sluggish starting

[SCOOTA44]

I have had trouble with starting, it initially starts like its on 3 cylinders for about 10 seconds then runs fine. occasionly it does it at operating temp as well. I have recently replaced the plugs and its been the same from changing over the airbox to the SRI???? any clues??

[450HP/tonne]

VVTi controller on one bank not being at the correct alignment? Are you out of warranty?

[SCOOTA44]

VVTi controller on one bank not being at the correct alignment? Are you out of warranty?

Thats quite interesting,it makes a horrible rattling racket when it first starts up, maybe its one of those. I know the mech removed the rear left one when changing plugs. I did notice it had a bit of sludge in it. Maybe take them all out and clean them.

[450HP/tonne]

That would be a quick check, but I was talking about an internal part; the first or fourth items in the parts list here.

[SCOOTA44]

That would be a quick check, but I was talking about an internal part; the first or fourth items in the parts list here.

Thanks for that, will get it checked out next service, expensive parts to replace, dont want to bust any.

[SCOOTA44]

I will be making a start on it by replacing the overdue fuel filter, see if that improves it.

[SCOOTA44]

I will be making a start on it by replacing the overdue fuel filter, see if that improves it.

Good news it seemed to be the fuel filter, its starting a lot easier !

[Adamsy]

Thats good news Scott, good news! how much for the filter?.

[SCOOTA44]

Thats good news Scott, good news! how much for the filter?.

The filter cost $50.88 .