That is hard to start, especially on cold mornings?

Tiny
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  • 1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 243,000 MILES
I have a 1984 Chevy Camaro V6 2.8, that is hard to start, especially on cold mornings. When I start the car it will start up right away and then will shut off almost right away. I crank it again and I have to put the gas to the floor and hold it to get the car to start. The car will shake and wobble and tons of smoke will come out of the exhaust. After it starts I need to maintain the gas peddle about 1/4 down to keep it running, it takes about 5 minutes until I can let my foot off the gas.

I just recented had the carburetor repaired and it worked fine for a little while. I checked all the vacuum tubes and I increased the idol, now it goes through a tank of gas alot faster and starts up a little better at times. When cold outside or I don't run the car for a day, it becomes hard to start again.
Monday, October 5th, 2009 AT 12:45 PM

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Tiny
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Hi

The 1987 Chevrolet Camaro with a 6-cylinder engine did not come with a carburetor. I would pull the vacuum line off of the fuel pressure regulator to see if gas is present and if so replace the regulator because it is bad. This guide can help as well

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

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Monday, October 5th, 2009 AT 3:40 PM
Tiny
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I have been unable to find a picture to see where all the vacuum lines connect. The sticker on the car is degraded and hard to read. Plus I have a hose that is not connected to anything and not plugged and another item that does not have a hose connected at all. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009 AT 8:03 AM
Tiny
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Hi
All i could find was Emission hope it is some help


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_3_52.jpg

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Thursday, October 8th, 2009 AT 8:16 AM
Tiny
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I was the fuel pressure regulator like you said, runs good now :)

Thanks for your help.
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Monday, October 19th, 2009 AT 7:20 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 AT 6:57 AM

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