why does my 1992 toyota 4runner continue to choke out when reaching 3rd gear?

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i had the fuel pump changed and the problem has only gotten worse the problem seemed to start after someone took gas from my tank.

panterakein in Menifee CA

Aug 24, 2011

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why does my 1992 toyota 4runner continue to choke out when reaching 3rd gear?

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i had the fuel pump changed and the problem has only gotten worse the problem seemed to start after someone took gas from my tank.

panterakein in Menifee CA

Aug 24, 2011

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user91328on Aug 24, 2011

what about the filter??? you also could have crap in the bottom of the tank clogging the pick up screen for the pump. also, i would look at a cat converter. it may be failing. have a shop test it for you. Roy

panterakeinon Aug 24, 2011

I meant the filter I don't know why I said pump.I don't know anything about mechanics,I think I'm going to have to learn and stop letting people who claim to know what their doing work on it.I was somewhat watching him change the filter,not knowing filter from pump,LOL.After a little reading on the subject I don't think it was done rite,besides the fact that the problem is now worse,I don't even hear the pump.Could this all really have started from someone taking gas?I guess I have alot of reading ahead of me.Thanks for your help.As for a shop testing it even if I had the money to do so,it wouldnt even make there.

user91328on Aug 24, 2011

it would leak if he did it wrong. hard to do it wrong. i bet you have a pump issue but you need a pressure check to confirm. i think the cat still needs to be checked too as it can cause the same symptoms. Roy

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robertgroveon Aug 24, 2011

panterakein, It is pretty hard to install the filter wrong as Roy said, and he is also correct that you could have a problem with the pump, or dirt in the tank or a Catalytic Converter starting to fail. There could also be other possible causes for the symptoms you describe but it is impossible to give a diagnosis or troubleshoot based on limited information. I recommend you have professional mechanic check it rather than guess at what it could be. The mechanic will need to confirm whether the problem is fuel related, ignition related, or a restricted exhaust. Once this is done the problem can be isolated. I don't service your area but you can call Jeff's Mobile Auto Repair 951 639-8305 Robert Grove, ASE Certified World Class Technician, Automotive Hall of Fame, 1996 www.Wego2uMobileMechanic.com www.OrangeCountyMobileAutoRepair.com

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