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Starting issues 3.8L VR

Roh1

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So I recently inherited a rusty 94 VR ute which had been sitting round the last 6months. I was able to jump start it and ride it round for a bit. Then the other day I tried starting it and no fire. It cranks but doesnt start up. So far I have tried the following:

Checked engine codes for faults - none
Checked for spark - fine, also sprayed crc in the intake and it started to fire briefly
Checked fuel - intake and return hoses squirt fuel when fuel pump is turned on

So I dont know what next to do. Does anyone have any advise?? Thanks in advance
 

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Because you got it to fire with crc, It's fuel related. I think you're fuel pump is nackered. Have someone put their head next to the tank, then turn your key to reds, the pump should prime for 2 sec. If they can't hear it, anew pump will be needed.
 

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Because you got it to fire with crc, It's fuel related. I think you're fuel pump is nackered. Have someone put their head next to the tank, then turn your key to reds, the pump should prime for 2 sec. If they can't hear it, anew pump will be needed.


Hey thanks ephect. I can hear the noise when I turn the key to red. Also when I disconnected the fuel lines at the engine and turned the key to red petrol pumped out. Maybe I should get a pressure gauge to check that it has adequate pressure? Thanks for your advice
 
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