Well, just like the title says, I'm not used to how long it takes for it to start. New spark plugs and wires (one plug had an insert on it, stripped head)

Mabey it's related to the head thing, but I dont know... It takes about 4 seconds of cranking to start. I know it doesnt sound like much time at all, but have your watch handy when you go to start it up and see how long that feels. Is that too long? Ive never had a car take this long to start before. Neonism or is there a problem looming with something?

~Nate

 

sounds to me like it could probably be your starter going bad

 

**** that sounds like fun... I was wandering if mabey there was a better way to change it then this http://www.wikihow.com/Change-the-St...ion-Dodge-Neon
I wont change it till it's dead. I hope it's not that though. Got to put a brand new batt on too...

Good stuff. Any other ideas on what it could be?
tks
~Nate

 

mine takes about three cranks before it fires when it cold.

does it only do it when its cold?

 

Yeah, only when cold.

~Nate

 

i found that one of the easiest ways to change the starter is to remove the front lower motor mount

 

think its just the lifters filling with oil?

 

Dunno, it just feels like it's turning over way too long before it starts. I paid $1850 for this thing, feel like I got ripped off... Wish I studied this forum before I bought a car on active duty...
**** happens, o well. Just working out the kinks just like any other car.

Anyone think spraying the TB with cleaner would do anything besides freeze the hell outta my hands? (thank you wisconsin...)

Still wanderin...
~Nate