After being parked for over three years van will not start

2001 CHEVROLET ASTRO
180,000 MILES
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SO_C74115
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Van been sitting since 2016. It acts like it wants to start but doesn't turn over.
Nov 17, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
Nov 17, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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SO_C74115
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Thank you Roy! Will do that we did have a new battery.
Nov 18, 2019 at 11:45 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Nov 18, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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