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C.M. Carteaux Posted on Oct 16, 2014
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Car stalled for first time for me after getting it back from mechanic. Why?

JUST got my Stang back after head gasket and intake manifold replacement. Heads were taken out and machined. Engine is ticking until it warms up. But today, I was coasting to a stop sign with clutch disengaged and no foot on gas and it just stalled. Battery light came on. Radio stayed on. I pulled over and it started right back up. No problems since. No check engine light or any other light and battery light went off after restart. Battery gauge and all other gauges normal for this vehicle. I only had 1/8 tank of gas so I added it up to half a tank.

I also had just had the fuel grommet (?) replaced at the same time. Now I have a drippy thing coming from back right fender that looks like snot. Any clues would help.

It is going to mechanic tomorrow. But do cars just sometimes stall once, and not continue to have a problem? Thanks so much!

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  • C.M. Carteaux Oct 16, 2014

    Drip from rear fender looks like boooogers. :)

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