1991 Geo Tracker My car keeps dying!

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1991 Geo Tracker 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 77*** miles

I have a 1991 Geo Tracker Lsi with a 1.6L TFI engine in it. It drives mores or less ok with it dying occasionally. However, starting the other day it has died a total of 8 times. 8 times in 3 days, that seems a little strange to me, don't you think?

It nearly always happens at a stop sign and always happens when I hit the accelerator. The engine hesitates, sputters then dies. If I try and restart it right then, it won't start, but if I wait 5-10 minutes and try it, or if I jump start it, it will start.

Could I possibly have a leak in my vaccuum lines somewhere?
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 9:37 AM

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Tiny
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Possibilities: Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 AT 10:36 PM

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