1996 Chevy Nova loses power and engine cuts off

1996 CHEVROLET NOVA
260,122 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARKLEY
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After driving 30/35 miles motor loses power and then it stops running---after a minute or two can restart and go another 30/35 and same problem occurs--have had the following parts relpaced, oxgen senor right and left,fuel pump,inline fuel filter,engine tune-up(plugs,wires,air filter),power steer housing and serpretine belt,fuel injector good,battery cables---I'm at $4500.00 in repairs so far---don,t tell me am crazy I'm way ahead of you-----any suggests would be great appreciated.---PS check engine light still comes on and codes say replace oxgen senors---thanks james
Feb 2, 2009 at 5:06 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Did any repairs resolve problem for a while? Like fuel pump? Does it act like it is running out of gas then dies?
Feb 3, 2009 at 11:06 AM
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MGIBB101
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Check you catalytic converter. That will cause your exact problem.
May 16, 2009 at 10:17 AM
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