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Oct 7, 2012 | 07:36 PM

Sumbalt1

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From: saint joseph mo

fuel pump ???

i repaced my fuel pump and now my car take a few key turns to start up... did i skip a step when installing the fuel pump

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Oct 7, 2012 | 07:44 PM

HOGDRVR

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From: Valdosta GA

Did you replace with another in-tank unit? Stock replacement from auto zone or another store? You didn't replace anything at the fuel rail correct? If it starts at all - I can't imagine why it doesn't start on first attempt except weak fuel pump.

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Oct 7, 2012 | 07:44 PM

Dave357LT1

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Check the pressure....

Oct 7, 2012 | 08:52 PM

Sumbalt1

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From: saint joseph mo

i changed it because my gas gauge was way off. so i did the trap door cut out from the top and everything went smooth just when i tryed to start it. it takes a couple key turns to start. idk im new rto this and by me living in st joseph mo every thing is high shop wanted 650.00 to do work plus the part i had to buy

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Oct 7, 2012 | 09:08 PM

Dave357LT1

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Check the fuel pressure? Check the regulator? Check pickup hose is the correct type with no holes in it?

Oct 7, 2012 | 10:51 PM

Lgoldtop

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Check Craigslist under "camaro shop" there is a guy in mt.olive Illinois who knows LT's inside and out. Plus he is cheap and negotiates with you on price give him a call or pm me and ill give you his # he has done a lot of work for me. Also while I'm on here did you check the ground for the pump? I replaced mine and was kinda doing the same thing except it would turn itself off after about a mile of driving. Turned out the ground was trashed. Maybe yours is gunked up.

Oct 8, 2012 | 07:17 AM

Mystery Bird

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Sounds like fuel is bleeding back through a leak in the pump somewhere. Was it just a pump replacement or the whole pickup/pump assembly? I've seen many people change the pump and not tighten the clamps enough.