Car runs good when i can get it started

I have a 92 saturn that has been having problens starting for days at a time. I can hear the fuel pump run when i turn the key and when i had someone else crank it i think i can hear spark which is leading me to believe it isnt getting fuel. I think the filter might be clogged but i just moved and my tools are 200 miles away so i cant really check. Could a clogged filter cause the car to run but have problens starting?

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zapp
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I believe that car is throttle body. To check fuel take plenum off so you can see the jet. Shine a bright light in as you have someone crank. You should see a cone of fuel. To check spark pull a plug and hold against the engine while cranking. You should see a bright white spark jump across the plug. Don't know what you think you are hearing that you think is spark but it just aint possible.....

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Woody

Yes, it's possible. It would also explain why it's hard to start. H

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Hairy

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