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Sent to Car Experts June 08, 2005 9:56 p.m.

96 chevy Tahoe 350 engine. Will not start. Turns over but won't start. If I turn key on 2 or 3 times it will try but will shut off. After a few more times it will start, a littlebackfire then runs great. If I shut off and try to start after a few minutes sometimes it starts on first try sometimes on the second. If let sit for a couple of hours acts like what I explained first. Have tried changing the fuel filter but did not help. Car runs well once started, no miss, back fire or loss of power. I feel it maybe fuel pump losing pressure but pump is over $200 and would like your opionions before spending.

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Status: Closed Value: $5

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June 08, 2005 10:02 p.m. (6 minutes and 13 seconds later)

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Using a fuel pressure gauge is the way to confirm this. You can hook it up and tape it to the windsheild while you drive. This way you can watch it as it fails.

Tech501 -- Auto Service Technician -- 96% Positive Feedback on 740 Car Accepts
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Sent June 10, 2005 11:27 a.m. (1 day and 13 hours later)

Thank's for that info, I was hoping for other ideas to check with this problem. I will go back and click accept when I am done with this e-mail. I have a feeling though with these limited answers this web site will $5 you to death. Had recieved more info on other free web sites. But, Thanks again for replying.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on June 10 2005 at 11:28am

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