I have a 2003 silverado, it starts fine in the morning but the rest of the day it cranks for a long time before starting. turning the key on and off a few times doesn't help. I have had the fuel pump

SOURCE: Hard to start the first time of the day.

First go to the showroom where u have bought it n tell d problem

SOURCE: 2000 chevy venture doesnt start

Not the IAC, or MAF, or 02

Does the Van Crank over?
Have you checked the IGN Relays? 1,2,and 3?
How did the Battery test out?
Anything below 11.9v battery is dead.
So I suggest that you do not throw any more parts and check the battery again.

SOURCE: My 2000 S10 with the 4.3l vortec is hard to start.

Key on engine off pressure on your truck should be 60-66lbs. A fuel pump replacement is definitely in order, bad thing is it is a whole assembly.

Duane Wong

• 6826 Answers
• Posted on Jan 29, 2011

SOURCE: 1996 4.3 vortec S10. Cranks

The plenum shouldn't be damp with gas. Is it a throttle body fuel injection system?

Could be a leaky injector.

Fuel Meter Body & Fuel Injectors (4.3L Engine) Removal & Installation 1995-2002 Models (RPO L35) To Remove:
4.3L (RPO L35) Fuel meter body assembly

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Upper intake manifold (See: Upper Intake Manifold)
   • Fuel meter body
   • Injector retainer lock nuts (J) and retainer (K)
   NOTE: Use care in removing the fuel injectors to prevent damage to the electrical connector terminals. The fuel injector is serviced as a complete assembly only. Also since the injectors are electrical compartments, these injectors should not be immersed in any type of liquid solvent or cleaner as damage may occur. Fuel injector cleaning is not recommended.
   
3. While pulling the poppet nozzle tube downward, push with a small tip punch down between the injector terminals until the injector is removed

1. Lubricate the new injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
2. Install or connect the following:
   • Fuel injector (L) into the fuel meter body injector socket
   • Retainer (K) and injector retainer lock nuts (J) and tighten the nuts
     1. Torque to: 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm)
   • Fuel meter body
   • Upper intake manifold (See: Upper Intake Manifold)
3. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Upper intake manifold (See: Upper Intake Manifold)
   • Fuel meter body
   • Injector retainer lock nuts (J) and retainer (K)
   NOTE: Use care in removing the fuel injectors to prevent damage to the electrical connector terminals. The fuel injector is serviced as a complete assembly only. Also since the injectors are electrical compartments, these injectors should not be immersed in any type of liquid solvent or cleaner as damage may occur. Fuel injector cleaning is not recommended.
   
3. While pulling the fuel injector downward, push with a small tip punch down between the injector terminals until the injector is removed

1. Lubricate the NEW injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil
2. Install or connect the following:
   • Fuel injector (L) into the fuel meter body injector socket
   • Retainer (K) and the injector retainer lock nuts (J) and tighten the nuts
     1. Torque to: 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm)
   • Fuel meter body
   • Upper intake manifold (See: Upper Intake Manifold)
3. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs

honeymokey

• 3113 Answers
• Posted on Feb 05, 2011

SOURCE: I have a 2003 silverado

Pull the vac hose going to fuel pressure regulator and see if it has fuel in it. If it does replace it. Just fixed one with multiple misfire codes.