Car doesn't want to start after new heads and fuel filter
04-13-2004, 08:50 PM
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Car doesn't want to start after new heads and fuel filter Just like it says. I put on some new absolute 5.3's and changed my fuel filter. Now it takes alot of cranking to start the car. Any suggestions?
04-14-2004, 06:10 AM
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I would try loosening the 3 grounds on the back of the drivers head and then retighten them. I just had a ground issue drive me crazy with my cooling fans...the ground was tight but it just wasn't "grounded" well...loosened and retightened and fans work fine. There is also a ground on the passenger side ...by the radiator...make sure it's tight.
04-14-2004, 11:39 AM
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Hi Folks
Had a similar problem when I changed my heads and cam. The problem I had was no fuel - the fuel pump was not kicking on. I purged the air from the fuel rails and opened the fuel cap. I also checked my grounds because the fuel gauge was not working. After doing all that the car started, I still don't know what the real problem was but I would bet the grounds. Just my two cents.
Bill
Had a similar problem when I changed my heads and cam. The problem I had was no fuel - the fuel pump was not kicking on. I purged the air from the fuel rails and opened the fuel cap. I also checked my grounds because the fuel gauge was not working. After doing all that the car started, I still don't know what the real problem was but I would bet the grounds. Just my two cents.
Bill