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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 01:25 PM
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fuel question??

okay guys here goes..upon first startup..car reeks of fuel pretty good then cleans up..was just curious..is this a possible fuel regulator gettin ready to **** the bed? or do i have myself some leaky injectors? thanks guys..later
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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Could be either. The most reliable method is to monitor fuel pressure after turning off the engine, and pinching/blocking the appropriate fuel lines to isolate the regulator return from the fuel rail/injectors.
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