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Old 05-14-2005, 06:27 AM
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89 Starting Problems

My 89 Firebird has problems starting. When I turn it over it will just turn and turn until around 20 lbs of pressure on the oil gauge before the fuel pump kicks in. Then sometimes it takes 3 or 4 tries before the pump kicks in. I have replaced the fuel pump and screen, the oil pressure sensor, the oil check valve, various other sensors, and even the starter, alternator, battery and the distributor. I have had my keys checked and the VATS disabled with no avail. It still has the same problem. What should I do next? Now we are discussing replacing the distributor with an HEI vacuum advance and the intake manifold so we can put on a regular 4bbl carb and hot wiring the fuel pump. Would this be the best plan of action?
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