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gtdan · August 2nd, 2007, 10:02 PM

my 96 gt stalls when i drive it for about 2.5 hrs in 90degree weather, sounds like fuel starvation but i replaced the fuel pump yesturday i also replaced the air iddler sensor but it still does it p.s there is no check engine light. thanks

HMUSN · August 2nd, 2007, 10:05 PM

check your fan

gtdan · August 2nd, 2007, 10:13 PM

the cooling fan works

HMUSN · August 2nd, 2007, 10:13 PM

is it overheating at all?

gtdan · August 2nd, 2007, 10:16 PM

no but after it sits for a while it drives again

HMUSN · August 2nd, 2007, 10:18 PM

hmm... it really sounds like an overheating issue to me..

does it ever do it while sitting in traffic ?

are you positive that your gauge works?

gtdan · August 2nd, 2007, 10:21 PM

yea it did that while in roushour traffic. i tried flooring it but sounded like it wasnt getting any fuell

HMUSN · August 2nd, 2007, 10:23 PM

still on your stock injectors?

run a bottle of cleaner and see if it helps.

gtdan · August 2nd, 2007, 10:27 PM

on my last tune up 15 days ago i used a 44k additive

HMUSN · August 2nd, 2007, 10:30 PM

it has to be an over heating issue then.

fuel is fuel.. it doesn't matter what the ambient temp. is... if there is something wrong it will happen at all temps..

I am going to have to say overheating issue.

check your radiator for leaks your fan.. your fan speed.. your thermostat ,water pump ect...

gtdan · August 2nd, 2007, 10:35 PM

if it were to overheat there would be antifreeze smell or would there

HMUSN · August 2nd, 2007, 10:38 PM

depends on why it's overheating.

gtdan · August 2nd, 2007, 10:43 PM

the fluids are ok and dont see any leeks but will flush my radiator and replace my thermostat see if it helps.

Dennis-96GT · August 3rd, 2007, 03:10 AM

actually take the thermostat and wave a lighter under it and see if it pops that should tell you if its bad also sidenote remove the honeycomb grill while your at it if you havent already that will help reduce the heat alot

AnglicoGT98 · August 3rd, 2007, 07:57 AM

Sounds like a bad thermo...

96Snaker · August 3rd, 2007, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by dburklen

actually take the thermostat and wave a lighter under it and see if it pops that should tell you if its bad also sidenote remove the honeycomb grill while your at it if you havent already that will help reduce the heat alot

better way is to drop the thermo into a pot of boiling water - to check to see if it is still in good operation.

Dennis-96GT · August 3rd, 2007, 02:24 PM

or that works too im just too lazy to boild a pot of water and all that so i just grab the bic lol

Ccash00 · August 3rd, 2007, 05:19 PM

If your cars not running hot and not leaking any antifreeze I would say the cooling system is fine no need to replace the thermostat wouldnt make it two hours of driving it that was not opening, it sounds like something electrical getting hot and breaking down.

August 2nd, 2007, 10:02 PM	#1
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 509	S.O.S my 96 gt stalls when i drive it for about 2.5 hrs in 90degree weather, sounds like fuel starvation but i replaced the fuel pump yesturday i also replaced the air iddler sensor but it still does it p.s there is no check engine light. thanks

August 2nd, 2007, 10:13 PM	#3
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 509	the cooling fan works __________________ sold the stang

August 2nd, 2007, 10:16 PM	#5
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 509	no but after it sits for a while it drives again __________________ sold the stang

August 2nd, 2007, 10:21 PM	#7
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 509	yea it did that while in roushour traffic. i tried flooring it but sounded like it wasnt getting any fuell __________________ sold the stang

August 2nd, 2007, 10:27 PM	#9
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 509	on my last tune up 15 days ago i used a 44k additive __________________ sold the stang

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August 2nd, 2007, 10:05 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,307	check your fan

August 2nd, 2007, 10:18 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,307	hmm... it really sounds like an overheating issue to me.. does it ever do it while sitting in traffic ? are you positive that your gauge works?

August 2nd, 2007, 10:23 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,307	still on your stock injectors? run a bottle of cleaner and see if it helps.

August 2nd, 2007, 10:30 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,307	it has to be an over heating issue then. fuel is fuel.. it doesn't matter what the ambient temp. is... if there is something wrong it will happen at all temps.. I am going to have to say overheating issue. check your radiator for leaks your fan.. your fan speed.. your thermostat ,water pump ect...

August 2nd, 2007, 10:35 PM	#11
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 509	if it were to overheat there would be antifreeze smell or would there __________________ sold the stang

August 2nd, 2007, 10:38 PM	#12
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,307	depends on why it's overheating.

August 2nd, 2007, 10:43 PM	#13
gtdan Enthusiast 1996 mustang gt Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver co Posts: 509	the fluids are ok and dont see any leeks but will flush my radiator and replace my thermostat see if it helps. __________________ sold the stang

August 3rd, 2007, 03:10 AM	#14
Dennis-96GT The Great Unknown 1996 Mustang GT 11h47m32s Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ozark mo Posts: 1,006	actually take the thermostat and wave a lighter under it and see if it pops that should tell you if its bad also sidenote remove the honeycomb grill while your at it if you havent already that will help reduce the heat alot __________________ MEMBERS AGAINST STREET RACING

August 3rd, 2007, 07:57 AM	#15
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630	Sounds like a bad thermo... __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

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August 3rd, 2007, 02:24 PM	#17
Dennis-96GT The Great Unknown 1996 Mustang GT 11h47m32s Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ozark mo Posts: 1,006	or that works too im just too lazy to boild a pot of water and all that so i just grab the bic lol __________________ MEMBERS AGAINST STREET RACING

August 3rd, 2007, 05:19 PM	#18
Ccash00 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 41	If your cars not running hot and not leaking any antifreeze I would say the cooling system is fine no need to replace the thermostat wouldnt make it two hours of driving it that was not opening, it sounds like something electrical getting hot and breaking down.