Re: gas build up when sitting

[jtrealty@xxxx]

I would start with checking out the cold start valve and associated 
system parts for correct operation. This could involve using a 
pressure gauge for a more in depth analysis. It could also be that the 
engine is just set way too rich, what is your gas mileage? You could 
also have bad ignition wires, worn spark plugs, vacuum leaks, etc. 
Depending on how much care the car has had will determine were to 
start. If you have never done a tune-up and the car has some mileage 
on it now might be a good time. The gas smell could even be a fuel 
leak which you would only notice when the motor is running or right 
after you shut down. Typically a car could sit for months and as long 
as the battery is charged up it should start right up with maybe a 
small puff of smoke and a smell until the cat heats up.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


-- In dmcnews@xxxx, Delorean17@xxxx wrote:
> Hello List,
> When my car sits for over 4 days it becomes extremely hard to 
> start.(15-20 secs of cranking) A ton of white smoke comes out of 
the exhaust 
> when it does start and it smells like gas VERY strongly. what could 
be 
> causing unburnt gas to build up in the system when it sits? any 
ideas?
> I did not start it this entire week and now it wont even start 
at all, 
> just sputters and smells like gas. what should I do? usually I 
start it 
> every 3 days so it will start when I need it.
> 
> Thanks
> David
> #2496