Hard starting

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4STRY
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I have a 1999 Astro Van AWD 4.3 motor. 113,000 miles on it. Lately on cold start ups it's hard to start. After cranking the motor a couple of times, it almost starts, stalls, goes through that a couple of times and starts. As soon as the accelerator is pressed it starts to stall. After it warms up a little it idles fine. It has sat for a couple of months with little use. The exhaust seems to smell rich. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Sep 25, 2007 at 11:30 AM
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POET042005
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Have your fuel pressure tested for proper specs. Sounds like the there is restrictions in the fuel system.

Its hard two pin-point exactly were the problem is because when its fuel related it can be a number of things but the pressure test is a start. This will confirm if it is a fuel issue.

Keep me posted, Im sure will get it together.

Richard



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Sep 28, 2007 at 4:33 AM
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I had problems with those brands as well I never recommend Bosch. I like autolite. Good point Ken
Sep 29, 2007 at 2:21 AM
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