hard to start when cold

[m1chael]

hi all just wondering if any of u have ever come across the fto being hard to start when cold its like its flooded or some thing it starts after a couple of goes and when it does its really lumpy for like a seccond then revs up and is perfect then this only happens in the mornings and coming home from work. i got the car sat and was told when i got it that the plugs have been done in a garage befor i got it?
any ideas

o and how often does the timing belt want doing it has done 70'000km since the last time
thanks

[Sebastian]

1. Check battery
2. take out and clean stepper motor ( have a search and see how it's done - takes 10 mins)
3. don't take the ''they were done'' for granted , unless there is a service history or the seller can be trusted ( family ,friend, forum member )

[m1chael]

the battery is fine cause she'll swing away good tho it does looks a bit small tho
i think u maybe right about the plugs i'll pull them out at the weekend i think to check them

[Kace]

Forget the plugs until you check the Stepper. More than likely it's this.

[optical illusion]

As above. If that doesn't sort it don't worry, mine is the same in the cold. Can kangaroo a bit or feel like a turbo in the cold before it warms up too.

Timing belt needs to be done every 80,000.

[m1chael]

i will reseach what a stepper ig and how to chech it then go at it tomorrow thanks lads

[m1chael]

you dont know what back pads i need part number wise do u?

[mcgon1979]

timing belt interval is 100,000km as far I know. Would recommend doing waterpump while at it and the gas tensioner too.

[optical illusion]

you dont know what back pads i need part number wise do u?

Camskill have them or you can buy EBC whitestuffs...

[colm_mcm]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/m3b0s535p0/Mi ... Brake_Pads