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Old January 13th 06, 03:56 AM posted to rec.autos.4x4
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Default chevyzr2 1997 hard starting

I have 97 chevyzr2 4.3L with about 128k on it. I never really had a
problem with it until now. I keep it well maintained, but I realize
parts are getting old and I have to address that sometime in the near
future. My problem is with start up, even when really cold, the engine
starts up sluggishly. And when hot, will crank several times before
starting. Actually, I stop the cranking and it barely runs until it
gets to normal idle. I get a strong smell of gas (flooding) and
sometime it smells like model glue. (no Kidding)
Once it's started, it runs well, but it consumes a bit more gas than
unsual. I know this thing has a ton of sensors, and sofar, no check
engine light comes on. I'm sure there's a code in there somewhere, but
I'm not sure if it's OBII port. My own thoughts suggest that a
sensor(s) have bit the dust. But which one(s).

Crank
MAF
TPS
Temp
MAP

Or maybe it's an injector issue, the list is long. I'm hoping someone
on here has had a similar trouble, or that maybe a GM mechanic
subcribes here. Any thoughts on my trouble would be greatly
apperciated.

My email is

Mike

Thanks

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