Re: [DML] Replacing the Fuel Accumulator

[Soma576@xxxx]

In a message dated 10/13/03 9:23:40 PM Central Daylight Time, 
deloreanss@xxxx writes:

> I am about to go through the process of replacing my fuel accumulator, 
> which 
> has been the source or many hot non-starts. The thing I am worried about is 
> that it seems too easy (deceptively so?). Is there any trick to this? I have 
> 
> searched the shop manual over to find out if it is pressurized or not. I 
> assume 
> it is. I am afraid I am going to get a face full of gasoline when I yank 
> this 
> thing. Any tips?
> 
> Thanks,
> John Weaver
> ETDOC 
> RED DMC #10527

Well, you could relieve fuel pressure by first not using the car for a day 
before you do this job and also by loosening a hose on say, the fuel 
distributor's lower chamber such as the input line. this should relieve as much pressure 
as possible but it will still be full of gas.

if you remove your ash tray you can see if you can get thru the access hole 
inside the car to hold the lines as you loosen them. i have not done this job 
before but i understand that the lines if very old and rusty will easily bend, 
causing you more problems. i would recommend using lots of PB Blaster and 
buying some flare-nut wrenches in the proper size.

Andy


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