Hi everyone,

Sure am glad I brought an extra coat with me last night to the work Xmas party. Otherwise, my girl would have frozen her ass off as we walked off the exit ramp to call AAA. It is cold in CT these days!

Been reading the archives and will be checking the fuel pump relay tonight, but thought I'd post the details for anyone who cares to chime in.

30 minutes into a 45 minute ride, I lost power on a hill, couldn't get the car over 65 anymore. Turbo boost guage was still showing good boost, but I wasn't getting any of it. As we crested the hill, I tried to accelerate and couldn't. Motor stayed running, but car would not accelerate. As the car slowed down and we moved across to the right lane, I downshifted and still couldn't get anything. When we came to a stop, motor died. I didn't try to restart it. Took a look under the hood and the turbo and ex mani were glowing red. Seeing as we had just climbed a hill, I guess that this isn't that unusual. My catalytic converter is new - less than 5K on it.

So, I'm suspecting fuel. Haven't had a chance to do anything with the car yet, but it cranked fine and wouldn't fire up this morning. If the timing belt broke, would the motor have continued to run as I coasted to a stop? I'm just about due for a timing belt change, but have never experience a broken one, so I don't know how the feels when it happens.

Car sits in front of my house awaiting my attention. It's a shame it's 27 degrees out and will be dark by the time I get home.

Any opinions welcome,

Jake