When i let the pump prime it helps but it still cranks for a while before starting

 

Even though damper is not leaking should i still replace it or should i replace filter or spark plugs before that

 

Could the damper be bad even if its not leaking?

 

is there a fuel pump check valve?, when i put key in the on position it starts after the 2nd or 3rd crank.

 

everytime i try to figure this out its like something happens with the car and doesnt want to be fixed. rear main seal leak and crankshaft seal leak. but i did end up replacing control arms due to bushings saturated in oil, smoother ride now. replaced both inner and outer tie rod as well. got an alignment it was fine for a couple of weeks. now it keeps pulling to the left and the right. i did take it back and same thing fine for 2 weeks then pulling again, like its not holding the alignment. it does it when im going around like 30-40, i wanna figure that out before putting more money into it for the starting issue. any ideas?

 

ok so re focusing on starting issue, where is the vacuum line on both fuel presser regulators going, cause the damper has no vacuum and it looks like its going to some sensor. any ideas?

 

not sure if you solved the noise or clunks/pulling issue but the whirring noise you hear might be your AT engine mounts. i know you've replaced some suspension parts but i'd think mounts could be a contribution to some clunking, possibly pulling? but not sure. if thats the case get manual mounts to replace the AT ones have been reported to damage ecm at a certain point

if you have a MT than that wouldn't apply lol

 

I did replace the mounts as well as disconnect the wires to them, it ended up being the mounts and the bearings in the struts, the struts were replaced but those weren't. but im not getting vacuum on fuel pressure damper from vacuum like, i dont htink its going to the right place. any ideas on where it goes?

 

This thread is too long and confusing. I you want help, start fresh by: a) Listing the problem(s) you have, b) List the CEL codes, if any, you are having; and c) You can also list all the parts you already replaced; also tell us whether they are OEM or after-market.

 

lol ok, so my only problem now are long crank before starting, ive replaced the regulator, starter, battery, added a ground wire, but what i noticed the other day is that i have no vacuum to the damper, the hose is just going to some sort of sensor is this right or does it belong somewhere else?

 

What/which hose? ..... I assume you are not taking about the AT breathing hose, right?
What "damper"?
What sensor?
Can you post pictures?

 

no the vacuum hose going into the fuel pressure regulator damper, it doesnt have any vacuum.

 

Is the hose going to the map sensor? check the map sensor, it has three hose connections one of which iirc goes to the fuel damper. but i dont think thats your problem though. have you cleaned your crank/cam sensors yet?

 

yea its going to a split then the map sensor, and crank and cam sensors were already replaced.