liam.1995 1 Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Hi all, been having an issue with a slow start of the engine. It does start after cranking for a few seconds. Also when accelerating the car seems to struggle or lose power. I know the fuel pressure is dropping when the engine is off. As I have put a gauge on the fuel rail and the pressure drops. Now for the bit that’s confusing me. If I clamp the return pipe the pressure still drops. But when I clamp the supply line the pressure doesn’t drop. There doesn’t seem to be any fuel leaks in the system. And I have fitted an extra inline check valve in the supply line. Many advise would be great Link to post Share on other sites
conra 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Hey Liam, have you solved that issue? I'm experiencing the exact same. It goes up to 4bar but then it drops immediately. Please somebody help us! Link to post Share on other sites
liam.1995 1 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Yeah it was a bad connection on a fuel line. Not enough for fuel to leak but enough for a drop in pressure Link to post Share on other sites
conra 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Thanks for such a quick reply! I found that my retainer clips are broken, so I have the filter being held with zip ties. I'll install new clips and check again. Where was your bad connection, do you know? Perhaps it's somewhere else and I'll have to pull the fuel pump or something... Conrad Link to post Share on other sites
liam.1995 1 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 It was on the ridged fuel pipe under the car. Had to cut a piece out and put an smc push fitting it. Worked a treat. Link to post Share on other sites
conra 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, liam.1995 said: It was on the ridged fuel pipe under the car. Had to cut a piece out and put an smc push fitting it. Worked a treat. Awesome, I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
liam.1995 1 Posted March 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 Ok mate. Good luck Link to post Share on other sites
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