2002 Toyota Pickup Why?

Tiny
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I have a 02 Toyota Tacoma Double cab. I brought the truck 4 years ago from the huricane karina in louisanna, the truck was flooded complete, I changed the piston ring, and cleaning the heads. And started then one day I didn't want to start and it took a while for it to start, when its hot it starts right alway but when cold it does not start what is it please help
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:01 PM

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Tiny
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You need to test it when the problem is happening. Fuel pressure should be checked and spark should be checked for a start. Something is going to be out of spec and give a clue.

There may be a case of a coolant temp sensor that is giving bad data to the PCM causing too rich of a condition.

Checking for codes in the history may be helpful.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008 AT 6:07 PM

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