start up problem

Ogre

New member
For the past few days after the van has been sitting off all night, upon start up, starts at first key, but it seems like it is stumbling. I know that the number 2 glow plus is out but would that cause the hard start? Today after letting the engine warm up to about 140 took off to go down the road, coming out of the parking lot it hesitated and then blew out a puff of white smoke, then it was fine. All of the fluids check out ok, dont notice any external leaking from the injectors, anybody else ever have this problem before?
 

mackconsult

New member
Sounds like you had a clogged injector or something that cleared itself out.

For the past few days after the van has been sitting off all night, upon start up, starts at first key, but it seems like it is stumbling. I know that the number 2 glow plus is out but would that cause the hard start? Today after letting the engine warm up to about 140 took off to go down the road, coming out of the parking lot it hesitated and then blew out a puff of white smoke, then it was fine. All of the fluids check out ok, dont notice any external leaking from the injectors, anybody else ever have this problem before?
 

220629

Well-known member
A bit more info would help people contribute.

Model year.
Miles.
Temperature when started.
Fuel additives used or not.
Daily driver/occasional RV.
Older fuel that may not be winter blend... if the ambient temp is low.

Some of those things and many others can affect performance and possible diagnosis. Hope this does some good. AP/vic
 

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