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Expert: Sean Halliday - 1/1/2008


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I have a 1999 Corvette and every time i crank it the car will run for five or six seconds and then start running out of fuel it sounds like and shut off. It has plenty of fuel and if you pat the gas just right after it sits a bit it will run about seven or eight seconds. Any suggestions.
Thanks Will

Answer
Test fuel pressure with a tester.At the rail it should be 45psi approx constant.See what you find and then look at the filter and fuel pressure regulator particularly the vaccum to the regulator and see there is no fuel in the vacuum hose.If there is,replace the regulator.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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