1994 Oldsmobile Delta 88 car won't start after sitting for

1994 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
62,000 MILES • V12 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM MULHEARN
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I drive 38 miles each way to work, car starts ok (some hesitation stome times) but it gets me to work and back OK, no acceleration problems. Problem: after sitting for about 20 min, it wont start, acts like it is not getting fuel, some popping and backfire. After sitting for about 45 min, starts fine.

7/2/09: Turned out to be the fuel pump. My guess (not verified yet) is that either the filter in the tank was clogging up or the pump was wearing out and it finally gave out. Anyway, tonight I will pick it up and find out.

???
Dec 16, 2008 at 9:59 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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first guess is that the coil, or ignition module is starting to fail.

and when it reaches its max temp from "hot soaking" for the 20 minutes is when it breaks down.
Dec 16, 2008 at 8:53 PM
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