Thanks for the replies.......sorry that I didn't get back sooner but working
> on the car and going to work takes up too much time. After replacing the
> plugs and wires it has been working fine for me. The only problems that I
> have found so far are...after parking it for approx. 10mins. after it has
> warmed up it takes three or four seconds to re-start (when cold starting in
> the morning it starts up immediately). I have also noted that it has a very
> fast idle until it warms up completely, then with the slow idle it does run
> a little bit rough.
>
> Thanks again
> MJ
> > My Name opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:
> >
> > > I am having trouble figuring out a problem with my daughters 95 escort
> > > (1.9L). She told me that she is sometimes having a hard time getting it
> > > to start up (usually after a day at work). She also complains about a
> > > very rough idle at traffic light stops (it is a stick). I have had the
> > > car for the weekend and every time that I started it up in the morning
> > > it starts up instantly. When I first drove it this morning, after an
> > > easy startup, I had a very rough idle until it warmed up. I went to the
> > > auto supply this morning and purchased a new set of plugs and wires.
> > > After the car was parked for about twenty minutes it had to crank over
> > > for about six seconds before starting. I then drove it around town for
> > > about one half hour and it is now running perfectly. I am going to
> > > replace the plugs and wires (even though they look good and only have
> > > 35,000 miles on the platinum plugs). Is there anything else that would
> > > be suspicious of causing these symptoms?
> >
> > Sorry... it is probably NOT the plugs and wires.
> >
> > You dont give enough info for a guess.
> >
> > But when it doesnt want to start, try pumping pedal once.
> >
> > Next time try flooring it.
> >
> > If pumping pedal helps, it's starting too lean (may be a vacuum leak) > >
> > If flooring, then it's starting too rich.
> >
> > My bet is that it will start when you floor it.. which may point to a > leaky
> > injector(s) But plug electrode should show that. BAd Fuel pressure
> > regulator can also cause intermittent "rich"
>
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