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Originally Posted by Impolvo
Seems like it's leaking from all of the small return lines from the injectors
Could my return line be plugged and be flooding it out ?
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Not plugged but if they are old probably leaky and can therefore allow air ingress when not running, which can partially drain the IP, which makes for hard starting. Not as common as partially drained IP from a leaky IP mainshaft seal, but a possibility. At a minimum you will want to replace the leaky hoses if only to preserve the variety of coolant hoses directly underneath the drip path. If those deteriorate and blow, the engine will quickly, catastrophically overheat.
Hard starting sticky.
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Originally Posted by Impolvo
Seems to be pressurizing coolant
Maybe bad head gasket?
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Possible. Does the radiator hose get hard soon after starting (i.e. before the engine warms up, so before the coolant should logically pressurize from heat?).