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Old 07-15-2025, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 80stech View Post
I didn't replace the fuel pump this time, just fixed the wiring. I fixed up the syphon side a long time ago but I did check it and all is still good! The syphon comes into play somewhere around 25-30 liters so could leave you stranded before a 1/4 tank. The syphon leaking also can lower your engine running pressure so best to have that sealed up!
Interesting, I didn’t realize the syphon/sender unit could lower fuel pressure….makes sense tho. I should check my pressure now after replacing the sender a few months ago. I put a Delphi pump in several years ago and have been noting about 40 psi at the rail. I think it should be 50?
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