1995 Chevy Astro fuel supply

1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
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TRIMMER1253
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1995 Chevy Astro 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

a friend of mine has a 95 chevy astro taht will not start without having to put starting fluid in it and when you put it in drive it cuts off. we have replaced fuel pump fuel filter and coil we have not replaced the fuel pressure regulator would this cause this condition
Feb 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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JDL
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Can you check fuel pressure? Do you have the spider fuel system? Have you tried injector cleaner? Are there any codes?
Feb 11, 2009 at 3:38 PM
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there is no engine codes due to service engine light never came on and i don't have a pressure gauge but i took the fuel line loose at fuel filter and getting a strong stream of fuel but it will run after spraying starting fluid into the intake but shuts off after puting it in drive
Feb 11, 2009 at 5:45 PM
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JDL
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I'd still have to check fuel pressure, that spider fuel system is known for problems. The poppets may need cleaning? How come the mil doesn't come on?
Feb 12, 2009 at 6:44 AM