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Tiny
OPAL JUSTICE
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  • 2000 GMC SONOMA
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
When you prime it to get it started it will run fine until you turn it off and let it set for a few hours then you have to prime it again.
Sunday, August 6th, 2017 AT 10:26 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Yep this sounds like a classic fuel pump problem. Here is a guide to confirm:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Here is a guide to let you know what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Here is what it will be like on your car.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, August 7th, 2017 AT 2:42 PM

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