1998 Chevy Prizm

1998 CHEVROLET
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WALLYLONG
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My Prizm has about 124,000 miles on it. It runs good for the most part getting about 28 MPG. The car starts well and accelerates well. Recently I have noticed it hesitating for a split second while drivng. It is just a very small hesitation. No loss of speed. It started out a "once-in-a-while" thing and now happens regularly during my commute to work. I replaced the plugs and wires. No good. Then replaced the fuel pump. Still no good. Mechanic says nothing shows up on the computer scan. Any idea where to go next?? Fuel pump relay??
Oct 19, 2007 at 12:23 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Fuel filter replaced? What tune up parts did you use?
Oct 19, 2007 at 11:36 AM
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WALLYLONG
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I have not replaced the fuel filter. Can't find it...
I used Champion spark plugs and the wires were replaced by the shop.
Oct 19, 2007 at 11:52 AM
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Unfortunatley the filter is in the tank.Throw away the Champion plugs and install A/C Delco or Autolites. If the wires arent OEM I would change those out as well
Oct 19, 2007 at 12:04 PM
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Is the filter attached to the pump??? The only thing I saw on the pump was a small screen.
Oct 19, 2007 at 12:11 PM
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Probably, says it is mounted on the module assembly
Oct 19, 2007 at 12:38 PM
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