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Old June 11th 05, 07:24 AM
Winston
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Tom Del Rosso wrote:
> "Winston" > wrote in message
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>>This sounds like an ignitor bug, but we need more info.
>>Looking forward to the results of your 'timing light' test, Tom.

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>
> Oh well, it's back to intermittent. Today was cooler and the mechanic said
> it started right up. I let him drive it home so he could have it long
> enough to make it stall.
>
> There is no longer any doubt that it is a fuel problem and not ignition.
> Ever hear of a brand new fuel pump that stops after running for a while, or
> when it's over 80 degrees?


Not I.

Good work with the starting fluid! That's troubleshooting!

> Tuesday night I had it towed back to the shop that replaced the fuel pump
> just days before this problem started.


Ah! Looks like I forgot to ask 'what happened just before the symptom
appeared?'. Sounds like you have some gunk in the fuel line that expands
with temperature, cutting off fuel.

Or something.

How's your fuel filter look, hmmm?

--Winston
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