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Old 12-28-2003, 07:47 PM
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Question ABS & then Engine Failure
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After a 3 hour trip to Orlando, FL... The lights started to dim...ABS warning w/buzzer came on & then total engine failure....

Checked Brake Fluid Level...OK...Oil Level....OK..... NO oil Leaks (recent clutch job w/new gaskets everywhere)...

After 30mins..started car ok...after 5mins....again same story...

ANY SUGGESTIONS????
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Old 12-28-2003, 10:42 PM
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I'd guess that your alternator and/or voltage regulator died.
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Old 12-30-2003, 01:55 PM
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I had the exact same symptoms on my 84, and it was the alternator. I had it rebuilt for $89 and the the car has been running fine ever since.
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