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Old 10-24-2008, 02:17 PM
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OK, I'm back on the Sunbird again.

I'm checking things and so far things are leading me towards a weak fuel pump. Two things tell me this: It takes about 5-6 seconds for the line pressure to build up when the key is in the RUN position, which to me seems very long. I opened the schrader valve on the fuel rail and only got a small drop of fuel come out. Is that normal or indicative of low fuel pressure? Yes, I know a fuel guage would be best...

This car does have 118,000 miles and it's about time to change out the fuel pump anyhow.

I will check the fuseable link. Good suggestion!

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