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Well, the fuel pump finally died and we discovered it WAS the problem.

I got it off, it wasn't stuck too hard, just needed some help with pliers.

I'm trying to change the thermostat on my GF's 1990 323. I got the housing off, but the thermostat seems stuck in the engine. Any suggestions on how to get it out? Also, what is the best way to clean thoroughly the mating surfaces? I scraped off the old gasket with a razor blade, but it...

Thanks for the replies! Speedsixxx, would it be just as good to buy Chevron with techron gas a few tanks, then at least once a month? Looked up the techron cleaner on amazon and it's 7-10 bucks a bottle, but Chevron gas isn't that much more expensive, maybe 10 cents, so that's only an extra...

I am new to this forum and had hopes that it was active enough to give me more replies. Does anyone else have any ideas?

Thanks. We have no fuel pressure gauge unfortunately, this is a totally stock, base model 323. I'm a weekend type mechanic, but my knowledge is limited to brakes and other maintenance items. She want's to replace the fuel filter, so I will start with that. Hoping someone out there has...

My girlfriend just picked up a 1990 323 with the 1.6l engine. It has fuel injection, low miles for the age (87,000), shiny paint from being garaged and runs really well, so we felt good buying it. We test drove it around the guys neighborhood and it did great. When we drove it home to her...