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Old 12-09-2007, 11:59 AM
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Re: 95caprice starting problem

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Originally Posted by MWILKY
i have 95 caprice classic that is hard starting. when starting the engine spins for a lenghty time before eventually starting. upon starting very erratic idle for a few seconds. i have replaced battery, fuel filter, fuel pump, and tested for spark at coil. once the car is running there are no problems. excellent fuel mileage and very responsive. if the car is turned off and restarted immediately the car starts no problems. after 10 minutes or so restart is hard again. the outside temperature seems to have no effect. any help you guys can give is greatly appreciated.

get fuel pressure gauge check for 41-47 psi vehicle running. shutdown engine and see if pressure drops more than 5psi max. after 5 min. if it does fuel rail regulator,fuel lines, defective fuel pump.......

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