What did you do to your car today?

Broke down 2 or so miles from home..had to get towed..of course after in began raining..possible fuel pump issues. car just sort of died, sputtering, stepping on gas did not change anything. then wouldn't re-start...later while waiting for tow, tried again and it seem to start, but not stay idling and stall and stepping on gas had no effect..no more info..it was dark and raining

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RubberCtyRauder said:
Broke down 2 or so miles from home..had to get towed..of course after in began raining..possible fuel pump issues. car just sort of died, sputtering, stepping on gas did not change anything. then wouldn't re-start...later while waiting for tow, tried again and it seem to start, but not stay idling and stall and stepping on gas had no effect..no more info..it was dark and raining

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Mine would do this before I went return fuel. It would die if driven in 85*-90* or higher and would run like a champ 45 minutes to an hour later. I never got around to installing my upgraded FPDM before I sold it but I'm sure it would have helped considering the fact I'm still running the very same 340 pump with the addition of a second one.

They don't normally fail all of a sudden. It usually takes a good few months or even a year to fail completely, like limited WOT bursts, sometimes chugs badly, sometimes perfectly fine.

Have you tried to start it since? Have you swapped the FP relay? You can monitor your FRPS with your Xcal. On hot days you would know exactly when mine was going to fail. The fuel pressure would slowly climb from 40-58 or so at idle then PLUMMET down to teens, then single digits, then car off.. At least it gave me time to find a place to pull over. Of all places mine started this **** I was in Atlanta traffic at Marauderville. Yet another reason I now insist on trailering!

Other two reasons for trailer. Broken actuator rod on my old cut outs leaving Louisville (LONG trip home with unhappy wife..) and grenading my driveshaft at the track, once again with the wife AND kids on a school night! (Finally got home at 12:30 in the morning)

All three breakdowns happened out of state. So never again! [emoji1303] As much as I DO still trust her, it just isn't worth the aggravation. Plus the truck is a much much nicer, quieter, and roomy ride..

Basically I know what your going thru.


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I upgraded the relay as well and bought a 2nd upgraded FPDM to keep with emergency parts in the trunk. I also have the Aeromotive. I broke down twice before I upgraded. Fine ever since.
 
tbone said:
I upgraded the relay as well and bought a 2nd upgraded FPDM to keep with emergency parts in the trunk. I also have the Aeromotive. I broke down twice before I upgraded. Fine ever since.
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I was hoping that would fix you right up. Mine was never swapped because of timing is all. I never have time.. LOL

I just dealt with it for a year as all my trips are short errands anyways. Before I knew it, I was gutting out everything stock and moving forward. Just two simple 340's on a return, no more issues, and more than enough fueling to well exceed my current set up. Best damn thing I've done is go return!


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hit the garage frame backing out

Last week I hit the garage frame backing out. :(

Friday MM is back $500 cash for repairs,They fixed & repainted the whole Quarter panel.
I have the same body shop since the 80's & they do good work. :bows:
My garage is not big but it keeps the MM safe.

Now to get her ready for MV 14
 
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RubberCtyRauder said:
Broke down 2 or so miles from home..had to get towed..of course after in began raining..possible fuel pump issues. car just sort of died, sputtering, stepping on gas did not change anything. then wouldn't re-start...later while waiting for tow, tried again and it seem to start, but not stay idling and stall and stepping on gas had no effect..no more info..it was dark and raining

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Same issue, same pump a few weeks ago. Installed an AEM 320. Good to go as tested yesterday with a lot of driving and idle time. Been driving on short trips earlier during the week as well.

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Just put on my stainless steel rear bumper inserts. Nothing crazy but I think it's a nice accent.
 

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Last night I recharged the A/C, diagnosed that I had a bad belt tensioner (pickup up today) and did an oil/filter change.

Tonight is a full interior clean and making notes for body work.
 
Took the MM out for a ride yesterday evening. Tried to roll down the drivers side front windows and heard the regulator cable let go. Good thing I ordered all four regulators w/motors when I had to replace the passenger side front about a year ago. Will be replacing it tomorrow or Monday depending on the weather.
 
Washed it yesterday before the cruise night. Just looked at it 1/2 hour ago and it's already dirty. Black :banghead:
 
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