car cranks forever before firing.is it timing or fuel system?

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Asked by carpman999 Jan 23, 2007 at 07:18 PM about the 1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

car cranks forever wether hot or cold,is it timing or fuel system i just dont know

tropikalpirate answered 17 years ago

Make sure the connections to your engines electrical system are good (ie. battery, starter, etc.) If they are good then I think it has to do with your fuel system. It would also be a good to replace your fuel filter, while checking out the fuel system.

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