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Having an issue starting my 87 GMC sierra classic it started this morning then immediately turned of it try to crank but won't start where should start troubleshooting has a new fuel pump hadn't listen for to come on yet but don't think thats it
 
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I sprayed starter fluid in the TBI. Started the rest of the day no problem kinda confused on what is going on.
 
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It seems my a/c works ok just doesn't blow hard. Can I use a newer model blower? I Believe I located the blower against the firewall on the passenger side. Is this correct?
 

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Yes you are correct but did your no start get corrected?
 

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It seems my a/c works ok just doesn't blow hard. Can I use a newer model blower? I Believe I located the blower against the firewall on the passenger side. Is this correct?

Yes.

They slow down in time. A new replacement will work much better than your current thirty year old one.

Hope this helps!
 

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check fuel pressure, just casue its new doesnt mean its good or makes the right amount of pressure..those tbi pumps were notorious about not being consistent.
 

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They slow down in time. A new replacement will work much better than your current thirty year old one.

I only assume that "hi speed" works okay? It's really easy to lose high speed blower in square trucks but luckily, it's also really easy to fix!
 
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Also my vapor canister is getting fuel in and leaking. What are common issues that i can check to fix this issue. Where is my purge vavle located is it the one in the crank case?
 

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