1989 Toyota Corolla Starting

1989 TOYOTA COROLLA
230,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JOELTYLER10
whenever i try to start my toyota when its cold, it won't start unless i pour some gas into the carb. Why? also when it does start its very rough and it hesitates a lot throughout acceleration. i already changed the fuel pump. what should i do? any help in answering these questions would be greatly appreciated.
Jan 16, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check the bowl float, the float is not allowing enough gas into carb.
Jan 17, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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JOELTYLER10
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do i need to take off the carb to find this float? and my knowledge of cars is medium to average, is it something that i can change myself? thanks in advance for your answers
Jan 18, 2010 at 4:11 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Yes remove carb. Float bowl allows a certain amount of gas so you do not stall car. The bowl itself may be worn to the point it needs replacing.
Jan 18, 2010 at 6:57 AM
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