Yes, just under the plastic cover and the valve is on the driver's side. If you get pressure here, it should eliminate the need to look at the fuel pump because you'll know the pump is getting fuel to the engine.Originally Posted by evillecutter
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Yes, just under the plastic cover and the valve is on the driver's side. If you get pressure here, it should eliminate the need to look at the fuel pump because you'll know the pump is getting fuel to the engine.
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fuses all look good but getting no fuel from the valve on the fuel rail - gonna start with the fuel pump and go from there...
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Alright, let me see if I can get this right this time.... I can't remember if you changed the fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator, or not, but I would actually start there first. Both of them are inexpensive, easy to replace, parts so I would go that route before dropping the gas tank to get to the fuel pump.
If you have replaced those two things then the fuel pump would be the next in line (unless the fuel lines themselves are clogged).
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yes replaced fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator, idle controle valve, throttle position sensor, and new plugs all less than 6 months ago - small fuse was good going to fuel pump going to relplace the fuel pump relay switch and if that doesnt work im dropping the gas tank and replacing the fuel pump - if that doesnt work im gonna look at the timing belt - when i checked the valve on the fuel rail there was no pressure whatsoever so im hoping its just the relay or fuel pump - any suggestions on how to drop a 90%full gas tank?
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I'll assume that the ign was ON when you checked the schrader valve?..
Siphon as much petrol as possible into gas cans before you drop it.
NO SMOKING!!!
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The gas tank is held on by two brackets and six bolts. It's fairly easy to drop but disconnecting all of the line tank lines is a pain. Like Dub said, avoid smoking.
Before dropping the gas tank, I would pull the fuel filter and have a friend turn the ign. while you have the fuel line aimed toward a bucket or something. Then you'll be absolutely sure the pump is out and it's not a plugged line closer to the engine.
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who said i had friends? kiddingThe gas tank is held on by two brackets and six bolts. It's fairly easy to drop but disconnecting all of the line tank lines is a pain. Like Dub said, avoid smoking.
Before dropping the gas tank, I would pull the fuel filter and have a friend turn the ign. while you have the fuel line aimed toward a bucket or something. Then you'll be absolutely sure the pump is out and it's not a plugged line closer to the engine.- good idea i'll try this asap - geesh there are a lot of lines going to the tank - if i do have to take it down do i need to drop it all the way or do you think i can just sort of angle it to get to the pump assembly?
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http://www.electroniccigarettereview...rld-record.jpgI'll assume that the ign was ON when you checked the schrader valve?..
Siphon as much petrol as possible into gas cans before you drop it.
NO SMOKING!!!
i'll try to get it all out of my system before hand
oh, and yes the ignition was on - is that valve supposed to have a cap on it? mine doesnt
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The tank drops at an angle already, one side before the other. You probably could get to the fuel pump without dropping the tank completely.who said i had friends? kidding
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There is a photo on here somewhere, of a hole cut in the rear floor to give access to the gas tank connections.
But if you do that, you have to wear a blue and white apron as you cut it in.
PK
Now that food has replaced sex in my life -
I can't even get into my own pants!!
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took the fuel pump relay out and cleaned the contacts then kind of readjusted the points it connects to inside the fuse box by spreading them out with a tiny screwdriver (ive had to do this to all kinds of electrical connections on my chevy truck) , put the key in and could hear the pump priming for the first time in a week - turned the key started right up... now i feel like a hypochondriac - i was one day away from dropping the gas tank and was even going tonight to buy more 5 gallon gas cans to drain the almost full gas tank into - now decided im going to use the fuel pump money i had saved to put a new muffler on this puppy and maybe make a little more noise
Last edited by evillecutter : 11/02/2012 at 08:23 AM
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Good to hear...
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Good deal, hopefully your VX gives you a break for a while...
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The power of brainstorming!! Good to hear it wasn't a serious problem.
Gregg
2001 Proton Yellow #1379
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