The pump only was doing that in drive, but it does for two seconds only when in park and simply turning the key. I don't think the PCM would have any affect on fuel in the radiator right?

 

PCM won't cause fuel in the radiator. You sure that's what you smell?

Creamy gunk under the oil cap can be a headgasket, but during a cold winter that can be just condensation in the crankcase. In that case it'll go away after a long drive.

There might be other reasons for the pump to keep running without the engine running. When you turn the key to start, the starter signal causes the pump to run again. If something is feeding 12v back to the PCM pin (mimicking a starter signal) then I think the PCM will keep running the fuel pump.

 

Although I appreciate the support the fuel pump is not an issue here in my opinion. What I'm attempting to figure out at this point, is the chemical/fuel smell from the radiator and the creamy substance in the oil cap.

 

When I was able to get it running before there was a bit of steam coming from the valve cover when I had the oil cap off, not sure if that's normal. To this point I have a new: starter, fuel injectors, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, ECT, thermostat, battery, and the car won't start regularly. That being said when I do eventually get it running it will start on the first click after it is warmed up essentially.

 

Okay, so yesterday I couldn't get this car to start at all. Today I went out it started on the first click of the starter like a new car would. I then drove it around the neighborhood for 25 minutes and it was great. I cant figure out whats' going on, this doesn't make sense. I then let it cool for ten minutes or so and tried to start it again and it did but not quite as easy as it did the first time.

 

For those interested it's a head gasket. I found the leak behind the exhaust manifold. I saw small amounts of coolant dripping and removed to protective plate, and there it was plain as day Anyone near Elgin IL want to help a noob with a head gasket? Beer and snacks provided!

 

This EHS grad moved far away, a long time ago...

Head gasket's not a bad job. A full day's job on the ground. Pull the head off, take it to the machine shop, and put it back on. Check out the Common DIY sticky for the FSM. Do the timing belt/water pump at the same time.

 

Will do, thanks for all the insight it's much appreciated.

 

Got the head gasket swapped yesterday and it started right up. Runs great! Now I just have to hope she holds up Thanks for all of the help and advice.