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1996 Chevy S-10 starting

Tiny
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1996 Chevy S-10 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

i have a 1996 chevy s10. 4 cylinder. 2.2 liter. I went to start it and it wouldnt turn over. I put it in 2nd gear and pushed it down a hill. Popped the clutch and it started. It wont start by a jump start any other way. Than it happened again and someone hit the gas tank under my truck with a hammer and told me to start it. And it started. I am a single mom with little income. I am told by just kids it is a starter and cylnoid but than one told me it was my fuel pump. If I buy the starter it is over 100 dollars and they wont refund it if thats not what it is. Any advice would be appreciated. Please help.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 2:58 PM

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Tiny
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Hi, when you turn the key to crank, is there any starter noise? If it cranks good but won't start, it isn't the starter.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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It makes a noise, it wants to start. But doesnt. Noone has a fuel pump if that is what it is.I found one at a junk yard for 50.00 but its comming out of a 1995 chevy s10. Dont know if it will fit the 96. I hate being a woman.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 3:24 PM
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I looked at an online partsbook, they don't show to be the same fuel pump. I'd borrow a fuel pressure gage somewhere. Some of the national brand autostores used to loan a fuel pressure gage. You can call and ask. I'd check everything I could before pulling the pump.

I can't hear your starter from here, if it is normal cranking sound and rpms, don't think it is your starter.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 3:55 PM

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