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Dear Walter

I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbour lady. I am 32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having and affair for the past six months. I told him it would have to stop or I would leave him. He was fired from his job six months ago and says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I give him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counselling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him any more.

Can you please give me some advice?

Sincerely,
Sheila


Dear Shelia,

A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.

I hope this helps,
Walter