1990 Pontiac 6000 car will only idle

Tiny
DWERNER
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  • 1990 PONTIAC 6000
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 117,000 MILES
Pulled the fuel pump and tested with voltage pump seems strong have put 2 computer boxes from j-yard in but it pops when I turn the key, idles a while, stalls when I try to give it gas definately getting spark to plugs could this fuel pump sound good but not be delivering right pressure? Could it be a regulator this is a 3.1 multiport motor how or where do I check fuel pressure- also I did put a new fuel filter on before pulling pump ran good 2 wks ago then just quit seems like a fuel prob. Any sugg. Would be appreciated
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 AT 1:29 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here are the directions for checking fuel pump pressure. And yes, it could be running and not have enough pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Also, when it doesn't start, remove one of the spark pligs and see if it is wet with fuel/

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 AT 10:43 AM

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