92 LT1 coupe, slow starting

thanks for the advice...

I thought that since it was fuel injected you werent supposed to pump
the gas.
I think I have pressed the gas pedal while turning over the engine and
it started good though, could be the culprit.


"Also check to see if CCM is communicating with the ECM correctly"
thanks... I have no idea what you just said... I know what the ECM is
(the cars computers?)


(BenF802961) wrote in message >...
> >From: (jameson)
>
> >so... aside from walmart sucking, anyone know why my 92 starts slowly
> >most of the time, but if it sits undriven for 2 days the engine starts
> >right up in half a second?
>
> If you are having a hard time starting , press down on the gas pedal and hold
> for about 3-4 seconds and then try to start it.
> If it starts its leaky fuel injectors.
>
> If you are having a hard time starting the car after driving it for awhile and
> engine is hot, check the ignition coils. Heat soak may have affected it.
>
> Also check to see if CCM is communicating with the ECM correctly.

i think it is the last straw for me.

How about $5,000 and I'll come pick it up? )
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"jameson" > wrote in message
om...
> FYI;
> Vette busted a radiator hose last night on the way to church... had to
> leave it there all night and get it towed today. No store had the
> proper hose and I bought one hoping I could cut it for a temp fix but
> didnt work.
>
> Im not used to being strnded and having a car do crap like this. Are
> all american cars like this? My Blazer was, but even my crappy 1987
> blazer didnt have to be in the shop 3 times in one month. of the 3
> hondas Ive owned, the most work ive had to do on them was oil, rotate,
> and one clutch replacement...
>
> while this is a minor problem (and probably typical for a 12 year old
> car), i think it is the last straw for me. Id love to have this car as
> a weekend car, but not a daily driver, it makes me too nervous. Any
> takers? At least the paint looks as good as it did in 1992 on the
> showroom floor!
> Jazz Mann a.k.a. vette-owner-wanna-be-but-cant-seem-to-get-a-break
>
> (jameson) wrote in message
. com>...
> > I researched till I'm blue in the face, but I am sure I missed
> > something. But I know my virtual friends here in the vette group will
> > help me!
> >
> > My 1992 LT1 corvete coupe takes about 5 or 6 seconds every morning to
> > start...
> >
> > The engine "cranks" so I have eliminated a bad starter... Ive
> > eleiminated a bad fuelpump because it doesnt seem to lose power while
> > i accelerate and has never just "shut off" on me at a red light. I
> > have kind of eliminated a bad distributor too...
> >
> > It did this before I installed a new battery, and still does it with a
> > new one...
> >
> > It did this before new spark plugs, and still does it now with new
> > ones...
> >
> > The oddest thing on earth (well to me since I am new to vette
> > ownership) is that if I dont drive the care for like 2 days, the first
> > start is VRRROOOM! Starts right up in a split second! Just like I
> > assume it SHOULD. If I shut the engine off, and turn it on withing 2
> > minutes or less, it is pretty fast, but day to day starting is
> > sloooow.
> >
> > I once assumed "well, maybe I just need to turn the key to the 'on'
> > position and let the fuel lines fill up.. or whatever" still starts
> > slow...
> >
> > think it is a bad fuel injector?
> > anyone looking for a nice looking 92 vette? Kidding...
> > umm, kind of....
> >
> > thanks in advance! You guys are awesome!
> > Jazz Mann
> >
> > ps... to add fuel to the fire (no pun intended) I have antifreeze it
> > seems leaking in my floorboard on the passenger side... bad heater
> > core im assuming.

i think it is the last straw for me.

How about $5,000 and I'll come pick it up? )
--
Charlie Funk
Just Cruisin' Plus
800 888-0922
615 833-0922
www.justcruisinplus.com
We prefer the MasterCard card
"jameson" > wrote in message
om...
> FYI;
> Vette busted a radiator hose last night on the way to church... had to
> leave it there all night and get it towed today. No store had the
> proper hose and I bought one hoping I could cut it for a temp fix but
> didnt work.
>
> Im not used to being strnded and having a car do crap like this. Are
> all american cars like this? My Blazer was, but even my crappy 1987
> blazer didnt have to be in the shop 3 times in one month. of the 3
> hondas Ive owned, the most work ive had to do on them was oil, rotate,
> and one clutch replacement...
>
> while this is a minor problem (and probably typical for a 12 year old
> car), i think it is the last straw for me. Id love to have this car as
> a weekend car, but not a daily driver, it makes me too nervous. Any
> takers? At least the paint looks as good as it did in 1992 on the
> showroom floor!
> Jazz Mann a.k.a. vette-owner-wanna-be-but-cant-seem-to-get-a-break
>
> (jameson) wrote in message
. com>...
> > I researched till I'm blue in the face, but I am sure I missed
> > something. But I know my virtual friends here in the vette group will
> > help me!
> >
> > My 1992 LT1 corvete coupe takes about 5 or 6 seconds every morning to
> > start...
> >
> > The engine "cranks" so I have eliminated a bad starter... Ive
> > eleiminated a bad fuelpump because it doesnt seem to lose power while
> > i accelerate and has never just "shut off" on me at a red light. I
> > have kind of eliminated a bad distributor too...
> >
> > It did this before I installed a new battery, and still does it with a
> > new one...
> >
> > It did this before new spark plugs, and still does it now with new
> > ones...
> >
> > The oddest thing on earth (well to me since I am new to vette
> > ownership) is that if I dont drive the care for like 2 days, the first
> > start is VRRROOOM! Starts right up in a split second! Just like I
> > assume it SHOULD. If I shut the engine off, and turn it on withing 2
> > minutes or less, it is pretty fast, but day to day starting is
> > sloooow.
> >
> > I once assumed "well, maybe I just need to turn the key to the 'on'
> > position and let the fuel lines fill up.. or whatever" still starts
> > slow...
> >
> > think it is a bad fuel injector?
> > anyone looking for a nice looking 92 vette? Kidding...
> > umm, kind of....
> >
> > thanks in advance! You guys are awesome!
> > Jazz Mann
> >
> > ps... to add fuel to the fire (no pun intended) I have antifreeze it
> > seems leaking in my floorboard on the passenger side... bad heater
> > core im assuming.

