so i just did the windstar swap on my wifes 2000 v6 mustang car runs awesome except when starting ...it takes some cranking to get it started .....around 3 to 5 seconds of cranking
did i miss something?
Try this. Cycle the key on/pause/off several times without cranking. Listen for the fuel pump to run each time. Does this improve starting? If so, consider fuel pressure leak down causing the difficult re-starting.
Try this. Cycle the key on/pause/off several times without cranking. Listen for the fuel pump to run each time. Does this improve starting? If so, consider fuel pressure leak down causing the difficult re-starting.
there is only one problem with your theory.....i never removed the fuel rail or anything fuel related and i drove the car into the garage and 1 hour later was done.....thats when its started this
So I guess this means you won't be doing a 30 second test to confirm one way or the other. Since you are so sure this isn't a fuel pressure issue, then this leaves:
Vacuum leak.
Black vented IAC not opening to allow starting air to enter.
Different CAM and CKP sensor correlation set up between the model years.
Different coil pack design.
Different fuel injectors between the two model years.
Lazy intake air flow during cranking. Are the IMRC held fully open?
so i just did the windstar swap on my wifes 2000 v6 mustang car runs awesome except when starting ...it takes some cranking to get it started .....around 3 to 5 seconds of cranking
did i miss something?