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06-01-2019
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Groton, CT
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Got lucky this morning...
Started up the car to go to a show and there was a strong smell of gas.
There was a big leak around the fuel pressure regulator. Glad it didn't fail while I was on the highway this morning. I had changed the injectors and all the fuel line O-rings last month and had no issues. Started smelling gas after I changed the original fuel filter a couple of weeks ago, but could not find a leak anywhere. Just did a 200 mile run last weekend with no issues. At least I know my plenum drain isn't clogged...….. Another plenum pull tomorrow.
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1992 ZR1 #442, 2 tops, White, White, Haibeck 415, 3.90 gear, Coilovers 2018 Audi RS5, 2.9 V6 Twin Turbo, Auto, Black, Black 2021 Audi Q3, 2.0T, 8 spd Tiptronic, Navarro Blue metallic, Pearl Beige |
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06-02-2019
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Dakota/California
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
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Left Clickable links  -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Last edited by Dynomite; 06-02-2019 at 09:20 AM. |
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06-02-2019
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bartlett, IL
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
I agree with dynomite.. I replaced mine this year, before it could break..
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06-02-2019
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Groton, CT
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
Found the source of the leak this morning. Half rolled o-ring at the fuel regulator on the pipe feeding the drivers side fuel rail.
I'm guessing that when I replaced the original 27 year old fuel filter, I was finally getting full fuel pressure to the fuel rails, which was enough to get by the improperly installed o-ring. I'll be reinspecting all my work to avoid further problems.
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1992 ZR1 #442, 2 tops, White, White, Haibeck 415, 3.90 gear, Coilovers 2018 Audi RS5, 2.9 V6 Twin Turbo, Auto, Black, Black 2021 Audi Q3, 2.0T, 8 spd Tiptronic, Navarro Blue metallic, Pearl Beige |
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06-02-2019
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Arcadia,OK
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
I recommend lubricating the o-rings with engine oil before assembly, to help avoid damage.
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06-03-2019
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
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Used engine oil, just wasn't careful enough. I'll do better this time....
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06-04-2019
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
Pardon me. I thought this was about something entirely different.
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06-05-2019
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
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Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. |
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06-05-2019
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
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Very good! Marty |
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06-05-2019
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Re: Got lucky this morning...
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