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Kim Thomas Posted on Dec 04, 2010
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The engine power pulses at higher RPM and sometimes the engine stalls after starting. The problem is intermittent and seems like it might be fuel pump related.

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Your going to receive answers about electronic issues and spark plug wires and dirty injectors, but I would start with a fuel pressure test because of the way you worded your problem, (OK, at idle, but when a demand of fuel needed, pulsing) Probably a fuel pump problem if dry gas can't clear it up.

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