Dear Walter: I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in the house
watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out
and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband’s help.
When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was in the bedroom with a neighbour lady making mad
passionate love to her. I am 32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years.
When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that he’d been having an affair for the past six
months.
I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he
has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave
him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. I don’t feel I can get through to him
anymore.
Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Mrs… Sheila Usk
Dear Sheila:
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the
engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the
jubilee clips holding the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches solves
the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the
carburetor float chamber.
I hope this helps.
Walter
