2000 GMC Truck fuel problems

130,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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had intake leak pulled intake off replaced gaskets,all hardware put back gether ran for 5-6 days parked 10 min. went start would not run unless put fuel down trottlebody it started ran ten min. it quit. getting ire, fuel to spider injector so replaced complete spider injector unit installed same problem will run if put fuel down throttle body. I've spent over 400.00 and I broke lost don'tkno wat or where to go now. it how make my living witout it family don't eat ,bills don't get paid could use some help
Feb 13, 2015 at 11:44 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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What is the fuel pressure when this happens?
Feb 13, 2015 at 9:55 PM
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I HAVE NO IDEA I HAVE ONLY BASIC TOOLS SOME SPECIALTY TOOLS WITH TRUCK DOWN I HAVE NO MEANS GET ANYWHERE PLUS AS I SAID I'VE DROPPED OVER 400.00 TO DATE. FUNDS GETTING THIN SINCE IT MY MEANS OFF INCOME HOPIN YOU GUYS COULD HELP ME I'D BE GREATLY INDEPTED TO YOU.THANX FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE I KNO TRUCK HAD NEW FUEL PUMP FILTER REPLACED NOT MORE 6 MO. AGO.
Feb 14, 2015 at 12:37 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Even we have to perform testing to be able to conclude anything. You need a fuel pressure test before you are going to find out anything. You might be able to rent/borrow a gauge from one of the auto parts chains like Autozone.
Feb 14, 2015 at 1:36 AM
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