hello i have a 2.0l elegance petrol 2001 estate when the engine is cold it seems like the choke doesnt work after a couple of trys she fires up but i have to wait a minute for the engine to warm up before she will drive properly any advice or guidance would be appreciated

i have also noticed the temp gauge is never reaches 90 anymore (not long changed it one from fleabay) dont know if this has any thing to do with it

If you've fitted a Fleabay temp sensor and not a genuine one, that won't help.