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1989 Volvo 780 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pump.
Mileage: 12,000 miles.

Asked on December 5, 2011

Car has sat for a year or so and now will not start unless you spray starting fluid in the intake path

At first didn't think fuel pump was working. Now I hear it pumping but injectors are not yielding fuel!
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Replied on December 5, 2011

You can hear the pump run, but it may not be producing enough pressure to run the engine. Check fuel pump pressure first.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on December 5, 2011

What should it be?

Tiny Response from 5920comp
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Replied on December 5, 2011

2.3 engine
Line pressure 300 kPa (43 psi)
Rest pressure 200 - 300 kPa (28 - 43 psi)

2.8 engine
Line pressure 250 kPa (36 psi)
Rest pressure 150-250 kPa (21-36 psi)

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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