Car won't stay running, but once running it dies. Needs help!!

1995 CHEVROLET TAHOE
989,000 MILES
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ASHLEY PORTIS
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It takes a while for my car to start. Sometimes I have to pump the gas before it will start. Once it is started, I have to keep my foot on the gas pedal in order to keep it running, but once it is running I can smell fuel or gas. Sometimes when I drive and I stop at a light and its my time to go it will take a while before it takes off. What could it be?
Feb 12, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the coolant temperature sensor,idle air control valve and EGR valve,to include the fuel pressure
Feb 12, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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