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    Here's a decent price on a FPR from ebay: CLICKY
    Less than 50 bucks.

    Quote Originally Posted by technocoy View Post
    Thanks for the advice guys... It was about 90 degrees already when it happened.

    Strangely it was fine the rest of the way to work and on the way home in even hotter weather.

    It sucks because Im pretty broke so it's hard to go replacing fuel line parts without really knowing... It was just a really crap experience having it happen in traffic at 80mph in a five lane situation. Hahaha.

    I hope it happens again in less compromising circumstances so I can pay better attention. I was just trying to get across five lanes safely while attempting to listen to what was happening.

    It does seem like fuel though since anything transmission related probably wouldn't make it shut off completely once I'm at a standstill.

    Anyway, I'll see what happens tomorrow. I'm gonna stay in the right lane this time. Haha.

    Cheers, and thanks for all the info and advice everyone.

    - David

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    Both the fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator are relatively inexpensive and are EASY to replace yourself. The fuel filter is located on the inside of the frame rail just behind the passenger door. It may take a little persuading to get the lines off of it, but still shouldn't be a problem. There is a write-up by former member "Dino" on how to replace the FPR: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=12021
    I have the cut down allen key that his instructions call for that I would be happy to send you if you would like.
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