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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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that does not sound good. it must be mechanical issue. it may get worse. time for the pros to find the issue
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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My one buddy's 02 , he has to juice the throttle 3 or 4 times before he starts his. Have you tried anything like that? try different starting procedures and see if anything changes.

beyond that, I'd take it to a shop and see what they come up with.
 

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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Pull the enricher out wether its cold or hot. Mine is the same way. As a matter of fact, I can not even run without the enricher being pulled out at least a 1/4 inch.

Good Luck!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Other than the hot starts, how's your gas mileage been with 195/50? With slip-ons and a freed up AC I like 175/43 and 1 1/4 turns on the idle jet.
 
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