Diamond429

I've got a 97 Camaro RS 3.8l v6, the car will crank over but wont start. If I spray a little starter fluid in the intake it fires right up but wont stay running, also has a hot start problem so I know it's got to do with fuel not getting to the injectors. My question is what is the best way to test my fuel pump without dropping the tank? I was thinking disconnect the line after the fuel filter, try to start it and see if fuel came out, is this a good way to test or are there better more accurate ways?

Fuel filter is fairly new, maybe 5k miles on it and I rarely run my car under 1/8 tank of gas.

J@meson

Thats one way to do it... Also if the vehicle has VATS id check to see if that is not the issue, and fuel pressure regulator may be going bad.

I dont know but I think there should be an acess plate in the trunk under the carpet that lets you get to the fuel pump

lordofthemiasma

^ there isn't you drop the tank for access to it, which iirc you have to remove the subframe dealeo as well.

lordofthemiasma

ok a quick look says the diff has to come out but not the whole rear end..... enjoy. . trade me cars i have an s14 i could get rid of. needs paint and a dash