1993 Saturn SL1 won't start

1993 SATURN SL1
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THEIN12345
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I just put a new starter in it and it was running great. I just filled up the gas tant went about 1 mile went to shut a gate and it superted and died. when i went to start it and it would not start. when i towed it. it would start but i would have to keep it reved but as soon as i take my foot of the petal it stops.and when it does run it has white smoke.
Apr 23, 2010 at 3:57 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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While it's running take a hammer turn it side ways and smack the gas tank right where u see the square part of the tank that sits lower then the rest of the tank smack it a few times see if it runs better after that let me know what happens.sounds Luke ur fuel pump is taking a dump.seeing how u had ur problem right after u filled the tank with cold fuel.let me know.
Apr 20, 2021 at 4:01 AM
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