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Engine is not running? Starter is working

Tiny
C. MORRIS
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Truck will not start after checking plugs. Also the truck is using a lot of oil.?
Sunday, February 1st, 2009 AT 4:38 PM

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Tiny
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Are you sure you have the plug wires replaced in the correct order? When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

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Monday, February 2nd, 2009 AT 12:39 PM
Tiny
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Yes. The plug wires were on the correct plugs. The truck started fine the next day without me touching anything.
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 6:08 PM
Tiny
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That is good news. You said after the tune up it wouldn't start, so the only thing I could think of is wires. Regardless, I'm glad it's running.

Let us know if you have any questions in the future.

Joe
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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 AT 6:20 PM

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