Starting question

[ldortiz]

I have an 86 carrera 3.2. I haven't started it in about two weeks so today I went to take it out it was turning but didn't start. I tried it a second time and it started. I drove it for about 45 minutes stopped twice and it started on first try but turning longer before starting. Same thing happened tonight. It turned wouldn't start up then I tried it again and it started. Any thoughts? Also. anyone know where I can pick up an owner's manual for the 86 Carerra? I think my mechanic has mine, I'll check with him tomorrow..

Thanks,

Leo

[DRACO A5OG]

Try swapping out the DME relay, you should have a spare anyways.

Then check the CHTS OHMs

[enjefriy]

Strange Indeed.
Coincidently, i had to get towed back just last night actually.
Rain had got to my distributor and i also got this sort of symtoms.
Put in WD40, car started right up again.
Stalled and refused to restart, so WD40 again.
This went for a couple of times, until it so happen that tow truck was sending another car to a nearby workshop, so I decided to get him to send me & the car home.

So had to get me air compressor to throughly dry it up.

[ldortiz]

Thanks gents,

This morning it started right up immediately, very strange. I also found my manual or I should say my wife wound it! I think that perhaps I'm not driving it enough, only 1100 miles since Nov 1st but it does hybernate during our Kansas winters.

Thanks again,

Leo

[kidrock]

Leo,

You may have gotten lucky, but I believe the problem may return again. If you don't have a spare DME relay, you should get one...very cheap insurance.