1998 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Gas, Battery.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.
Asked on March 12, 2013
Chevrolet Astro Fuel pressure Problem
The van wont start in cold weather and sometimes has a slow start in cool weather or first start of the day, new battery, timing good, spark good, fuel pressure good, recently had new plugs wires dist cap and gear and rotor, also recently intake manifold gaskets replaced, and new igmition coil
Asked by manillaastrovanAnswer
Replied on March 12, 2013
What is the fuel pressure when this is happening?
Replied on March 20, 2013
60 before crank and 54 during crank.
Replied on March 20, 2013
That's a bit too low.. It needs a minimum of 56-57 to start in cold weather.
Replied on March 20, 2013
You sure? It has a new gas pump. i forgot to add that to the list.
Replied on March 20, 2013
Yes, I am sure. You should be seeing over 60 with no vacuum and this engine is VERY pressure sensitive.
Replied on March 21, 2013
Okay, thanks a ton, on a side note, any tips on shutting up a ticking lifter?
Replied on March 21, 2013
Put a quart of Marvel Mystery oil in it and see if it's just sticky.