Re: 164 Fuel ressure Regulator

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sm <scouple@domain.elided> writes...

>A couple of months ago, my 91 164 had the familiar problem of the split
>fuel line on the fuel pump in the gas tank.

>I replaced the line.   Ran great for a month and the no start ago.
>After much time investigating I discovered the line I replaced had come
off.
>I put it back on and made sure the clamps were tight( do not want to
>take the pump out again, ever).  She started right up.
>Next day I drove to work.   When I came out it would not start.  It had
>ruptured the rubber hose going to the fuel rail in the engine bay......

SM  (do you have a name?)-

Your fuel pressure regulator has most likely dead-headed and you probably
have in excess of 100PSI at the fuel rail.  A fuel pressure gauge would
verify this, or just replace the FPR and you'll likely solve the problem.
 

Good luck,

Brad Anesi
'91 Project 164Q 5-speed

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