'89 3.2 turns but won't start

[slategreyjames]

My 1989 3.2 has an issue starting and I am wondering if anyone can help.
Back in November the car developed a lumpy start problem – sounded like it was firing off only a couple of cylinders – but after a couple of minutes running it would sort itself out and be fine all day. But when i left it a week it would do the same thing. I sent it to the bodyshop over christmas and got it back a few weeks ago – started fine, but last week it did the same two cylinder start but this time gave up the ghost.
I replaced the DME relay, distributor cap and rotor arm (which could have done with being replaced anyway) but this has not helped – it tries to start on two/three cylinders with a couple of pops in between. Does anyone have any ideas? it is very frustrating especially with the lovely weather we have been having.
many thanks

[Mike Holmes]

It could be the cold start valve sticking , i know thats a common problem with 3.2 LT

Mike

[tr7v8]

When it was starting before did it smoke when it eventually started? You don't mention plug leads which could be knackered & lead a hard life on flat 6's. Cold start valve could be a problem, but ignition would be my first check as A. it's more likely & B. easier to fault find.

[slategreyjames]

The car did have a quick puff of smoke at start-up but would clear very quickly. I have ordered new ignition leads and we'll see what happens with those.
many thanks for the replies so far

[slategreyjames]

Sorted. Drove the car in today! The problem was one of the Ignition leads, most probebly the one from the coil to the distributor cap, I am not sure which as I replaced them all at the same time befroe starting the car. Thanks for all your replies. James