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Stranded
So yesterday I got my car back from a "reputable shop" after a reseal of the oil pump. He also repositioned the heat shield and redirected a line to create space. It was their second attempt to get at the leak after originally assuming the cause was a loose fitting (admittedly the fitting may have been loose, but there were other obvious leaks from around the pump housing). That was supposedly it. It still smoked a lot last night, but that was chalked up to residual oil and it does seem to be dissipating. Otherwise car was running perfectly when they got it. So far so good.
Driving home and again last night, I notice some odd hesitation and minor bucking at low rpm, and that it was running hotter than usual. Thought it might be in my head and didn't want to go anothor round with the shop, so didn't mention it.
Next day (today/just now), car sputters and dies. Now I'm sitting in a parking lot after a kindly push from a cop. Had no electrical or fuel problems whatever when I took it in. Haven't for years. I do love "reputable shops " Seems like almost everytime I take my car in for some minor issue, life gets very interesting. Could be an epic coincidence, of course.
Anyway, the fuel pump relays seem tight and swapping one out did nothing. The ignition box whines normally. The #6 fuse looks good. Car turns over but dies immediately. Anything else I can look at before I have to tow it home? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks and excuse any typos. Typing on the phone is a drag.
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