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Fuel fountain in engine by dudeman1
Dec 17, 2008 (7:38 am)
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My 93 Escort LX hit a deer a few weeks ago, and though I made it home I had to replace many parts of the body/radiator. Now, when I put the key in and turn until the fuel pump comes on, a flow of gas comes out the metal relief valve pipe which is connected to the top of the fuel filter mounted on the firewall. Any idea how to replace this valve without draining all the gas?
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Re: Fuel fountain in engine [dudeman1] by bolivar
Dec 17, 2008 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: dudeman1 (Dec 17, 2008 7:38 am)

Remove the connector and stuff a sharpened pencil in the connection, if it will snuggly fit. I've used this many times to block fuel flow. Of course, do NOT do this inside any building or near ANY open flame source. Dealing with gasoline at any time could cause a massive fire.
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Re: Ooops - gas cap off during car wash! [Mr_Shiftright] by bolivar
Dec 17, 2008 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 10, 2008 11:27 am)

Put in 2 or 3 bottles of "Heet" or some other such water removal treatment. This is basically rubbing alcohol, which will combine with the water and then flow on thru fuel system and be burned, taking any water out of the tank.
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Re: Ooops - gas cap off during car wash! [bolivar] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 17, 2008 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: bolivar (Dec 17, 2008 6:32 pm)

Maybe tiny amounts of water.
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KIA sportage fuel pump won't pump- no elec to pump by bkirbey
Feb 03, 2009 (12:02 pm)
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I have an 01 sportage and am getting no juice to fuel pump. Replaced f.p. relay and main power relay as well as main power fuse, still no power. Are there more than one relay for f.p.?any ideas would be appreciated
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Re: KIA sportage fuel pump won't pump- no elec to pump [bkirbey] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Feb 03, 2009 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: bkirbey (Feb 03, 2009 12:02 pm)

Fuel Pump Operation
 
   1. Connect the data link connector terminals FUEL PUMP and B+ with a jumper wire.
   2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
   3. Turn the ignition switch ON .
   4. Determine if the fuel pump is running by listening for the sound of it at the fuel filler inlet.
   5. Install the fuel filler cap.
   6. If no sound was heard, measure the voltage between the fuel pump connector wire (G/Y) to chassis ground. Voltage: About 12 V
   7. If not correct voltage, check the fuel pump relay and related wiring harness.
   8. If you do not measure 12 V , check for continuity between fuel pump connector terminal wires (G/Y) and (B).
   9. If there is continuity, replace the fuel pump.
 
  10. If there is no continuity, repair the ground circuit.
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Declining gas mileage by AZBuck
Feb 08, 2009 (3:04 pm)
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Have a 2003 Passat, 4 cyl. turbo. Gas mileage been declining for a year(from 30 MPG to 24 MPG). Car runs as well as ever-doesn't make sense. Tires inflated slightly above recommended. 58K miles.
 
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Re: Declining gas mileage [AZBuck] by dtownfb
Feb 11, 2009 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: AZBuck (Feb 08, 2009 3:04 pm)

has your daily commute changed? have you kept up with maintenance? has the gas changed in your area, meaning has your gas stations switched to using E10 (10% ethanol)?
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Re: Declining gas mileage [dtownfb] by AZBuck
Feb 12, 2009 (10:32 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Feb 11, 2009 9:55 am)

No-nothing has really changed. If anything, I'm driving more conservatively and inflated tires higher. No leaks, nothing obvious.
 
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Re: Declining gas mileage [AZBuck] by dtownfb
Feb 20, 2009 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: AZBuck (Feb 12, 2009 10:32 am)

I would post your question in the Passat board. Since you have a turbo, there could be an issue there.
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0a3002/

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