1988 Pontiac Firebird

1988 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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BSCHERER1
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Engine Performance problem
1988 Pontiac Firebird V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Car has been sitting in garage for years, has not been started for years. After installing a new battery engine turns over very well will not start.

I can spray starting fluid into carb and engine will then start.

I have added 2 gallons of gas to tank.
Sep 4, 2009 at 8:23 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Fuel pump probably froze up it is in tank can you hear it running? engine 5.0L TBI?
Sep 4, 2009 at 8:47 AM
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