1997 GMC Safari rolling over won,t start

1997 GMC SAFARI
22,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COOP60
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the van rolls over ,doesn,t fire, can hear a whine from the fuel pump when key is turned, should i change the fuel filter
Oct 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum. If It's been a while since a tune-up, start there. Also, use a gage and check fuel pressure. If you have the spider fuel system, the poppets are known for sticking.

With the engine cranking, do you have spark at the plugs?
Oct 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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COOP60
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what are poppets
Oct 29, 2009 at 11:18 AM
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JDL
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Poppets are on the end of the fuel line coming from injectors, spider system.
Oct 29, 2009 at 12:01 PM
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