Hey guys. I started having this problem about three months ago, shortly before my intake manifold went the way of the dodo bird. When I go to start the car, it turns over for about three seconds before "catching" and starting up. First thing in the morning it starts fine, but all throughout the day it takes a long time to start up. Someone once mentioned it might be the flowback valve in my fuel pump, which I've replaced..about five months ago.

Any ideas?

'99 SLE w/132k

Especially the FPR if you smell gas if you have your climate control in use.

99 did have a recall on the FPR. Pull the vacume hose off the regulator and see if you smell gas.