loses power in middle of driving shut it off then acts fine.anyone knows what might cause this?

Could be any # of things, Bad fuel pump, vapor lock, or I would guess a faulty oxygen sensor. Jon

You may have a clogged catilatic converter. A good way to check is to put a vacume guage on the intake and run engine for a couple minutes at 12 to 15 hun rpms. If the guage starts droping after a little bit you have a clogged exaust.
Just a shot in the dark, but It will cause a power loss.

I would check the basics first. like the fuel "filter" and pump.
hope this helps.
L8R allanova

thanks for the advice. been getting alot of help since i became a member.

what about turning on more than 2 things heater, lights, wipers, ete...
any ideas


big bear

what about turning on more than 2 things heater, lights, wipers, ete...
any ideas


big bear

BIGBEAR, have your alt checked.also check for bad connections at the battery.
L8R allanova

loses power in middle of driving shut it off then acts fine.anyone knows what might cause this?

I had a car (not an elky) that acted like that when the fuel pump was about to go.

I had the same problem on my '77 el camino 3 months ago, while driving it would sputter, then shut off. i would try to start it right away again, sometimes it would start, sometimes i had to wait a bit.. it eventually stranded me on my way to work.. ended up being the ICM (ignition control module) under the distributor cap. Hope this helps, -Chad