Can Bad fuel damper(s) cause car to struggle to start?

[Treybleed]

Hi guys, just quick question

 

My car has just started to struggle to start about 2-3 weeks ago, about 2-3 times a week it just wont turn over and after 4-5 tries it starts. Rest of the week it will start first time (i drive it every day to and from work) and on weekends.

 

I have a slight tick at the back of the engine bay behind the plenum i believe is a bad fuel damper tick .. Could this cause it to struggle to start sometimes?

 

Or is this likely a darker problem?

 

Thanks!

Edited October 31, 2016 by Treybleed

[andybp]

simple answer no.

[StevoD]

Camshaft sensor playing up ?

[Treybleed]

didn't think of that! .. i assume it would be throwing a cam sensor code if i get a reader?