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Possible fuel pump(s) ---> (archive)
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Posted by Sam on November 24, 2000 at 14:20:02:

In Reply to: engine died? posted by Scott Mackenzie on November 24, 2000 at 13:43:04:

When you try to start it, does she turn, but doesn't start? If so, it very well be a combo in-tank and out-of-tank fuel pump issue.

To know for sure, loosen the hose from the outbound side of the air flow meter. Spray some quick start fluid into the cam, while somone else is trying to start the engine. If she starts for like 2 seconds and dies, it's your fuel pumps.

Same thing happened to me over the summer. Replaced both pumps for about $300 (new). Takes about an hour to install both.

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