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Title: 87 turbo coupe fuel tank/stall problem?
Post by: 87.thunderchicken on October 20, 2011, 04:36:02 PM
ok im new here and to the 2.3t seen.i've owned a few 5.0s but now have a 87 turbo coupe all original drives great.except one little thing.well not to sound young and dumb but when i pitch it sideways it tends to die and will not start for about five minutes or more.then fires up idles a little ruff goes back to normal.any info or experiance will be greatly appreciated.thanks in advanced.
Title: no ones had this problem?
Post by: 87.thunderchicken on October 20, 2011, 07:23:01 PM
no ones had this problem.i have another tank.255lph pump.only difference is my old ones metal on the inside new ones plastic.couldn't see anything wrng with old tank.nothing loose.any help will be appreciated.thanks
Title: 87 turbo coupe fuel tank/stall problem?
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 21, 2011, 12:50:32 PM
How much gas is in the tank when this happens?
Title: 87 turbo coupe fuel tank/stall problem?
Post by: 87.thunderchicken on October 21, 2011, 04:13:09 PM
anywhere from a quater to half tank.havn't put a full tank in it yet.thanks for responding.
Title: 87 turbo coupe fuel tank/stall problem?
Post by: Soul on October 21, 2011, 04:18:51 PM
Going out on a limb, check your vam, I didn't have mine mounted solidly and the door would spazz out. Your spring may be weak in it or something

Again just crazy guess, but something easy to check.
Title: 87 turbo coupe fuel tank/stall problem?
Post by: TOM Renzo on October 21, 2011, 10:11:28 PM
You