Thread: A Classic starting problem

I would have thought as it fires up on the second turn - the delay is because of lack of fuel getting to the spot on the first turn.

Couldn't be electrical as it would cause problems at other times

Just a thought

Ladas

Or I guess it could be too much fuel on the first kick - you can test for this - on a cold start ask somebody to start the engine for you and you stand near the exhaust exit - if you smell petrol that could be it. If you don't refer to my first suggestion.

though it may have been the fuel thing so i've been turning the ignition and waiting till the fuel pump gets someup to the engine, has'nt made any difference

Well you can always check if the fuel is getting through.

Crank the engine first time, then take out a spark plug and see if it's wet or can smell petrol on it. If not is the pump up to spec.?

I am sure the are carb adjustments that can be done to overcome this - if in fact it is the case.

Sorry is it a carby model or is it the MFI ?

I've noticed the same happens with nearly every V8 injected Land Rover I've driven.
Whether brand new off the truck or 100000km old, they all do the same. My 300000km RR does it too.

They'll turn over a few times on the fit hit of the starter before firing but if you stop the starter before the motor fires then try again, it will fire almost instantly.

I've always suspected it's fuel pressure related but, as far as I know, not a single customer at work has ever mentioned it as a problem. Maybe they just crank it until it starts.

Got it in one Scott, 'spose i just live with it, thing is i got into a mates 290,000 km Disco last night and fired up instantly, just got me thinking...

Hope this isn't a hijack; my MY97 V8i does it too now. Since new (to me, 8 months) it fired before I could let go of the key but lately it'll crank 4-5 secs without attempting to fire. Have new leads and have just bought Lucas button & cap (ouch). Will advise if there's an improvement when fitted.

Marky