1988 Dodge Dakota hard starting

1988 DODGE DAKOTA
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVE RANDALL
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my truk start hard
ithe warmer it gets out side the harder it is to start
i changed coolant sensor but didnt help
it dosnt get fuel but will start if cranked on long enough it idles rough and poor performance
Aug 29, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like low fuel pressure, check the injectors/fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump check valve if its leaking
Aug 29, 2010 at 8:31 PM
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