If the fuel accumulator has been replaced there are two other probable causes of the starting problem you describe. You either have a problem in the cold start circuit or a defective distributor impulse coil. "We're here to help you" DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: Gregory M Scalia <gmscalia@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2000 7:53 AM Subject: RE: [DML] (unknown) > I have this exact same problem. I have been of the guess that this is a vapor lock problem Very inconvenient and have been stranded several times. One time, road-side assistance cam and took off the air filter/intake and allowed free air intake and the car started easily. This sounds like flooding. > > Interested to here if there is a fix > > GMS > > ---------- > From: delor1@xxxx[SMTP:delor1@xxxx] > Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 10:59 PM > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] (unknown) > > > hello all! > > this is my first post for help. > > i am having problems getting the d to start after driving for a hour + > when i stop for an hour or more it will turn over but will not start. > i have tried jumping the rpm relay to send power to the fuel pump but > that > did not help > when i leave the d for more than 8 hours, it will start ? (really > rough > like it needs a tune up--just replaced the accumulator and had a tune > up 3 > mo ago) i have checked the nuts on top of the fuel pump and they > appear > ok---any suggestions thanks > > delor1@xxxx