Did some testing of the fuel pump in my 1.9 this morning in search of the cause of a problem (see thread "Start/Stop Syndrome Returns"). There was good news and ??? news. Fuel Pump Delivery Rate test (Bentley 20.19): Minimum volume in 30 seconds spec: 500mL, measured: 750mL PASS Fuel Pressure Regulator test (Bentley 24.25): With vacuum hose (2) connected spec: approx 2.0 bar, measured: 2.2 bar PASS With vacuum hose (2) DISconnected spec: approx 2.5 bar, measured: 2.2 bar HUH? The pressure did not change with the vacuum hose connected or disconnected. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. |
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