1997 Mercury Sable priming fuel system

1997 MERCURY SABLE
98,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WOODR001
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Whenever engine is off for a few hours (4+) I have to cycle (3+ times) the ignition (fuel pumps moter primes the fuel line) before engine will start. Runs and starts normal afterwards. Believe fuel lines drains back into tank when engine is off, requiring fuelline priming. No evidence exist that fuel line leaks. Suggestions???
Sep 27, 2009 at 4:37 AM
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[quote:8f8dfb0f71="woodr001"]Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Mercury Sable V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 98000 miles

Whenever engine is off for a few hours (4+) I have to cycle (3+ times) the ignition (fuel pumps moter primes the fuel line) before engine will start. Runs and starts normal afterwards. Believe fuel lines drains back into tank when engine is off, requiring fuelline priming. No evidence exist that fuel line leaks. Suggestions???[/quote:8f8dfb0f71]
Sep 27, 2009 at 4:38 AM
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