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1988 Chevrolet Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Sensor.
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Asked on January 8, 2007

88 truck not starting after a few days

1988 chevy truck 5.0 truck will not start after sitting a few days . I have replaced feul filter , pump, regulator,plugs, wiresand checked for codes on ecu. will start with a shot of starting fluid and run fine. truck will start every day if cranked but if it sits 2 or more days it needs starting fluid to get it running any help greatly appreatiated

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Replied on January 8, 2007

dont know much but ive heard that starting fluid can freez up your engine. try checking the map sensor, i had a GM that had the sam problem. maybe fuel relay?

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