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Taking the plunge, 1.8 liter FI Won't Stay Running |
knuckledrgr914 |
Aug 29 2008, 06:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 17-June 08 From: Meridian Member No.: 9,180 Region Association: None |
I am a new 914 owner and have just started trying to get it road worthy. It is a '74, 1.8 liter, and fuel injected. Now for the noobie question...
After running the car around the neighborhood, I came home with a fuel leak. I found one of the hoses, leading to what I assume is one of the injectors, was split open. I replaced the hose which stopped the gas leak. Now comes the problem... My car now fires, runs for approximately 40- 50 seconds, and then quits. It does not matter if it is just idling, or if I am giving it some juice... It just quits. I turn the key off, turn it back on and it will fire again after a couple revolutions! Any idea why changing out the bad fuel line would cause this behavior? As you can tell, I am just learning the mechanics of the 914 so be kind and send lots of pictures (of how to resolve the problem that is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)) Thanks in advance, Brad |
Spoke |
Aug 29 2008, 09:15 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,989 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Sometimes vacuum leaks can be found by spraying carb cleaner on suspected parts. If the engine changes speed when an item is doused with cleaner, then you've located a possible leak.
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jimkelly |
Aug 31 2008, 07:30 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
the guys on speed channel said to spary propane into the suspected area - if there is an engine rpm change - you found the leak - their way, similar to yours.
Sometimes vacuum leaks can be found by spraying carb cleaner on suspected parts. If the engine changes speed when an item is doused with cleaner, then you've located a possible leak. |
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