Recent extended engine cranking before start

Tiny
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  • 2004 GMC YUKON
  • 6.0L
  • V8
  • AWD
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  • 125,000 MILES
Vehicle runs great. Two weeks ago, the water pump dumped the radiator but while the vehicle just happened to be in a parking lot, so when the coolant hit the belts and sprayed onto the exh manifolds, steam came out form under the hood, and my wife stopped the engine. We had it flat bedded to our Goodyear service center where the replaced the water pump, both serpentine belts, changed the oil, transmission fluid and rear brake pads (not all related to the water pump issue. But these other items needed some attention anyway).

Just recently, the engine will crank for up to 5 - 6 seconds before starting. This has never been an issue in the past. Obviously wont point the finger at Goodyear ( I used to rebuild engines for other people) so issues like this only serve to sever your relationship with decent mechanics if you try to fault them.

So I'm curious. Am I headed towards a no-start situation with a (declining) sensor (i.E. Crankshaft position), or it is possible coolant spray damaged the O2 sensor? Anything else I should take a look at under the hood? Or is it possible that we just happen to have declining health in the fuel delivery system?

Thanks for your response! B. Wheeler - Tampa, FL
Saturday, September 6th, 2014 AT 7:16 AM

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Tiny
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The crank sensor is on rh side by the starter so it may have got water on it or intrusion to it cranking 5-6 seconds is nothing to be concerned about. You might try turning key on let it sit for the 5 seconds then see if it still cranks that long. If it does try changing the fuel filter as it probably never has been. Then clean throttle plate and iac valve with choke cleaner in throttle body as a long crank can be anything. See if it straightens out. I kind of doubt it's an O2 sensor as there are 4 on your vehicle.
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Saturday, September 6th, 2014 AT 9:36 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your quick response. I checked back through the maintenance records and don't see a fuel filter change. So I'll give that one a try. Very much appreciated.
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Saturday, September 6th, 2014 AT 10:13 AM
Tiny
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And I also see that you own the final year of one of the great sports cars of all time. I owned 23 B, BGT & Midgets at one time or another. Kudos to you Sir!
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Saturday, September 6th, 2014 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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Mg's aren't fast but they sure as hell are fun to drive! I've had one for 22 yrs. First a 78 now this one but it really needs a paint job lol. I call her my 50/50 car- 50 foot away and 50mph she doesn't look to bad lol.
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Saturday, September 6th, 2014 AT 1:35 PM

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