OK, on July 16th old faithful (276K) would not start after work. Played with it for a while, then called a wrecker to have it towed to the local "Foreign Car Specialist".
Yesterday, yes 25 days later, they called and said they had it fixed. They say I needed BOTH fuel pumps AND a new computer. Total, over $1,000.00.
Stunned I asked if they had bothered to check the fuel filter. Their answer....... "well, when we put the second pump in it had a new filter, and the car started."
They are adamant that I am getting a great deal, as they are only charging me 5 hours labor.
Thank God for small miracles.