Any restriction in the fuel return system could greatly
affect the driveability of the vehicle. If other diagnosis indicates or if
the fuel return system is suspected of being restricted, the fuel return
system should be tested.
- Disconnect the hose of the fuel return line at the fuel sender.
- Disconnect the hose of the fuel return line at the injection pump.
- Connect a vacuum pump with a gauge to the hose.
- Apply vacuum to the return line.
- Observe the gauge reading.
• | If the vacuum does not build and hold, go to step 4. |
• | If the vacuum builds and holds, repair the return line restriction. |
- Connect the fuel return line at the injection pump and the fuel
sender.
- Clean any fuel spillage.
- Run the engine to check for fuel leakage.