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I have a 1992 Dodge Spirit with the small four cylinder ...


Sent to Car Experts August 11, 2006 6:40 p.m.

I have a 1992 Dodge Spirit with the small four cylinder engine. It starts perfectly from a cold start. When I've driven for awhile and try to restart I have to hold the gas pedal to the floor to get it to start. Then it smells flooded, but starts.

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1992 Eagle Spirit 2.2

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Fuel additive
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Status: Closed   Value: $8   
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August 11, 2006 6:43 p.m. (3 minutes and 10 seconds later)
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I would check the fuel pressure regulator. It is located on the fuel rail. It is round, about a quater size and has a vaccum line going to it. If the regulator is leaking gas than it can cause this problem. Pull off the vaccum line that goes to the regulator. Be absolutly sure there is no gas in the vaccum line. If there is, the diaphram has ruptered and there is gas entering the engine that is not accounted for and the regulator will need to be replaced!
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