I have a 1981 Fiat Spider that since setting over this winter will not start, when I turn the key it will run for about 10-15 seconds and then die. I suspect that since I didn't put any fuel stabilizer in the system until well into winter, the fuel lines might gotten kind of gunky. I think the tank was about 1/4, and I have put in several gallons of fresh gas hoping this would help, so far it did nothing.
I have done some fairly minor work to the mechanical system since I purchased the car but I don't feel I have enough knowledge to do a major repair.
For this starting issue, I'm thinking that I might try changing the fuel filter, expecting it to be somewhere in the engine compartment. But I am reading that it is underneath by the fuel pump.
Can anyone give me a clue that if I get the car off the ground, with my limited mechanical skills, will I be able to change the filter with to many problems? Does the gas line need to be pinched off or will there not be any fuel in the lines with the car not running?
Any other help would be appreciated, I am needing to sell this vehicle and with it not running, it's very difficult.
1981 Fiat Spider - Changing the fuel filter?
1981 FIAT Spider is fuel injected and the fuel filter is under the car, right next to the fuel pump. Both the units are right next to the rear axle on the drivers side.
The fuel filter may be clogged, but you may have a different challenge. From what you described, it sounds like your cold start injector is working to keep the engine running initially and then dies. Check to make sure your injectors are working fine. The 4 injectors have 2 ground connections to the intake plenum, you may want to check that as well.
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