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1991 Pontiac Sunbird fuel problems

Tiny
MURDAWG1971
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  • 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
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Hi there, I have a question for you. When I start my car I have to press the gas peddle to the floor and hold it, in order for my car to start, after the car starts, I smell gas in the car. What can I do to fix this.
Sunday, October 13th, 2013 AT 9:55 AM

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Tiny
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Have you looked for visible leaks?Also have you checked your coolant temp sensor yet?
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Sunday, October 13th, 2013 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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Any codes in the computer?
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Sunday, October 13th, 2013 AT 1:59 PM
Tiny
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Thank you I will ch check for leaks, and I will replace my temp stat censor, cold it be the egr
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Sunday, October 13th, 2013 AT 9:30 PM
Tiny
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I also noticed that the car will start high if you keep the key turned over till it starts, the rpm will shoot up to almost 3000 rpm, after driving the car to say for work, shopping whatever, I then have to pt the peddle to the floor to start it then I smell the gas.
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Sunday, October 13th, 2013 AT 9:34 PM
Tiny
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Which engine do you have?Have you checked for visual fuel leaks.
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Monday, October 14th, 2013 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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No leaks, it is a 3.1L engine.
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Monday, October 14th, 2013 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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I need the 8th digit of your vin?I am looking up the coolant temp sensor location for you and they list the engines by the vin letters.
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Monday, October 14th, 2013 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
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Hi there, the 8th digit is T.
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 5:37 AM
Tiny
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I posted where the coolant temp sensor is its call out D
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 9:42 PM
Tiny
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If the coolant temp sensor is shot wouldn't that affect my temp gauge as well, as it reads normal
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Monday, October 21st, 2013 AT 5:47 AM
Tiny
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No it wouldn't because you have a different sensor for the gauge.
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Monday, October 21st, 2013 AT 8:00 PM

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