2009 Chevy Malibu

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
5,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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88MADDOG
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replaced head gasket, engine starts and runs good for a couple of seconds than dies. fuel pump runs when key is turned on all fuses check good. It seems to be running out of gas after intial prime.Any ideas?
Aug 26, 2009 at 3:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the fuel pump pressure? Also, is the security light staying on?
Aug 26, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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