Won't start

UNOME95361

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CHEVROLET ASTRO

My 91 chevy astro van won't start I ran out of gas at the gas station I felt like the filter was cloged before I even ran out of gas and then I started it after I put 3 gallons in and it ran very dieing like and I kept pumping the gas peddle we went a block and a half and it died and wouldn't start again I replaced the filter and still wont start do you have any sugestions I would appreaite any sugestions you have to help fix it I am disabled and cant walk far and I don't have money for a taxi all the time and definataly cant go out of town. Thanks a lot ahead of time

Sunday, August 26th, 2007 AT 4:13 PM

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RASMATAZ

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An engine that refuses to start needs 4 ingredients that is Speed/Compression/Fuel/Ignition to fire up.

Start by check the actual fuel pressure-could be the in-tank pick-up screen or fuel pump.

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Monday, August 27th, 2007 AT 4:14 PM

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Welcome to my world TM1, I deal with it daily in front of people. Working on the forum is ten times more difficult. There are a wide variety of people that range from skilled to ones that can't check oil. Sometimes you can supply that magic bullet that solves the problem right away, but most of the time you need to play detective, technician and teacher. Ask the questions to know where to go and advise carefully as we all can go down the wrong path from time to time. But also remember to be as respectful as you can. Insulting a member surely will not get the answer you need.
Your technical presence is welcome and qualified.