Can some one help to fix my car, it is backfiring amd missing

1999 VOLVO S40
165,000 MILES
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PREGGIEV
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This happens mostly in the mornings, It starts stuttering , no revers, missing like no fuel
Oct 14, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs-start here
Oct 14, 2011 at 8:37 PM
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JIS001
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Check for a leaking fuel pressure regulator. Next time in the morning before starting up the vehicle, remove the vacuum hose and check for fuel at the fuel pressure regulator. If there is fuel then replace the fuel pressure regulator. Let us know what you find?
Oct 15, 2011 at 4:59 AM
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