my car wont start i need help??? :/

[s12-newbie]

Right chaps the car is now running but a bit on the rough side, i think the timing is out! i'm buying a timing gun 2moro so that can be sorted fairly easily!

trouble is it runs ok if a bit lumpy when warm but when starting from cold its rubbish it takes at least 5 minutes of cranking the engine over until it catches then it's like its missing on some cylinders then as the car warms up it smooths out but it takes at least 10-15mins of driving for it too feel normal-ish???

any ideas chaps

[s13eater]

try starting it with the water temp sensor disconnected.

[s12-newbie]

funny you should say that! it started fine previously when the water temp sensor did'nt work & was'nt connected! now i've fixed it i'm having starting woes! whys that?

i'm going to do the self diagnostic on it 2moro

[s13eater]

water temp sensor makes it richer on cold start.

[s12-newbie]

i'll give that a go! it was runnig quite good before the boost pip broke, then i fixed that & the temp sender, gave it a proper service of all service items & fluids & now have starting troubles, i gotta crack this & go for a spin with a full tank of fuel

i want to start fitting my new components intercooler/boost controller (new-one) 255ltr pump & a few other bits & give it a good velet inside & out!

dear me!

[s12-newbie]

it seems to me that the choke/cold start is'nt working, what operates this & what do i do to correct it???????

where can i get a new temp sensor?????

i tried taking thetemp sensor off & its made no differance to starting the car?????????

[irish s12]

the choke on my car has never worked and i've never had any starting problems.you might have a vacuum leak.