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Originally Posted by ynstyn
I have the same problem with a 93 villager, stalling after running for about ten minutes
everything I've tried failed
but a mechanic just told me it was the alternator
doesn't sound like it to me because it always restarts and the battery is charging
but he insists
any thoughts anyone?
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when you say "I've tried everything", what is EVERYTHING?
Anyways, have you noticed that the van takes a bit longer to start in the am over last few weeks or months? if so, here's your problem: The Fuel Pump....Please don't ask how I know..I really don't want to relive those 2 months of figuring it out......anyways, turning corners, or at a stop and pulling away makes the van just cut off (BTW, no it's not the alternator)...the pump's check valve fails therefore you lose fuel pressure and hence fuel to the lines (acts like vapor lock)........if you do look for a new pump, let me WARN you that buying just a "cheapie" replacement pump (same stock # or not) will NOT do it; I would replace with a dealer part---the complete pump and fuel sending unit--I know, it'll hurt the pocketbook but try to find on ebay....(again don't ask me how I know
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the replacement pumps actually pump out more fuel but once are prone to REAL vapor lock when they heat up once the tank's gas falls to about 1/4 tank (gas cools the pump---makes sense?)...again don't ask?
Good luck