Two Problems

[Echo86]

Hi All, it's been a cold winter here in Canada, but the car only recently did not start on the first try. Now I have to delay a few seconds before trying again. Usually it starts on the second try. I can tell the temperature makes it worse. I replaced the plugs and air filter in December. That is it. I checked the ground on the battery. It is secure. That's problem 1. Problem two is the power since repairing the exhaust. It had separated at the muffler flange. I plug welded the pipe together, it wasn't the greatest job and some wire may have gotten stuck in the pipe. The muffler makes a soft whooshing sound when the throttle is release during gear changes. I will do a proper repair with a new piece of pipe later. At least the rattling sound of the exhaust knocking about is gone. Cheers