Another hard (luck) start story
Has anyone solved the hard start when hot problem yet?
My problem is much like many others I have read on this forum. My 2002 Duramax with 175,000 miles will start when it is cold, it will start if it sits for several hours, but if I try to start after 10 mnts or so and it is hot it will either take quite a bit of cranking or not start at all. If it does not start then it does not matter how long I wait it just cranks without doing anything. I had to use a small shot of ether to get it started this last time it happened. what is wrong?, do I have a injector leaking down and loosing prime? or could it be something else? I have had the fuel filter housing replaced already. If that was the problem it seems like the longer the truck sits the worse it would be not better. Any ideas?
My batteries are good, I even had a jump on them to make sure. the fuel filter has been changed and everything appears to be sealing. again if it was a leak problem between the tank and injector pump wouldn't it be worse the longer it sat not better?
I have been dealing with this for a while now and just want to get this truck working reliably again. Is it better to take the truck to a diesel only shop or the dealer? I live near Phoenix, AZ
Thank You.
Ernie
do I need to have balance test done?
I am getting ready to tackle this project, should I get a balance test done to make sure it is injectors and which ones? What is the typical charge for this? What happens if they cannot get the truck running can they still check? It still starts when cold, most of the time.
thanks
thanks for the two cents! I can always use a little extra.
Willy, thanks for your 2 cents, it really helps to know what others have done. I don't want to replace all 8 unless I need to but knowing that it is worth it in the long run makes it a little easier to spend the extra money to get it right. I don't know how long I will keep this truck but I don't want to pass a problem on to someone else. thanks again.
looking for replacement fuel lines
Anyone know where I can get OEM replacement fuel lines or?? for a 2002 HD Duamax?
thanks