Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

2.8 v6 wont run

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 24, 2021 | 12:33 PM
  #1  
ColinC1987's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
2.8 v6 wont run

hey i have a 1987 Camaro RS with the 2.8 V6 and im having problems with it running it starts up super quick but then dies ive changed alot of things including the fuel pump i just cant keep it running. any ideas of what it might be?
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2021 | 09:13 PM
  #2  
Bobby Suth's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 989
Likes: 9
From: tn.
Car: 1990 firebird,1989 Iroc z,1986 fire
Engine: 3.1lt,5.7tpi,3.1mpfi
Transmission: auto,auto
Axle/Gears: 273?277
Re: 2.8 v6 wont run

Just because you changed the pump doesn't guarantee everything is connected right. Go through the fuel pressure test procedure. I've had bad new pumps and split rubber connecting hose. I've forgotten to reconnect the harness to the sending unit. Also the fuel pressure regulator can go out.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2021 | 09:17 PM
  #3  
Bobby Suth's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 989
Likes: 9
From: tn.
Car: 1990 firebird,1989 Iroc z,1986 fire
Engine: 3.1lt,5.7tpi,3.1mpfi
Transmission: auto,auto
Axle/Gears: 273?277
Re: 2.8 v6 wont run

Make sure that pressure is right.. your not having a vats issue are you
dumb me. You probably won't have vatts in a 87 with the 2.8
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
88Birdman
V6
2
May 2, 2017 05:38 AM
89rs_1
V6
11
Nov 26, 2004 03:24 PM
LT1guy
V6
0
Sep 28, 2002 08:19 PM
antnyws
V6
10
Apr 26, 2002 11:15 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:44 PM.