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Nope.
It's getting worse.
Now it stalls when warm.
Guess I'll take it to the shop.
Oh well - thanks for trying.

Bingo!
I owe you a beer, Solo.
It starts up and runs just fine when cold after taping the intake hose.
Thanks for the help.

edit:
actually it's still happening.
it seemed ok for a couple starts then began happening again.
i'll try taping it some more but it's tough getting it underneath the hose ...

Thanks for the help, Solo.
I taped what I could with 'Gorilla Tape' - supergood sticky tape.
I couldn't get right underneath it but got as much as I could.
Here's a link to pics showing a disconnected vacuum tube Solo pointed out and where it connects.
https://picasaweb.google.com/cyberhun2001 ...

It runs ok warm, but when it's cold I have to rev it to keep it going.
I start it and it stalls - never did this before.
Anybody have any ideas on what the problem could be?
I just spent $800 fixing the clutch so I want to keep it going if possible.
I appreciate your input.
regards

Really?
I don't have tools though.
No ramps either.

The clutch is starting to go - I can hear it.
It's beginning to make noises it wasn't before.
How long will it be before it's completely shot - any way to guesstimate that?
I'm saving money for thye clutch delivering pizzas.
I'd hate for it to ...

Hmm - sounds a bit complicated for a newb like me.
I'd be tempted to tackle it but don't have much in the way of tools or even ramps.
However, I might be passing through Edmonton in the near future.
If I do, how about I take you up your offer to do it for $100 plus parts?
I'd help, of course, if you ...

Hmm.
Does this noise indicate imminent failure?
CanTire said no, but how long do you think I can keep driving it before it becomes a serious problem?
I do a lot of stop and go city driving - I use it for deliveries so lots of miles.

Thanks, Whythis - sounds like you nailed it.
I called Canadian Tire and asked for an estimate to replace the clutch plate - $800.
Ouch.
Does that sound right?

... that stops when the clutch pedal is just slightly depressed.
Does this indicate a worn clutch?
I'm new to standards and have been tough on the clutch.
But i would have thought that if this noise was from slipping, it would be worse when the clutch is slightly depressed, not the other way around ...

That's ok, I'd laugh too.
Like I'm sure many did when I said I hooked up the battery wrong.
Go ahead - laugh.
Fill your boots.
I would've.
8)

but yeah - really nice little car - phenomenal mileage, easily twice what I got with the 86 Pontiac Bonneville behemoth.
too bad gas prices are almost twice ...

It was just loose lug nuts.
Good thing I caught it in time - could've killed me, some pedestrians and/or people in other vehicles.
She's running good now.
Superb little car.
Vroom!

sounds like it's coming from the right rear wheel.
are rear wheel bearings an issue with the 95 precidias?

yeah - that was my fear - diagnosing the entire electrical system, replacing part after expensive part and it still not working.

i spent all morning driving around like mario andretti.
vroom!
it's handling qualities are vastly superior to my last car, a jurassic-era 1500kg, V8 powered Bonneville ...

I swapped out the main fuse and it started right up - wuhu!


thanks for the help.

Got it.
Have to go get a socket set now.
I hope its just the fuse but I doubt it.
I'll swap that out and report back.
Wish me luck ...