Cuts out while driving. 88 Brougham

1988 Oldmsobile 98 Brougham with a 3.8 engine and 180,000 miles. Engine cuts out while driving. After some time it will start. Rad is very bad and I've been told the car may have a hot water sensor which can cause the engine to stop running as a protection device. Does this model have such a sensor or sensors and does anyone know where they are located. Thanks...Jack

Not true here, see if you have spark and fuel pressure when this happens.

There are sensors that monitor the engine temperature but I doubt any would cause the engine to stop. That would leave GM open to huge liability suits if an accident were to occur.

Top 3 causes of intermitant stalling are ICM, fuel pump & crank sensor. Next time it stalls you need to be prepared to check for spark & or fuel pressure.

Sorry Max, we were typing at the same time.

yes no fire no gas no start...