Car wont start!!

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Nov 8, 2003 | 03:31 PM

Rule69

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From: Detroit, MI

Car: 1986 Camaro

Engine: 305 for now

Transmission: 700r4

Car wont start!!

I just replaced the water pump, radiator, hearders and did a tune up and the car wont start with out starting fluid an the it will not stay runing after it is started unless you rev it to kept running.
pks help me.

Nov 8, 2003 | 03:48 PM

Vader

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What fuel system do you have? TPI or E4ME?

It might also help to know what was done as part of the tune-up.

Nov 8, 2003 | 03:48 PM

ede

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From: Jackson County

have you tried trouble shooting? plug wires on right and in order? any other wires not connected? how about vacuum lines?

Nov 8, 2003 | 07:59 PM

Maverick H1L

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From: LeRoy, NY

Car: 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT

Engine: 2.7L V6

Transmission: 6-speed

Axle/Gears: 4.41

I second the vacuum check. Even if one line is off the fitting or broken or dry rotting (yuck!) your engine may not start at all or will not keep running without a foot on the gas.