1990 trofeo "hard start"

My 1990 trofeo has a hard start problem, seems to crank a long time and then stumbles into a run, also smells heavy of gas. seems to be when hot or cold but worse when warm. I did check the fuel pressure it seem good and maintains pressure when shut off. anybody have any ideas please?

I have the exact same problem. The occurence of this problem with my car is really random. When I press the gas (normally), it's as if the engine hesitates for about 1 or 2 seconds, and then stumbles into a run.

I also have another problem with my 1990 Trofeo:
When i start the engine and leave it idle for about 2 or 3 minutes, the engine struggles and the odometer goes up and down. Its as if the engine is reving rapidly and shortly. And if I put it in drive, shortly after pressing on the gas, the car stalls... The transmission is automatic...why does it stall?

c14, did you recently disconnect the battery?

Nope. On the other hand, I did recently have it boosted when it died.

c14, did you recently disconnect the battery?


what does disonnecting the battery have to do with anything. SERIOUSLY the battery died in the 86 toronada and that dont start ??