1995 Buick Riviera Engine runs only with Starter Fluid

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1995 Buick Riviera 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Engine runs only with Starter Fluid
Car has been setting for 2 months unused.
I've installed a new fuel filter.
I've added fresh gasoline.
Monday, May 24th, 2010 AT 1:35 PM

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Tiny
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Do you hear the fuel pump come on when you turn key to run if so do a fuel pressure check and also check if the injectors are pulsing-

If not check the fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay.
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Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 AT 2:53 AM
Tiny
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1) How do I know if the injectors are pulsing on a 1995 Buick Reviera?

2) Where is its' fuel pump? In the fuel tank? Or elsewhere?

3) No blown fuses. Relay is ok. Fresh fuel. No pressure check yet on fuel.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 5:35 PM
Tiny
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Q1-The injectors should be clicking and spraying fuel in a cone shape pattern when the engine is cranking over.

Q2-It's in the fuel tank.

Q3-Do a fuel pressure check to rule out the fuel pump.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 10:56 PM

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