My 86 iroc wont start. I can spray a little starting fluid in the intake and it will fire long enough to burn it off and then will die. To me, this sounds like a fuel pump. When you turn the key on you can hear the fuel pump kick on.

Any idea???

 

1) Change fuel filter - driver side in front of rear wheel.

2) Test the pressure at the fuel rail. You can rent for "free" a fuel pressure tester at any auto parts store. There is a Schraeder valve on the pass side fuel rail (liike like a tire valve) - screw tester on there, and test the pressure.

The fuel pump has a rubber hose that attaches it to the hard line in the tank - they rot away over time being in the gasoline all the time.

I'm guessing your filter is clogged, or that rubber hose in the gas tank is toast.

 

Ive already changed the fuel filter,and I will check the hose in the tank. Thanks for your input.