Engine shuts off while driving

1993 NISSAN SENTRA
145,000 MILES • 0.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ABDELAWAL AZMI
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1. The car stops working while driving. I have to wait about 15 minutes to start again. Replaced the fuel pump but problem wasn't solved.
2. Can I get an image of the water pump and how to replace it?
Thank you
Oct 7, 2021 at 6:28 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

A common issue with the old Nissans is the distributor assembly. They use a photocell inside that fails when some oil gets into the distributor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

I attached the procedure for you below to view.

Roy

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Oct 7, 2021 at 10:52 PM
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