[Shotimes] engine problem, please help with diagnosis

[van Oss]

More info about symptoms:

- It seems to be intermittent.  I drove some errands this afternoon and the
car behaved normally in all respects.  This morning I was stranded at a
stoplight.  Go figure.

- May be temp-related.  Idle behavior seems more normal when warmed up.

- Car is running hot.  Dash gauge is pegged on N.  Radiator and hoses are
about 10K.  During KOEO test the radiator fan is supposed to come on, yes?
Mine does not.  There is voltage at the connector.  Fan motor is bad, yes?

Joseph van Oss


----- Original Message -----
Codes are clear.  I'm going to try swapping the fuel filter first.  The pump
does seem loud, though.  It's a but surprising to suspect the pump because I
did replace it about 6K ago.

----- Original Message -----
Having a problem with the 91.  Symptoms and medical history below.
Please suggest what I should test or swap.  Thanks.

Symptoms:
- Long cranking time before start, gradually occurring more often
   over the last two weeks
- Idle wanders up to 3K
- Occasionally idle dives to 500, lopey, no power, and stalls
   if you step on gas
- No CE light

History:
- 91 mtx with 140K
- Within last 2 years:  Rod bearings, CID, CPS, timing belt,
   fuel pump, plugs/wires, much more
- Extremely reliable and quick-starting up until about 2 weeks ago

Again, thanks.