2001 blazer 4.3l

[kpmink]

fuel problesm I think....
150k + miles bought it with 59k...
vehicles starts runs for a while and dies....
problems started about 2 weeks ago..
some times when cold starting wont start...
other times it will.....
sometimes when starting it after going to town wont start...
sometimes no problems....
fuel pump??????
new $280, used ????. which is the better way...Don't have a lot of money right now.....

[Fractured1]

Don't be throwing your money away, you really need to test before jumping into replacing items...If money is an issue go to your local library and check to see if they have a Haynes or Chilton manual on your vehicle and look into the trouble shooting area...if you live near an Autozone they will rent you alot of the special tools needed for the testing and you get a complete refund back when you return the tools in good condition...good luck and lets us know how you are making out

[kpmink]

Originally Posted by Fractured1

Don't be throwing your money away, you really need to test before jumping into replacing items...If money is an issue go to your local library and check to see if they have a Haynes or Chilton manual on your vehicle and look into the trouble shooting area...if you live near an Autozone they will rent you alot of the special tools needed for the testing and you get a complete refund back when you return the tools in good condition...good luck and lets us know how you are making out

thnks,

i went to a service shop and my buddies told me it could be 1 of 3 things no spark (intermittently), low fuel pressure, or the ignition module.
after seeing them today the blazerr died out about 3 miles away in the checker auto store parking lot..
before restarting i pulled the no. 1 wire and determined there was spark with the help of an employee there and it fired up on 5 plugs...
as soon as i left vehilce died 1 mile away and then i made it to work...
it just dies like someone shuts off the power or key...But so far she still fires back up.....

[kpmink]

Originally Posted by Fractured1

Don't be throwing your money away, you really need to test before jumping into replacing items...If money is an issue go to your local library and check to see if they have a Haynes or Chilton manual on your vehicle and look into the trouble shooting area...if you live near an Autozone they will rent you alot of the special tools needed for the testing and you get a complete refund back when you return the tools in good condition...good luck and lets us know how you are making out

Well, lucklily it was the fuel pump.....slight hesitation at cruising speeds even at low speeds 50-60 mph. Found used pump for $97...
She runs like a champ.....