2002 Chevrolet Blazer wont crank up right

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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RED713
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We got a intake gasket replaced now our truck won't crank right once crank up it drives fine but it don't won't to crank like it's not getting enough gas or battery is low but it's either one of those problems the machanic that worked on it tells us one thing after another all I want to know is What's wrong with it when we simply took it to get a leak fixed please help me
May 1, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak causing the problem you describe, follow this link for more info

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

also check this link for extended cranking tests

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting


Please let us know what you find, Ken
May 3, 2015 at 11:55 AM
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