wb fetiva starting problems

[Leigh]

had radiator blow- replaced the radiator/head gasket/water pump - started car and ran fine- next time tried to ran rough as - started once since very rough as though getting too much fuel- have checked timing marks
/spark and still cannot get it to kick.

any advice would be appreciated

[eurotiva]

Welcome to the site! Lots of good info, and people in here.


I would check the fuel pressure regulator. If the diaphragm goes bad, it can cause a no start/ too much fuel issue.

The easiest way to check it is pull the vacuum line off and smell for gas. You can also try to start it with the vacuum line off, and if ANY fuel comes out, then the rubber diaphragm is bad.

Another member and I were talking about how expensive they are for as simple as they are.

Test yours if you get a chance, and if it's bad I'll gladly send you one free .


Others might have some thoughts besides that, that i'm forgetting

[shadetree]

Welcome !! What year is the car ? How long did it run one the first start ? I'm thinking vaf is unplugged or loose bad connection . But that would only be for FI cars .

[WmWatt]

Mor info please. If it's carbruetted sounds like one of the many vacuum hoses may have been knocked loose. Happens to me sometimes when working in engine compartment.

[Leigh]

Thank you will test on the weekend -

[Leigh]

1995 wb - will check all thanking you

[Leigh]

non carbrutted - but will check thank you