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Dear Joe:
I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving my husband,
Fred,
in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a few hundred
yards 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 parading in front of the
wardrobe mirror dressed in my underwear and high-heel shoes, and he was wearing
my make up.
I am 32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years. When I
confronted him, he tried to make out that he had dressed in my lingerie because
he couldn't find his own underwear. But when I asked him about the make up, he
broke down and admitted that he'd been wearing my clothes for six months. I told
him to stop or I would leave him.
He was let go 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?
Sincerely,
Ms. Mary Carter
PS - here's a picture of Fred at a San Antonio bar...

Dear Mary:
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.
Joe