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After being parked for over three years van will not start

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 180,000 MILES
Van been sitting since 2016. It acts like it wants to start but doesn't turn over.
Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 4:02 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

Does it crank over?

Did you replace the battery, drain the fuel tank and replace the fuel pump and change the oil?

that is where I would start after sitting for almost 4 years.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Roy
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Sunday, November 17th, 2019 AT 5:45 PM
Tiny
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Thank you Roy! Will do that we did have a new battery.
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Monday, November 18th, 2019 AT 7:45 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 AT 2:10 AM

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