2003 Oldsmobile Alero Starting problem

2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
176,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have an 2003 Alero with 176000 miles. Car ran fine yesterday. Today it won't start. The starter has plenty of power to turn it and I can hear the fuel pump running in the gas tank when I turn the key, but it just won't catch.
I tried starter fluid and it will catch until that is burned then stops. A local mechanic suggested banging on the fuel tank while turning the key in case the fuel pump is sticking - didn't help.
Any other suggestions?
Jul 7, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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