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Engine cranks with occasional backfiring but wont start

Tiny
TOM BARCROFT
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  • 1998 SUBARU FORESTER
  • 174,000 MILES
Originally the problem was that it would start but would stall when put in gear. I ran codes and there were none. Tonight I added dry gas and it keeps cranking but will not start.
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 AT 2:58 AM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pump pressure and check ignition timing
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 AT 3:08 AM
Tiny
TOM BARCROFT
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Thanks, I will check those out.
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 AT 3:20 AM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 AT 3:33 AM

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