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I have a 1996 Chevy Blazer 6 cylinder 4.3 Vortex engine. The check engine light has been on for a few weeks but it was running just fine. Until all of a sudden it wouldn't start last night. I had driven 38 miles to a few different places & everything was good. my last stop was McDonald's & it wouldn't start. It has power, you can hear the fuel pump click when you turn the key. It won't start without spraying ether into the carb. While driving it acts like it wants to stall if you let off the gas and it doesn't have the power it used to. I took it to Auto Zone to get the code for the check engine light & I was told I have a small emissions leak. I found a bad hose & replaced it but it didn't make a difference. A friend said that I need a fuel pump. Is that correct, and how do I know?

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My first thought would be: If you repaired an emissions hose, take the car back to Auto Zone (or another parts supplier) and let them tell you what code comes up now. You eliminated one problem, now you have to find another.
I wouldn't do a fuel pump without more information.
Gary

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