Hard to start & no power

[W00dy]

Today when I went to leave for work my 94 metro didn't want to start.
After trying 3 or 4 times it started ran rough for 10 to 15 seconds and died.
I restarted it and it seamed ok until tried to leave for work it would stall out & had no power so I left it parked.
When I got home from work I tried it again after I got it started the idle was somewhat low for about 10 seconds then normal for 10 seconds it did this for a few minutes then it ran ok for 3 to 4 minuets so I was able to put the car back in my driveway

I checked the timing and looked for vacuum leaks I also looked at the fuel Injector and I couldn't tell if that was ok or not it looked kind of drippy to me.

I replaced the fuel tank, pump, strainer & filter about a month ago so I think the pump & filter should be good.

Does anyone know what the problem might be?

(1.0L, 5SPD)

Thanks,
W00dy

[Johnny Mullet]

You did not mention whether you checked spark or not. I would check the plugs and remove the distributor cap and inspect the rotor. While the cap is off, crank it over and see if it's turning.

[W00dy]

Ok it's got spark the rotor turns when I crank it over.

I replaced the distributor cap, rotor, plugs & wires.

I checked the fuel pressure and I'm 7 to 10 psi with the engine running or not so
I think I will remove the tank and recheck.


Thanks,
W00dy

[91Caprice9c1]

No. First block off the return line with a pair of locking pliers and recheck. This may isolate a bad fuel pressure regulator. If pressure stays low, it may be a restriction in the feed line or filter, or a bad fuel pump.

-MechanicMatt