Why does my engine start and then shut off right away?

1986 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
165,000 MILES
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PITSTOPBOWTIE
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This only happens occasionally. Sometimes engine starts and runs fine. Sometimes engine starts and then will die while driving. Sometimes engine starts and then shuts off right away.
Oct 11, 2011 at 2:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would recommend checking for a few things. First, if it dies at idle, check for simple vacuum leaks. If it does it at highway speeds, check the fuel pump pressure. Actually, the fuel pump pressure could affect the stalling at start up too.
Oct 11, 2011 at 2:50 AM
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PITSTOPBOWTIE
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Thanks, I will check this out right away.
Oct 11, 2011 at 3:22 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know if you find anything.

Joe
Oct 11, 2011 at 3:30 AM
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