87 plymouth reliant 2.5 wagon

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by dumdum, Oct 23, 2005.

  1. dumdum

    dumdum Guest

    Hello, I have a reliant "87" 2.5 with air. When I start the car it drives
    for about 10 mins. and stalls. I wait 4-5 mins. and it starts back up and
    runs o.k..What type of sensor should I replace or how do I know if it's
    the fuel pump.I'm on disability and can't really afford to take it to the
    service station.Also, If I let the car sit for several hours the whole
    riggamarole starts over. I'd appreciate any feed back.
    Thanks
     
    dumdum, Oct 23, 2005
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  2. dumdum

    Dave Gower Guest

    One simple free diagnostic. Loosen the gas cap and see if the problem goes
    away. If it does, you have a vacuum in the tank and need a repair to the
    vapour recovery system (or in theory you could drill a hole in the cap, but
    I would never recommend such an illegal procedure).
     
    Dave Gower, Oct 24, 2005
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  3. dumdum

    dumdum Guest

    Thanks for the info, turns out to be the choke pull off.
     
    dumdum, Oct 24, 2005
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  4. dumdum

    Dave Gower Guest

    Uh, these were fuel injection cars, with no choke. But it could certainly be
    something connected to fuel mixture.
     
    Dave Gower, Oct 25, 2005
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