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1998 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Firing order, Intake manifold, Spark.
Mileage: 284,000 miles.

Asked on January 9, 2012

Replaced intake manifold gaskets and spark plugs new coolant and oil new thermostat truck well turn but won't start

Replaced intake manifold gaskets and spark plugs new coolant and oil new thermostat truck well turn but won't start back firing in to the intake manifold I have worked on this for three days now and im tired it won't start
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Replied on January 9, 2012

did you remove the the distributer?recheck you firing order.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on January 10, 2012

I did remove the disbutor and I did check the firing order I also removed the the ECM ground and did TDC on piston 1 also lined up the disbutor with num 1 and it is still not firing it's wants to but it is still back firing in to the manifold and muffler

Tiny Response from Henryfrancis
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Replied on January 11, 2012

you may have installed it on exhaust stroke.pull#1 spark plug put your finger in the hole.tap the starter until you feel compression pushing your finger.then turn the crank to tdc.then check your rotor position.it should be on the #1 wire.ty for using 2carpros

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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