1982 RR Silver Spirit Hard Warm Start

Mine cranks for like 20 seconds when warm befire it sputters to life. When I first start it I always have no issues. I took it ut yesterday when it was far below zero and it started with no issues once it was warm as well. I did notice that for an hour, the engine temperature gauge never moved at all (it usually does work fine in warmer weather) Is this a problem with the temp sensor or a fuel spray adjustment issue?

Hi. I have the exact same problem with my 1982 silver spirit. My best guess so far Is that the hot start problem is due to fuel evap. Did you find a solution?

Hi Darren and Joar,
yes you are right evaporation is a problem check out your fuel accumelator in the fuel system, what happens is the accumelater holds the pressure in the system to compensate for evaporation. when the engine is cold you have no trouble, starts right away.Its a Bosch part and is around 170. euros where i am, my email is james-at-mitchell@hotmail.com if you want me direct, best of luck regards James

Darren Niles wrote:

Mine cranks for like 20 seconds when warm befire it sputters to life. When I first start it I always have no issues. I took it ut yesterday when it was far below zero and it started with no issues once it was warm as well. I did notice that for an hour, the engine temperature gauge never moved at all (it usually does work fine in warmer weather) Is this a problem with the temp sensor or a fuel spray adjustment issue?

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I have a 1984 spirit, I had the same problem. I replaced my fuel accumulator and have not had a problem since, it's a bosch part cost me around $100.00 purchasing a new one online by cross referencing the part on google. I found an exact match. The accumulator is located next to the fuel pump under the car good luck