Hey, my car takes a few seconds (2-3) to start up recently, it cranks very strong, as it has a new battery. I checked the plugs, and they check out good. so it seems the issue is fuel. I also cleaned the TB/ plenum, though it was clean already. I'm thinking my fuel pump is on its way out? no CEL, just a hard time getting things to fire up. It almost sounds like I'm driving an old school v8...but I'm not soo. I also checked the crank position and passenger side cam position sensor, there were some shavings on the crank position sensor which I thought fixed the problem for a few start ups, but it came back. What else should I check before going out and buying a fuel pressure gauge?

 

No ideas guys? Still no CEL, I'm waiting for it to not start at all one day.

 

Could be as simple as a fuel filter. Sadly there is no easy way to tell, how many miles are on your car?

 

126k miles. I tried to test fuel pressure today but the quick connects weren't compatible with the kit I got.

 

If youve never done it, i would give it a shot.

 

Currently getting it done now. I have a friend at porter and Chester who's taking a look. I forgot my damn boots so I'm sitting outside nervously with a bunch of students drooling over my engine bay lol.

 

it was the fuel pump, I installed a walbro 255 lph in about an hour, its running great!