Meen, men, stop writing advice columns..
Dear Walter:
I hope you can help me here. Last Wednesday I set off for work leaving
my husband in the house watching TV - as usual. I hadn't gone more than
a km down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a
halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I
couldn't believe my eyes. He was in the bedroom with a neighbour lady
making mad
passionate love to her. I am 36, my husband is 40 and we have been
married for fourteen years. When I confronted him, he broke down and
admitted that he'd been having an affair with her for the past six
months.
I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was retrenched from his job
six months ago and he 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 anymore.
Can you please help? I am desperate.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sheila Y
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 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 carburetor float chamber.
I hope this helps.
Walter
