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Just picked up this very nice 188k mile car.
Or at least I thought it was nice.
Had an idle problem which was solved by a TB cleaning.
Now it has developed an intermittent stumble/stall which is most disconcerting.
Preliminary diagnosis: fuel problem.
1] happens at idle, under load, cruise or coast.
2] FP relay is getting too hot to touch. Replaced with known good - no change.
3] tank 3/4 full. removal of pre-pump fuse worsens problem.
4] fuel filter appears new. However, car sat for 1+ years before I purchased it.
Current suspicions:
a] failing main pump. Never really seen an intermittent failure on an LH-Jet pump. Is it possible/likely?
b] intermittent crud blockage of fuel filter (or elsewhere in the system). Have dosed system with Techron twice.
Thoughts/ideas greatly appreciated.
Evan
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