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Old 10-09-06, 07:03 AM
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I recently purchased a 92 SC400, everything's fine except the cold start. After the initial start, it always cranks over good.... let it sit for 4+hours and then try to start it and it sounds like it just won't start, and then it finally does. What could be the possible problem/solution to this?
Old 10-09-06, 07:24 AM
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Sounds like the engine's flooding.

Try searching, might come up with something?
Old 10-09-06, 12:31 PM
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Might try a can of "BG 44k" fuel injector cleaner.

This brand has had good reviews here.
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don't think the engines flooding from sitting for 4 or more hours and then starting it.... just put an entire bottle of sea foam in gas tank so i'll post back on results of this.
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Seafoam didn't result in anything, still had a rough start after work... any ideas?
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bump...???
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Have the vehicle professionally analyzed.
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lol... If I was going to do that I wouldn't bother with the post
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