Dear Peter,

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 the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I arrived  I got the shock of my life. He was in the bedroom with the lady next door 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 that if he didn't break it off I'd leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and 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 any more.  Can you please help? 

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Sheila Urz

 

Dear Sheila,

A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults. 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 carburettor float chamber.

I hope this helps. 

Best regards
Peter