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Old 10-07-04, 06:57 PM
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Question Fuel System Question

I just mapped out my fuel system and it doesnt appear to be setup right. I'd expect there to be a return to the fuel tank from somewhere (i dont think i missed anything)... from this it seems that i get unfiltered fuel flowing into the primary rail from the surge tank..



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no idea about what you asked but shouldnt your filter be between the tank and the first pump? And why do you need 2 pumps?
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I thought the primary fuel rail was supposed to be before the secondary rail in the fuel system.
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Thats why im asking... this is how it came when purchased! Doesnt seem right to me... i think there is no return line to the tank!

I just had a revelation.

When the surge tank is full, there is positive pressure on the line running to the primary fuel rail. After flooring the pedal a lot, the car becomes really sluggish, I am guessing because the surge tank is not full any more thus not providing the primary fuel rail with that it needs?

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Fuel flows through the secondary rail to the primary and back to the surge tank. The only thing it really needs is a return from the surge tank to the fuel tank. Otherwise it's correct.
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