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Originally Posted by psfred
The hot starting problem is probably the accumlator leaking down. Takes a while to get the pressure back up. Could also be the pressure regulator in the engine compartment leaking down, you will need to attach a pressure gauge to determine which one it is.
The rattling is probably the water pump, figure 6 hr to replace and several hundred dollars (the belt tensioner is probably shot, too).
Peter
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Thanks to everybody who responded!
Are you saying that if I drive the car a few more miles the accumulator should get back up to pressure, assuming that's the problem?
And as for the water pump, is that a thing you wait on till it blows for good, or replace immediately for fear of permanent damage when it blows? I'm pretty sure I can handle the repairs...
Jimmy