RE: [DML] Accumulator Problems

["Doc" <doctor280@xxxx>]

Robert wrote:

After reading the accumulator FAQ, I understand what it's function
is, and how it works. But my question is, what can cause an
accumulator to go bad? ---
-Robert
vin 6585
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Robert,

I am just a little confused. (The fuel in the
gas tank is getting hot enough in traffic to cause the pick up hose
to collapse,) The gas tank is in the front of the car, not a lot of heat
there. And if you know that the pick-up hose in the gas tank has been
collapsing, you will need to start there. The pick-up hose in the gas tank
is about a $100.00 so inspect it closely and make sure that it does need
replacing. It will hurt the wallet, but as far as I know there is no cross
over part.

Anyway, I think that a good place to check for your fuel problem is the fuel
lines that are connected to your fuel accumulator. These lines can collapse
if they were not put together with the proper tools. Heat is used the seal
them properly and if they were heated to much they will collapse internally.
Something to think about here is these lines can be made up in stainless
steel braided fuel line. Any speed shop or large truck service center can
make them up for you.