This is an '84, so, a 4-cylinder, auto. Title pretty much says it all.
The car made it through inspection. They shut it down, then went to back it out of the shop. Apparently, the Fiero had other plans.
Literally, the engine starts. It runs. It revs up. It idles. When you think about moving the vehicle, the engine dies. You don't have to put it in gear. It coughs, as if saying something rude under its breath, then dies.
I know several things for sure:
1. I drove it more than 10 miles to the shop
2. The coolant tubes are not crushed, yet
3. There is fuel in the tank
4. The engine ran for several minutes
5. When on the lift, it will stay running in drive and reverse
6. I'm not going to let them tow it out of the bay.
7. I had darn well be able to drive it back, when I pick it up.