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Old 03-06-2012, 08:11 AM
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Hey guys i need some quick answers... my gf has a 95 z28 and it was having trouble starting then died.. i sprayed some starting fluid in and it started and kept running but idled rough.. im thinking spark plugs.. any answer??
 
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Old 03-06-2012, 08:47 AM
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I'm thinking fuel supply problem. Check your pressure at the fuel rail.
 
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Old 03-06-2012, 10:38 AM
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to hatch or not to hatch

that is going to be the question


but do check the pressure first and also change the fuel filter
 
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Old 03-06-2012, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by torque_is_good
to hatch or not to hatch
that is going to be the question
..."Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer dropping the tank,
Or take cut-off wheel against a Sea of metal"
 
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Old 03-06-2012, 01:02 PM
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Its not the pump i know that i replaced it about 2,000 miles ago so im doing plugs and fuel filter hopefully thats all it is although plugs are a pain on these car... does anyone have any tricks for them
 
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Old 03-06-2012, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BM-Z28KING12
Its not the pump i know that i replaced it about 2,000 miles ago so im doing plugs and fuel filter hopefully thats all it is although plugs are a pain on these car... does anyone have any tricks for them
check the fuel pressure

trick about plugs........yup, it's called long tube headers

car on ramps

open end wrench, spark plug socket

#6 is the pita

lay perpendicular on top of the engine, place socket onto plug, turn with open end wrench

#8 gets from below using socket and open end wrench

the rest are easy

if you don't have long tube headers but have the restrictive, performance robbing, gawd awful stock manifolds then I suggest........................................... .paying someone
 
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Old 03-06-2012, 04:03 PM
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Yea i got them done pain in the a$$ i have long tube on my 94 but the gfs car is basically stock although i did plugs and still running rough so fuel filter is next as soon as i get the damn 20mm wrench probably the stupidest size ive heard of
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 06:38 AM
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If you add fuel it starts why did you go after the spark??... You already had spark

Btw don't count out fuel pump replaced or not.. It happens btdt.

you could run a jumper wire to plug by the computer it won't be igged to anything I it's a red/green striped wire add power fuel pump will come on and stay on.
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 07:51 AM
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do a fuel pressure test on her. number 33 on the list here 4th Gen LT1 F-Body Tech Aids
scann for trouble codes or have it scanned. if you can find a obd1 scanner to use try looking at number 24 on the same list at shbox.
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 10:13 AM
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im going to try the fuel pressure test, im guessing that its going to be that because the car isnt shooting any codes
 


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