When my distributor went south as I mentioned, it was all to nothing in about 1/8 mile... admittedly, in perhaps over a half million miles of driving B18/B20 Volvos, it's only happened to me that one time. Not a common thing.

But, he didn't mention having touched the points... so that's where I'd check first personally, as it takes about 15 seconds to remove the cap and rotor, check gap... while in there, another minute to carefully check that no wires (or springs) are (or can become) grounded, and that the shaft is tight...

once that is done, check for spark at the plugs. If there is spark, then move on to fuel issues (which may well be the case... again, my hasty reading didn't pick up on the 'just filled up' part). But I'd still take a quick couple minutes to rule out any ignition issues... it's a lot easier, and a lot less messy.

Oh so many times I've done a complete tune up, and had the car die later in the day due to a fuel pump issue. I *never* rule out coincidence.. they happen a lot.

Not trying to start a war.. just saying how I'd go about the diagnostics... easy clean stuff first, more difficult and dirty last.




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