1995 Chevy Astro stalling and sulfur or acid smell

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,600 MILES
Took my 95 astro van to szhop due to hard starting and stalling at stops, changed fuel filter. Better, but still not fixed. Now mechanic says fuel injector regulator is cracked, on this model, the injectors and assembly is ALL 1 piece, replaced injector and regulator assembly, still sputters and or dies at stops or slowing down. There is a sulfur smell, or like battery acid and a faint rattle noise. I am quadriplegic and need van for trips to UCLA for medical specialists, can't afford any more mechanic "trials" can someone help diagnose this? After sitting a day o r more, it usually starts right up and will run fine for a short while, then will start to sputter or die when stopped, what could this be? Also the sulfur smell? Thank you for your help. Desperate in CA
Friday, December 26th, 2008 AT 4:54 PM

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Tiny
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Get the EGR valve/IACV/TPS checked out to include the fuel pressure and exhaust system for restriction
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Friday, December 26th, 2008 AT 5:16 PM
Tiny
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What is the IACV/TPS? I ask because I know nothing about cars. My mechanic recommends the cadillac comforter be changed, what do you think? TY.
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Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
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Have him do a backpresure test on the exhaust system to confirm the catalytic converter
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Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 5:17 PM

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