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Jan 10, 2002 | 07:50 PM

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i know that this is way off of the subject, but it has a good reason, i need helpo with my 89grand prix, it has a 2.8L, one day i was driving it and it died like it ran out of gas, we replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, and the fuel pressure regulator, and it still does it, do you have any ideas of what i could be, i would like to get it fixed, and soon, because if so i can get a 78 f-150 with that money

Jan 10, 2002 | 07:52 PM

tongie607

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if it has a timing belt, check it

Jan 10, 2002 | 07:54 PM

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what do you mean check it, check if it is broke or damaged or what

Jan 10, 2002 | 07:58 PM

tongie607

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yes check to be sure that it is still there and that it has teeth

Jan 10, 2002 | 08:01 PM

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ok i will check it tomorrow, thanks for the info and when i get that truck i will be sure to let you know how it is and get some pics on here!!!!

Jan 10, 2002 | 08:31 PM

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Usually when a timing belt or chain breaks the vehicle will not restart. It sounds like once your engine stops, you are able to restart it again but it quits on you again. Is that correct? If you want to check for a broken timing belt or chain,look at the distributor rotor and see if it turns when you crank the engine. If it does not turn then you probably have a broken belt. My 78 F-150 would quit on me sometimes and when I stopped at 7-11 or something it would not start until it sat for awhile. Finally it quit altogether and I had it towed to Ford. They replaced a pickup module in the distributor that was breaking the circuit when it got hot. Good luck !

Bill

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Jan 10, 2002 | 11:04 PM

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 11-Jan-02 AT 00:05 AM (EST)]>ok i will check it tomorrow, thanks for the info and when i
>get that truck i will be sure to let you know how it is and
>get some pics on here!!!!

Posting GM related questions on a FORD web site, I suggest NO.:-X23

Dennis

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Jan 10, 2002 | 11:54 PM

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I must be getting soft....

I usually have a canary (

) on stuff like this because as a whole off-topic posts like this one are not in keeping with the charter for this site. If we have any more of this there will have to be a public flogging (

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Jan 11, 2002 | 07:43 AM

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That was it Stockman! It must have been a moment of weakness and confusion when I replied to a plea for help from Ford-Racer 02. I figure anyone who posts questions about a GM CAR on this Ford site must have a central intelligence disorder, so I felt sorry for them. Hey, they probably realize the supreme intelligence and wisdom of Ford truck owners anyway. Maybe this poor misguided individual will take the ear ring out of his navel and become a Ford Truck Enthusiest.

Bill (aka gilatrader)

Jan 11, 2002 | 08:25 AM

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I find ownership of brand x vehicles to be very enlightening. It sure does give you an appreciation for our Fords. There is certainly hope for Ford Racer. I hope he gets that pos started so he won't have to dirty his hands pushing it off his property.

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Jan 11, 2002 | 10:12 AM

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Jan 11, 2002 | 02:22 PM

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LOL. That was really funny Stockman!

Jan 11, 2002 | 02:27 PM

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Did you know GM was the first company to Install heated back windows.

It was so the owner wouldn't get their hands cold when they pushed the car home or to a repair shop, in the Winter.

Dennis

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"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"

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Jan 11, 2002 | 04:33 PM

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Ford,
Do you have a Service Engine Light On? It happens, I've got extensive experience with that drivetrain. Your describing a Mass Air Flow or Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor failure. This would set a light. Get back to me ASAP before you get cut off at the knees.
By the way, did you here that GM was putting the HI/LO beam switch back on the floorboard. It turns out it's owners are getting there feet caught up in the steering wheel!
Good Luck, Have Fun,
KingFisher