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MINGUELLI
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I own a 1999 chevy s-10 Blazer with a 4.3L eng. which has 133000 miles on it. I have replaced the wires, plugs, aircleaner, cap, car still takes a few cranks before it starts, what else could be wrong.
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Feb 24, 2006 at 7:04 PM
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KENVCR
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You need a new battery too.
Batteries go bad from the inside. Can you pop off the caps (be carefull). Are the cells dry? You can add distilled water to top them off. DO NOT USE TAP WATER. Fire it up and recharge it. or just get a new battery.
Feb 25, 2006 at 7:39 PM
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MINGUELLI
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got a new battery, did start first time for a while then it started its old ways again, what else do ya think could be wrong?
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:21 AM
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MVANNESSJR
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Well you need air, spark, and fuel to start an engine. You've replaced the air filter, the spark plugs, have you looked into the fuel filter?...

On second thought, you said it started better with a fresh battery? How's the output of the alternator? Is the battery completely charged?
Feb 26, 2006 at 11:00 AM
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MINGUELLI
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installed fresh batter, alternator good could it be the fuel preasure regulater or is it not worh looking at.
Apr 27, 2006 at 9:50 AM