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engine mystery Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting mychevy New User Jul 24, 2009, 1:00 PM Post #1 of 3 (1177 views) engine mystery Sign In 93 chevy s10 4/4 6cly. tbi z engine truck was runnig fine untill one morning it started hard and would not idle unless i kept pumping gas pedal (3 or 4 min.}once temp needle began to move the engine suddenly started running normal.it will start and run fine after that ,untill it sits overnight,then the same thing happens. please help!! Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jul 24, 2009, 1:30 PM Post #2 of 3 (1168 views) Re: engine mystery Sign In The symptoms sound like a fuel pump failing but you'll have to wait until it happens again to be able to verify that with a fuel pressure gauge. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Sidom Veteran / Moderator Jul 24, 2009, 1:38 PM Post #3 of 3 (1164 views) Re: engine mystery Sign In Could possibly be a fuel problem as HT suggested, although with TBI systems a fuel prob wouldn't seem to last so long....Those'll run on almost nothing.... A cold soak data stream would be nice to see. Check your air & coolant temps, see how long it's taking to go into closed loop, etc. Is the check engine light on? ever?   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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