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1996 Chevy Blazer 1996 Chevy Blazer will crank normally but

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET BLAZER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
The vehicle started having starting problems and eventually it just didn't start. Now it won't start unless starter fluid is sprayed in the throttle. Which leads me to believe there is something wrong with the fuel system. Recently replaced battery, plugs, cap, rotor, pvc, and fuel filter November 2008. Also, cleaned the MAF sensor that was giving me a check engine light. Check engine light also gave me a evaporative emission system purge/vent solenoid circuit condition. I don't know if these could be related. What could it be?
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Friday, May 29th, 2009 AT 3:04 AM

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Tiny
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Have the fuel pressure checked when it doesnt start. You may have a bad pump. Your pressure should be around 60-65 psi
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Friday, May 29th, 2009 AT 8:25 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help. Found 2 vacuum hoses that were cracked and falling apart upon contact. 1 was hiding between the battery and coolant reservoir and the other was dangling by the Cruise control module. The fuel pump pressure was at 53psi. The recommended was 55- 61 psi for my car. Do you think its probably going to go bad?
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009 AT 3:19 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like it. I would suggest checking and see if htere is enough fuel volume also.
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Sunday, May 31st, 2009 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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How do I check to see if there is enough fuel volume? Do you recommend a new pump or could I just get a fuel pump repair kit?
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Monday, June 1st, 2009 AT 9:14 AM
Tiny
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Where did you get the specs for the fuel pressure. Was there specs for fuel volume? I would just replace the complete fuel pump instead of rebuilding it
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Monday, June 1st, 2009 AT 11:35 AM
Tiny
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I got the specs from the haynes manual. Ended up replacing fuel pump and fuel filter. The fuel filter was placed on backwards last time it was changed. Could that have been the problem? Well the car is working fine now. Thanks for the help.
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Friday, June 12th, 2009 AT 10:59 PM

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