Hi,
As a quick intro, I have been a car "nut" for some time, having had a '99 996, '98 XJ8 Jag, '03 Maserati Coupe, '04 GTO, '05 Lotus Elise, '04 Boxster S and '98 383 stroker C5 vette pass through my garage over the past 6 years.
I currently own a '06 997S coupe, a '74 Maserati Merak and just purchased a new beige on tan, 1.9L 90HP 2005 Beck Speedster a few weeks ago. I have been enjoying the Beck too much to post here (the other cars have been idle except for rainy days).
I have been driving the Beck around town trying to accumulate break-in mileage. Last Saturday I cruised down to Key Largo for dinner with my wife (from Miami). When I haven't been cruising, I've been reading up on speedsters...this list has been an excellent source of info & entertainment.
The car has been a blast to drive, especially with the cool winter weather we now have in So Florida. I also have to say that Carey Hines has been extraordinarily helpful with several questions I asked over the past few days...always VERY quick to respond and very detailed.
I am posting here because this evening the car simply stalled out on me a few blocks from my home. As luck would have it, I was one house away from a Porschephile who helped me get it into his driveway where it now sits until I can revive it. The symptoms are as follow:
Electricals are fine. Accessories work. The motor cranks and the car starts up. However, two or three seconds after start up the engine dies out. It seems to be a fuel problem, but the tank has plenty. Could it be the fuel pump?? Any ideas before I have it towed? I am sure it is probably something simple based on the symptoms
I am separately asking Carey for advice and am sure he will provide a prompt response, but am also asking here in case anyone else can provide a quick response that could help revive the car.
Thanks,
Steve
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