I'm in the DFW area too. In the extreme heat, I just pull the
choke when I start it after sitting less than 30 minutes, and tap, tap, tap
the gas pedal and the engine will smooth out rapidly in less than 20
seconds. No need to push start.
----- Original Message -----
From: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
To: "MG-T" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 9:04 PM
Subject: [Mg-t] trouble starting
> greetings from Dallas, where on a good evening the temperature drops to
> almost
> 80.
>
> we were out in the car, about twilight. almost an hour later weather.com
> says
> the ambient temperature is 90
>
> we drove the car for about 10 - 15 minutes, then parked for about 10 - 15
> minutes. it would not start, although it seemed to catch for maybe one
> cycle
> or less.
>
> fortunately, we were parked on a hill, and I was able to push start it.
> it
> was very jerky for about 20 seconds, then ran just fine for the 15 minute
> drive home.
>
> vapor lock?
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