Help Jag Mk2 hot engine starting problems
Am experiencing starting problems on a Jag 3.4 Mk2 auto when the engine is hot.
Car starts fine when cold and runs fine at speed but take it out on a run and park for 5 minutes or more and it won't start.
There is no ticking sound from the fuel pump so I presume that the fuel is still pressurized.
I've changed the fuel pump to a modern aftermarket electronic type, put in a new coil and new points thinking the problem was electrical but still to no avail.
Opening the bonnet and letting the engine cool for 10 minutes or so sometimes seems to do the trick (fuel vapourization perhaps?)
It also wants to cut out if it's idling in traffic for a sustained period which means having to rev the engine and slamming it into drive to keep it running, making sure not to rear end the car in front!
Depending on the car's mood it will start on what sounds like 2-3 cylinders and then suddenly,magically run normally!
The car was restored about 5 years ago and has only recently started it's tantrums.
Any suggestions or help would be greatfully appreciated as I'm becoming paranoid about taking it anywhere.
Am experiencing starting problems on a Jag 3.4 Mk2 auto when the engine is hot.
Car starts fine when cold and runs fine at speed but take it out on a run and park for 5 minutes or more and it won't start.
There is no ticking sound from the fuel pump so I presume that the fuel is still pressurized.
I've changed the fuel pump to a modern aftermarket electronic type, put in a new coil and new points thinking the problem was electrical but still to no avail.
Opening the bonnet and letting the engine cool for 10 minutes or so sometimes seems to do the trick (fuel vapourization perhaps?)
It also wants to cut out if it's idling in traffic for a sustained period which means having to rev the engine and slamming it into drive to keep it running, making sure not to rear end the car in front!
Depending on the car's mood it will start on what sounds like 2-3 cylinders and then suddenly,magically run normally!
The car was restored about 5 years ago and has only recently started it's tantrums.
Any suggestions or help would be greatfully appreciated as I'm becoming paranoid about taking it anywhere.