Q: Shakes flutters stalls won't start

asked by on August 14, 2016

It runs fine until it heats up then it shakes flutters and stalls and won't start until 30 min or so to cool down. Replace TPS and IAC plenum intake gaskets. Plugs wires distributor cap and rotor and coil pack and new NTK o2 sensors. Fuel pressure stays at 50 at valve on rails

My car has 220000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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