Re: hot start problem

Posted by David Baird On 2009/4/23 20:34:42

I agree it takes a substantial vacuum leak to make the engine hard to start. However, I have had a worn engine that smaller leaks caused it problems in running smooth and starting. After rebuild, the engine started quite well cold or hot. But, the engine ran a little rough. I found a vacuum leak in the antenna. The vacuum line had gotten hard and split at the connection to the antenna. Replaced the line and the engine smoothed out.

So, If you haven't done so by now, check all of the items listed above. These items can accumulate and cause the kind of problem you seem to be having.

Good luck.