fuel pressure accumulator: required?

[Huw Powell]

> The pressure accumulator is used for hot starts as well as cold starts ... I
> would recommend that you replace the thing.  I really doubt the
> specification of the PA is that accumulator ... try to find the proper one
> from a wrecking yard if at all possible ...

Or buy a new one.  I splurged when rebuilding my 90Q's fuel tray - I
think it was in the $60-80 range.

Remeber that at the age of ou cars, used parts might not be such a
bargain any more.  They are just as tired and worn as the ones they are
replacing.  New parts make the car happy and it will smile upon you for
them.

> > I just diagnosed a fuel leak on my 1986 5000 CSTQ to the fitting on the
> > accumulator in the supply line just in front of the right rear wheel. I
> > ended up cutting the supply line to the accumulator just before it and
> > adding a piece of quarter inch rubber hose directly to the metal fitting
> > that connects to the line running forward to feed the fuel filter in the
> > engine compartment.
> > First, what is the potential  consequence of removing the accumulator from
> > the circuit?

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Huw Powell

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