Bruno, I've noticed a very similar tendency with my 99 and have even asked
the question here w/o much response IIRC. I've been concerned that this
could be the early stages of a fuel pump problem. Mine hasn't gotten much
worse in the (relatively) colder weather so, I'm not sure. Maybe someone
will chime in with something useful this time.

Chris
99BBB

"Bruno" > wrote in message
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>I find that when starting my 1999 NB 1.8 it takes about a second before the
>engine fires up. Or to put in different words it takes just slightly long
>enough for me to notice and think "Huh!".
>
> This seems to be regardless of ambient temperatures and only if the car
> has been out running within the hour or so it fires up straight away.
>
> Voltage on the battery is fine and I can hear the starter turning at what
> I think is normal speed so my guess is that fuel supply is the issue. When
> I had the car at is' first major service (60K miles) in the summer the
> mechanic reported the issue was a family trademark but still it bugs me a
> little.
>
> I run the 95 RON gas around on the car and fuel quality is generally of
> high standards so that should be fine.
>
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Kind regards
> Bruno