Car stalls

1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
168 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WALTER BROWN
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why does my 1991 chey caprice cranks and runs for about 5 mins then stalls off?It also seems as if it doesnt want take the gas when i put it in gear.
Feb 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Possible fuel pressure, fuel pressure regulator, or ignition module.

Try some starting fluid when a no start event occurs, if engine runs a few seconds, then fuel problem, otherwise an ignition problem.
Feb 12, 2011 at 3:30 PM
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