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Collegeman, I’ve heard about doing that but for some reason I can’t find the return line. Would it be around the regulator?
Collegeman, I’ve heard about doing that but for some reason I can’t find the return line. Would it be around the regulator?
I’ve never done any AC work but could be the compressor is bad. I assume the blower still works fine on the AC settings even though it blows out hot air? Some will say might need freon which I guess is true but other things could be the culprit here as well. A pressure test on the AC system could help determine if the pressure is sufficient. I’ve never done one but Eric has a video about it, I’ll try to post a link to his youtube video on it. You could probably borrow an AC pressure test kit from a local auto parts store for a fee or deposit if you wanted to start there. Keep us informed!
Edit: Sorry I can’t get the youtube link to work. Maybe go to YouTube and search for Ericthecarguy AC leak and it might bring it up for you.
I’ve never done any AC work but could be the compressor is bad. I assume the blower still works fine on the AC settings even though it blows out hot air? Some will say might need freon which I guess is true but other things could be the culprit here as well. A pressure test on the AC system could help determine if the pressure is sufficient. I’ve never done one but Eric has a video about it, I’ll try to post a link to his youtube video on it. You could probably borrow an AC pressure test kit from a local auto parts store for a fee or deposit if you wanted to start there. Keep us informed!
Edit: Sorry I can’t get the youtube link to work. Maybe go to YouTube and search for Ericthecarguy AC leak and it might bring it up for you.
The filter is on correctly. It has a connector on one end and a bolt on fitting on the other. The new filter is correct for my car. I never heard the fuel pump kick on before I replaced the filter which is why I first suspected the pump but it started on spraying starter fluid into the throttle body (and the relay was clicking when turning the key) and ran so I tried replacing the filter first. I’m leaning towards the fuel pump buy I guess I’m trying to talk myself out of that, lol, since it’s an expensive and time consuming procedure I will do myself. Thanks for the input!
The filter is on correctly. It has a connector on one end and a bolt on fitting on the other. The new filter is correct for my car. I never heard the fuel pump kick on before I replaced the filter which is why I first suspected the pump but it started on spraying starter fluid into the throttle body (and the relay was clicking when turning the key) and ran so I tried replacing the filter first. I’m leaning towards the fuel pump buy I guess I’m trying to talk myself out of that, lol, since it’s an expensive and time consuming procedure I will do myself. Thanks for the input!
No I haven’t checked for rusted lines. All this only started a month or so ago, until then ran fine although it did have idle surge from 500 rpm to 1,500 rpm but the car was doing that for a few years at least. I bought the car from my Mom a couple years ago and she had it 4 or 5 years and bought it used. Changing the fuel filter actually cured the idle surge but since the day I replaced it, I have smelled the gas smell. Gas mileage seemed fine for a few days then seems to be about 1/3 to 1/2 the mileage I was getting before. There are no leaks at the filter. What is the best procedure to check the lines If i decided to do that? I have not identified any gas leak under the car to this point. (As I posted before, after replacing the fuel filter, the car began overheating and I replaced the thermostat. Doesn’t overheat but seems to go from cold to half-way on the dash gauge after about 5 miles of driving which seems too fast to me. But of course now the stalling during driving is my biggest concern. Would an air flow sensor affect my engine the way I explained? It obviously has been running very rich since I replaced the fuel filter due to the smell and sometimes hard starting. Thanks for your help.
No I haven’t checked for rusted lines. All this only started a month or so ago, until then ran fine although it did have idle surge from 500 rpm to 1,500 rpm but the car was doing that for a few years at least. I bought the car from my Mom a couple years ago and she had it 4 or 5 years and bought it used. Changing the fuel filter actually cured the idle surge but since the day I replaced it, I have smelled the gas smell. Gas mileage seemed fine for a few days then seems to be about 1/3 to 1/2 the mileage I was getting before. There are no leaks at the filter. What is the best procedure to check the lines If i decided to do that? I have not identified any gas leak under the car to this point. (As I posted before, after replacing the fuel filter, the car began overheating and I replaced the thermostat. Doesn’t overheat but seems to go from cold to half-way on the dash gauge after about 5 miles of driving which seems too fast to me. But of course now the stalling during driving is my biggest concern. Would an air flow sensor affect my engine the way I explained? It obviously has been running very rich since I replaced the fuel filter due to the smell and sometimes hard starting. Thanks for your help.
Thanks John, please don’t tell me I might need a new fuel pump after all, LoL. I’m afraid I might at about $200 or so plus pulling the tank and all that. Why would the pressure go up to normal with the vacuum hose removed from the pressure regulator? And it seems to start better with it off as well. Could I drive it with the vacuum hose off for short distances??
Thanks John, please don’t tell me I might need a new fuel pump after all, LoL. I’m afraid I might at about $200 or so plus pulling the tank and all that. Why would the pressure go up to normal with the vacuum hose removed from the pressure regulator? And it seems to start better with it off as well. Could I drive it with the vacuum hose off for short distances??
When I take the vacuum hose off the fuel pressure regulator while running, the pressure jumps up from about 50 lbs to 59 lbs, which I believe is about normal pressure
When I take the vacuum hose off the fuel pressure regulator while running, the pressure jumps up from about 50 lbs to 59 lbs, which I believe is about normal pressure
[quote=”LeoTheLion89″ post=60942]ive never been able to ever trace a ground wire to the body too much shit in the way[/quote]
😆 Very true Leo. I noticed mine when I was changing my thermostat and had the air filter housing and hose off and noticed it down under all that stuff. And actually that part of my advice was probably bad since it seems extremely rare for the ground wire to the body to be at fault.