1997 Chevy Suburban performance issue (hesitation)

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1997 Chevy Suburban V8 Automatic 174000 miles

I have 1997 Chevy Suburban 5.7. I recently bought it and have had many problems. Last week I had the radiator replaced including the hoses, the intake manifold gasket replaced, the heater hose connector replaced. I believe they also replaced the distributor cap. It drove fine on the way home. It sat for one day and when I went to drive it, it kept hesitating and the service engine soon light came on. I thought maybe it needed gas because it was a little low, but not in the red. I put half a tank in and drove it around for about 10-15 minutes and it started to drive fine and after a while the service engine light went off. It sat for one day again and when I went to drive it, I had the same problem again. My gas gauge said I had a quarter of a tank left, but I still put in more gas. It also died on me while I was idling. It did not do this the previous day when I drove it. I drove it for about 10 minutes and the problem didn't seem to be going away this time. And I did not have this problem when I took it in for the radiator. The only problem was the overheating at that point. I have also had the starter replaced, a new 7 year battery, new serpentine belt and tensioner. I also have the paperwork form the previous owner and they had the fuel meter body (what it this?) And intake/fuel meter body gasket replaced in 2006, cat. Converter replaced in 2007, spark plug, dist cap, rotor, and wires in 2006. What could be causing this all of a sudden? I just noticed that while the car is on, I hear a buzzing sound coming from the gas tank. Thanks
Monday, April 5th, 2010 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
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The fact that it went away after adding some fuel, may indicate that there is some water or contaminants in the fuel. The problem would be most apparent prior to any turbulence breaking up the water in the tank. You should also check the fuel pressure. These vortecs are real particular about having fuel pressure at or above 60 psi. The injector design is one of a central type, with poppet nozzles at the intake ports. These poppet nozzles can also be a cause for faults when they start sticking. This central injector is also known as your fuel meter body.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 AT 11:08 AM

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