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1988 Toyota Corolla randomly stalls every few weeks
I just bought a 1988 Toyota corolla, manual 5 sp., carburetor (not
fuel injected), and at what seems to be about a half tank of gas, whether this is relevant I am not sure, it loses power quickly and stalls. At first we thought maybe gas gauge was broken. We left it sitting for a few hours, then put in more gas, cleaned fuel lines with carb cleaner and replaced fuel filter. Started and ran great for a few weeks before doing the same thing again. Has happened three times since...the last time it was definitely not out of gas,and I was able to keep restarting and go a bit further over and over until finally home. I also sometimes smell an odor of gas around the car. It seems that everyone I know thinks they are a mechanic : ), but no one seems to be exactly sure of the problem...all have conflicting answers. The big question is...what could it be that causes it to happen intermittently, then run great for a few weeks? A vacuum leak, bad fuel pump, crud in the tank from sitting a long time (could it get past filter), carb issue? Any ideas would be oh so greatly appreciated! Thanks a million! Obviously I am surely not a mechanic so excuse any odd questions...I do however have a feeling that after this I will be much more educated in the rigors of car repair! Aimee |
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