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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Hey guys.I have a beater that wont start.Any help would be great.
1993 geo storm 1.6.fuel inj . My son drives it most of the time.Has run great but when he parked it the last time, Now it wont start. turn the key and you can hear the fuel pump and crank it it trys to start but just wont run.
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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check for spark first my son has one of those pieces of junk if you have spark check the timing belt those are also good for goin on those cars
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Ok man, Thanks It was rebuilt about 8000 miles ago with a new belt.I will check for spark...
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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if you have spark check for fuel.. i am aware you hear the fuel pump making noise but if it starts on ether ( starting fluid) its got spark and is a fuel problem...
ID tell you to go up to jersey and get my sons for parts but he would kill me if i got rid of it on him..
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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I sprayed starting fluid in the filter but still wont start.It's snowing now and will have to check for spark later...Thanks
 
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