Will not start, not getting fuel?

2004 CHEVROLET CLASSIC
190,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TASHA ONEAL
I removed both A/C compressor and alternator. bought wrong A/C compressor so I had to put the original back forgot to plug the alternator back in and the battery drained out. switched batteries drove home plugged alternator back in. I had taken the black breather assembly off the engine when I changed batteries because the battery was too big, but covered the intake hole of the breather with a towel. when I got home to plug my alternator back in my car would not start. not getting any gas.
Aug 24, 2021 at 4:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Which intake hole was plugged with a towel? Also, when you say it won't start, is the starter engaging and cranking the engine, or does nothing happen?

One last question. Did you check fuel pressure?

Here is a link that explains the most common causes of a crank no start condition:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let me know the specifics. Also, I need to know about the towel.

Take care,

Joe
Aug 24, 2021 at 9:09 PM
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