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1984 Pontiac Fiero - Just Plain Quit
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scroft
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Aug 30, 2012, 11:58 AM
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I bought a barn fresh 1984 Pontiac Fiero that has been sitting for over ten years. New battery and it started right up. Driving it home and after 15 miles it sputtered and just plain quit and wouldn't start so I had it towed home. I suspected and changed the fuel filter to no avail although it does start and idle roughly now, but step on accellerator and it dies. I plan on draining the gas tank and using fresh gas, but was hoping for any other suggestions. Thank you kindly, Steve...
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Discretesignals
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Aug 30, 2012, 12:08 PM
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Probably has low fuel pressure. Verify with a pressure gauge. When you go to drain the tank inspect the inside of it. Probably would be a good idea to replace the fuel pump while your at it. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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scroft
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Aug 30, 2012, 12:26 PM
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Thank you for the reply... I will do both... While I had the fuel filter off, I turned the key on which activates the fuel pump for a few seconds and I could see a good squirt of gas getting pumped out and during idle I can see steady stream of gas going into carb, but just touch the thottle and she dies.
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Aug 30, 2012, 3:35 PM
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Sitting for 10 years and I am sure the gas has turned to wine. If your Fiero doesn't have a fire extinguisher in the trunk, make sure you get one. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
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