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97 chevy deisel runs then dies(no air or water in system)
Sent to Car Experts March 27 01:26 PM

97 chevy 3500 deisel runs for a bit then dies will start again after about 30 minutes then runs for a bit then dies,inline fuel pump working good, acts like losing fire to something or something is going out on it any ideas?have checked all connections and wires. all fluid levels ok. acts like something is going out but dont know where or what to ck.

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Status:  Closed   Value: $30
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March 27 2:36 PM (1 hour and 9 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
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There is a 6 wire connector on the injection pump disconnect it and see if it runs during the failed state.Also check the ground on the pump and clean as needed.If it runs with the 6 wire connector disconnected you will have to replace the injection pump.Is the check engine light on?If it is go to Autozone and get me the code numbers.

Edited by diablo666 on March 27 2005 at 2:37 PM
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March 28 5:02 PM (1 day and 2 hours later)
         
Reply to Davo/diablo666's Post: have pulled connector and did not run ,ground is fine cleaned it anyway,shows no ck eng light,i did ck all that when it first started acting up ,wut lil hair i have left is about to be pulled out ..thanks for the reply
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March 28 6:45 PM (1 hour and 42 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
  try smelling your fuel dose it smell like gas or diesel fuel?
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March 28 9:13 PM (2 hours and 28 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
 Well I will assume you know how to check for water and air leaks.To continue a diagnosis you need scan tool unless you wish to throw parts at it. How do you know the lift pump is working properly? I think you are pulling in air somewhere nothing personal.  

Edited by diablo666 on March 28 2005 at 9:20 PM
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