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V6 difficult to start

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:25 am
by belsbus
Hello all!

My gorgeous gas guzzling V6 has suddenly become difficult to start. No problems throughout all those -6 degree mornings, but last few it has taken nearly 10 attempts, swearing and a little tyre kicking to wake it up :evil:

Has anyone got any ideas about how I can put this right?

Many thanks

Bel

Re: V6 difficult to start

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:49 am
by daveblueozzie
Just might need a bit of TLC with a service ,fuel filter, oil filter, jets cleaned , spark plugs ,that kinda stuff.

Re: V6 difficult to start

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:43 pm
by apole
Hi there,

Agreed, start with the normal service stuff.

Then check HT side, are the leads tight fitting, in good condition, what is the disty cap and rotor arm like, and are they wet? Don't forget the carbon finger in the cap wears out in time.

Check the petrol side as well, is your filter getting blocked (often overlooked in servicing).

Take it one step at a time and hopefully something will turn up.

Regards

Andy

Re: V6 difficult to start

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:44 pm
by belsbus
Hi Guys!

Thanks very much for the tips have ordered filters spark plugs etc and will get it down to the garage and will give them your suggestions. hopefully it will get sorted.

Thanks

Bel

Re: V6 difficult to start

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:24 am
by cheffy34
Is it damp :?: ive had mine for coming up for 3 years and they seem prone :wink: