1989 Buick Century Hard to start when engine cold

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1989 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

In the morning or when the engine is cold it is hard to start. It will start after the engine turns a dozen times which is not good for the starter. When I spray starter fluid in the intake it starts right up. After it starts and runs it runs great. When I stop and turn the motor off even for a half hour it will start right up. The engine runs no code but I replaced the oxygen sensor and temperature sensor anyway. Only after it sits long enough will it be hard to start.
I have no problem donating in the future if the service is sincere. I hope you understand.
Friday, October 30th, 2009 AT 9:59 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What I think you are experiencing is fuel pressure drop off.

The fuel system has to maintain a certain level of fuel pressure, even after the engine is off. If there is a leak or other problem, the pressure bleeds off causing the next start up to take longer because the pump needs to build so much pressure up.

Here is a how to for checking fuel pump pressure. Check it and pay attention to how quickly the pressure drops off when the key is turned off.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 AT 8:18 AM
Tiny
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I am having same problem watch oil pressure light see, if soon as it goes out the car starts
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Saturday, January 26th, 2013 AT 10:31 PM

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