how can i fix it and what do i need to look for that may be causing it?
2006-09-14 19:59:29 · 5 answers · asked by dmbcrush41919 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
try running the car with the gas cap loose i had to do this with my 88 grand prix the vent to the tank got pluged i ended up drilling a very small hole in the gas cap to fix the problem in my car
2006-09-14 21:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by grey_wolf54486 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would help to know the year and model of your car.
As a previous answer stated, vapor lock is very unusual with fuel injection engines. The increased fuel pressure virtually eliminates vapor lock. One potential problem could be a loss of pressure in the fuel lines after shut down. Pressure should be maintained in the lines for several hours.
If your car is carburated, make sure fuel lines are not close to anything hot (exhaust, cylinder head, etc). Shield the lines and make sure they are not in physical contact with anything hot.
2006-09-14 21:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by the mazda mechanic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure its vapor locking? vapor locking usually occurs in vehicles with a mechanical fuel pump (pre-1980). it is very rare to happen on today's in-the-tank electric fuel pumps. the most likely cause of a vapor lock condition is a heat source close to the fuel delivery lines before the fuel pump. obviously, the fix would be to remove the heat source. contact me for more info.
2006-09-14 20:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with changing your gas cap to a vented gas cap. This will allow your tank to breath and a lot of times will take care of the problem.
2006-09-14 20:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by hemihoney67 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What year and make car is it. Give us a few details and we'll try to help.
2006-09-15 00:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