1999 Chevy Astro Chevy astro problems

1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
165,020 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVY99
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Hello I have a Chevy astro 1999 with 165,020 miles I have problems starting in the morning and sometimes in the after noon. While the van is park for a while, I try to started but it will only crank the engine. I had done everything check for spark and fuel pressure. The furl pressure I recieved while the engine was cold was 45psi but after the van runs the pressure will go up to 60 to 65 psi. I had change the spark plugs, wires,rotor, distributor cap, and some other like change the belt,pulley,thermostat. I had replace the Fuel pump like 3 or 4 years ago. What I had tried in the morning when is cold I spray some Carburator cleaner into the throttle body plates and it will start with no problem. I really need help??? thanks
Apr 29, 2009 at 12:36 AM
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ATKAPARKING
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Your cold cranking psi is too low. I assume you are checking with key in on position only (engine not running). GM needs 60-66 psi on just about every fuel injection system they make. 3-4 years is not bad on a fuel pump, especially if it's an aftermarket. I suspect you'll need to replace pump.
May 1, 2009 at 3:38 PM