Just got a 91 v6 auto firebird and everything was fine when I got it and then the next day the starter went out so i replaced it, however after replacing it my motor failed to fire, I proceeded to place starting fluid in the throttle body and try again, nothing. I checked my spark plugs and they all seemed fine and dandy, fuel pump seems to not be working, checked the fuse and relay both seem fine from what I can tell, and I am currently stuck. I find it EXTREMELY hard to believe that three things could have gone wrong within one day owning a car that worked fine for the previous owner. Any suggestions on where to go from here? and please keep in mind my funds are very limited. Thanks.

 

Normally, you would test for fuel pressure, injector operation, and ignition. However, since you attempted to start using starting fluid, it's more likely to be a lack of ignition. Test for spark at the plugs. If there is solid spark at all plugs, check timing.

 

Just tested the spark and found 5 of 6 spark plugs were bad, the chances of me checking the only good one, anyhow I figured it wasnt only spark but my fuel pump is bad after testing the fuel pressure, question when dropping the tank, do I need to syphon the gas outa the tank before dropping it or can I do it with hlaf a tank left in there?