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88' pickup won't start?


toyo03
05-07-2005, 02:40 AM
I've got an 88' Toyota pickup with the 3.0liter V6 that won't start and need some input? I checked spark and there is lot's of it, checked fuel and pressure is good, what more can I check? Just before it died on me it started right up with no problems, but after moving it ten feet or so it just died out and wouldn't start up again? I feel I'm at my wits end, can anyone help me here? Thanks.

KimMG
05-08-2005, 01:04 AM
are you getting fuel?

corbinwaterski
05-08-2005, 11:03 AM
Air filter clogged or dirty? Try removing it and see if it starts.

toyo03
05-08-2005, 04:00 PM
Yup, tons of it too. I even sprayed some starter fuel in the intake and cranked it over but it still won't start even with that. It just doesn't make sense?

KimMG
05-08-2005, 10:38 PM
are the valves adjusted properly? Have you taken any compression readings? Timing chain or belt?

toyo03
05-09-2005, 12:07 AM
I am dreading to check but I will have to check the TB and go from there?

toyo03
05-11-2005, 04:06 AM
Hey peepo's, thanks for your recommendations and help, it turned out that t-belt slipped a couple of notches which caused the hard starting. I realigned the belt and now it runs as it should. Thanks again, toyo03

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