2000 Chevy Astro Won't start when cold

Tiny
VERNON D
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
When the van sits for long periods of time it is hard to start. Once it starts it restatrs and runs fine. Over night is mostly when this problem occurs. I checked the Pump pressure and changed the pump relay. What else can be the problem? Thank you
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 9:38 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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This is a pretty common problem on Vortec systems and s usually caused by low fuel pressure. You will have to use a fuel pressure gauge in the AM when trying to start it. You need a minimum of 55 PSI for it to run.
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 9:57 AM

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