2000 Chevy Van hard starting

2000 CHEVROLET VAN
99,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BGOOS
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a 2000 3500 454 J motor vortec 7.4 litter
Starts hard after sitting for a acouple of hours. Has new fuel pressure regulator. Seems to be bleeding down. If you activate the key two or three times engine will start right up. If not, engine will turn over four to five seconds before firing. Assuming it is bleeding down, I'm not sure if it is bleeding into the cylanders or back into the fuel tank. Is there a test for me to determine weather I have a fuel rail problem or a fuel pump problem. Please send smart mechainic
Apr 19, 2008 at 7:16 PM
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RHALL77
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frst thing first. you need to check for fuel pressure and see what your are getting for psi. sounds like you need a fuel pump. it may be getting weak.
Apr 23, 2008 at 7:31 AM