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Tiny
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I have a 1999 Astro Van AWD 4.3 motor. 113,000 miles on it. Lately on cold start ups it's hard to start. After cranking the motor a couple of times, it almost starts, stalls, goes through that a couple of times and starts. As soon as the accelerator is pressed it starts to stall. After it warms up a little it idles fine. It has sat for a couple of months with little use. The exhaust seems to smell rich. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 AT 6:30 PM

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Tiny
POET042005
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Have your fuel pressure tested for proper specs. Sounds like the there is restrictions in the fuel system.

Its hard two pin-point exactly were the problem is because when its fuel related it can be a number of things but the pressure test is a start. This will confirm if it is a fuel issue.

Keep me posted, Im sure will get it together.

Richard

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Friday, September 28th, 2007 AT 11:33 AM
Tiny
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I had problems with those brands as well I never recommend Bosch. I like autolite. Good point Ken
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Saturday, September 29th, 2007 AT 9:21 AM

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