Vauxhall Meriva spluttering when starting

Car: Vauxhall Meriva
Variant: 1.4 petrol twinport
Model Year: 2006
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
Had the timing chain changed new water pump head gasket head skimmed now got a problem starting it coughs and splutters once going runs fine idles fine turn it off it starts fine it only happens when its been standing over night or a long time any suggestion s
Posted: Oct 18, 2021 (3 years ago)
Try changing the engine coolant temp sensor , lets ECU know fuel requirements etc.
Posted Oct 18, 2021 (3 years ago)

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