LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Car stumbles then dies, need help!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-01-2004, 11:37 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ltlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 186
Car stumbles then dies, need help!!

Today my car stumbles then dies like it is out of gas, fuel filter or pump? Do you guys have a site that will show me how to replace the filter first?
ltlover is offline  
Old 10-01-2004, 11:57 AM
  #2  
Registered User
 
GreenDemon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Posts: 1,771
Re: Car stumbles then dies, need help!!

The fuel filter is easy. All you need is the right size wrench (I'm not sure what size, but it's a fairly common one). The only main issue is any rust- I would spray the area with WD-40 first just to make sure you don't twist too hard and bend lines. Other than that, you'll want something to plug the lines with so you don't have gas dripping on you.

Also, a fuel pressure tester/gauge available at Autozone/Advance Auto will help a lot.
GreenDemon is offline  
Old 10-01-2004, 12:02 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ltlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 186
Re: Car stumbles then dies, need help!!

Thnen I went out about 15 minutes later she starts up and runs fine? Any sugggestions? I am hoping for the fuel filter!
ltlover is offline  
Old 10-02-2004, 02:46 PM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ltlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 186
Re: Car stumbles then dies, need help!!

Drove to autozone to get a new filter, car would not restart, currently getting towed home and I hope it's the filter, anyone else have any suggestions?
ltlover is offline  
Old 10-02-2004, 02:52 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
Z95m6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: newton, kansas, USA
Posts: 6,069
Re: Car stumbles then dies, need help!!

check the fuel pressure. If its low then replace the fuel filter. If that doesn't help you need a pump. If the pressure is fine you must have an ignition problem.
Z95m6 is offline  
Old 10-02-2004, 02:53 PM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
ltlover's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 186
Re: Car stumbles then dies, need help!!

Thanks we will see, I am jsut going to replace the filter first unless they can check the pressure at autozone.
ltlover is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nophix
Fuel and Ignition
3
11-30-2014 10:26 PM
Ricardo
Computer Diagnostics and Tuning
0
11-29-2014 10:58 AM
USAirman93
General 1967-2002 F-Body Tech
4
11-24-2014 03:37 PM
IRABuss
LT1 Based Engine Tech
445
09-07-2011 09:08 PM
Dave19yz28
LT1 Based Engine Tech
7
01-26-2003 01:45 PM



Quick Reply: Car stumbles then dies, need help!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:16 AM.