The problems you describe could easily be the result of a failing fuel pump. Whenever you have any engine running/starting problem the first thing to establish is whether the fault is related to the fuel system or the ignition.
I would wait until it looses its power and turn the engine off. Then spray about 4 seconds of starting fluid into the hole which the brake booster hose attaches to on the plenum of the engine. Reconnect the hose and start the engine. If it suddenly seems to have more power, suspect the pump. Test the pressure, and replace if necessary.
There is no EGR system on an EFI Festiva - don't trust any mechanic who thinks otherwise.
John Gunn
Coronado, CA
I would wait until it looses its power and turn the engine off. Then spray about 4 seconds of starting fluid into the hole which the brake booster hose attaches to on the plenum of the engine. Reconnect the hose and start the engine. If it suddenly seems to have more power, suspect the pump. Test the pressure, and replace if necessary.
There is no EGR system on an EFI Festiva - don't trust any mechanic who thinks otherwise.
John Gunn
Coronado, CA
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