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[carsgrafter]

Are there any gatherings planned for the northampton area in the near future,I was unable to make silverstone with my car as its still not starting with any dependability when its warm,I was really envious when I saw the convoy going over the bridge to the centre of the circuit knowing mine was sat on the drive feeling a bit sorry for itself,I`m hopefully going to get it sorted soon so maybe just maybe I can get to meet some of you.
ps.anyone got any tips for my starting problem,its fine from cold not from warm,Cheers Bob

[mycroft]

Bob YHM

[GreenV8S]

The Northants branch of the TVR Car Club meet up every month, why don't you come and join us?

[max-thrust]

carsgrafter said:

ps.anyone got any tips for my starting problem,its fine from cold not from warm,Cheers Bob

Is this with a V6S?
Mine is the same, be nice to know the cause as I can't cure it.

[gefopsman]

What exactly happens when its warm.

Does it smell like it is overfuelling when you try to start it.

How do you eventually get it started.

Is it a 2.8 or 2.9

What have you tried and eliminated so far???

[Roy_S2]

I have known many a starter motor take a disliking to heat and cause starting problems. Usually, a heat sheild sorts the problem if this is the case.

Roy.

[carsgrafter]

gefopsman said:

What exactly happens when its warm. Does it smell like it is overfuelling when you try to start it. How do you eventually get it started. Is it a 2.8 or 2.9 What have you tried and eliminated so far???

Its a 2.8i (1987)It dos`nt smell petrolly,when I turn it over it fires but I have to keep it turning over until it finally picks up,when its up and running it runs fine,I hav`nt really tried anything yet(building a new kitchen!!!)just wanted a few pointers before tackling it.

[kentishS2]

carsgrafter said:

gefopsman said: What exactly happens when its warm. Does it smell like it is overfuelling when you try to start it. How do you eventually get it started. Is it a 2.8 or 2.9 What have you tried and eliminated so far??? Its a 2.8i (1987)It dos`nt smell petrolly,when I turn it over it fires but I have to keep it turning over until it finally picks up,when its up and running it runs fine,I hav`nt really tried anything yet(building a new kitchen!!!)just wanted a few pointers before tackling it.

Mine's 2.9 efi and is simillar in that it starts on the first turn when cold but will turn over several times and start reluctantly when hot. Starter turns over just the same but it just doesn't fire for a few turns.

I may remove the air ducts from the plenum whilst hot and spray in some easy start, if it fires up straight away then it could be that my fuel mixture is too weak when the engine is hot.

Can the fuel mixture be adjusted at all?