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1990 Chevy Beretta Starts Hard, cranks forever, Runs fine w

Tiny
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  • 1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,900 MILES
1990 Chevy Beretta, 3.1 V6, Starts hard especially as it gets colder outside. Cranks and cranks forever. Once started runs fine.
Starts okay when engine is warm.
Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 2:22 PM

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Tiny
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Have the coolant temperature sensor and fuel pressure tested-
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Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 2:25 PM
Tiny
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Had Coolant issues worked on last year. Fuel pressure seems fine as it will flood if I switch the key on off 3-4 times before I try to start it. If I do that it will NOT start, otherwise just turning the key it will eventually start after 10 seconds of cranking. Plugs? Fuel Filter?
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Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 2:35 PM
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You need to check the actual fuel pressure with a fuel presure gauge and comeback with the readings this is where we start-
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Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 4:53 PM

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