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I am trying to fix an 04 alero. it cranks but does not start. i thought it was a fuel pump or presure regulator but it has 53lbs of presure at start up and 57lbs at running. the only way it will start is if i put a splash of gas in the intake then it will run really good and have lots of power. i have no idea what it is. call if you have a idea 715-218-4534 my name is chris

  • talon1983 Mar 11, 2009

    i am thinking it is the crank or cam sencer. the gas was just put in the car and it will start and run on just a one squart or starting fluid. it dont take alot of starting fluid. this is why i am beating my head against the wll with this car. the car has a plastic tank and is spotless i took it out and looked at it. the car i drove it home and in the morning it didn't start. that is weaird.

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This sounds like it may be as simple as cleaning the water or gunk out of the gas tank which is what I always do 1st because it's easy and inexpensive.
Gas that has sat for an extended period will lose igniting power and will not fire easily that's why we have to add winterize to our lawn mowers' gas when storing for the winter.
Fuel Systems always gets contaminated with carbon buildup, gunk, grime, water and/or bottom junk like rust and this will cause the problems your having!
Fill the tank with High Test, Add some dry gas and a good fuel system cleaner or 2 or 3 and this should dissolve all the gunk and clean the injectors and fuel system!
Use a can or two of starter fluid to get it going and idling on its' own!
Read & follow the cans' instructions carefully.
If this cures the problem never let your gas tank get below 1/4 and especially never run it to empty as this is when the gunk and/or water will enter the system!
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