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Old 06-19-2009, 03:07 pm   #1
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Dear Walter,

I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving
my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't driven more
than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car
shuddered to a halt.

I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I
got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the
neighbors' daughter. I'm 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbors'
daughter is 22. We have been married for ten years.

When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been
having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I'd
leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has
been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much,
but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly
distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to
him any more.

Can you please help?

Sincerely, Sheila

Dear Sheila:

A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a
variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no
debris in the fuel line. If it's clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses
on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires.. If none of
these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump
itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors.

I hope this helps.

Walter

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Old 06-19-2009, 06:22 pm   #2
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