K series starting problem

[nickashton]

Morning. Last night I came to start my Elise (early s2) and it refused to start. I had been out in it during the day and parked it on the drive in the afternoon. My drive has a slope to it. Last night I came to start the engine and it cranked fine but didn't ignite. I tried this twice then turned it off. On the third time of trying it fired up fine. I took it for a spin and it drove fine. I did restart the engine twice without issues.  Would I be correct in thinking that this could have been due to fuel starvation due to being left on a slope?  I haven't had this before whilst parking on the drive. Many thanks. Nick

[jonnyfox]

What was the reading prior and after you moved the car, how big is the incline? Having said that did you hear the pump prime and having said that being a narrow tank running across the car I doubt it... That said (loving my that's ) maybe like me you've just flooded the engine. 

[nickashton]

Thanks Jonny. I have heard the fuel pump every time since and all appears to be fine. The slope on my drive isn't massive and it has never happened before. I am putting it down as a one off. Thanks. Nick

[jonnyfox]

Hopefully Nick, happy driving mate.