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1999 Chevrolet Astro stalls after driving 5 blocks

Tiny
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I replaced the fuel filter and put a hole in front of the catalytic converter. My van started and drove 5 blocks, then stalled at a red light and never restarted. I had to tow it home. It had 25 lbs. Of fuel pressure and 1/4 tank of gas. I have spark from the coil. I feel it is a fuel delivery problem. The engine didn't run long enough to get "hot". What do I do next? I'm low on cash and could use the van next week.

thanks,
Mike Farrell
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Sunday, June 9th, 2013 AT 6:24 PM

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Tiny
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You will have to see if you have fuel pressure at the fuel rail, how did you get a hole in the cat?
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Sunday, June 9th, 2013 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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25 lbs. Of fuel pressure at the schraeder valve on the fuel rail. I put a hole in the cat to make sure I had enough exhaust flow. I need to replace it anyway. Checked fuel pressure again. It's 0 now. I must need a new Fuel pump.
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
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If no fuel pressure check that you have power at the pump first.
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Friday, June 28th, 2013 AT 3:33 PM

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