charset iso-8859-1>What check valve? In the fuel pump? ----- Original Message ----- From: "jesse" <jesse@reesepress.com> To: <type3@vwtype3.org> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 9:53 AM Subject: RE: [T3] Blow by > As far as the hard hot starting goes, have you checked that your > check valve is maintaining fuel pressure after the car is turned off? > Maybe you are getting vapor lock due to lack of residual fuel > pressure. > later, > jesse > 71 fi squareback > > The engine runs good and has plenty of power.... > > next problem. When cold, the engine starts on about the first revolution. > When warm it will start immediately within 5-6 minutes of shutting it off. > If it sits for longer than that, it's a bear to start, usually taking 2 or 3 > long attempts (6 seconds or so) with the pedal on the floor. > > Might I have a valve too tight? Could this be causing both problems? Fuel > pressure is 30psi. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org > </x-charset>