S10 hard start and dies at full throttle

Asked by GuruTQPFG Jul 08, 2018 at 12:35 PM about the 1998 Chevrolet S-10 ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1998 s10 zr2 and I have to pour gas down
the intake to start it in the morning but after that if
u start it within 2 hrs it will run. It also bogs and
tries to die at medium to full throttle. Idk what the
problem is i think it's the fuel spider can anyone
help me?????

2 Answers

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If 4.3L engine, that is the spider fuel system, it is noted for problems. Start-up, key on engine off fuel pressure, 60--66 psi. Use a gage and check fuel pressure. That pressure is important. Once you get it running, it will run with less pressure. How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes?

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Try adding some fuel injector cleaner to gas tank or if you use the low grade gas all the time every other tank put in the middle grade gas will help keep injectors clean.

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