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1991 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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POLOCKUSER
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1991 Firebird will crank but won't start
Jan 23, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Start with the basics, and work your way up, Last tune up was? Wires plugs ALL filters? If all that is ok, check for a stuck EGR, then test fuel pump pressure, If it won't restart, determine what's missing, the engine needs three things to run, Spark at all plugs, gas to all cylinders, and compression in all cylinders, tho an engine may run lacking one in one cylinder, it won't run very well!
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If you smell gas, check your oil level too, gas can be washing the cylider walls and filling up the crankcase...not good, this can and will damage the engine!
Jan 23, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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