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Old 03-16-2009, 08:01 AM
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I have a 98 2.8 30v 5spd. Today in the morning waking up I was low on fuel and car would turn over but wouldn't start. I thought I had no fuel so went to gas station and brought a gallon over. Still wouldn't start....
I AM SCREWEDD NOW! I CAN'T GO TO SCHOOL OR WORK PLEASE HELP!?

I have 2 codes.
P1476 EVAP control system LDP malfunction/insufficient vacuum
P0306 Cylinder #6 misfiiiiire

Where should I starrt??
 
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Old 03-16-2009, 08:49 AM
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sounds like you've got a vacuum leak somewhere that may be causing the misfire? Check all of your lines and hoses.
 
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Old 03-16-2009, 09:05 AM
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stop cranking it, you'll flood the engine. check your plugs first
 
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Old 03-16-2009, 10:08 AM
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I've replaced all vacuum lines in the engine compartment. The only thing left to do I guess is check the lines to and from the LDP in the left rear well right?
The spark plugs seem used but not sooooo bad, mild carbon buldup and slight oil residue above thread might have been there before I replaced my valve cover gaskets.
I just ordered NGKs online just in case.
My dad mentioned that it could be fuel pump.....could it be a possibility?
 
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Old 03-16-2009, 05:15 PM
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I've never had that problem so not sure, Ghost may be able to help you. Know the feeling of not being able to make it to class, happened to me earlier this year. Good luck man
 
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Old 03-16-2009, 06:43 PM
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THANKS GUYS! I THINK I'M MAKING IT TO CLASS TOMORROW!! =)
And I think I found one of the problems! Oil on the spark plugs, every single one of them has oil in it. I guess they would not spark, thus not allowing car to start or difficulty on starting. Valve stem seals might be the culprit, even though I did a whole valve cover gasket job, I found out I was not supposed to put sealant on the stem seals.....which I did....
Do you think it's a good idea just to clean out the valve stem seals off of the sealant and install everything back on? I did the valve cover gasket only about 3 months ago.
 
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