Engine feels like its "stalling" but is not..

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POHM
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Hi, i have recently driven quite a distance with my car, and about a week ago, it started giving me this problem..
What happens, is that while driving, the engine would feel like a car thats running out of petrol, it does not do this constantly and only after driving about 40km's or so..
when saying it does not do it constantly, i mean. it would have normal power for say 10 seconds, and then feel like its cutting out for 5 seconds or so..
When it starts doing that..if i press hard on the accelerator, it starts picking up revs, but then it drops, feeling like its not getting enough fuel through..
I see that i have a small fuel leak on the pipe going into the injectors.. would that be a cause of this problem?
Furthermore, i had a listen to the fuel pump(intank) itself, and it does not sound like it is straining..

A few people have told me that its the pump, but im trying to avoid replacing it until last, as it is extremely expensive where i stay.
Feb 2, 2012 at 4:12 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if its within specifications and repair the leak-you're losing fuel pressure
Feb 2, 2012 at 4:20 AM
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