I've been thinking hard about what kinds of content really appeal to you, my dear readers. A mainstay of many newspapers for many years was the "advice to the lovelorn" column. In the UK and former British colonies they're known as "agony aunt" columns. I love that phrase.
Agent 46 sent me a heart-rending plea for advice from a young(ish) married woman. I was so moved that I thought I'd have a go at answering. If this works, perhaps I'll make this a regular feature...
Dear Walt,
I hope you can help me. The other day, I set off for work, leaving my husband in the house watching TV. About a mile down the road, my car stalled and I couldn't get it started again. So I had to walk back to get my husband to help me.
When I got home, I couldn't believe my eyes! He was in our bedroom with the neighbour's daughter!!!
I am 32, my husband is 34 and the neighbour's daughter is 19. We have been married for 10 years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted they had been having an affair for the past six months.
He won't go for counselling, and I'm just a wreck. I need your advice urgently. Could you please help?
Sincerely,
Sheila
Dear Sheila,
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine.
Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold. Also check all grounding wires.
If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors.
I hope this helps.
Walt
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