95 engine trouble
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3rd Gear
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From: Mineral Bluff GA
95 engine trouble
1) My LT1 1995 6 speed manual trans started getting hard to crank a few days ago. The starter would turn over a long time before the engine fired.
2) Then the other day I started it up and the engine ran for about 5-10 seconds and shut off. It would fire up again and run a few seconds and shut off.
3) If I tried to give it gas it would die instantly.
Any ideas about what could be causing this kind of trouble?
Does this sound like a fuel issue or an electrical issue?
2) Then the other day I started it up and the engine ran for about 5-10 seconds and shut off. It would fire up again and run a few seconds and shut off.
3) If I tried to give it gas it would die instantly.
Any ideas about what could be causing this kind of trouble?
Does this sound like a fuel issue or an electrical issue?
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Melting Slicks
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Hate to say it but Frizlefrak is right. Too often, lack of info leads both owner and forumites on a wild goose chase that costs the owner too much money and frustrates people who are actually trying to help. If you must, change the filter first, since it is cheap and a maintenance item. Then, check the fuel pump pressure.
Le Mans Master
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It sounds like fuel issue. 
with Frizlefrak...you need to start by testing the fuel pressure. That will tell you if it is a fuel issue. If you don't have a fuel pressure gauge, many of the auto parts stores will lend you one. If it is a fuel issue, we can then direct you into additional testing to pin point the most likely solution.
You asked for help....we are leading you in the correct direction.
with Frizlefrak...you need to start by testing the fuel pressure. That will tell you if it is a fuel issue. If you don't have a fuel pressure gauge, many of the auto parts stores will lend you one. If it is a fuel issue, we can then direct you into additional testing to pin point the most likely solution.You asked for help....we are leading you in the correct direction.
Melting Slicks
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From: Puyallup Washington
You asked for help in locating the problem, got useful advice and did not like what you heard. What else would you like us to do on the forum, use our Great Karnak powers and figure out the problem by magic? YOU will have to do the work and forum members will supply useful ideas.
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Melting Slicks
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From: folsom california
don't get upset.. but im guessing fuel pump.
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Dude....dial back the butt hurt and we'll help you fix your car. It's what we do. You've got, at your disposal, a wealth of knowledge here, and we love solving a good mystery....but if you're just gonna waste our time guessing at it, we can move on to the next issue.
Smokeysvette asked you the first question in a logical sequence of troubleshooting. I reiterated his point. You car may not be running correctly, but the BHOM is working fine.....
Smokeysvette asked you the first question in a logical sequence of troubleshooting. I reiterated his point. You car may not be running correctly, but the BHOM is working fine.....
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Dude....dial back the butt hurt and we'll help you fix your car. It's what we do. You've got, at your disposal, a wealth of knowledge here, and we love solving a good mystery....but if you're just gonna waste our time guessing at it, we can move on to the next issue.
Smokeysvette asked you the first question in a logical sequence of troubleshooting. I reiterated his point. You car may not be running correctly, but the BHOM is working fine.....
Smokeysvette asked you the first question in a logical sequence of troubleshooting. I reiterated his point. You car may not be running correctly, but the BHOM is working fine.....
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I came through Mineral Bluff today, I think it messed with alot of peoples heads. People were waving like crazy, then saw my face and gave me the WTF are you look. I came down 60 spur and went north to Copperhill/McCaysville.