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Old 02-24-2004 | 09:03 AM
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I have searched for an answer to my problem, but I haven't found anything that really matches my problem.

I have a 92 Z with 305 TPI 5 speed.

When I come to a stop my car will die. It will start right back up. Also when I am sitting still facing downhill the car will just die. Then I need to give it some gas to get it started.

Anyone have any ideas of things to check? This just started the other day out of the blue.
Old 02-24-2004 | 09:20 AM
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Both conditions trigger when fuel sloshes to the front of the tank.

I'd hook up a fuel pressure gauge where I could see it while driving, and see if the pressure drops off before the engine dies during braking or while idling facing downhill.
Old 02-24-2004 | 12:24 PM
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Can you tell me which gauge I should get?
Old 02-24-2004 | 01:14 PM
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Can you tell me which gauge I should get?
TPIS sells a nice one for $30-$40 which has a long enough hose. When troubleshooting, I generally duct-tape the gauge head to my windshield where I can watch it while driving.
Old 03-06-2004 | 09:53 AM
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OK, I hooked up a gauge and it reads between 35-40 psi.

I ran it down the street and there were not any changes in pressure it was still between 35-40.

However when I come to a stop and put the car in neutral the rpm's drop to 500 and below. Which is when it will stall.

What else should I check?

The only modifiactions to the car are, lower temp thermostat, lower temp fan turn on switch, jet chip (stage 1). New o2 sensor, fuel filter and spark plugs 6 months ago. The wires look new, (I bought the car 1 year ago). I have checked the timing and it is at 6.
Old 03-10-2004 | 08:42 AM
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Engine: 5.7 TPI and 5.7 TBI to TPI convert
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Axle/Gears: G80 3.23 and open 3.42
Originally posted by Tribe
OK, I hooked up a gauge and it reads between 35-40 psi.

I ran it down the street and there were not any changes in pressure it was still between 35-40.

However when I come to a stop and put the car in neutral the rpm's drop to 500 and below. Which is when it will stall.

What else should I check?

The only modifiactions to the car are, lower temp thermostat, lower temp fan turn on switch, jet chip (stage 1). New o2 sensor, fuel filter and spark plugs 6 months ago. The wires look new, (I bought the car 1 year ago). I have checked the timing and it is at 6.
Hey dude, the EXACT same thing was happening to me a few months back (except I would get a check engine light as well). I checked everything except the ECM (everyone said it would be the last thing to go). So I yanked it out, replaced it, and it immediately ran perfect.
Old 03-10-2004 | 03:05 PM
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I am surprised that you are not getting any codes. I have had this problem with my car twice. The first time turned out to be a bad MAF sensor. The second time turned out to be the timing was way off.
Old 03-11-2004 | 06:26 PM
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Well it is not stalling anymore. I removed the air foil and it still drops to around 500-600 rpm when I stop but does not die.

So what should I do so I can re-install the air foil?
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