Shuts off after engine has warmed up and will not restart until the engine has cooled off?

Tiny
KILO2019
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  • 1991 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
  • 3.3L
  • V6
  • 212,000 MILES
First start of day drove about 2 miles shut it off. Went to restart 5 minutes later (the car wasn't warmed up at this point) won't start wait about 30 to 60 minutes will restart and run okay. Did this a couple weeks ago then fine until now.
Monday, April 26th, 2021 AT 2:10 AM

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Tiny
HARRY P
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Hello. Given the age and mileage, I'm betting on a failing fuel pump. It loses pressure as it warms up and eventually can't put out enough to start the car. You can borrow a fuel pressure gauge from the local parts store with a loan-a-tool program.

Here's how to run the test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

With the key on and engine off, you should get from 40.5-47.0 PSI. The car will not start on less fuel pressure than that. Of course be sure to get it where the car won't start before you check the pressure.

Here's our general guide on changing the fuel pump:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

And I'm including AllDatas information on how to remove and reinstall the fuel tank (so you can change the pump) in the attached images.

Let us know how it goes.
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Monday, April 26th, 2021 AT 3:57 AM

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