fuel problem?

[digimurda]

hi all,

my 85' 442 keeps stalling out on me,
when it happens-- the car would be idled and I would rev it once and it'll start stalling and die.
-- also when driving the car after its warm it will seem like it has no fuel when I give it gas, I step on the gas and nothing happens for like 2 seconds and then it tries to accelerate but not steady, kinda like it doesn't want to go, as if it's not getting gas.
--- it wont die unless I come to a full stop.
--- in order to start it back up I have to give it some gas.

could it be the fuel filter?

 

[pontiacgp]

sounds like a vacuum leak

 

[Rktpwrd]

Could also be the fuel pump going bad. I would start by checking/replacing the easiest and cheapest items first and work your way from there. Be consistent and thorough and you'll find the problem.

 

[88hurstolds]

Fuel pump is where I would start, cheap fix.
Make sure none of your lines have a hole in them and sucking air.

 

[rs74]

My vote is check fuel pump, filter and check lines for leaks like stated above.

 

[digimurda]

Fuel pump is where I would start, cheap fix.
Make sure none of your lines have a hole in them and sucking air.

hi,
where is the fuel pump located on the 85'?

 

[pontiacgp]

it's on the engine block on the passenger side right near the front of the block.