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>> Ok, remove the floor of the trunk, there is a round hatch that you can
>> access the fuel pump from, then you can jump a 12v powersupply to it.
Ahh.. thanks! We have indeed found the top of the pump.. jumpering it is a good idea.
>> If it is intermittant, most likely the culpret would be the feeder pump,
>> as they commonly go bad, and the main pumps are the more reliable of the
>> 2, as if you run the tank low all the time the feeder works harder.
OK, this is cool... i did not know there was a feeder pump.. where is it located? Chances are high that this car often runs with very low tank.. being that it was bought for $500. You know what i mean. It's a nice car though.
>> Ok also, does it restart after quitting?
I'm not sure, but i think so.
>> If not immediatly after attempting to start the car, BE CAREFULL, but
>> crack the line at the fuel rail, to see if there is pressure, you will
>> only have to loosen it a little, as there is 50lbs of pressure there,
>> hopefully.
Also good thinking... you mean the banjo bolt at the end of the fuel rail? (ahh.. you did say fuel rail. thanks!)
>> IF YOU HAVE FUEL PRESSURE, then check spark, by pulling a wire at the >> cap and seeing if it arcs when you crank.....DO THIS BEFORE THE FUEL
>>THING SO YOU DONT START A FIRE< SORRY OUT OF ORDER...
Indeed, air, fuel and spark will make fire.... i'll check it out.
>> UNLESS the gasoline is contaminated with water, you will find this out
>> when you pull the fuel filter, if there is water in the system there
>> will be alot of water in the fuel filter.
Indeed, this may be the case... someone else (Andy?) mentioned water in the fuel... which could/would happen with an often-empty tank and the cold weather we've had... In any case, i WILL be replacing the filter.
Yes, this has been a big help, particularly the clue about the "feeder" pump..
Thanks!
posted by 24.250.122...
, Sun, 16 Jan 2005 19:10:44, Sun, 16 Jan 2005 19:12:09
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