'87 924s cuts out occasionally

1987 PORSCHE
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BILLOZTEXAS
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1987 Porsche 9294s, 91,000 5 speed, in otherwise excellent condition. Problem has occurred four times in last 1000 miles. Engine cuts out in the same exact circumstance: under acceleration, after shifting to 4 th gear, under normal load and acceleration, at about 2800 rpm. After gliding to a stop, car restarts in one or two tries. Has not cut out under any other condition. Cut out is instantaneous, and complete--no sputter, hickup, balk or anything. Any ideas?
Dec 4, 2006 at 7:02 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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wow , thats a good one.If it only does it in 4th gear ,then take someone with you on a test drive.When the car dies,roll to a stop and immediately check for fuel and spark.We need to find out which it is.
Dec 5, 2006 at 7:27 AM
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BILLOZTEXAS
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Have done as suggested, when it cut out the last time. Had both fuel and spark, and engine restarted immediately. This is the same as other 3 times. Looked for loose ground, but found nothing with my limited abilities. Wonder if switching the fuel filter might be a good "shot in the dark" solution?
Dec 5, 2006 at 10:55 PM
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