Hi, I've got an 02, and have a couple times had a no-start that cured itself. I replaced the fuel pump last fall after no start, tested, zero fuel pressure, power to the pump, seemed simple. Today, no start, and I got the same symptoms - no pressure at the rail, lots of power, checked fuse, etc.
This was on the way home after a weekend trip, ended up getting a ride back for wife and son, was going back to work, intending to get tools, parts, and come back the next night. Stopped at the car to pick up a couple things on my way past, and the car started. Ran all the way home, no issues. (~160km)
Any ideas? I'm stuck at fuel contamination and/or I made some bizarre mistake while replacing the pump. I plan on pulling the pump again to ensure there isn't a weak connection, maybe using some dielectric grease around the connections, and replacing the fuel filter. Other than that, the only thing I can think of is actually sucking the fuel out of the tank, but I'm not sure I want to get into that.
I also just read another bit about the transmissions, and I get occasional - maybe once or twice a week - hesitation on low speed shifting. I get the impression that I should change the fluid as the first step, then look at replace/rebuild of the valve body. I already think I'd probably put an engine and transmission into the car as long as the total price was < 10 000 as the body is in incredible shape for age and location. Is the 02 transmission a lost cause if I've already driven it through the winter with the occasional hesitation - ie. should I just wait for it to fail and replace it?
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