In a situation like that I always tell people to go back to the basics: Spark, fuel and Compression. If you have all three, it should start. The spark has to be at the correct timing, but if the vehicle was running and suddenly stopped, there isn't much reason to believe that the timing changed. The fuel has to be delivered in an approximately correct quantity for the engine to run right but it should at least pop and attempt to start. So... Start with fuel. Using starting fluid, spray in the throat of the throttle body while a friend attempts to start the engine. If the engine runs while you're spraying, you probably have a fuel problem. Check the fuel line for pressure. If you don't have any it's probably the fuel pump. It's in the tank and you'll have to drop the tank in a suburban to get to the fuel pump. It isn't as bad as it sounds. Disconnect the battery first. Siphon out as much as you can get easily, disconnect the fuel fill pipe from the tank, using a floor jack, support the tank while you remove the straps. There are usually only two. Once the straps are disconnected, lower the tank and remove the fuel line and the wires to operate the fuel pump and fuel gague. You'll have to clean the top of the tank so that you don't get debris inside, then remove the screws and work the pump assembly out of the tank. On the other hand... if you have fuel pressure and the engine doesn't start when you use the starter fluid, you probably have a problem with ignition. Pull one spark plug wire, then using a spare plug from some other source, attach the wire to the spare plug and lay the plug on a metal part of the engine, then crank the engine and watch the plug. If you have spark it might be something else. If there is no spark, find out why. It could be the pickup coil, electronic ignition module, high voltage coil or even a bad rotor in the distributor. It's all a process of elimination. Remember the words of Sherlock Holms, "When all other possibiliities have been eliminated..."
yes , as long as it is same engine block,be sure to use your old torque converter, and put tranny fluid in converter before installing it onto trans , when putting it on trans push it on turn to the right hear a clunk keep turning to right hear another clunk and there ya go it is seated properly. using your old torque converter ensures the fit to the flywheel
a suburban weighs 378.2 pounds
The above would be the wrong answer. An obese person could weigh that much, most likely the answer would be 3,782 pounds (not sure)
5200 pounds
I know they will get 8 to 10 in town and around 12 on the freeway. You will get 11 MPG city and 15 MPG HWY, if your Suburban is in good condition. (Like mine)
That is the coolant sensor. Not the one for the temperature gauge in the dash.
Oh, you have trouble. Ok, crawl under the back and remove the plate on the differential. It takes a 1/2 inch wrench or socket. You may have to pry the cover off after the bolts are removed. Catch the grease in a bucket. look for metal. It may be chunks or just "glitter" in the grease. You should be able to see any problems there. If everythings fine and no metal, jack it up, put it on stands and pull the wheels off. Shake the axles and see if there is play in the bearings. Look for any leaks around the seals. remove the brake drums if necessary (makes it easier). If anything is bad, there is a bolt on the carrier in the differential. It takes a 5/16 wrench or socket to remove it. Pull that bolt out and slide the main pin out. Push the axles in and remove the clips holding them in. The axles will now slide out. remove the four bolts holding the carrier in and it will pull out too. Now you can get to everything . be sure to check the pinion bearing for slack as well. Hope this helps. Luck.
should be in the engine compartment, but there are relays throughout the vehicle..read up.. ...everyone should have a manual for their vehicle(parts store or dealer), and a local library should have professional shop manuals available in the REFERENCE section for free...make copies of the appropriate sections...read up and good luck :)
Depends on the year and vehicle is was installed in, which you fail to list.
Depends on the year and vehicle is was installed in, which you fail to list.
passengers side kick panel GM cars use a oil pressure cut off relay to disable the fuel pump. If the vehicle is involved in a crash, this cuts power to the fuel pump when it senses no oil pressure. There is a by pass circuit that will run the fuel pump for a few seconds to allow the car to start. If it doesn't start within this time frame, the pump won't re engage until the engine builds up enough pressure close the relay.
Not to be smart but there is a little button on the face that says "clock".
If the sparks are coming from the wires that fit onto the plugs change all spark plug leads. I can't understand how the engine is running at all.
If the interior lights in a vehicle will not go off, first one should make sure all doors are closed. Then one should find the switch on the roof of the vehicle and make sure it is not turned to the on position.
First turn off the gas at the petcock. Remove the hose from the petcock and attach your own that is long enough to reach your container.
It will be towards the front of the motor. It has a pulley and belt that should tie into the fan blade pulley. It has two vent pipes, one usually coming from the air intake area. The other going to the intake manifold area. Usually one electricalplug.
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Only if you are towing. Check your user manual. In general, use an automatic the same way you would a manual transmission - don't let it "lug" in fourth gear, don't let it rev excessively because you think you should be in any particular gear for a situation. Listen to the engine.
Exactly, and this is normal.
Exactly, and this is normal.
I have a 99 suburban and the battery cables can become loose. You have to clean and tighten them regularly. It has happened to me a lot. It is a design fail on gmc's part.
Located in front of the radiator on the passenger side in the condensor line.