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Where to start, car not getting any fuel?

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Old 05-04-2006, 12:15 AM
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Default Where to start, car not getting any fuel?

So i just bought an 87 gt from a guy that just had the motor rebuilt and could never get the car started, he states that he cannot get any fuel to the motor. Anyway i havnt actually gotten to take a look at the car yet, i pick it up on friday but was wondering where i should start with this beast. any ideas would be appreciated, thx
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Old 05-04-2006, 12:17 AM
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theres a fuel pump emergency shut off switch in the trunk behind the plastic interior right by the latch start there
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Old 05-04-2006, 12:17 AM
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check the fuel pressure first
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Old 05-04-2006, 12:21 AM
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try to start it off starting fluid.
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Old 05-04-2006, 12:23 AM
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cheap and easy thing....CHANGE THE FUEL FILTER! always do that when purchasing a car, also, check to see if there is any power at the pump
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Old 05-04-2006, 12:52 AM
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Well I would first make sure the problem is its not getting any fuel before I'd replace anything.
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