The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

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 the bedroom with a neighbour lady

making passionate love to her. 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 he'd been having an affair for the past six months.

I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six

months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and

worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum

he has become increasingly distant. I don't feel I can get through to

him anymore.



Can you please help?



Sincerely,

Mrs.. Sheila Usk





Dear Sheila:



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 jubilee clips holding

the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches

solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty,

causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.

I hope this helps.



Walter

I see what you mean - I found his answer fairly vague as to why the car could have cut out! I'm sure a woman would have been much more precise on the nature of the engine problem.