"Vapor Lock", what is it, really? |
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"Vapor Lock", what is it, really? |
Trekkor |
Mar 30 2004, 08:03 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
On a hot day my 2.0 doesn't start well after normal temps or hard driving.
Most people would say," that's vapor lock ". OK . What is that? What's actually happening? How do I make it go away forever? please instruct. trekkor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
SpecialK |
Mar 30 2004, 08:21 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
The way I understand it is, when the fuel in your fuel lines, usually in the engine compartment, reach a certain temperature the gas flashes off, or turns to vapor. You end up with a big gas (not the liquid kind) pocket.
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