[raffiican]

Originally Posted by elmo1945

I have a 1990 Pontiac 6000, 3.1. After sitting for a few weeks, I went to start it. It started immediately as it always did, but then stalled immediately and then no matter how long I cranked, it wouldn't even sputter. After sitting for an hour or two it will do the same thing. Start then stall.I beleive It is a fuel problem of some sort, because if I squirt starting fluid in the air intake while someone hits the starter, it starts right up, then stalls as soon as I stop spraying. I've worked on cars for years but nothing newer than the 80's. If it has fuel injection and a computer, I'm lost. It's an old junker, but 4 wheel drive so I would like to save it if I can get out cheap. I'm guessing fuel pump, but don't want to spend the money if that isn't it.
Thanks for your help.

Can you hear the fuel pump run for 2 seconds when you turn the key to the on position (without cranking the engine)? You may need a second person to listen near the tank while you turn on the key, and keep in mind that once you try it, you will have to turn the key off again for at least 10 seconds before you can try again.