1992 Ford Festiva car won't stay running

1992 FORD FESTIVA
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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YOGIEBEAR
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i spray starting fluid in it and it will run and i have checked everything from the new fuel pump to the mass flow sensor to the injectors but still car will not stay running on it's own. is ther something i am missing. i have had the engine rebuilt already. or would the distributor have something to do with the fuel?
Jan 31, 2010 at 2:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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but still car will not stay running on it's own

If it won't idle by itself-inspect/clean/test the idle air control valve and EGR valve and test the TPS and MAF sensors-
Jan 31, 2010 at 2:47 PM
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