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1997 GMC Safari rolling over won, t start

Tiny
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  • 1997 GMC SAFARI
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 22,500 MILES
The van rolls over, doesn, t fire, can hear a whine from the fuel pump when key is turned, should I change the fuel filter
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 AT 10:30 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to the forum. If It's been a while since a tune-up, start there. Also, use a gage and check fuel pressure. If you have the spider fuel system, the poppets are known for sticking.

With the engine cranking, do you have spark at the plugs?
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009 AT 10:46 AM
Tiny
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What are poppets
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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Poppets are on the end of the fuel line coming from injectors, spider system.
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009 AT 12:01 PM

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