have to run starter a long time to crank engine

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adding to question posted a few min ago, I replaced the fuel pump about a year and half ago, is it supposed to hold a prime and could it be leaking down then having to reprime to provide fuel to start? also, it has just over 100k on replaced timing belt, is it possible in shut off mode it has enough play or slack to make it out just enough to be hard to start? timing must be ok running because runs fine and strong.