At 09:16 PM 29/06/2001, you wrote: >OTTOMH I'd say you've ruptured the fuel pressure regulator diaphragm. Pull >the vacuum hose off it and see if fuel squirts out the nipple. Correct! Kristian, mechanic hero, replaced the press. reg., drained the cat/muffler, replaced the plugs, change the oil (volume got diluted 3 times by the fuel...), runs well so far. I just hope this did not cause internal engine damage. I wonder if the pressure regulator failer was caused by me adding concentrated fuel system cleaner (from Penzoil)...?? Éric |
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