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1984 Buick Century Engine shuts off during operation

Tiny
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  • 1984 BUICK CENTURY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
The engine just quits during operation. After the car sits for a few hours or overnight, it will start and run again. I checked the ground and it is secure. It appears to be getting spark, and the engine will crank, but not start. It has a new fuel pump installed last year. Help?
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
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You need to find out whaqt you are losing when it dies. Spark or fuel then get back to us
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 8:58 PM
Tiny
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The engine still had a spark, although weak, and no fuel. We replaced the fuel pump in the gas tank last year so it should not be that. Could it be vapor lock? The days when this happened were very hot.
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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Id suspect another fuel pump if there is no pressure.
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 7:34 PM

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