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Hi, I have an RB25DET in a 180sx and it used to start on first or second turn, the car then sat around for about 6 months and ive only recently got around to finishing off the project, now it dosnt start for 5-6 turns and really struggles to get going, once she's going shes fine.. smells a bit rich though, so far ive cleaned the AFM, changed spark plugs and fuel pump, has anyone had this before and if so what was the cause.. any ideas?

oh and i think it might be fuel related or caused by lack of fuel as i found the plug going to the fuel pump was damaged and obviously tryed to start it several times with no luck.. would this of caused a blown gasket or somthing??.. guess ill have to check compression.. help?

thanks,

Gareth

Edited by nismad

NEW BATTERY.

My mates GT-R sat in my shed for about 6 months and his battery wouldnt hold charge and struggled to start.

My battery died and it struggled to start, then after it started it would make the sound like when you turn the key while its runnin, the horrible grinding sound. Got a new battery and went perfect, started first go, no horrid noises.

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