Date:         Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:36:11 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
Comments: To: Steve Williams <steve@williamsitconsulting.com>
In-Reply-To:  <52466CEB.9040301@williamsitconsulting.com>
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there are fuel pressure tests outlined in the Bentley requiring the
use of a fuel pressure gauge. One of these tests is for residual
pressure. But if the system doesn't hold residual pressure due to a
fault in the new fuel hose(s) install, that fault would *should* be
easy to find. (loose clamp etc.). Otherwise, I don't know what tool
would be used to pressurize the fuel system (like pressure testing the
coolant system??)

If it were me, I'd pressurize the system by turning the key to ign. on
several times (do not start engine) to prime the fuel pump which would
pressurize the system, then check for leaks. Or, one could bypass the
fuel pump relay (shown in Bentley), which would run the fuel pump
continuously, (don't start engine) then check for leaks. If alls good,
start engine, keep an eye out for any leaks.


Neil.

On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Steve Williams
<steve@williamsitconsulting.com> wrote:

> http://www.benplace.com/fi_hoses/FuelLineReplacementENG.pdf
>
> In there, it states "A fuel pressure test should also be performed to
> make sure everything is tight."




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