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TVR hot start issues

Our 1997 TVR Chimera wont start immediately after stopping when hot (i.e stopping for petrol!!!) It will eventually but only after cooling down. Is that normal?

Asked on 12 April 2011 by billydebond

Answered by Honest John
Fuel evaporation problem because the fuel system gets too hot.

HJ
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