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marty
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 Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2002 2:35 pm Post subject: Engine Cuts out when hot |
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Hi, I have a strange problem with my gem when the weather is hot, and would appreciate any sugestions as to the cause.
Its an 1980 TE, auto. On days when the temp is 25C or above and the cars been in the sun all day, the engine 'stalls' as soon as load is put on, it, i.e. driving up just a slight hill. Most of the time the motor restarts. The problem keeps occuring for about 5-10 mins then goes away completely.
Any ideas??
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Racegem
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2002 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Cuts out when hot |
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Hmmm, just a thought... vapour lock in the fuel line? Also the fuel pump relays have been known to give trouble. Had similar problem years ago, fitted aftermarket electric pump, around $100.
Anyone else?
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Adam
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2002 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Cuts out when hot |
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| Ok... part your car in the sun on a really hot day... in one of those situations where you KNOW it would normally have that problem... then before you drive off, open the fuel filler cap and close it again... now drive off, you should have no problems. |
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ByteMe22
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2002 9:49 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Cuts out when hot |
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| care to explain why you think this??? |
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Adam
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2002 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Cuts out when hot |
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| Blocked evaporative emissions controls causing pressure build up in the tank I believe. |
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marty
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2002 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Cuts out when hot |
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Hey guys, thanks for the tips so far. I'll try the fuel filler tip. But is it at all possible a carby or vacuum loss due to a crack somewhere?
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Viper gemini
rice boy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2002 2:09 am Post subject: fuel filler haahhahha |
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| dont you guys no that when fuel is heated in the sun it expands this could still cause pressure locks but highly unlikely |
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Adam
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2002 2:14 am Post subject: Re: fuel filler haahhahha |
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| Yes, I do know that it expands... Try what I suggested and if I works, either offer an alternate explanation or STFU. |
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Mooch
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2002 3:56 am Post subject: Re: fuel filler haahhahha |
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that remindsme of those Full Frontal "great ders of history"
well said adam. |
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Adam
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2002 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: fuel filler haahhahha |
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Ta for the support Mr. Derose... its makes it worthwhile  |
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Dave
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2002 12:50 am Post subject: Don't cross the man |
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As far as I know, Adam holds a fair amount of knowledge about Geminis - probably more than most people here and possibly more than the rest of mankind put together, so I take whatever he says as gospel.
Ignore his advice if you must..... but at your peril. |
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Adam
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2002 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Don't cross the man |
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| Strange... I say the same thing about you Dave... |
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