Starting Is Wierd

[MP_R33]

Hey all, i have an R33 GTS-T and recently it has been starting quite wierd, ususally i turn the key give it the sufficient amount of cranks and presto shes going.

As of recently i will start her up i need to hold they key cranking for a bit longer to get it going. If i let go at the amount of cranks i would usually let go at it feels like its going to stall or does..

-Car is stock no recent mods put on.

-Recently changed the battery and checked the alternator, i thought the battery was what was causing it originally but it seems not to be the case.

Does anyone have a clue as to what it might be as im puzzled??

[RBwhatever]

Oil? what oil are you using? When was your last change?

That's just partly my experience with my old N13 i used to have. A better oil helped it to start easier

[MP_R33]

Had a major service done about 700kms ago, quality motul oil was used?

[RBwhatever]

won't be that then, unless the viscosity was a bit on the thick side

Edited October 12, 2008 by KeyMaker

[axe s]

timing isn't right.... check that it is set to 15 degrees or take it to the work shop that did the service...

[MP_R33]

timing isn't right.... check that it is set to 15 degrees or take it to the work shop that did the service...

bit of a noob mate lol, how would i check if its at 15 degress?

Also could it be the starter motor on its way out?

Edited October 12, 2008 by MP_R33

[axe s]

you need to use a timing light... it fires a light every time the No.1 cylinder fires, you aim it at the harmonic balancer. The balancer has markings of 5 degrees on it and there is a mark on the lower timing belt cover.

best to get your mechanic to check it...

[MP_R33]

you need to use a timing light... it fires a light every time the No.1 cylinder fires, you aim it at the harmonic balancer. The balancer has markings of 5 degrees on it and there is a mark on the lower timing belt cover.

best to get your mechanic to check it...

Ok awesome. really appreciate ur help

Just a scenario, lets say it is the timing belt thats off, is it really doing any damage to the car or is it just making it harder to start?

[Bliksem]

How old are the sparkplugs?

[MP_R33]

Car got a major service done 700kms ago (including plugs)

[axe s]

yeh it won't run as good as it should be running...

less economical etc...

[GTR-N1]

As axe_s is suggesting, your starting probs all point towards what happened at the last service whether it be

timing, or something else.

[MP_R33]

Is its the plugs or timing etc is it doing much damage leaving it as i dont have much time to get it done this week or next?

[axe s]

should be right... it won't be out by much....

It should only be a 10 minute job... just ring your mechanic and tell him whats happening, they probably won't even charge you for it... depending on the machanic

[mad082]

could be the fuel pump is a bit dicky and not priming properly.

could be the IAC or AAC valve playing up.

also check all the coil pack plugs.

[MP_R33]

At the moment i dont have time or noney to get it looked at, is it doing much damage using it as it is if the timing is off coz the last thing i want to do is damage my car?