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Old 12-16-2009, 04:08 PM
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cold starting problems

I got a 2001 cummins. Comp box intake exhaust. When I go to istart it,it is slow to start and dies once I get going and leaks a bit of diesel then I try again and it fires right up and runs great. I think the fuel pressure sensor is where the diesel is leaking at. any idea what's causing it to die? Thanks.
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It may be getting a whif of air leaking into fuel line when shut down. Generally a air leak allows fuel to syphon back toward tank, and slow start is result. If parking downhill eliminates issue, it is ingesting air when shut down.
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thank you... 1 more question

What do you think about the leaking fuel pressure sensor.. Could that be where the air is getting in?
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Where is it leaking diesel from?
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If something leaks out, something else can get in. I'd say that is your problem area and should be addressed first. Especially since it is a fuel leak!

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