actually it does have a recirc fuekl system but it's done in the tank
if it's a 2.7 thgere is a good chance the motor sludged up and the chain jumped
a tooth

Bill Putney wrote:

> maxpower wrote:
>
> > Or TSB 18-09-98 needs to be performed 2.7 and 3.5 engine that meet the
> > criteria and build specified build dates
> > Some vehicles may exhibit a hot engine no start, hot engine restart with a
> > rough idle, or hot engine restart/die-out. Some vehicles may also exhibit
> > misfire DTC's. This condition occurs after a 10 to 20 minute hot soak and
> > may be aggravated by alcohol blended fuels. Some vehicles may not restart
> > until the engine cools. Fuel vapor build up in the fuel rail may be the
> > cause for these conditions.
>
> Damn! Is there some reason they can't use the phrase "vapor lock" in
> those TSB's!!!???
>
> Are we seeing in the problem that the TSB is reporting a consequence of
> not having a recirc fuel system?
>
> Bill Putney
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