1988 mr2 stalls when engine is hot

1988 TOYOTA MR2
250,000 MILES
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I live in the desert and my 1988 mr2 works fine during the winter and fall months. But when the weather gets hot it pings a lot and stalls after the engine gets hot. i have to keep giving it gas to get it to move. Once i have driven about a mile it acts normal.

Problems excessive pinging and the smell of fuel when i stop.
Jun 1, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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HMAC300
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check to make sure your timing is ok and check fuelpressure.scan for codes.
Jun 1, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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