Hi Kasfig.

It took me a while, and luckily not an arm and a leg in finances.

I was quoted for a new high pressure diesel pump - ZAR 9 900. That is a hell of a lot of money in SA. And mechanics told me that, if that baby broke down, it meant immediate and permanent deadness. Not an on-and-off problem.

I pondered the engine wiring harnass. But it didn't make sense to me.

I spoke to a "backyard" mechanic. One who does not immediately plugs in the computer and does nothing else. He asked me what the rev-counter was doing whenever the car sputtered and died. When I told him that it usually jump up and down, about 250 RPM, he immediately told me that I must replace the CAM POSITIONING SENSOR. The part number is 5M5112K073AB. I did, and the problem was 99% fixed. I also heard about the EGR valve. The symptoms of a blocked valve was exactly what I was experiencing. I had it disconnected and, WHOALA! 100% better.

And it didn't set me back too much. The sensor costed ZAR 520. I replaced it myself. The mechanic didn't charge me for the disconnecting of the valve.

I hope it can help you somehow.

I LOVE MY FORD!!