Engine sputters and kills around 210 temp on gauge

JEFFLSU

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2003 GMC SIERRA
132,000 MILES

Once the temp reaches 210 the truck runs horribly until engine kills and won't start again until engine has cooled. I've replaced bank 2 o2 sensor, fuel filter, thermostat, coolant temp sensor and battery. HELP!

Sunday, November 17th, 2013 AT 1:07 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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When it fails to restart, have you checked to see if there is proper fuel pressure to the engine as well as spark to the plugs?

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Sunday, November 17th, 2013 AT 3:17 PM

JEFFLSU

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I forgot to say I just put 6 new plugs double platinum gapped to.60 and I replaced my distributer about 3-4 years ago. But I haven't done a gas pressure test. I thought since when it's cool it starts it wasn't the fuel pressure?

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Sunday, November 17th, 2013 AT 3:47 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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With today's cars, one can never be sure what is causing the problem. Lol Do me a favor. When the engine doesn't start, check to see if you are getting spark to the plugs. Even though they are new, something else could be causing a problem. If you are getting spark, see if the engine will start using starting fluid. If it does, then we have a fuel system issue.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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