re accumulator/fuel pressure regulator problems? help asap ;(

[scirocco81@vwmail.net (Eric S)]

--- "Allyn" <amalventano@sc.rr.com> wrote:
>> #1: What would be the symptoms of a faulty fuel accumulator?
>
>unless the problem with it is that its leaking, you wouldnt really notice. i'd
>say about 25% of the fuel accumulaters i've come across have been frozen (as in
>not doing anything useful).

I tend to disagree...I had what sounds to be the same issue he is having, and replacing my accumulator did help it.

>> #2: What would the symptoms of a faulty fuel pressure regulator?
>
>improper fuel mixture. problem adjusting DPR current. unstable idle. loss of
>power. cis requires fuel pressure to be very closely regulated for it to work
>properly. note: if the vacuum line is not connected to the FPR, it can appear
>that it is bad.

Allyn, you've been hangin round 16vs too long, CIS-Lambda like used on the 8v motors dosen't have a DPR nor a vacuum line to the FPR.

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Eric
Northglenn, CO

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