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RE: Sudden Engine Stop
Posted by sid (more from sid) on Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:56:13
In Reply to: Sudden Engine Stop, Cindy Johnson, Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:13:52 
unlikely that the oil leak is related unless it has permeated component(s) 
of the electrical system.

The problem is related to either the electrical or fuel system.  Random 
replacement of parts is costly and hit or miss, generally the latter.

The way the car stops may suggest which path to follow.  'Sudden stop'? 
 Does the tach go to zero instaneously or does the car try to run 
erratically finally dying?  The former is indicative of electrical 
problems, the latter fuel.  When it dies and you try to restart does the 
engine try to fire albeit unsuccessfully?  Does it cough, sputter but not 
catch?  Any sign that the engine is firing suggests fuel system problem. 
 Common fuel system problems are failing fuel pump, dirty fuel filter etc.. 
 Common electrical problems are failing coils which open at high temps, 
shorting distributor caps and worn distributor rotor.

The dealer should try to duplicate the problem by letting the car run until 
it dies.  They will then be able to quickly isolate the problem to either 
the fuel system or electrical system.  I operate on the theory that the 
simpler explanation is more likely so rather then starting with complex 
components work back from the easier ones.  Rotor caps, coils, rotors, fuel 
filters etc. are a lot less expensive then fuel pumps and computers.

Also get the oil/ trans fluid leak fixed as engines and trannies are REALLY 
expensive.

Good Luck
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