sold...
ill include the engine and keys for an additional $5,000

"Charlie Funk" > wrote in message >...
> i think it is the last straw for me.
>
> How about $5,000 and I'll come pick it up? )
> --
> Charlie Funk
> Just Cruisin' Plus
> 800 888-0922
> 615 833-0922
> www.justcruisinplus.com
> We prefer the MasterCard card
> "jameson" > wrote in message
> om...
> > FYI;
> > Vette busted a radiator hose last night on the way to church... had to
> > leave it there all night and get it towed today. No store had the
> > proper hose and I bought one hoping I could cut it for a temp fix but
> > didnt work.
> >
> > Im not used to being strnded and having a car do crap like this. Are
> >

sold...
ill include the engine and keys for an additional $5,000

"Charlie Funk" > wrote in message >...
> i think it is the last straw for me.
>
> How about $5,000 and I'll come pick it up? )
> --
> Charlie Funk
> Just Cruisin' Plus
> 800 888-0922
> 615 833-0922
> www.justcruisinplus.com
> We prefer the MasterCard card
> "jameson" > wrote in message
> om...
> > FYI;
> > Vette busted a radiator hose last night on the way to church... had to
> > leave it there all night and get it towed today. No store had the
> > proper hose and I bought one hoping I could cut it for a temp fix but
> > didnt work.
> >
> > Im not used to being strnded and having a car do crap like this. Are
> >

> ill include the engine and keys for an additional $5,000

So it's not REALLY a big problem then. )
Just thought I'd help a brother out from under an albatross that was
weighing him down. )

Toss in the engine for $100.00, keep the key. )

Seriously, C-4 reliability is generally good. That said, even if it just
sat around, a 13 year old car probably has rubber drying out/deteriorating
issues no matter what brand it may be. You could REALLY have a problem on
your hand and own a 450SEL of the same vintage. )

--
Charlie Funk
Just Cruisin' Plus
800 888-0922
615 833-0922
www.justcruisinplus.com
We prefer the MasterCard card
"jameson" > wrote in message
om...
> sold...
> ill include the engine and keys for an additional $5,000
>
> "Charlie Funk" > wrote in message
>...
> > i think it is the last straw for me.
> >
> > How about $5,000 and I'll come pick it up? )
> > --
> > Charlie Funk
> > Just Cruisin' Plus
> > 800 888-0922
> > 615 833-0922
> > www.justcruisinplus.com
> > We prefer the MasterCard card
> > "jameson" > wrote in message
> > om...
> > > FYI;
> > > Vette busted a radiator hose last night on the way to church... had to
> > > leave it there all night and get it towed today. No store had the
> > > proper hose and I bought one hoping I could cut it for a temp fix but
> > > didnt work.
> > >
> > > Im not used to being strnded and having a car do crap like this. Are
> > >

> ill include the engine and keys for an additional $5,000

So it's not REALLY a big problem then. )
Just thought I'd help a brother out from under an albatross that was
weighing him down. )

Toss in the engine for $100.00, keep the key. )

Seriously, C-4 reliability is generally good. That said, even if it just
sat around, a 13 year old car probably has rubber drying out/deteriorating
issues no matter what brand it may be. You could REALLY have a problem on
your hand and own a 450SEL of the same vintage. )

--
Charlie Funk
Just Cruisin' Plus
800 888-0922
615 833-0922
www.justcruisinplus.com
We prefer the MasterCard card
"jameson" > wrote in message
om...
> sold...
> ill include the engine and keys for an additional $5,000
>
> "Charlie Funk" > wrote in message
>...
> > i think it is the last straw for me.
> >
> > How about $5,000 and I'll come pick it up? )
> > --
> > Charlie Funk
> > Just Cruisin' Plus
> > 800 888-0922
> > 615 833-0922
> > www.justcruisinplus.com
> > We prefer the MasterCard card
> > "jameson" > wrote in message
> > om...
> > > FYI;
> > > Vette busted a radiator hose last night on the way to church... had to
> > > leave it there all night and get it towed today. No store had the
> > > proper hose and I bought one hoping I could cut it for a temp fix but
> > > didnt work.
> > >
> > > Im not used to being strnded and having a car do crap like this. Are
> > >